Selectable Output Chimes and Chime/Strobes 3825 Ohio Avenue, St. Charles, Illinois 60174 800/736-7672, FAX: 630/377-6495 www.systemsensor.com For use with the following models: CHSR, CHSW, CHR, CHW . Specifications General Specifications Standard Operating Temperature: 32°F to 120°F (0°C to 49°C) Humidity Range: 10 to 93% non-condensing Strobe Flash Rate: 1 flash per second Nominal Voltage: Regulated 12DC/FWR or regulated 24DC/FWR1 Operating Voltage Range: 8 to 17.5 V (12V nominal) or 16 to 33 V (24 nominal) Operating Voltage with MDL3: 8.5 to 17.5 V (12V nominal) or 16.5 to 33 V (24 V nominal) 1CHS products will operate at 12 V nominal only for 15 & 15/75 cd. Mechanical Specifications Input terminal wire gauge: 12 to 18 AWG Chime/strobe dimensions (including lens):5.6˝L×4.7˝W×2.5˝D (142 mm L×119 mm W×64 mm D) Chime dimensions: 5.6˝L×4.7˝W×1.3˝D (142 mm L×119 mm W×33 mm D) General Description Chimes and chime/strobes are private mode notification appliances used to alert trained personnel to investigate possible emergency situations and take appropriate action. SpectrAlert Advance chimes and chime/strobes are electrically backward compatible with the previous generation of notification appliances. While they are specifically designed for use on the wall, the products are listed to be used on the wall or ceiling. SpectrAlert products are designed to be used in either 12 or 24 volt DC or full wave rectified (FWR) systems. If required, the MDL3 module may be used in order to provide synchronization. Approximate wire resistance: 18 AWG solid: 8 ohms/1000 ft. 16 AWG solid: 5 ohms/1000 ft. 14 AWG solid: 3 ohms/1000 ft. 12 AWG solid: 2 ohms/1000 ft. NOTE: If Class A wiring is installed, the wire length may be up to twice as long as on non-fault tolerant circuits. Candela Selection for CHS series models For strobe candela selection, adjust the slide switch located on the rear of the product while watching the viewing window under the reflector on the front of the unit. Use Table 1 to determine current draw at various candela and chime tone settings. Tables 2 and 3 can be used to determine strobe light output at various viewing angles. NOTICE: This manual shall be left with the owner/user of this equipment. Fire Alarm System Considerations The National Fire Alarm Code, NFPA 72, requires that all horns, used for building evacuation installed after July 1, 1996, produce temporal coded signals. Signals other than those used for evacuation purposes do not have to produce the temporal coded signal. NOTE: SpectrAlert products set at 15 and 15/75 candela automatically work on either 12V or 24V power supplies. The products are not listed for 12V operating voltages when set to any other candela settings. Power Supply Considerations Panels typically supply DC filtered voltage or FWR (full wave rectified) voltage. The system design engineer must calculate the number of units used on a loop based on the type of panel supply. Be certain the sum of all the device currents does not exceed the current capability of the panel. Calculations are based on using the device current found in the subsequent charts and must be compatible with the current specified for the panel or power supply used. NOTE: SpectrAlert chimes and chime/strobes must be powered from a noncoded power supply. Wire Sizes The designer must be sure that the last device on the circuit has sufficient voltage to operate the device within its rated voltage. When calculating the voltage available to the last device, it is necessary to consider the voltage drop due to the resistance of the wire. The thicker the wire, the smaller the voltage drop. Generally, for purposes of determining the wire size necessary for the system, it is best to consider all of the devices as “lumped” on the end of the supply circuit to simulate worst case. For the most accurate voltage drop calculations use the System Sensor voltage drop calculator available on the web or CD-ROM. D690-04-00 1 I56-2783-004R I56-2783-004R INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS Table 1. Current draw (mA) DC Input 1 Second Chime High 1 Second Chime Low 1/4 Second Chime High 1/4 Second Chime Low Temporal Chime High Temporal Chime Low 5 Second Whoop High 5 Second Whoop Low One Time Chime 8–17.5 Volts 15 15/75 131 142 131 142 129 142 129 142 125 142 129 141 133 145 130 143 127 141 15 65 64 66 64 64 65 70 66 64 15/75 76 75 75 74 74 75 81 77 76 30 94 92 95 91 91 92 99 95 93 FWR Input 1 Second Chime High 1 Second Chime Low 1/4 Second Chime High 1/4 Second Chime Low Temporal Chime High Temporal Chime Low 5 Second Whoop High 5 Second Whoop Low One Time Chime 8–17.5 Volts 15 15/75 128 150 127 150 129 149 128 149 128 148 125 147 136 152 132 150 127 147 15 72 71 72 71 71 71 84 77 72 15/75 82 81 82 81 81 81 93 86 82 30 98 97 99 97 97 97 110 102 97 16–33 Volts 75 160 157 159 155 156 155 165 160 156 95 185 183 184 181 181 180 189 186 182 110 207 203 205 204 205 200 210 206 203 115 213 212 212 211 211 209 217 214 210 16–33 Volts 75 158 157 160 154 157 156 170 161 157 95 183 182 183 179 179 180 193 184 181 110 202 202 203 196 199 200 212 203 200 115 210 210 211 205 206 206 220 214 210 Table 2. Horizontal Plane Light Distribution for Wall and Ceiling Applications Horizontal Angle 0 45 90 % Of Rated Light Output 100 75 25 Table 3. Vertical Plane Light Distribution for Wall Applications Horizontal Angle 0 45 90 D690-04-00 % Of Rated Light Output 100 34 12 2 I56-2783-004R Terminal Definitions Tone Selection Chime tone setting selection is accomplished by using the rotary switch on the back of the product (see Table 4). The current draw for various tone settings for chimes is listed in Table 5. The sound measurements for various chime tone settings are shown in Table 6 for chime and chime/strobe products. Figure 3. Table 4. Chime Patterns Setting 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Repetition Rate 1 Second Chime 1 Second Chime 1/4 Second Chime 1/4 Second Chime Temporal Chime Temporal Chime 5 Second Whoop 5 Second Whoop One Test Chime dB Out High Low High Low High Low High Low High A0350-00 Mounting Figure 4. Table 5. Chime Current Draw (mA) 8–17.5 Volts Sound Pattern 1 Second Chime 1 Second Chime 1/4 Second Chime 1/4 Second Chime Temporal Chime Temporal Chime 5 Second Whoop 5 Second Whoop One Test Chime DC 34 30 34 31 30 30 32 30 48 dB High Low High Low High Low High Low High FWR 50 51 51 51 50 47 52 40 49 16–33 Volts DC 58 51 50 50 48 50 34 34 50 FWR 51 54 50 52 54 51 54 52 50 A0353-00 1.Attach mounting plate to junction box. The mounting plate is compatible with 4˝ square, single gang, double gang, and 4˝ octagon junction boxes. If using a back box skirt, attach the mounting plate to the skirt and then attach the entire assembly to the junction box. 2.Connect field wiring according to terminal definitions. 3.If the product is not to be installed at this point, use the dust cover to prevent contamination of the wiring terminals of the mounting plate. 4.To attach product to mounting plate, hook tabs on the product housing into the grooves on mounting plate. Then, swing product into position to engage the pins on the product with the terminals on the mounting plate. Make sure that the tabs on the back of the product housing fully engage with the mounting plate. 5.Secure product by tightening the single mounting screw in the front of the product housing. Table 6. Chime & Chime/Strobe Output (dBA)Wiring Switch Position 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Sound Pattern 1 Second Chime 1 Second Chime 1 /4 Second Chime 1 /4 Second Chime Temporal Chime Temporal Chime 5 Second Whoop 5 Second Whoop One Test Chime dB High Low High Low High Low High Low High 8–17.5 Volts DC FWR 58 59 51 51 63 64 56 56 62 64 54 56 68 71 60 61 56 55 16–33 DC 61 52 66 56 68 57 75 62 59 Volts FWR 61 52 66 56 69 57 77 63 57 wiring Figure 1. Non-Synchronized devices; any combination of models powered circuit Chime Chime by a 2-wire Chime/strobe (+) (+) (+) (–) (–) (+) (+) Chime Chime/strobe Chime (+) (+) (+) (–) (–) (–) (–) (–) (–) Two Wire System E Any Mix of Models O Wired for Tandem L Two Wire System E Any Operation Mix of Models O Wired for Tandem L Operation Figure 2. Synchronized devices; any combination of models powered by a 2-wire circuit MDL MDL (+) Chime (+) (+) (–) (–) Chime/strobe (+) Chime (+) Chime Chime/strobe Chime (+) (+) (+) (–) (–) (–) Synchronization Module (–) (–) (–) Two Wire System E Any Mix of Models O Wired for Tandem L Two Wire System E Any Operation Mix of Models O Wired for Tandem L Operation A0345-00 Synchronization NOTE: For further informationModule on synchronization see MDL3, panel, or power supply installation manual. D690-04-00 3 I56-2783-004R Please refer to insert for the Limitations of Fire Alarm Systems WARNING The Limitations of Horn/Strobes The signal strobe may not be seen. The electronic visual warning signal uses an extremely reliable xenon flash tube. It flashes at least once every second. The strobe must not be installed in direct sunlight or areas of high light intensity (over 60 foot candles) where the visual flash might be disregarded or not seen. The strobe may not be seen by the visually impaired. The signal strobe may cause seizures. Individuals who have positive photoic response to visual stimuli with seizures, such as persons with epilepsy, should avoid prolonged exposure to environments in which strobe signals, including this strobe, are activated. The signal strobe cannot operate from coded power supplies. Coded power supplies produce interrupted power. The strobe must have an uninterrupted source of power in order to operate correctly. System Sensor recommends that the horn and signal strobe always be used in combination so that the risks from any of the above limitations are minimized. The horn and/or strobe will not work without power. The horn/strobe gets its power from the fire/security panel monitoring the alarm system. If power is cut off for any reason, the horn/strobe will not provide the desired audio or visual warning. The horn may not be heard. The loudness of the horn meets (or exceeds) current Underwriters Laboratories’ standards. However, the horn may not alert a sound sleeper or one who has recently used drugs or has been drinking alcoholic beverages. The horn may not be heard if it is placed on a different floor from the person in hazard or if placed too far away to be heard over the ambient noise such as traffic, air conditioners, machinery or music appliances that may prevent alert persons from hearing the alarm. The horn may not be heard by persons who are hearing impaired. NOTE: Strobes must be powered continuously for horn operation. Three-Year Limited Warranty System Sensor warrants its enclosed product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of three years from date of manufacture. System Sensor makes no other express warranty for this product. No agent, representative, dealer, or employee of the Company has the authority to increase or alter the obligations or limitations of this Warranty. The Company’s obligation of this Warranty shall be limited to the replacement of any part of the product which is found to be defective in materials or workmanship under normal use and service during the three year period commencing with the date of manufacture. After phoning System Sensor’s toll free number 800-SENSOR2 (736-7672) for a Return Authorization number, send defective units postage prepaid to: System Sensor, Returns Department, RA #__________, 3825 Ohio Avenue, St. Charles, IL 60174. Please include a note describing the malfunction and suspected cause of failure. The Company shall not be obligated to replace units which are found to be defective because of damage, unreasonable use, modifications, or alterations occurring after the date of manufacture. In no case shall the Company be liable for any consequential or incidental damages for breach of this or any other Warranty, expressed or implied whatsoever, even if the loss or damage is caused by the Company’s negligence or fault. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. This Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. FCC Statement SpectrAlert Strobes and Horn/Strobes have been tested and found to comply with the can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipof this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which ment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense. D690-04-00 4 I56-2783-004R ©2012 System Sensor