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4903 True

Alert

 

Ceiling-Mount A/V

 

Installation Instructions

 

 

 2000 Simplex Time Recorder Co., Westminster, MA 01441-0001 USA 

All specifications and other information shown were current as of publication, and are subject to change without notice. 
True

Alert

 is a trademark of Simplex Time Recorder Company. 

Suffix “C” or “CA” following an eight-digit product ID number denotes ULC-listed product. 
 

 

574-929 

Rev. B

 

Cautions and Warnings 

DO NOT INSTALL ANY SIMPLEX PRODUCT THAT APPEARS DAMAGED.

 

 Upon unpacking your Simplex product, inspect 

the contents of the carton for shipping damage.  If damage is apparent, immediately file a claim with the carrier and notify Simplex. 

 

ELECTRICAL HAZARD

 

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Disconnect electrical power when making any internal adjustments or repairs.  

Servicing should be performed by qualified Simplex Representatives. 

 
 

STATIC HAZARD

 

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 Static electricity can damage components.  Therefore, handle as follows: 

1.  

Ground yourself before opening or installing components. 

2.  

Keep uninstalled component wrapped in anti-static material at all times (use the 553-484 Static Control Kit).

 

 
 
 

RADIO FREQUENCY ENERGY

 

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This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and 

if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause interference to radio 
communications.  It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device pursuant 
to Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such 
interference when operated in a commercial environment.  Operation of this equipment in a residential area may 
cause interference in which case the user, at his own expense, will be required to take whatever measures may be 
required to correct the interference. 

 

 

True

Alert

 Ceiling-Mount A/V Operation 

The 4903 TrueAlert Audible/Visible (A/V) unit (see Figure 1) is a  
ceiling-mount notification appliance that provides an audible and/or visible 
warning indication of an alarm condition when activated from a TrueAlert-
compatible control panel of a UL-listed Simplex Fire Alarm System.  When the 
notification appliance emits sound and/or light, it indicates the possibility of 
an emergency situation that requires your immediate attention. 
 
The TrueAlert A/V unit is a notification appliance that operates only on a  
TrueAlert-compatible Signaling Line Circuit (SLC).  The appliance is 
supervised via communications with the TrueAlert Addressable Controller 
(rather than via conventional appliance supervision). 
 
The Ceiling-Mount TrueAlert A/V unit responds to communication signals over the circuit from a TrueAlert-compatible 
panel.  Coded messages from the TrueAlert Addressable Controller turn on the A/V strobe and horn.  The Strobe can 
only be operated through a 4009-9401 TrueAlert Addressable Controller using Simplex TrueAlert Comm Channel 
communications.  The appliance is supervised via communications with the TrueAlert controller (rather than via 
conventional current flow supervision). 
 
The A/V horn provides selectable high/low volume sound pressure levels with audible output types of Steady, Temporal, and 
March Time (fast/slow).  The compatible 4009 TrueAlert Addressable Controller or FACP is used to configure the features. 

 

 

Note:  

The TrueAlert Ceiling-Mount A/V will not operate on a conventional NAC. 

 
TrueAlert ceiling-mount A/Vs are available rated at 15 candela, 75 candela, and 110 candela.  Table 1 lists the available  
ceiling-mount A/V models.

 

 

Table 1.  Ceiling-Mount TrueAlert A/V Models 

 

        Description 

           Model 

     Cover Color 

Ceiling-Mount A/V 15 CANDELA 

         4903-9459 

Ceiling-Mount A/V 75 CANDELA 

         4903-9460 

Ceiling-Mount A/V 110 CANDELA 

         4903-9461 

           White 

 

 

 

 

Figure 1.  TrueAlert Ceiling-Mount A/V 

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Summary of Contents for 4903

Page 1: ...e TrueAlert Ceiling Mount A V Operation The 4903 TrueAlert Audible Visible A V unit see Figure 1 is a ceiling mount notification appliance that provides an audible and or visible warning indication of an alarm condition when activated from a TrueAlert compatible control panel of a UL listed Simplex Fire Alarm System When the notification appliance emits sound and or light it indicates the possibil...

Page 2: ... Maximum 30 ohms wire resistance between appliances Refer to Field Wiring Diagrams of the driving TrueAlert compatible Fire Alarm Control Panel for further instructions 2 Notification appliances are rated per individual nameplate label 3 Maintain correct polarity on terminal connections Do not loop wires under terminals 4 All TrueAlert SLC wiring connections are supervised and power limited 5 Thes...

Page 3: ...unted Ensure correct orientation of the box in relation to the location of the mounting screws and the A V s position 2 For installation in a concrete or plaster ceiling flush mount the box with a inch recess maximum 3 For installation in a suspended ceiling use a suitable tile bridge that rests on tile to support the box 4 Address Switch SW1 is accessible with the Ceiling Mount A V removed Figure...

Page 4: ... 1 THRU 4 RESERVED FOR FUTURE USE NOT USED ON OFF 1 ON 0 OFF DIP SWITCH SHOWN IS SET AT ADDRESS 7 Ceiling Mount A V Magnetic Test Note The TrueAlert Addressable Controller must be configured to support the Ceiling Mount A V diagnostic testing Position magnet tester 553 810 to the bottom right side of the A V cover near the LED indicator see Figure 4 Hold the magnet tester in place for a minimum of...

Page 5: ... volume settings Table 4 TrueAlert Ceiling Mount A V Units Sound Pressure Level Measurements Sound Pressure Level Measurement dBA Voltage Vrms Horn Mode See Note 1 Reverberant Room at Ten Feet Per UL464 See Note 2 Steady 84 6 Coded 80 6 Steady 86 3 Coded 82 4 Steady 88 4 High Volume Setting via Addressable Controller See Note 3 Coded 84 5 Steady 79 1 Coded 75 5 Steady 81 5 Coded 77 2 Steady 84 3 L...

Page 6: ...ese occupants cannot hear and or see the effect of the notification appliances within the protected area s you must increase the intensity of the sound light output or add additional notification appliances so that the occupants can hear an or see the effect of the notification appliances when activated Refer to National Fire Protection Association NFPA National Fire Alarm Code 72 Chapter 4 Notifi...

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