The only AV products with plug-in designs, aesthetic and functional
consistency, and field-adjustable settings across the entire line, SpectrAlert
Advance enables you to meet the widest range of notification requirements
and specifications in the industry.
With SpectrAlert Advance, you can take on any project with confidence,
knowing you can meet requirements while maximizing the efficiencies of using
a single product line. Whether for emergency communications projects, small
notification systems, or anything in between, SpectrAlert Advance products,
tools, and accessories simplify the entire user experience – from planning and
selection to training, installation and maintenance – saving you time and money
while protecting the lives of your customers.
Multiple
Installation Options.
Most Reliable and Best Looking Installation Options.
SpectrAlert Advance® Outdoor products can be mounted directly on wall
surfaces using the side flanges provided, which maintains the seal integrity
of the product. In addition, the back boxes can be mounted on 2x4 and 4x4
electrical junction boxes.
Install Your Device Where You Need It.
Not just outdoor! Our products are best for specialty applications such as
parking garages, pool rooms, roof tops, and more! Anywhere where devices are
exposed to the elements, humidity, or extreme temperatures.
Outdoor and NEMA
Rated Locations
• Outdoor Sports Stadiums
• Water Treatment Plants
• Outdoor Sprinkler Riser Room
• Inside Processing Plant
• Indoor w/ Sprinkler System
• Apartment Complexes
• Breezeways
• Dept. of Defense Specs
• Service Stations
• Water Parks
*Based on a recent System Sensor survey
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Strobes
SpectrAlert® Advance Strobes
SpectrAlert Advance strobes – which are available in ceiling-mount or wall-mount varieties to meet a wide variety of applications –
are ideal for warning hearing-impaired individuals during an emergency event. For convenient installation, the universal mounting
plate with its snap-in feature holds the product in place for the screw attachment. Strobes feature 11 field-selectable candela
settings and are compatible with 12- or 24-volt systems for a high level of customization. Please note that model numbers with a
“K” suffix are outdoor-rated products listed to UL 1638 and rated from -40° F to 151° F (-40° C to 66° C), with a NEMA 4X rating or
3R rating. See page 7 for our line of plain strobes for ECS/MNS applications.
Ceiling-Mount Strobes
Red Model No.White Model No.CandelaMarkingDescription
SCRKSCWKStandardFIREClear lens
SCRHKSCWHKHighFIREClear lens
Wall-Mount Strobes
Red Model No.White Model No.CandelaMarkingDescription
SRKSWKStandardFIREClear lens
SRK-RSWK-RStandardFIREClear lens, Device only
SRHKSWHKHighFIREClear lens
SRHK-R—HighFIREClear lens, Device only
Notes:
• Standard Candela settings: 15, 15/75, 30, 75, 95, 110, and 115
• High Candela settings: 135, 150, 177, and 185
• -R represents replacement device only, ships minus plastic weatherproof back box.
• -R outdoor replacement models are meant for use with WTP series of weatherproof flush-mount plates or SA-WBB outdoor
metal weatherproof back boxes.
Weatherproof Features
NEMA 4X or 3R Rating
The Broadest Line of Outdoor Notification Appliances
System Sensor offers the broadest line of outdoor notification appliances on the market with a true NEMA
4X enclosure rating and a 3R rating when using the weatherproof plates. Designed to be watertight and
to operate in a wide temperature range, SpectrAlert Advance outdoor audible visible (AV) appliances are
an ideal solution for fire, general signaling, mass notification, or emergency communication system (ECS)
projects that require exterior notification or notification in areas where ambient conditions may exceed the
environmental tolerances of typical indoor AV devices.
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Horns
SpectrAlert® Advance Horns
SpectrAlert Advance horns increase application flexibility for indoor or outdoor installations. Intended for full building notification
as well as on the property ground, they produce a loud sound to notify occupants to evacuate the buildings. Installers can easily
adapt devices to suit a wide range of application requirements by using field-selectable sound patterns and volume settings.
Compatible with 12- or 24-volt systems. The universal mounting plate’s plug-in design simplifies installation, too. SpectrAlert
Advance “K” series outdoor products are listed to UL 464 for private mode applications and rated from -40° F to 151° F (-40° C to
66° C), with a NEMA 4X rating.
Wall-Mount Horns
Red Model No.White Model No.Description
HRK—Horn
HRK-R—Horn, Device only
Notes:
• -R represents replacement device only, ships minus plastic weatherproof back box.
• -R outdoor replacement models are meant for use with WTP series of weatherproof flush-mount plates or SA-WBB outdoor metal weatherproof back boxes.
Horn Strobes
SpectrAlert® Advance Horn Strobes
SpectrAlert Advance horn strobes are rich with features guaranteed to cut installation time and maximize profits. Intended for full
building notification as well as on the property ground, they produce a loud sound to notify occupants to evacuate the buildings;
the strobe is intended to notify those that may have a hearing impairment. Features include a universal mounting plate with a
preliminary snap-in feature to hold the product in place for the screw attachment, 11 field-selectable candela settings, and rotary
switches to select horn tone and volume settings. Compatible with 12- or 24-volt systems. Model numbers with a “K” suffix are
outdoor products that are listed to UL 1638 and UL 464 for private mode evacuation. The outdoor products are rated from
-40° F to 151° F (-40° C to 66° C) and have a NEMA 4X rating.
Ceiling-Mount Horn Strobes
Red Model No.White Model No.CandelaMarkingDescription
PC2RKPC2WKStandardFIRE2-Wire, Clear Lens
PC2RHKPC2WHKHighFIRE2-Wire, Clear Lens
Wall-Mount Horn Strobes
Red Model No.White Model No.CandelaMarkingDescription
P2RKP2WK
P2RK-R—StandardFIRE2-Wire, Clear Lens, Device Only
P2RHKP2WHKHighFIRE2-Wire, Clear Lens
—P2WHK-RHighFIRE2-Wire, Clear Lens, Device Only
P2RHK-120—HighFIRE2-Wire, Clear Lens, 120 V
P4RKP4WKStandardFIRE4-Wire, Clear Lens
P4RK-R—StandardFIRE4-Wire, Clear Lens, Device Only
Notes:
• Standard Candela settings: 15, 15/75, 30, 75, 95, 110, and 115
• High Candela settings: 135, 150, 177, and 185
• -R represents replacement device only, ships minus plastic weatherproof back box.
• -R outdoor replacement models are meant for use with WTP series of weatherproof flush-mount plates or SA-WBB outdoor
metal weatherproof back boxes.
StandardFIRE2-Wire, Clear Lens
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Speakers
SpectrAlert® Advance Speakers
Dual-voltage (25/70.7 Vrms) evacuation speakers are designed for fast installation and top performance in noisy environments.
The outdoor and specialty applications speakers offer high-volume sound output for use in high-ambient noise applications.
Evacuation speakers also feature a plug-in design for reducing ground faults. The outdoor models ship with a plastic outdoor
back box, featuring removable side flanges and improved saltwater corrosion resistance. Model numbers with a “K” suffix are
outdoor rated products that are listed to UL 1480 and rated from -40° F to 151° F (-40° C to 66° C), with a NEMA 4X rating.
Ceiling-Mount Speakers
Red Model No.White Model No.Description
—SPCWK
—SPCWK-RDual-voltage evacuation speaker, Device only
Wall-Mount Speakers
Red Model No.White Model No.Description
SPRKSPWK
SPRK-R—Dual-voltage evacuation speaker, Device only
Notes:
• -R represents replacement device only, ships minus plastic weatherproof back box.
• -R outdoor replacement models are meant for use with WTP series of weatherproof flush-mount plates or MWBB outdoor
metal weatherproof back boxes.
Dual-voltage evacuation speaker
Dual-voltage evacuation speaker
Speaker Strobes
SpectrAlert® Advance Speaker Strobes
During an emergency, building occupants and those on property grounds need to quickly understand what is happening and
what actions to take. SpectrAlert Advance speaker strobes transmit the clear, intelligible messages and visible notification
necessary to meet code, save lives, and protect property. In addition, selectable-output speaker strobes offer many features
to reduce ground faults and simplify installation. Rotary switches allow installers to select voltage and power, and the 11 fieldselectable candela settings accommodate any application. The outdoor and specialty applications speakers offer high volume
output, making them ideal for use in high-ambient noise environments. The plug-in design and universal mounting plate provides
additional flexibility. Model numbers with a “K” suffix are outdoor rated products that are listed to UL 1638 and UL 1480 and are
rated from -40° F to 151° F (-40° C to 66° C), with a NEMA 4X rating or 3R rating when using the weatherproof plates. The outdoor
models ship with the plastic outdoor back box.
Ceiling-Mount Speaker Strobes
Red Model No.White Model No.CandelaMarkingDescription
—SPSCWKStandardFIREClear lens
—SPSCWK-RStandardFIREClear lens, Device only
—SPSCWHKHighFIREClear Lens
Wall-Mount Speaker Strobes
Red Model No.White Model No.CandelaMarkingDescription
SPSRKSPSWKStandardFIREClear lens
SPSRK-RSPSWK-RStandardFIREClear lens, Device only
SPSRHK—HighFIREClear Lens
Notes:
• Standard Candela settings: 15, 15/75, 30, 75, 95, 110, and 115
• High Candela settings: 135, 150, 177, and 185
• -R represents replacement device only, ships minus plastic weatherproof back box.
• -R outdoor replacement models are meant for use with WTP series of weatherproof flush-mount plates or MWBB outdoor
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metal weatherproof back boxes.
Plain Horn Strobes, Speaker Strobes, and Strobes
SpectrAlert® Advance Plain Notification Appliances
SpectrAlert Advance plain horn strobes, speaker strobes, and strobes were designed to reduce installation time and meet a wide
variety of Mass Notification and Emergency Communication applications. All of the plain notification appliances carry the same
product specifications as the “FIRE” marked products. Compatible with our colored lenses and decal kits to provide distinctive
visual signaling during and emergency. Model numbers with a “K” suffix are outdoor rated products that are listed to UL 1638 and
UL 1480 and are rated from -40° F to 151° F (-40° C to 66° C) and have a NEMA 4X rating. The outdoor models ship with the plastic
outdoor back box.
Wall-Mount Horn Strobes
Red Model No.White Model No.CandelaMarking*Description
P2RK-PP2WK-P
P2RHK-PP2WHK-PHighNone2-Wire, Clear Lens
Plain Ceiling-Mount Speaker Strobes
Red Model No.White Model No.CandelaMarking*Description
—SPSCWHK-PHighNoneClear lens
StandardNone2-Wire, Clear Lens
Plain Wall-Mount Speaker Strobes
Red Model No.White Model No.CandelaMarking*Description
SPSRK-PSPSWK-PStandardNoneClear lens
Plain Wall-Mount Strobes
Red Model No.White Model No.CandelaMarking*Description
SRK-PSWK-PStandardNoneClear lens
SRHK-PSWHK-PHighNoneClear lens
Notes:
• Standard Candela settings: 15, 15/75, 30, 75, 95, 110, and 115
• High Candela settings: 135, 150, 177, and 185
• -P denotes plain devices with no markings.
• *Compatible with DECAL-R and DECAL-RC for white devices (red letters) and DECAL-W or DECAL-WC for red devices (white letters).
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Emergency Communication Devices
Alert Devices for Emergency Communication Systems
ALERT-printed devices include all the time and cost-saving benefits of the rest of the SpectrAlert Advance line, while also meeting
NFPA Chapter 24 and UFC requirements. Clear lens strobes are listed to UL 1638 for public mode evacuation and are compatible
with colored lenses and decal kits. Speaker meets UL 1480 requirements.
Model numbers with a “K” are outdoor rated products that are listed to UL 1480 and UL 1638 and rated from -40° F to 151° F
(-40° C to 66° C), with a NEMA 4X rating.
• Standard Candela settings: 15, 15/75, 30, 75, 95, 110, and 115
• High Candela settings: 135, 150, 177, and 185
• -CLR-ALERT models are Clear Lens marked ALERT
Audible Visible Accessories
SpectrAlert Advance devices can be adapted to nearly any application with the appropriate accessory. Our mounting options
allow our strobes, speakers, horns, and strobe combinations to be placed in new or existing construction with professional results.
Ceiling-Mount Back Boxes
Red Model No.White Model No.Description
SA-WBBCSA-WBBCWMetal outdoor back box for ceiling-mount horns, strobes, and horn strobes
—MWBBCWMetal weatherproof back box for speakers and speaker strobes
Wall-Mount Back Boxes
Red Model No.White Model No.Description
SA-WBBSA-WBBWMetal outdoor back box for wall-mount horns, strobes, and horn strobes
MWBBMWBBWMetal outdoor back box for speakers and speaker strobes
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Audible Visible Accessories cont.
Colored Lenses - For use with plain (non-FIRE marked) strobe devices.
Ceiling Model No. Wall Model No.ColorDescription
LENS-ACLENS-AAmberLens attachment for all SpectrAlert Advance plain (non-FIRE marked)
LENS-BCLENS-BBlue
LENS-GCLENS-GGreen
LENS-RCLENS-RRed
Decal Kits - For use with plain (non-FIRE marked) devices.
MountingModel No.ColorDescription
CeilingDECAL-RCRed Letters60 decals* for up to 5 white devices (3 decals are required per device)
DECAL-WCWhite Letters60 decals* for up to 5 red devices (3 decals are required per device)
WallDECAL-RRed Letters40 decals* for up to 5 white devices (2 decals are required per device)
DECAL-WWhite Letters40 decals* for up to 5 red devices (2 decals are required per device)
*All decals include labels “AGENT, EVAC, ALERT and FIRE” for up to 5 devices.
indoor or outdoor, ceiling- or wall-mounted strobes
Mounting Plates
Model No.MountingDescription
MP120KWall or CeilingIndoor/Outdoor 120 VAC adapter mounting plate for use with SpectrAlert Advance
horns, strobes, 2-wire horn strobes
Weatherproof Plates
Red Model No.White Model No.Description
WTPWTPWWeatherproof plate for flush mounting outdoor horns, strobes, and horn strobes
WTP-SPWTP-SPWWeatherproof plate for flushing mounting outdoor speakers and speaker strobes
Sync-Circuit Module
Red Model No.White Model No.Description
MDL3RMDL3W12 and 24 V sync-ciruit module
*Sync-circuit modules not intended for outdoor installation.
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Specications and Ratings
UL Max. Strobe Current Draw (mA RMS)
8–17.5 Volts16–33 Volts
Candela
Standard Candela Range151231286671
15/751421487781
30NANA9496
75NANA158153
95NANA181176
110NANA202195
115NANA210205
High Candela Range135NANA228207
150NANA246220
177NANA281251
185NANA286258
UL Max. Horn Current Draw (mA RMS)
Sound PatterndB
TemporalHigh57556975
TemporalMedium44495869
TemporalLow38444448
Non-TemporalHigh57566975
Non-TemporalMedium42506069
Non-TemporalLow41445050
CodedHigh57556975
CodedMedium44515669
CodedLow40465250
DCFWRDCFWR
8–17.5 Volts16–33 Volts
DCFWRDCFWR
Horn Output (dBA) in UL Reverberant Room
24 Volt Nominal Measurements
8–17.5 Volts**16–33 Volts**
Switch PositionSound PatterndB
1TemporalHigh7878848488889998
2TemporalMedium7575808086859696
3TemporalLow7171767681799489
4Non-TemporalHigh828288889392100100
5Non-TemporalMedium7878858590899898
6Non-TemporalLow7374818186849692
7*CodedHigh828288889392101101
8*CodedMedium7878858590899798
9*CodedLow7475818185839692
*Horn & 4-wire Horn Strobe only. **Minimum dB rating for Operational Voltage Range per UL 464.
Candela Measurements, Amber Lens Strobe
CandelaOn-Axis Rating (UL 1638)
Standard Candela Range1515
15/7515/75
3030
7575
9595
110110
115115
High Candela Range135135
150150
177177
185185
DCFWRDCFWRDCFWRDCFWR
Candela Derating
For K series products used at low temperatures, listed candela
ratings must be reduced in accordance with this table.
Strobe Output (cd)
Listed CandelaCandela rating at –40°F
15
30
7544
9570
110110
115115
135135
150150
177177
185185
ReverberantAnechoic
Do not use below 32°F15/75
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Rotary Horn and Horn Strobe Switch Settings
SettingRepetition RatedB Level
1Temporal HornHigh
2Temporal HornMedium
3Temporal HornLow
4Normal HornHigh
5Normal HornMedium
6Normal HornLow
7*Externally CodedHigh
8*Externally CodedMedium
9*Externally CodedLow
*Horn and 4-wire horn strobe only.
UL Max. Current Draw (mA RMS), 2-Wire Horn Strobe, Standard Candela Range (15–115 cd)
8–17.5 Volts16–33 Volts
DC Input
Temporal High
Temporal Medium
Temporal Low
Non-Temporal High
Non-Temporal Medium
Non-Temporal Low
FWR Input
Temporal High
Temporal Medium
Temporal Low
Non-Temporal High
Non-Temporal Medium
Non-Temporal Low
1515/751515/75307595110115
1371477990107176194212218
132144698097157182201210
132143667793154179198207
14115291100116176201221229
1331457585102163187207216
131144687996156182201210
1361558897112168190210218
1291527888103160184202206
1291517686101160184194201
142161103112126181203221229
1341558595110166189208216
1321548090105161184202211
UL Max. Current Draw (mA RMS), 2-Wire Horn Strobe, High Candela Range (135–185 cd)
DC Input
Temporal High
Temporal Medium
Temporal Low
Non-Temporal High
Non-Temporal Medium
Non-Temporal Low
16–33 Volts
135150177185135
245259290297
235253288297
232251282292
255270303309
242259293299
238254291295
FWR Input
Temporal High
Temporal Medium
Temporal Low
Non-Temporal High
Non-Temporal Medium
Non-Temporal Low
16–33 Volts
150177185
215231258265
209224250258
207221248256
233248275281
219232262267
214229256262
Specications
K Series Operating Temperature
–40°F to 151°F (–40°C to 66°C)
Humidity Range
10% to 95% non-condensing
Strobe Flash Rate
1 flash per second
Nominal Voltage
Regulated 12 DC/FWR or regulated
24 DC/FWR
Operating Voltage Range2
8 V to 17.5 V (12 V nominal) or 16 V to 33 V
(24 V nominal)
Input Terminal Wire Gauge
12 AWG to 18 AWG
Ceiling-Mount Dimensions (including lens)
6.8 in Dia. × 2.5 in H (173 mm Dia. × 64 mm H)
Wall-Mount Dimensions (including lens)
5.6 in L × 4.7 in W × 2.5 in D
(142 mm L × 119 mm W × 64 mm D)
Horn Dimensions
5.6 in L × 4.7 in W × 1.3 in D
(142 mm L × 119 mm W × 33 mm D)
Wall Weatherproof Back Box Dimensions
5.7 in L × 5.1 in W × 2.0 in D
(145 mm L × 130 mm W × 51 mm D)
Notes:
1. Full Wave Rectified (FWR) voltage is an
2. P, S, PC, and SC products will operate at
3. To calculate current draw for 4-wire horn
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unfiltered, time-varying power source that
is used on some power supply and panel
outputs.
12 V nominal only for 15 and 15/75 cd.
strobes, combine horn and strobe current
draws from the tables at left.
Outdoor Speaker and Speaker Strobe Sound Output
UL Reverberant (dBA @ 10 ft.)2 W1 W½ W¼ W
Wall- and Ceiling-Mount Speaker K Series90878481
Wall- and Ceiling-Mount Speaker Strobe K Series89868380