Wheelock AS Series Audible Strobe Devices & AH Series Audible Devices Description Wheelock’s patented 2-wire AS Series Audible Strobe Applicances and AH Series Audible Devices offer more features with low current draw. Strobe options for wall mount models include 15/ 75cd or Wheelock’s patented MCW multi-candela wall strobes with field selectrable candela settings of 15/30/75/110cd. AS Audible Strobe Ceiling mount models incorporate Wheelock’s patented MCC multi-candela ceiling strobe with field selectrable intensities of 15/30/75/95cd. The audible provides a selectable choice of either a continous horn or temporal pattern (Code 3) when constant voltage from a Fire Alarm Panel (FACP) is applied. Each tone has 3 dBA settings to choose from. When used with the Wheelock Series SM or DSM Sync Module or with a power supply with the Wheelock sync protocol, synchronization of the continous horn tone provides the temporal (code 3) tone (mandated by NFPA 72) simultaneously for all audible appliances. This ensurses a distinct temporal (code 3) pattern when 2 or more audibles are AH Audible within hearing distance. If not synchronized the temporal sound could overlap and not be distinctive. At the same time the strobes will be synchronized. This provides the ability to comply with ADA guidelines concerning photosensitive epilepsy and the NFPA standards when installing 2 or more visual appliances within the field of view all of this plus the ability to silence the audible is achieved using only 2 wire. General Notes • Strobes are designed to flash once per second minimum over the Regulated Voltage Range. Note that NFPA-72 (1999) specifies a flash rate of 1 to 2 flashes per second and ADA Guildelines specify a flash rate of 1 to 3 flashes per second. • All candela ratings represent minimum effective Strobe intensity based on UL Standard 1971. Features • ADA/NFPA/UFC/ANSI Compliant • AS Series Audible Strobe Devices are available in wall and ceiling-mount models: • Wall mount models offered are available with Field Selectrable Candela Settings of 15/30/75/110cd or 15/75cd (single candela model) • Ceiling mount models offered are available with field selectrable candela settings of 15/30/75/95cd • Selectable Continous Horn or Temporal (Code 3) • 3 Selectable dBA settings (99, 95 and 90 dBA) in both tones • Patented 2-Wire Audible Strobe Appliance • Patented Universal Mounting Plate • Weatherproof models are available for outdoor use • Strobes produce 1 flash per second over the regulated voltage range • 12 and 24 VDC models with wide UL “Regulated Voltage Range” using filtered DC or unfiltered FWR input voltage • Synchronize with Wheelock SM, DSM or power supply with builtin Wheelock sync protocol • Fast installation with IN/OUT screw terminals using #12 and #18 AWG wires Listings Listings and approvals below apply to the basic Wheelock AS Series Audible Strobe Devices and AH Series Audible Devices. In some cases, certain modules may not be listed by certain approval agencies, or listing may be in process. Consult factory for latest listing status. • AS Series Strobe products are listed under UL Standard 1971 for indoor use with a temperature range of 32° F to 120° F (O° C to 49° C) and maximum humidity of 93% (+ 2%) • UL Listed: file E5946. • AH-24 Series horns are listed under UL Standard 464 for audible signal appliances (indoor use only). • MEA approved: file 152-92-E. • AH-24WP Series audible appliances are listed under UL Standard 464 for indoor/outdoor use with a temperature range of -31° F to 150° F (-35° C to 66° C) and maximum humidity of 95%. • “Regulated Voltage Range” is the newest terminology used by UL to identify the voltage range. Prior this change, UL used the terminology “Listed Voltage Range”. AS Series & AH Series CS-2231 06/01/04 Page 1 of 4 • ULC Listed: file CS356. • CSFM approved: file 71250785:131 Engineer’s Specifications • The notification appliances shall be Wheelock’s patented AS Series Audible Strobe and AH Series Audible Horn devices, and when synchronization is required, companion SM and DSM Sync Modules, or approved equivalents. AS Series devices and SM and DSM Sync Modules shall be listed under UL Standard 1971 (Emergency Devices for the Hearing Impaired for Indoor Fire Protection Service). AH Series Audible Horn shall be listed under Standard 464 (Fire Protective Signaling). AS, AH, SM, and DSM devices shall be certified to meet FCC Part 15, Class B. • The devices shall be designed for two-wire operation and shall provide either a continuous or temporal (Code 3) tone when constant voltage from a Notification Appliance Circuit (NACs) of the Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP) is applied; or synchronized temporal (Code 3) horn and synchronized strobe when used in conjunction with the SM or DSM Sync Modules. • The AS Series shall be designed so that the audible signal may be silenced while maintaining strobe activation (when used with the SM or DSM Sync Modules). The SM and DSM Sync Modules shall incorporate two inputs from Notification Appliance Circuits (NACs) for power connection from the Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP): one for the strobe circuit (NAC), and one for the audible circuit (NAC). A single two-wire output shall control both the audible and visual appliances. Upon activation of the audible silence function of the FACP, the audible signal shall be silenced while maintaining strobe activation. • Sound output at 10 feet (3.048 m) shall be field-selectable for 90, 95, or 99 dBA anechoic for both continuous or temporal (Code 3) tone. The AS Series shall provide listed strobe intensities of 15, 15/75, 30, 75, and 110 candela for wall-mount and/or 75 or 100 candela for ceiling-mount applications; with a flash rate of one flash per second minimum across the listed voltage range. The strobe shall incorporate a Xenon® flashtube enclosed in a rugged LEXAN® lens. The maximum allowable current at 24 VDC shall be 87 mA @ 15 cd, 102 mA @ 15/75 cd, 120 mA @ 30 cd, 177 mA @ 75 cd, and 202 mA @ 110 cd. All devices shall incorporate a reduced inrush circuit design. The strobe shall have a horizontal plane. • The Sync Module shall be designed and available in two versions: the SM-12/24, for control of a single Class “B” NAC circuit; and a dual-output version, the DSM-12/ 24, for control of either a single Class “A” or two Class “B” NAC circuits. The DSM dual-circuit version shall provide the additional capability of “daisy-chaining,” i.e., the ability to interconnect multiple DSM’s for synchronous horn and strobe operation on multiple NAC circuits. DSM-12/24 interconnection capability shall be for a maximum of 20 modules (40 Class “B” NAC circuits or 20 Class “A” NAC circuits). Rated average current requirement for the SM-12/24 shall be 0.014 amperes @ 12 VDC and 0.025 amperes @ 24 VDC; the DSM-12/24 shall be 0.020 amperes @ 12 VDC and 0.038 amperes @ 24 VDC. The SM Sync Module shall be capable of handling a threeampere load at 12 or 24 VDC. The DSM Sync Modules shall be capable of handling a load of three amperes per circuit in the Class “B” mode, and three amperes per module in the Class “A” mode at 12 or 24 VDC. • SM or DSM Sync Modules and AS Audible Strobes shall be designed as a system for continuous activation of the strobes should the Sync Module contacts fail in the passive state (i.e., contacts remain closed). In this default mode, the strobes shall revert to a non-synchronized default flash rate. • AS/AH Series devices shall be designed for operation at 12 or 24 VDC, over their respective listed voltage ranges of 10.5 to 15.6 VDC; and 20.0 to 31.0 VDC. The units shall be designed for operation on filtered DC, or unfiltered VRMS. Rated average current for AS Series devices shall depend upon voltage and strobe intensity; current shall be as low as 0.058 amperes for 24 VDC versions and 0.145 amperes for 12 VDC versions. Rated average current for AH Series devices (volume set at high-dB output) shall be 0.041 amperes for 24 VDC versions and 0.113 amperes for 12 VDC versions. • All versions shall be polarized for DC supervision and shall incorporate screw terminals for in/out field wiring of size #18 AWG (0.75 mm²) to #12 AWG (3.25 mm²). • AS/AH shall incorporate a patented Universal Mounting Plate which shall allow mounting to single-gang, double-gang, 4" (10.16 cm) square, 100 mm European backboxes or Wheelock’s SHBB surface backbox. No additional trim plate shall be required for flush mounting. • Dimensions for AS/AH appliances shall be 4.625" (11.7475 cm) square by 1.5" (3.81 cm) deep. Wheelock products must be used within their published specifications and must be PROPERLY specified, applied, installed, operated, maintained, and operationally tested in accordance with their installation instructions at the time of installation and at least twice a year or more often and in accordance with local, state, and federal codes, regulations, and laws. Specification, application, installation, operation, maintenance, and testing must be performed by qualified personnel for proper operation in accordance with all of the latest National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Underwriters’ Laboratories (UL), National Electrical Code (NEC), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), local, state, county, province, district, federal, and other applicable building and fire standards, guidelines, regulations, laws, and codes including, but not limited to, all appendices and amendments and the requirements of the local authority having jurisdiction (AHJ). Page 2 of 4 AS Series & AH Series CS-2231 06/01/04 C O N TA C T WHEELOCK FOR “INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS” (Wheelock P83509 [AS], P83641 [AH-WP], and P83519 [AH]) AND “GENERAL INFORMATION” SHEET (Wheelock P82380) ON THESE PRODUCTS. THESE MATERIALS UNDERGO PERIODIC CHANGES. IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOU HAVE CURRENT INFORMATION ON THESE PRODUCTS. THESE MATERIALS CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION THATSHOULDBEREADPRIORTOSPECIFYING OR INSTALLING THESE PRODUCTS, INCLUDING: • TOTAL CURRENT REQUIRED BY ALL DEVICES CONNECTED TO SYSTEM PRIMARY AND SECONDARY POWER SOURCES. • FUSE RATINGS ON NAC CIRCUITS TO HANDLE PEAK CURRENTS FROM ALL DEVICES ON THOSE CIRCUITS. • COMPOSITE FLASH RATE FROM MULTIPLE STROBES WITHIN A PERSON’S FIELD OF VIEW. • VOLTAGE APPLIED: THE VOLTAGE APPLIED TO THESE PRODUCTS MUST BE WITHIN THEIR RATED INPUT VOLTAGE RANGE. • INSTALLATION OF 110 CANDELA STROBE PRODUCTS IN SLEEPING AREAS. • INSTALLATION IN OFFICE AREAS AND OTHER SPECIFICATION AND INSTALLATION ISSUES. • Note: USE AS/AH ONLY ON CIRCUITS WITH CONTINUOUSLYAPPLIED OPERATING VOLTAGE. DO NOT USE AS SERIES ON CODED OR INTERRUPTED NAC CIRCUITS IN WHICH THE APPLIED VOLTAGE IS CYCLED ON AND OFF, AS THE STROBE MAY NOT FLASH. • CONDUCTOR SPECIFICATIONS: CONDUCTOR SIZE (AWG), LENGTH AND AMPACITY SHOULD BE TAKEN INTO CONSIDERATION PRIOR TO DESIGN AND INSTALLATION OF THESE PRODUCTS, PARTICULARLY IN RETROFIT INSTALLATIONS. • FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS OR GENERAL INFORMATION SHEETS COULD RESULT IN IMPROPER INSTALLATION, APPLICATION, AND/OR OPERATION OF THESE PRODUCTS IN AN EMERGENCY SITUA- Wiring Diagram AS devices synchronized with SM Module single Class “B” (Style Y) circuit WITH audible silence feature. . AS device non-synchronized. AS and AH devices synchronized with DSM Module dual Class “A” (Style Z) circuit with NO audible silence feature. AS and AH devices synchronized with multiple DSM Modules. INTERCONNECTING WIRING SHOWN. MAXIMUM OF TWENTY (20) DSM MODULES. NOTES: • AS/AH must be set on continuous horn tone, and connected to the SM or DSM Sync Module, to achieve synchronized temporal (Code 3) tone. Ordering Information MODEL AS-24MCW-FR AS-24MCW-FW AS-241575W-FR AS-121575W-FR AS-24MCC-FW ASWP-2475W-FR AH-24-R AH-12-R AH-24WP-R AH-12-WP-R STROBE CANDELA 15/30/75/110 15/30/75/110 15 (75 on Axis) 15 (75 on Axis) 15/30/75/95 75 @ -31°F - SYNC NONW/SM, VDC SYNC DSM X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 24 24 24 12 24 24 24 12 24 12 WALL/ CEILING MOUNT MOUNTING OPTIONS* WALL WALL WALL WALL CEILING WALL WALL/CEILING WALL/CEILING WALL/CEILING WALL/CEILING A,B,D,E,F,G,H,J,N,O,R,X A,B,D,E,F,G,H,J,N,O,R,X A,B,D,E,F,G,H,J,N,O,R,X A,B,D,E,F,G,H,J,N,O,R,X A,B,D,E,F,G,H,J,N,O,R,X I A,B,D,E,F,G,H,J,N,O,R,X A,B,D,E,F,G,H,J,N,O,R,X K K AGENCY APPROVALS UL MEA CSFM FM BFP X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X * X X X X X X X X X * X X X X X * Refer to Mounting Options data sheet AS Series & AH Series CS-2231 06/01/04 Page 3 of 4 TABLE 1: RATINGS PER UL 1971 INPUT VOLTAGE VDC REGULATED VOLTAGE RANGE VDC/FWR STROBE CANDELA (cd) AS-24MCW 24 16.0 - 33.0 15/30/75/110 AS-241575W 24 16.0 - 33.0 15 (75 on axis) MODEL AS-121575W 12 8.0 - 17.5 15 (75 on axis) AS-24MCC 24 16.0 - 33.0 15/30/75/95 ASWP-2475W 24 16.0 - 33.0 75 @ -31°F T A B L E 2 : D B A R AT IN GS FO R 1 2 V DC & 2 4 V D C S ERIES AS /AH 1 2 & 2 4 V D C AU D IB L E DES C RIP T IO N V O L UM E REV ERBERA NT DBA P ER UL 4 6 4 @ 1 0 FT . A NEC HO IC DBA @ 1 0 FT . Hig h 91 99 Co n tin u o u s Ho r n Me d iu m 88 95 Low 83 90 Co d e 3 Ho r n Hig h 87 99 Me d iu m 84 95 Low 79 90 TABLE 3: AVERAGE RSM CURRENT* AUDIBLE 24 VDC M ODELS HIGH (99) dBA M EDIU M (95) dBA LOW (90) dBA AH-24 AS-241575W AS-24M CW CELING M OUNT STROBE M ODELS AS-24M CWH AS-24M CC AS-24M CCH 15/75cd 15cd 30cd 75cd 110cd 135cd 185cd 15cd 30cd 75cd 95cd 115cd 177cd 0.135 0.219 0.303 0.355 0.480 0.105 0.145 0.238 0.330 0.355 0.480 16 vdc 0.035 0.0130 0.099 24 vdc 0.050 0.0107 0.093 0.114 0.157 0.197 0.250 0.320 0.970 0.120 0.169 0.213 0.250 0.320 33 vdc 0.069 0.0105 0.098 0.108 0.138 0.166 0.210 0.250 0.101 0.113 0.146 0.177 0.210 0.250 16 vdc 0.020 0.114 0.078 0.116 0.203 0.282 0.340 0.465 0.084 0.126 0.222 0.309 0.340 0.465 24 vdc 0.026 0.085 0.065 0.088 0.133 0.179 0.230 0.305 0.069 0.094 0.145 0.195 0.230 0.305 33 vdc 0.035 0.075 0.065 0.078 0.206 0.134 0.180 0.230 0.068 0.083 0.114 0.145 0.180 0.230 16 vdc 0.014 0.108 0.070 0.111 0.201 0.279 0.335 0.460 0.076 0.121 0.220 0.306 0.335 0.460 24 vdc 0.014 0.075 0.052 0.077 0.126 0.169 0.220 0.295 0.056 0.084 0.138 0.185 0.220 0.295 33 vdc 0.021 0.060 0.046 0.063 0.094 0.121 0.170 0.215 0.049 0.068 0.102 0.132 0.170 0.215 AUDIBLE WALL M OUNT AUDIBLE STROBE AUDIBLE WALL M OUNT AUDIBLE STROBE AH-12 AS-121575W 0.030 0.265 AUDIBLE 12 VDC M ODELS AH-12 HIGH (99) dBA WALL M OUNT AUDIBLE STROBE M ODELS 8 vdc 0.093 WALL M OUNT AUDIBLE STROBE 12 VDC M ODELS AS-121575W 0.320 12 vdc 0.108 0.260 17.5 vdc 0.128 0.220 M EDIUM (95) dBA AH-12 AS-121575W 8 vdc 0.037 0.275 12 vdc 0.049 0.195 17.5 vdc 0.069 0.160 12 VDC M ODELS LOW (90) dBA 8 vdc 12 vdc 0.035 0.175 17.5 vdc 0.042 0.133 *Average RSM Current is per UL average method and Average Mean Current is per UL average mean method. AH and AS-12 models use average mean current. For rated in Rush and Peak current across the UL listed voltage range for both filtered DC and unfiltered VRMS (FWR), see installation instructions. NOTES: SM Sync Module is rated for 3.0 amperes @ 24 VDC. SYNC MODELS/POWER SUPPLY The Gamewell Company 12 Clintonville Road Northford, CT 06472-1610 Phone: 203-484-7161 Fax: 203-484-7118 www.gamewell.com A Honeywell Company © 2004 Gamewell M ODEL NUM BER INP UT VOLTAGE (VDC) AVERAGE M EAN CURRENT @ 24 VDC SM-12/24-R 24 .028 W DSM-12/24-R 24 .035 W M OUNTING OP TIONS* DSM Sync Module is rated for 3.0 amperes per circuit. The maximum number of interconnected DSM modules is twenty (20). *Refer to mounting options data sheet. Specifications and wiring information are provided for information only and are believed to be accurate. Gamewell assumes no responsibility for their use. Data and design are subject to change without notice. Installation and wiring instructions shipped with the product shall always be used for actual installation. For more information, contact Gamewell. Page 4 of 4 AS Series & AH Series CS-2231 06/01/04