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inSTaLLaTion and mainTenanCe inSTruCTionS

Selectable output Strobes, Horns, and Horn/Strobes

3825 Ohio Avenue, St. Charles, Illinois 60174

800/736-7672, FAX: 630/377-6495

www.systemsensor.com

D690-03-00 

I56-2769-015R

For use with the following models: P2R, P2RH, P2RK, P2RHK, P2W, P2WK, P2WH, P2WHK, P4R, P4RH, P4RK, P4W, P4WK, P4WHK, SR, SRH, SRK, SRHK, SW, SWK, SWH, SWHK, 
SW-CLR-ALERT,  PC2R,  PC2RH,PC2RK,  PC2RHK,  PC2W,  PC2WK,  PC2WH,  PC2WHK,  PC4R,  PC4RH,  PC4W,  PC4WK,  PC4WHK,  SCR,  SCRH,  SCRK,  SCRHK,  SCW,  SCWK,  SCWH, 
SCWHK, SCW-CLR-ALERT, HR, HRK, HW, SR-P, SW-P, SRH-P, SWH-P,P2R-P, P2W-P, P2WH-P, P4W-P, SCW-P, PC2R-P, PC2W-P, PC2WH-P, SRK-P, SRHK-P, P2RK-P, P2RHK-P, SWK-P, 
SWHK-P, P2WK-P, P2WHK-P, SR-SP, P2R-SP, PC2W-SP, SRK-R, SWK-R, SRHK-R, SWHK-R, P2RK-R, P2WK-R, P2RHK-R, P2WHK-R

NOTE

: All -R models are specifically designed for use with the WTP Series of Weatherproof plates

NOTE

: When replacing outdoor units; device and back box must be replaced

produCT SpeCiFiCaTionS

Operating Temperature:

Standard Products

32°F to 120°F (0°C to 49°C)

K Series

–40°F to 151°F

Humidity Range:

Standard Products

10 to 93% Non-condensing

K Series

Meets NEMA 4X requirements

Strobe Flash Rate:

1 flash per second

Nominal Voltage:

Regulated 12VDC/FWR or regulated 24DC/FWR

Operating Voltage Range (includes fire alarm panels with built in sync):

8 to 17.5V (12V nominal) or 16 to 33V (24V nominal)

Operating Voltage with MDL Sync Module:

9 to 17.5V (12V nominal) or 17 to 33V (24V nominal)

Input terminal wire gauge:

12 to 18 AWG

NOTE 

: Strobes will operate at 12 V nominal for 15 & 15/75 candela settings only. Switching between ranges is automatic.

dimenSionS For produCTS and aCCeSSorieS

WALL PRODUCTS

LENGTH

WIDTH

DEPTH

CEILING PRODUCTS

DIAMETER

DEPTH

Strobes and Horn/Strobes
(including lens)

5.6˝

4.7˝

2.5˝

Strobes and Horn/Strobes
(including lens)

6.8˝

2.5˝

142 mm

119 mm

64 mm

173 mm

64 mm

Horns

5.6˝

4.7˝

1.3˝

SA-WBBC Weatherproof Back Box
SA-WBBCW Weatherproof Back Box

7.1˝

2.0˝

142 mm

119 mm

33 mm

180 mm

51 mm

SA-WBB Weatherproof Back Box
SA-WBBW Weatherproof Back Box

5.7˝

5.1˝

2.0˝

BBSC-2
BBSCW-2
Back Box Skirt

7.1˝

2.2˝

145 mm

130 mm

51 mm

180 mm

57 mm

BBS-2
BBSW-2
Back Box Skirt

5.0˝

5.9˝

2.2˝

NOTE:  SA-WBB,  SA-WBBW,  SA-WBBC  and  SA-WBBCW  dimensions 
do not include the two mounting tabs

130 mm

152 mm

57 mm

mounTing box opTionS

2-Wire Indoor Products

4-Wire Indoor Products

K Series Products

4 × 4 × 1

1

/

2

, Single Gang, Double Gang, 4˝ Octagon

4 × 4 × 1

1

/

2

,

 

Double Gang, 4˝ Octagon

SA-WBB/W (wall), SA-WBBC/CW (ceiling)

generaL deSCripTion

The SpectrAlert Advance series of notification appliances offers a wide range 
of horns, strobes, and horn/strobes, for wall and ceiling applications, indoors 
and  outdoors.  They  are  designed  to  be  used  in  12  or  24  volt,  DC  or  FWR 
(full wave rectified) systems. These products are electrically backward compat-
ible with the previous generation of SpectrAlert notification appliances. Horn/
strobe products are available in two versions. The 2-wire products fit systems 
where a single NAC controls both horn and strobe. The 4-wire products are in-
tended for systems which have separate wiring circuits for the horn and strobe. 
All SpectrAlert Advance products are suitable for use in synchronized systems. 
The System Sensor MDL module may be used to provide synchronization.

K Series products are designed to be used over a wider range of temperatures 
and are suitable for use in wet locations. 

Wall and ceiling products may be used interchangeably (wall products may 
be used on the ceiling and ceiling products may be used on the wall.)

Fire aLarm SYSTem ConSideraTionS

The  National  Fire  Alarm  Code,  NFPA  72,  requires  that  all  horns,  used  for 
building evacuation produce temporal coded signals. Signals other than those 
used for evacuation purposes do not have to produce the temporal coded sig-
nal.  System  Sensor  recommends  spacing  notification  appliances  in  compli-
ance with NFPA 72.

Loop deSign and Wiring

The system designer must make sure that the total current drawn by the de-
vices on the loop does not exceed the current capability of the panel supply, 
and  that  the  last  device  on  the  circuit  is  operated  within  its  rated  voltage. 
The current draw information for making these calculations can be found in 
the tables within this manual. For convenience and accuracy, use the voltage 
drop  calculator  on  the  System  Sensor  website  (www.systemsensor.com)  or 
CD-ROM.

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. Wire resistance tables can be obtained 
from electrical handbooks. Note that if Class A wiring is installed, the wire 
length may be up to twice as long as it would be for circuits that are not 
fault tolerant.

NOTE:

 The total number of strobes on a single NAC must not exceed 40 for 

24 volt applications or 12 for 12 volt applications.  Loop resistance on a single 
NAC should not exceed 120 ohms for 24 volt and 30 ohms for 12 volt systems.

For 4-Wire installations, terminals 1, 2, and 3 connect to the strobe; terminals 
4 and 5 connect to the horn. The horn and strobe circuits must be wired in-
dependently, and each circuit must be terminated with the appropriate EOL 
device. Removal of a notification device will result in an open circuit indica-
tion on the strobe loop.

I56-2769-0

15R

NOTICE: This manual shall be left with the owner/user of this equipment.

Summary of Contents for SpectrAlert Advance Series

Page 1: ...pplications indoors and outdoors They are designed to be used in 12 or 24 volt DC or FWR full wave rectified systems These products are electrically backward compat ible with the previous generation of SpectrAlert notification appliances Horn strobe products are available in two versions The 2 wire products fit systems where a single NAC controls both horn and strobe The 4 wire products are in ten...

Page 2: ...for the specific candela selection in Table 1 with the current draw for the specific horn selec tion in Table 3 Table 1 Strobe Current Draw for S SC P4 PC4 Series Candela 8 17 5 Volts 16 33 Volts DC FWR DC FWR Standard Candela Range 15 123 128 66 71 15 75 142 148 77 81 30 NA NA 94 96 75 NA NA 158 153 95 NA NA 181 176 110 NA NA 202 195 115 NA NA 210 205 High Candela Range 135 NA NA 228 207 150 NA N...

Page 3: ...n the ones supplied with the product 2 The wall mount box SA WBB or SA WBBW must be mounted with its internal post in the lower left corner as shown in Figure 8 3 Threaded holes are provided in the sides of the box for inch conduit adapters Knockout plugs in the back of the box can be used for inch rear entry Unused holes must be sealed Plugs and O Rings are provided with the box for this purpose ...

Page 4: ... 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 __________...

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