Bosch WGES24-75WR, WGES24-75WW, WGEC24-75WW, WGEC24-75WR Specsheet

Fire Alarm Systems | WGE Weatherproof Strobes and Horn Strobes

WGE Weatherproof Strobes and Horn

Strobes

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The Gentex WGE family of weatherproof strobes and horn strobes offer dependable visible and audible alarms. The horns have a synchronizable (using the AVSM Synchronization Module) chime and whoop tones. You can select high or low volume and choose a 2400 Hz (remote signaling) tone or a low frequency (1500 Hz to 3000 Hz) mechanical sounding tone where doors could prevent hearing the other tone. They are easily field changeable from temporal Code 3 to a continuous tone. They are shipped from the factory on the temporal lower frequency mode, and come standard with a rugged die cast metal mounting plate. The strobes have a low operating current and a minimum flash rate of 1 Hz regardless of the input voltage.

These devices are equipped with the SuperSlide feature to test supervision and the Instant Voltage Verification feature for measuring voltage drop draw. The GOE Outdoor Enclosure is included with each unit. The unit and GOE enclosure must be used together to meet the UL outdoor listing.

uWide voltage range, 16 to 33 VDC or FWR

u75 cd strobe meets ADA 4.28.3 requirements

uListed for outdoor use when used with the GOE outdoor enclosure

uJumper selection for high or low frequency and for temporal Code 3 or continuous tone patterns

uSeparate horn and strobe functions; silences horn while strobes remain flashing

Certifications and approvals

Gentex Corporation holds these Listings and Approvals:

Region	Certification
USA	UL	ULSZ: Audible-signal Appliances
		(ANSI/UL 464), ULSZ7: Audible-signal
		Appliances Certified for Canada (CAN/
		ULC-S525), UVAV: Visual-signal Appli-
		ances for Fire-protective Signaling Sys-
		tems (ANSI/UL 1638), and UEES7: Visu-
		al-signal Appliances Certified for Canada
		[CAN/ULC-S526 (1987)]
	CSFM	see our website

Installation/configuration notes

Compatible Products

The following products are compatible with these strobes and horn strobes:

Control Panels:

Active1: FPA-1000 family and FPD-7024 family

2 | WGE Weatherproof Strobes and Horn Strobes

Legacy1: D10024A, D9412, D8024, D70242, and D70223

Synchronization Modules:

AVSM R and AVSM W

1 For synchronization, use the AVSM R or AVSM W Synchronization Modules with these control panels.

2 When used with a D7039 Multiplex Expansion Module, the D7024 becomes an addressable fire alarm control panel (FACP).

3 The D7022 must be set for 24 VDC operation and requires the AVSM R or AVSM W Synchronization Modules for synchronization.

Mounting Considerations

For an outdoor application or a severe environment (NEMA 3R) application, the WGES Strobes and WGEC Horn Strobes must be surface mounted on a flat wall in a GOE Outdoor Enclosure. The enclosure is supplied. Knockout holes are sized for 3/4 inch conduit and matching connector. Use a watertight conduit fitting.

Wiring

Notice

Do not use these 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

1Strobe or horn strobe with finish plate

1Die cast mounting plate

1GOE outdoor enclosure

1Plastic test card

1Hardware pack

1Literature pack

Technical specifications

Electrical

Strobe Current (maximum)		180 mA RMS; 245 mA FWR
Voltage (Input):
•	nominal	24 VDC or FWR
•	range	16 VDC or FWR to 33 VDC or FWR
Environmental
Temperature (Operating):
•	Indoor	+32°F to +120°F (0°C to +49°C)
•	Outdoor	-31°F to +150°F (-35°C to +66°C)

Mechanical

Candela Rating		75 cd
Dimensions (HxWxD):
•	without GOE	5 in. x 4.5 in. x 2.5 in. (12.7 cm x
	enclosure	11.4 cm x 6.4 cm)
•	with GOE enclosure	5.75 in. x 4.75 in. x 4.2 in. (14.6 cm x
		12.1 cm x 10.6 cm)

Alarm Ratings

Notice

The sound output for the temporal (Code 3) tone is rated lower because the time the horn is off is averaged into the sound output rating. When the horn is producing a tone in the temporal mode its sound pressure is the same as the continuous mode.

Horn (Continuous, 2400 Hz)

Audible Device Current		28 mA RMS; 48 mA FWR
(maximum)
Sound output at 10 ft (3 m) at		High output: 86 dBA; Low output:
24 VDC		78 dBA
Horn (Continuous, Mechanical)
Audible Device Current		25 mA RMS; 44 mA FWR
(maximum)
Sound output at 10 ft (3 m) at		High output: 84 dBA; Low output:
24 VDC		76 dBA
Horn (Temporal Code 3, 2400 Hz)
Audible Device Current		28 mA RMS; 48 mA FWR
(maximum)
Sound output at 10 ft (3 m) at		High output: 83 dBA; Low output:
24 VDC		75 dBA
Horn (Temporal Code 3, Mechanical)
Audible Device Current		25 mA RMS; 44 mA FWR
(maximum)
Sound output at 10 ft (3 m) at		High output: 81 dBA; Low output:
24 VDC		73 dBA*

* If you operate the horn in this mode at this voltage, it does not meet the UL reverberant sound level required for public mode fire protection service. These settings are acceptable only for private mode fire alarm use. Use the high output setting for public mode application.