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SS‑S Two‑wire Indoor Strobes
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u Plug‑in design with tamper-resistant construction
u Field‑selectable standard candela (15 cd, 15/75 cd,
30 cd, 75 cd, 95 cd, 110 cd, or 115 cd) settings or
high candela settings (135 cd, 150 cd, 177 cd, or
185 cd)
The SS‑S System Sensor SpectrAlert Advance
notification appliances simplify installations with
features such as plug‑in designs, instant feedback
messages to ensure correct installation of individual
devices, and field‑selectable candela settings. While
there are products specifically designed for use on the
ceiling or the wall, these products are listed to be
used in either application, and the same mounting
plate is used for wall- and ceiling‑mount units.
SpectrAlert products can be used in either DC or
full‑wave rectified (FWR) systems (12 V or 24 V). If
required, the SSMDL or SSMDLW module can be used
to provide synchronization.
Notice
Full‑wave Rectified (FWR) voltage is a
non‑regulated, time‑varying power source that is
used on some power supply and panel outputs.
u Shorting spring on mounting plate for continuity
check before installation
u Wall or ceiling mount models
Notice
SpectrAlert products set at 15 cd and 15/75 cd
automatically work on either 12 V or 24 V power
supplies. The products are not listed for 12 V
operating voltages when set to any other candela
settings.
Functions
Strobe
When wired as a primary‑signaling notification
appliance, the strobe complies with the Americans
with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements for visible
signaling appliances, flashing at 1 Hz over the strobe's
entire operating voltage range. The strobe light
consists of a xenon flash tube and associated lens and
reflector system.
For 24 V applications, the total number of strobes on a
single NAC must not exceed 40, with a maximum loop
resistance of 120 Ω. For 12 V applications, the total
number of strobes must not exceed 12, with a
maximum loop resistance of 30 Ω.
Certifications and approvals
System Sensor holds these Listings and Approvals:

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Region Certification
USA UL UUKC: Signaling Appliances and Equip-
ment for the Hearing Impaired (UL1971)
FM SS-S Family
CSFM see our website
Installation/configuration notes
Mounting Considerations
These strobes mount on a standard 4‑inch square back
box, a 4‑inch octagon back box, a single‑gang back
box, or a double‑gang back box.
Wiring Considerations
The input terminals on the universal mounting plate
accept solid wires between 12 AWG (2.3 mm) to
18 AWG (1.2 mm).
Parts included
Quant. Component
1 Strobe
1 Universal mounting plate (MP120K)
1 Hardware pack
1 Literature pack
Technical specifications
Electrical
Current Draw, UL maximum at 8 V to 17.5 V
Standard‑candela Models only
DC FWR
15 cd: 123 mA 128 mA RMS
15/75 cd: 142 mA 148 mA RMS
Current Draw, UL maximum at 16 V to 33 V
Standard‑candela Models
DC FWR
15 cd: 66 mA 71 mA RMS
15/75 cd: 77 mA 81 mA RMS
30 cd: 94 mA 96 mA RMS
75 cd: 158 mA 153 mA RMS
95 cd: 181 mA 176 mA RMS
110 cd: 202 mA 195 mA RMS
115 cd: 210 mA 205 mA RMS
135 cd: 228 mA 207 mA RMS
150 cd: 246 mA 220 mA RMS
177 cd: 281 mA 251 mA RMS
185 cd: 286 mA 258 mA RMS
Voltage
Nominal: Regulated 12 VDC/FWR or
Operating Range: 12V nominal: 8 V to 17.5 V or
Regulated 24 VDC/FWR
24 V nominal: 16 V to 33 V
Environmental
Relative Humidity: 10% to 93%, non‑condensing
Temperature (operating): +32°F to +120°F (0°C to +49°C)
Mechanical
Candela Selections: 15 cd1, 15/75 cd1, 30 cd2, 75 cd2,
Dimensions
• Ceiling‑mount
(Diameter x Height):
• Wall‑mount (Height x
Width x Depth):
1
When set at these settings, the devices automatically
95 cd2, 110 cd2, and 115 cd
6.8 in × 2.5 in (173 mm × 64 mm)
5.6 in × 4.7 in × 2.5 in
(142 mm × 119 mm × 64 mm)
2
work on both 12 V and 24 V power supplies. The
15/75 cd selection is listed at 15 cd but provides
75 cd on axis.
2
The strobe is not listed for 12 V operating voltages
when set to these selections. When using a 12 V
control panel, this device yields required light output
only in the 15 cd and 15/75 cd settings.
Trademarks
All hardware and software product names used in this
document are likely to be registered trademarks and
must be treated accordingly.
Ordering information
SS‑SR Wall‑mount, Standard‑candela Strobe (red)
Red, wall‑mount strobe with field‑selectable strobe
intensities of 15 cd, 15/75 cd, 30 cd, 75 cd, 95 cd,
110 cd, or 115 cd
Order number SS-SR
SS‑SW Wall‑mount, Standard‑candela Strobe (white)
White, wall‑mount strobe with field‑selectable strobe
intensities of 15 cd, 15/75 cd, 30 cd, 75 cd, 95 cd,
110 cd, or 115 cd
Order number SS-SW
Current Draw, UL maximum at 16 V to 33 V
High‑candela Models
DC FWR

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SS‑SCR Ceiling‑mount, Standard‑candela Strobe (red)
Red, ceiling‑mount strobe with field‑selectable strobe
intensities of 15 cd, 15/75 cd, 30 cd, 75 cd, 95 cd,
110 cd, or 115 cd
Order number SS-SCR
SS‑SCW Ceiling‑mount, Standard‑candela Strobe (white)
White, ceiling‑mount strobe with field‑selectable
strobe intensities of 15 cd, 15/75 cd, 30 cd, 75 cd,
95 cd, 110 cd, or 115 cd
Order number SS-SCW
SS‑SCRH Ceiling‑mount, High‑candela Strobe (red)
Red, ceiling‑mount strobe with field‑selectable strobe
intensities of 135 cd, 150 cd, 177 cd, or 185 cd
Order number SS-SCRH
SS‑SCWH Ceiling‑mount, High‑candela Strobe (white)
White, ceiling‑mount strobe with field‑selectable
strobe intensities of 135 cd, 150 cd, 177 cd, or 185 cd
Order number SS-SCWH
Accessories
SS‑BBS‑2 Wall Back Box Skirt (red)
Red back box skirt.
Not Available.
Order number SS-BBS-2
SS‑BBSW‑2 Wall Back Box Skirt (white)
White back box skirt
Order number SS-BBSW-2
SS‑BBSC‑2 Ceiling Back Box Skirt (red)
Red back box skirt.
Not Available.
Order number SS-BBSC-2
SS‑BBSCW‑2 Ceiling Back Box Skirt (white)
White back box skirt.
Not Available.
Order number SS-BBSCW-2
SSMDL Synchronization Module (red)
Red, 24VDC device that can connect to two Style Y
(Class B) circuits or one Style Z (Class A) circuit and
synchronize System Sensor SpectrAlert horns, strobes,
and horn strobes.
Not Available.
Order number SSMDL
SSMDLW Synchronization Module (white)
White, 24VDC device that can connect to two Style Y
(Class B) circuits or one Style Z (Class A) circuit and
synchronize System Sensor SpectrAlert horns, strobes,
and horn strobes.
Not Available.
Order number SSMDLW

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