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AS/AH

AS Audible Strobe Appliances and AH Audibles

ENGINEER AND ARCHITECT SPECIFICATIONS

•   UL listed.  ULC, CSFM, and FM pending.
•  ADA/NFPA/UFC/ANSI Compliant
•   Wall mount models are available with Field Selectable Candela 

Settings of 15/30/75/110cd or 135/185cd (Multi-Candela models) 

•   Ceiling mount models are available with field selectable candela 

settings of 15/30/75/95cd or 115/177cd (Multi- 

candela ceiling models)

•  Selectable Continuous Horn or Temporal (Code 3).
•   3 Selectable dBA settings (99, 95 and 90 dBA) in both tones
•  Weatherproof models are available for outdoor use
•   Strobes can be synchronized using the Siemens DSC sync 

modules, FS-250 panel, XLS panel, or PAD-3 power supply with 

built-in sync protocol.

•   Fast installation with IN/OUT screw terminals using #12 to #18 

AWG wires

Description

The Siemens 2-wire Series AS Audible Strobe Appli-

ances and Series AH Audibles offer more features with 

low current draw.
Strobe options for wall mount models include the Sie-

mens MC multi-candela wall strobes with field selectable 

candela settings of 15/30/75/110cd, or the high intensity 

HMC strobe with field selectable 135/185cd.
Ceiling mount models incorporate Siemens MC multi-

candela ceiling strobe with field selectable settings of 

15/30/75/95cd or the high intensity HMC strobe with field 

selectable settings of 115/177cd.
The audible provides a selectable choice of either a con-

tinuous horn or temporal pattern (Code 3) when constant 

voltage from a Fire Alarm Panel (FACP) is applied. Each 

tone has 3 dBA settings from which to choose.  
When used with the Siemens DSC sync modules, 

FS-250 panel, XLS panel, or PAD-3 power supply with 

built-in sync protocol, synchronization of the continuous 

horn tone provides the temporal (code 3) tone (man-

dated by NFPA 72) simultaneously for all audible appli-

ances.  This ensures a distinct temporal (code 3) pattern 

when 2 or more audibles are 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 by 

using only 2 wires. 

Engineering Specifications

The notification appliances shall be Siemens Series 

AS Audible Strobe appliances and Series AH Audible 

appliances or approved equals.  The Series AS Audible 

be listed for UL Standard 1971 (Emergency Devices for 

the Hearing-Impaired) for Indoor Fire Protection Service. 

The Series AH Audible shall be UL Listed under Stan-

dard 464 (Fire Protective Signaling).   Both shall meet 

the requirements of FCC Part 15 Class B.  All inputs 

shall be compatible with standard reverse polarity su-

pervision of circuit wiring by a Fire Alarm Control Panel 

(FACP). 
The audible portion of the appliance shall have a mini-

mum of three (3) field selectable settings for dBA levels 

and shall have a choice of continuous or temporal (Code 

3) audible outputs.
The strobe portion of the appliance shall produce a flash 

rate of one (1) flash per second over the Regulated 

Voltage Range and shall incorporate a Xenon flashtube 

enclosed in a rugged Lexan® lens.  The Series AS  

shall be of low current design.  Where Multi-Candela 

CATALOG SHEET

2578

AH-W

AS-MC-CW

AS-MC-R

AH-R

Summary of Contents for AH Series

Page 1: ... FS 250 panel XLS panel or PAD 3 power supply with built in sync protocol synchronization of the continuous horn tone provides the temporal code 3 tone man dated by NFPA 72 simultaneously for all audible appli ances This ensures a distinct temporal code 3 pattern when 2 or more audibles are within hearing distance If not synchronized the temporal sound could overlap and not be distinctive At the s...

Page 2: ...e Strobe intensity based on UL Standard 1971 Technical Information For complete technical information please consult the relevant installation sheets as well as the Siemens Compatibility Guide Model Number Order Code Wall Mount Ceiling Mount Mounting Options Agency Approvals UL ULC CSFM FM AS MC R 500 636010 X A B D E F G J N R X X AS MC W 500 636011 X A B D E F G J N R X X AS HMC R 500 636012 X A...

Page 3: ...of circuit wiring by an FACP NOTE All Canadian installations should be in accordance with the Canadian Standard for the Installation of Fire Alarm Systems CAN ULC S524 01 and Canadian Electrical Code Part 1 Final acceptance is subject to authority having jurisdiction AHJ NOTE Refer to P N 315 096363 for the maximum number of appliances on a single notification appliance circuit SPECIFICATIONS Tabl...

Page 4: ...SOUND OUTPUT SETTINGS To set the candela slide the switch to the desired setting The setting is indicated by the pointer and label visible on the bottom side of the lens Figure 1 Figure 2 Showing Location of Jumper Plug Back View 15 75 1 30 1 0 CANDELA POINTER BOTTOM VIEW CODE 3 HI MED LO CANDELA SLIDE SWITCH Factory setting is on Medium dB Code 3 or March Time and 15 candela WARNING THE CANDELA S...

Page 5: ...wiring diagrams is for the operation of the appliances The polarity is reversed by the FACP during supervision MOUNTING PROCEDURES 1 This model can be flush mounted to a standard single gang backbox Figure A 4 backbox Figure B or double gang backbox Figure C They can also be surface mounted to a 4 or 100mm backbox Figure B a double gang backbox Figure C or a SHBBS surface backbox Figure D Mounting...

Page 6: ...S INSTALLED SHOULD NOT PRESENT A COMPOSITE FLASH RATE IN THE FIELD OF VIEW WHICH EXCEEDS FIVE 5 Hz AT THE OPERATING VOLTAGE OF THE STROBES IT IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED THAT THE INTENSITY AND COMPOSITE FLASH RATE OF INSTALLED STROBES COMPLY WITH LEVELS ESTABLISHED BY APPLICABLE LAWS STANDARDS REGULATIONS CODES AND GUIDELINES NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for ...

Page 7: ...or compatibility with standard reverse polarity supervision of circuit wiring by a FACP NFPA 72 ANSI 117 1 conform to ADAAG Equivalent Facilitation Guidelines in using fewer higher intensity strobes within the same protected area NOTE Refer to P N 315 096363 for the maximum number of appliances on a single notification appliance circuit SPECIFICATIONS Table 1 UL Ratings Model Operating Voltage Spe...

Page 8: ...O CANDELA SLIDE SWITCH Back View Factory setting is on Medium dB Code 3 or March Time and 15 candela THE CANDELA SELECT SWITCH MUST BE FIELD SET TO THE REQUIRED CANDELA INTENSITY BEFORE INSTALLATION WHEN CHANGING THE SETTING OF THE CANDELA SELECT SWITCH MAKE CERTAIN THAT IT CLICKS IN PLACE AFTER CHANGING THE CANDELA SETTING THE APPLIANCE MUST BE RETESTED TO VERIFY PROPER OPERATION THE AUDIBLE STRO...

Page 9: ...ld wires in the backbox so that they use minimum space and produce minimum stress on the product This is especially important for stiff heavy gauge wires and wires with thick insulation or sheathing 5 Thread the 4 field wires through the opening of the UMP Mount the UMP to backbox 6 Connect 4 field wires to the AS MC C terminal block polarity must be observed Bend the 4 field wires up 90 o at the ...

Page 10: ...ion signaling The Code 3 Horn should be used only for fire evacuation signaling and not for any other purpose NFPA 72 ANSI 117 1 conform to ADAAG Equivalent Facilitation Guidelines in using fewer higher intensity strobes within the same protected area NOTE Refer to P N 315 096363 for the maximum number of appliances on a single notification appliance circuit SPECIFICATIONS Table 1 UL Ratings Model...

Page 11: ...tting is indicated by the pointer and label visible on the bottom side of the lens Figure1 Figure 2 Showing Location of Jumper Plug 115 177 CANDELA POINTER BOTTOM VIEW CODE 3 HI MED LO CANDELA SLIDE SWITCH Back View Factory setting is on Medium dB Code 3 or March Time and 177 candela WARNING THE CANDELA SELECT SWITCH MUST BE FIELD SET TO THE REQUIRED CANDELA INTENSITY BEFORE INSTALLATION WHEN CHAN...

Page 12: ...uld result in insufficient wiring space for the signaling appliance 4 When terminating field wires do not use more lead length than required Excess lead length could result in insufficient wiring space for the signaling appliance Position the field wires in the backbox so that they use minimum space and produce minimum stress on the product This is especially important for stiff heavy gauge wires ...

Page 13: ...itation Guidelines in using fewer higher intensity strobes within the same protected area NOTE Refer to P N 315 096363 for the maximum number of appliances on a single notification appliance circuit CAUTION NOT RECOMMENDED FOR USE AT REFRIGERATOR FREEZER DOOR ENTRANCES OR OTHER AREAS WITH PERSISTENT CONDENSATION SPECIFICATIONS Table 1 Models and Ratings UL Rated Strobe Candela cd Maximum RMS Curre...

Page 14: ...NSTALLATION WHEN CHANGING THE SETTING OF THE CANDELA SELECT SWITCH MAKE CERTAIN THAT IT CLICKS IN PLACE AFTER CHANGING THE CANDELA SETTING THE APPLIANCE MUST BE RETESTED TO VERIFY PROPER OPERATION Figure 3 Jumper plug settings for High Medium Low and Code 3 or March Time Figure 4 Jumper plug setting for Continuous Horn SHOWN SET ON HIGH dB SHOWN SET ON MED dB SHOWN SET ON LOW dB HI MED LOW Use nee...

Page 15: ... SENSITIVE RESPONSE IN PERSONS WITH EPILEPSY STROBE REFLECTIONS IN A GLASS OR MIRRORED SURFACE MIGHT ALSO INDUCE SUCH A RESPONSE TO MINIMIZE THIS POSSIBLE HAZARD SIEMENS STRONGLY RECOMMENDS THAT THE STROBES INSTALLED SHOULD NOT PRESENT A COMPOSITE FLASH RATE IN THE FIELD OF VIEW WHICH EXCEEDS FIVE 5 Hz AT THE OPERATING VOLTAGE OF THE STROBES SIEMENS ALSO STRONGLY RECOMMENDS THAT THE INTENSITY AND ...

Page 16: ...y for fire evacuation signaling and not for any other purpose SPECIFICATIONS Table 1 UL ULC Listed Models and Ratings Maximum RMS Current AMPS DC FWR Model Operating Voltage Special Application Per UL 464 VDC VRMS ULC Voltage Range VDC VRMS Lo Med Hi Lo Med Hi AH 16 33 20 31 0 021 0 043 0 080 0 041 0 051 0 090 Available in red or white Table 1A ULC Current Ratings Average Current AMPS Model ULC Vo...

Page 17: ...PPLIANCES MUST BE FIELD SET TO THE DESIRED TONE AND dBA SOUND OUTPUT LEVEL BEFORE THEY ARE INSTALLED THIS IS DONE BY PROPERLY INSERTING A JUMPER PLUG IN ACCORDANCE WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS SOUND OUTPUT SPL SETTINGS Figure 1 Showing Location of Jumper Plug CODE 3 HI MED LO Factory setting is on medium dB and code 3 or March Time Figure 2 Jumper plug settings for high medium low and code 3 or March T...

Page 18: ...x Figure C They can also be surface mounted to a 4 square or 100mm backbox Figure B a double gang backbox Figure C or a SHBBS surface backbox Figure D 2 All models are equipped with a Universal Mounting Plate UMP 3 Mounting hardware for each mounting option is supplied For proper mounting be sure to use the mounting screws supplied with the unit 4 Conduit entrances to the backbox should be selecte...

Page 19: ...her purpose SPECIFICATIONS Table 1 UL ULC Listed Models and Ratings Maximum RMS Current AMPS DC FWR Model Operating Voltage Special Application Per UL464 VDC VRMS ULC Voltage Range VDC VRMS Lo Med Hi Lo Med Hi AH R WP 16 33 20 31 0 023 0 049 0 090 0 046 0 057 0 096 Table 1A ULC Current Ratings 24VDC Models Average Current AMPS Model ULC Voltage VDC VRMS Lo Med Hi 20 0 016 022 039 24 0 019 029 056 ...

Page 20: ... DESIRED TONE AND dBA SOUND OUTPUT LEVEL BEFORE THEY ARE INSTALLED THIS IS DONE BY PROPERLY INSERTING A JUMPER PLUG IN ACCORDANCE WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS SOUND OUTPUT SPL SETTINGS Figure 1 Showing Location of Jumper Plug J1 and J1 AUD P83511 J2 J1 H M L C O D E 3 J2 J1 H M L D 3 E O C Factory setting is on Medium dB and Code 3 or March Time Figure 2 Jumper Plug Settings for High Medium Low dB Code...

Page 21: ...ring space for the signaling appliance 7 Do not pass additional wires used for other than the signaling appliance through the backbox Such additional wires could result in insufficient wiring space for the signaling appliance 8 The knock out opening on the backbox is sized for a conduit and matching connector Be sure that a proper watertight conduit fitting is used to connect the backbox for outdo...

Page 22: ...ling The Code 3 Horn should be used only for fire evacuation signaling and not for any other purpose NFPA 72 ANSI 117 1 conform to ADAAG Equivalent Facilitation Guidelines in using fewer higher intensity strobes within the same protected area NOTE Refer to P N 315 096363 for the maximum number of appliances on a single notification appliance circuit SPECIFICATIONS Table 1 UL Ratings Model Operatin...

Page 23: ...ROPERTY DAMAGE AND SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO YOU AND OR OTHERS CANDELA AND SOUND OUTPUT SETTINGS To set the candela slide the switch to the desired setting The setting is indicated by the pointer and label visible on the bottom side of the lens Figure 1 Figure 2 Showing Location of Jumper Plug 135 185 CANDELA POINTER BOTTOM VIEW CODE 3 HI MED LO CANDELA SLIDE SWITCH BACK VIEW Factory setting is o...

Page 24: ...he FACP during supervision MOUNTING PROCEDURES 1 This model can be flush mounted to a standard single gang backbox Figure A 4 backbox Figure B or double gang backbox Figure C They can also be surface mounted to a 4 or 100mm backbox Figure B a double gang backbox Figure C or a SHBBS surface backbox Figure D Mounting hardware for each mounting option is supplied For proper mounting be sure to use th...

Page 25: ...N THE FIELD OF VIEW WHICH EXCEEDS FIVE 5 Hz AT THE OPERATING VOLTAGE OF THE STROBES SIEMENS ALSO STRONGLY RECOMMENDS THAT THE INTENSITY AND COMPOSITE FLASH RATE OF INSTALLED STROBES COMPLY WITH LEVELS ESTABLISHED BY APPLICABLE LAWS STANDARDS REGULATIONS CODES AND GUIDELINES NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital appliance pursuant to Part 15 o...

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