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273 Branchport Ave.

Long Branch, N.J. 07740

(800) 631-2148 

www.coopernotification.com

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PN P84398M

Copyright 2012 Cooper Wheelock, Inc. dba Cooper Notification

Use this product according to this instruction sheet. Please keep this instruction sheet for future reference.

GENERAL

Series E70-24MCC and E90-24MCC Multi-Candela Speaker Strobes are UL-Listed under Standard 1971 for (Signaling Devices for the 
Hearing Impaired) for indoor fire protection service. E70-24MCC and E90-24MCC are designed for multiple power requirements with high 
dBA output at each power tap and offers a choice of field selectable taps, 1/8W to 2W, for either 25.0V

RMS

 or 70.0V

RMS

 audio systems. 

Speaker strobes with amber, red, blue or green lens are UL Listed under Standard UL1638 (Visual Signaling Appliance) for Private Mode 
Emergency and General Utility Signaling. The low profile design incorporates a high efficiency speaker for maximum output at minimum 
power across a frequency range of 400Hz to 4000Hz, and features a sealed back construction for extra protection and improved audibility. 
The Series E70-24MCC and E90-24MCC Multi-Candela provides four selectable light output intensities in one unit and incorporates a 
speaker mounting plate attached to the speaker for ease of installation. The low profile speaker strobe can provide a non-synchronized 
strobe appliance when connected directly to a Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP), or provide a synchronized strobe appliance when used in 
conjunction with a Sync Module (SM), Dual Sync Module (DSM) or Cooper Wheelock’s power supplies. The Strobes use a Xenon flashtube 
with solid state circuitry enclosed in a polycarbonate

 lens to provide maximum visibility and reliability for effective visible signaling. The 

Series E70-24MCC and E90-24MCC are Listed for 

indoor use, ceiling mount only

 with the backboxes specified in these instructions (see 

wiring and mounting information).

WARNING: Please read these instructions carefully. Failure to comply with any of the following instructions, cautions and warn-

ings could result in improper application, candela setting, installation and/or operation of these products in an emergency situa-

tion, which could result in property damage and serious injury or death to you and/or others.

SPECIFICATIONS

Table 1: UL Listed Models and Ratings

Speaker

Strobe

Models

Voltage

(V

RMS

)

dBA at 10 Feet

(Rated Watts)

Regulated

Voltage

(VDC/V

RMS

)

Voltage

Range

(VDC/V

RMS

)

Candela

1/8

1/4

1/2

1

2

E70-

24MCC

25/70

76

80

82

85

88

24

16.0-33.0

15/30/75/95

E90-

24MCC

25/70

76

80

82

85

88

24

16.0-33.0

15/30/75/95

NOTES

• 

The strobe produces 1 flash per second over the Regulated Voltage range. 

• 

Strobes with clear and amber lens meet the required light distribution patterns defined in UL 1971.

• 

The E70/90-24MCC is UL Listed for indoor use with a temperature range of +32

°

F to +120

°

F (0

°

C to +49

°

C) and maximum humidity 

of 85% RH. The effect of shipping and storage temperatures shall not adversely affect the performance of the appliance when it is 
stored in the original cartons and is not subjected to misuse or abuse. 

• 

The maximum supervision voltage is 33 volts DC.

• 

Frequency range of speakers is 400-4000Hz.

• 

Candela ratings listed in Table 1 are for clear lens. Derate approximately 25% for amber lens, 55% for green lens, 70% for blue lens 
and 80% for red lens.

CAUTION: 

Always operate audio amplifiers and speakers within their specified ratings. Excessive input may distort sound quality and 

may damage audio equipment. Do not exceed 100% of speaker input voltage per UL 1480. Improper input voltage can damage speaker. 
If distortion is heard, check for clipping of the audio appliance with an oscilloscope and reduce the amplifier input level or gain level to 
eliminate any clipping.

WARNING: Candela setting determines the current draw of the product.

Table 2: UL Current Ratings with Strobe Only

Maximum RMS Current (AMPS)

UL Voltage

15cd

30cd

75cd

95cd

DC

16-33VDC

0.065

0.105

0.189

0.249

FWR

16-33V

RMS

0.110

0.170

0.280

0.375

When calculating the total currents use Table 2 to determine the highest value of RMS current for an individual strobe, then multiply these 
values by the total number of strobes. Be sure to add the currents for any other appliances, including audible signaling appliances pow-
ered by the same source, and to include any required safety factors.

NOTE: 

The maximum number of strobes on a single notification appliance circuit shall not exceed 50. 

CAUTION: 

These strobes are UL-Listed as Regulated. They are intended to be used with FACPs whose notification circuits are UL-Listed 

as Regulated. These appliances shall not be used on UL-Listed Special Application notification circuits unless the appliances are identified 
to be compatible in the installation instructions of the FACP or unless the FACP is identified to be compatible in this instruction manual.

WARNING: These strobes were tested to the regulated voltage limits of 16.0-33.0 Volts for 24V models using filtered DC or unfil-

tered full-wave-rectified voltage. Do not apply voltage outside of this range. 

WARNING: Verify the minimum and maximum output of the power supply and standby battery and subtract the voltage drop from 

the circuit wiring resistance to determine the applied voltage to the strobes. The maximum wire impedance between strobes shall 

not exceed 35 ohms. 

CAUTION: 

Strobes are not designed to be used on coded systems in which the applied voltage is cycled on and off.

WARNING: Ensure the total RMS current required by all appliances that are connected to the system’s primary and second-

ary power sources, notification appliance circuits, SM, DSM sync modules, or Cooper Wheelock’s power supplies does not 

exceed the power sources’ rated capacity or the current ratings of any fuses on the circuits to which these appliances are wired. 

Overloading power sources or exceeding fuse ratings could result in loss of power and failure to alert occupants during an emer-

gency, which could result in property damage and serious injury or death to you and/or others.

WIRING AND MOUNTING INFORMATION

CAUTION: 

The following figures show the maximum number of field wires (conductors) that can enter the backbox used with each mount-

ing option. If these limits are exceeded, there may be insufficient space in the backbox to accommodate the field wires and stresses from 
the wires could damage the product. Verify the installed product has sufficient clearance and wiring room prior to installing backboxes and 
conduit, especially if sheathed multi-conductor cable or 3/4-inch conduit fittings are used.

Although the limits shown for each mounting option comply with the National Electrical Code (NEC), Cooper Notification recom-

mends use of the largest backbox option shown and the use of approved stranded field wires, whenever possible, to provide ad-

ditional wiring room for easy installation and minimum stress on the product from wiring.

4" SQ. 3-1/2" & 4" OCTAGON OR ROUND BACKBOXES.

MOUNTING HOLES ARE FOR SINGLE-GANG, DOUBLE-GANG,

NOTE: BACKBOX IS COMPATIBLE WITH WIREMOLD AND CONDUIT,

SURFACE MOUNTING

B

      #8-32

SCREWS

BACKBOX

(SBB)

SURFACE

PLATE

MOUNTING

SPEAKER

SQUARE

GRILLE

SCREWS

#6-19

(STROBE SPEAKER)

MAXIMUM NUMBER OF CONDUCTORS

AWG #18      AWG #16      AWG #14      AWG#12

8                  8                     8                   8

4" SQ. X 1-1/2"

A

FLUSH MOUNTING

4" SQ. X 2-1/8"

BACKBOX

      #8-32

SCREWS

EXTENSION RING *

SCREWS

#6-19

ROUND GRILLE

SQUARE OR

(STROBE SPEAKER)

SPEAKER

MOUNTING

PLATE

MAXIMUM NUMBER OF CONDUCTORS

AWG #18       AWG #16       AWG #14       AWG#12

8                  8                     8                      8

1.  This model has in-out wiring terminals that accept two #12 to #18 American Wire Gauge (AWG) wires at each screw terminal. Strip 

leads 3/8 inches and connect to screw terminals. 

2.  Break all in-out wire runs on supervised circuits to ensure the integrity of circuit supervision as shown in Figure 2. The polarity shown 

in the wiring diagrams is for operation of the appliances.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 

SERIES E70-24MCC AND E90-24MCC  

MULTI-CANDELA SPEAKER STROBE  

(CEILING MOUNT)

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