Simplex 4904 TrueAlert Ceiling-Mount Strobe Installation Instructions

4904 TrueAlert Ceiling Mount Strobe Instructions and Warnings NOT INSTALL ANY SIMPLEX PRODUCT THAT APPEARS DAMAGED Upon unpacking your Simplex product inspect contents of the carton for shipping damage If damage is apparent immediately file a claim with the carrier and notify Simplex HAZARD Disconnect electrical power when making any internal adjustments or repairs should be performed by qualified Simplex Representatives HAZARD Static electricity can damage components Therefore handle as follows Ground yourself before opening or installing components Keep uninstalled component wrapped in anti static material at all times use the 553 484 Static Control Kit FREQUENCY ENERGY This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause interference to radio It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device pursuant Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such when operated in a commercial environment Operation of this equipment in a residential area may interference in which case the user at his own expense will be required to take whatever measures may be to correct the interference VIEW Ceiling Mount Strobe Operation 4904 TrueAlert Ceiling Mount Strobe unit see Table 1 is a notification that provides a Visible Only V O warning indication of an alarm when activated from a TrueAlert compatible control panel of a Simplex Fire Alarm System When the notification appliance light it indicates the possibility of an emergency situation that your immediate attention TrueAlert Ceiling Mount Strobe is a notification appliance that operates on a TrueAlert compatible Signaling Line Circuit SLC The appliance is via communications with the TrueAlert Addressable Controller than via conventional appliance supervision Ceiling Mount Strobe responds to communication signals over the NAC a TrueAlert compatible panel Coded messages from the TrueAlert Controller turn on the appliance The Strobe can only be operated a 4009 9401 TrueAlert Addressable Controller using Simplex TrueAlert Channel communications The TrueAlert Ceiling Mount Strobe will not operate on a conventional NAC Ceiling Mount Strobes are available rated at 15 candela 75 candela and 110 candela Each model is available with a or white cover Table 1 lists the available Ceiling Mount Strobe models Figure 1 TrueAlert Ceiling Strobe VIEW 1 Ceiling Mount TrueAlert Strobe Models Strobe 15 CANDELA Strobe 75 CANDELA Strobe 110 CANDELA Strobe 15 CANDELA Strobe 75 CANDELA Strobe 110 CANDELA Color 2000 Simplex Time Recorder Co Westminster MA 01441 0001 USA specifications and other information shown were current as of publication and are subject to change without notice is a trademark of Simplex Time Recorder Company or following an eight digit product ID number denotes ULC listed product B Ceiling Mount Strobe Wiring Make sure that all electrical power is disconnected before starting the installation Connect wiring to terminals as shown Do not loop wires under terminals Break wire runs to provide of connections Do not bring conduit through the rear of the electrical box Strip lead insulation a maximum of 3 8 inch At the electrical box connect the contractor wiring to the CKT and CKT terminals at the rear of the strobe unit terminal block screws 12 15 in lbs to ensure proper continuity See Figure 2 Ensure that correct polarity is maintained for each strobe unit SLC wiring must be twisted pair TWP TERMINALS ACCEPT WIRES 12 18 AWG TWP NOTE 3 INPUT INPUT SWITCH Assembly Rear View TrueAlert COMPATIBLE CONTROLLER NOTES A Wiring See Notes NEXT APPLIANCE OR SLC NOTES TrueAlert COMPATIBLE CONTROLLER NOTES B Wiring See Notes Maximum 43 appliances per circuit Maximum 30 ohms wire resistance between appliances Refer to Field Wiring Diagrams of the driving compatible Fire Alarm Control Panel for further instructions Notification appliances are rated per individual nameplate label Maintain correct polarity on terminal connections Do not loop wires under terminals All TrueAlert SLC wiring connections are supervised and power limited appliances were only tested to the operating voltage limits of 17V to 31V Do not operate these appliances outside these limits doing so cause appliance to fail to operate as intended and or cause permanent damage to this equipment TrueAlert Strobe can only be operated through a compatible TrueAlert Addressable Controller is not allowed for Class A wiring Maximum T tapping length is 100 ft 2 TrueAlert Ceiling Mount Strobe Wiring the Ceiling Mount Strobe Address TrueAlert notification appliance has a unique address Each appliance address is set via an eight position DIP as shown in Table 2 See Figure 2 for the general DIP switch location DIP switch position 1 is the least bit LSB and position 8 is the most significant bit MSB DIP Switches 1 through 6 are used to set the possible 63 address codes DIP Switches 7 and 8 are not used and set to a small screwdriver or pen to set the switches and then record the address This information provides an aid in the system 2 TrueAlert Ceiling Mount Strobe Units DIP Switch Address Chart SWITCH SHOWN IS AT ADDRESS 7 ON OFF USED FOR USE SWITCHES 5 AND 6 THRU 4 Strobe Magnetic Test The TrueAlert Addressable Controller must be configured to support the Strobe diagnostic testing magnet tester 553 810 to the middle right side of the strobe cover near the indicator see Figure 3 Hold the magnet tester in place for a minimum of two or until the LED begins flashing response to the magnetic test the strobe LED emits one long flash denoting the test signal and then another long flash denoting the first digit always zero the appliance address The LED then flashes one to six times to denote the second of the address pauses and then flashes one to nine times to indicate the third of the address One long flash always indicates a zero After the strobe LED its address the strobe goes into alarm real appliance test or the LED silent appliance test for 2 to 3 seconds Refer to the TrueAlert Addressable Controller Installation Guide for detailed information on appliance diagnostic testing TESTER LED 3 Appliance Magnet the Ceiling Mount Strobe Figure 4 for mounting the TrueAlert ceiling mount strobe to the enclosure box Do not bring conduit through the rear of the electrical box Tighten mounting screws snugly Torque mounting screws 5 7 in lbs For semi flush mounting install the box either flush with the ceiling or with a maximum recess with CLIPS and SCREWS NO 512 BY CONTRACTOR NOTES 1 2 ONLY TABLE 1 FOR NUMBERS BOX NO 650 or EQUAL x 1 DEEP BY CONTRACTOR NOTES 1 2 HOUSING SLOTS 4 TABS 4