
Fire Alarm Systems | RSS Wall-mount High‑candela Strobes
RSS Wall-mount High‑candela Strobes
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u UL Regulated voltage range of 16 V to 33 V using
filtered DC or unfiltered FWR voltage
u Strobes produce 1 flash per second over the
regulated voltage range
These Wheelock high‑candela strobes provide
intensities of 135 cd or 185 cd. They can be
synchronized when used with the DSM
Synchronization Module or a compatible control panel.
Synchronized strobes can eliminate possible
restrictions on the number of strobes in the field of
view. When synchronized, these strobes comply with
ADA requirements concerning photosensitive epilepsy
and meet the requirements of NFPA 72.
Certifications and approvals
Cooper Wheelock, Inc. holds these Listings and
Approvals:
Region
Certification
USA UL UUKC: Signaling Appliances and Equip-
ment for the Hearing Impaired (UL1971)
CSFM see our website
Installation/configuration notes
Compatible Products
The following products are compatible with the RSS
Series Strobes:
u ADA/NFPA/ANSI compliant
u Zero inrush above peak
u Fast installation with In and Out screw terminals
using 18 AWG to 12 AWG (ISO 0.75 mm2 to 4 mm2)
diameter wire
Category Product ID Product Description
Control
D7024
1
Addressable FACP
Panels
D7024 Conventional FACP
D8024
D9124
D10024A
FPD-7024
2
2
2
1
Analog FACP
Addressable FACP
Analog FACP
Addressable FACP
FPD-7024 Conventional FACP
FPA-1000 Analog Addressable FACPs
Modules DSM‑12/24‑R Dual synchronization module (red)
1
When used with a D7039 Multiplex Expansion
Module, the FPD-7024 and D7024 become
addressable fire alarm control panels (FACPs).
2
For synchronization, use the DSM-12/24-R
Synchronization Module with these control panels.
Mounting Considerations
These strobe appliances use an integral strobe
mounting plate for mounting on the indicated back
boxes for the indicated applications:

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Conduit
Single‑gang ●
Double‑gang ● ●
Four‑inch
square
100 mm
European
BB R ● ●
SHBB R ●
Applications
●
●
Surface
Mounted
Semi‑flush
Mounted
All models have an attractive cover plate for a clean,
finished appearance.
Wiring
Notice
Do not use these strobe units in coded or pulsed
signaling circuits.
The input terminals accept wires with diameters
between 18 AWG and 12 AWG (ISO 0.75 mm2 and
4 mm2).
Parts included
Quant. Component
1 Strobe
1 Hardware pack
1 Literature pack
Trademarks
Trademarks
All hardware and software product names used in this
document are likely to be registered trademarks and
must be treated accordingly.
Ordering information
RSS‑24MCWH‑FR Wall‑mount Strobe (square, red)
Square, red wall‑mount strobe with intensities of
115 cd, 135 cd, 177 cd, and 185 cd
Order number RSS-24MCWH-FR
RSS‑24MCWH‑FW Wall‑mount Strobe (square, white)
Square, white wall‑mount strobe with intensities of
115 cd, 135 cd, 177 cd, and 185 cd
Order number RSS-24MCWH-FW
Accessories
BB‑R Steel Back Box
Black, 10.2 cm (4 in.) square, 3.8 cm (1.5 in.) deep
Order number BB-R
DBB‑R Steel Back Box (red)
8.6 cm (3.375 in.) square, 5.6 cm (2.1875 in.) deep
Order number DBB-R
NATP‑R Trim Plate (red)
13.3 cm (5.25 in.) square, 2.1 cm (0.8125 in.) thick.
Not Available.
Order number NATP-R
NATP-W Trim Plate (white)
13.3 cm (5.25 in.) square, 2.1 cm (0.8125 in.) thick
Order number NATP-W
Technical specifications
Electrical
Current Draw at
16 VDC to 33 VDC:
Current Draw at
16 FWR to 33 FWR:
Voltage (Input): 24 VDC nominal; 16 VDC or FWR to 33 VDC or
135 cd: 300 mA RMS maximum
185 cd: 420 mA RMS maximum
135 cd: 455 mA RMS maximum
185 cd: 645 mA RMS maximum
FWR
Environmental
Operating
Temperature:
Relative Humidity: Up to 85%, non‑condensing
+32°F to +120°F (0°C to +49°C)
Mechanical
Dimensions (H x W x
D):
Material: Molded plastic enclosure incorporating a
4.75 in. x 4.75 in. x 2.5 in. (12.1 cm x
12.1 cm x 6.4 cm)
Xenon flashtube and Lexan lens.
RP‑R Retrofit Plate (red)
20.3 cm (8 in.) high, 14.9 cm (5.875 in.) wide.
Not Available.
Order number RP-R
SBB‑R Surface‑mount Back Box (red)
14 cm (5.5 in.) x 14.2 cm (5.6 in.) x 9.1 cm (3.6 in.)
Order number SBB-R
SBB‑W Surface‑mount Back Box (white)
14 cm (5.5 in.) x 14.2 cm (5.6 in.) x 9.1 cm (3.6 in.)
Order number SBB-W
SFP‑R Semi‑flush Plate (red)
15.2 cm (6 in.) square by 0.8 cm (0.3125 in.) thick
Order number SFP-R
SHBB‑R Shallow Surface Back Box (red)
12.7 cm (5 in.) square by 4 cm (1.56 in.) deep
Order number SHBB-R