
Fire Alarm Systems | W‑HN Wall‑mount Horns
W‑HN Wall‑mount Horns
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u Sleek modern aesthetics
u Multiple voltages (12 VDC or 24 VDC)
u Voltage test points
The Cooper Wheelock Exceder Series Horns feature a 
sleek modern design that incorporates high reliability 
to minimize current draw. The reduced current draw 
allows for a greater number of devices on the two‑wire 
notification appliance circuit. This, in combination with 
no tools needed for changing settings, voltage test 
points, 12 V or 24 V DC operation, the universal 
mounting base, and multiple mounting options results 
in a reduced cost of ownership. 
These horns provide three sound settings on each 
appliance. All the switches to change these settings 
can be set without a tool and are located behind the 
appliance to prevent tampering. 
The separate universal mounting base can be easily 
mounted to five industry‑standard back box types. 
They can also be pre‑wired to allow full testing of the 
circuit wiring before the appliance is installed and the 
surface finished. These wall‑mounting horns also 
feature voltage test points for taking readings with a 
volt meter for troubleshooting or AHJ inspection.
Certifications and approvals
Cooper Wheelock holds these Listings and Approvals:
u Three horn volume options
u Universal mounting base
Region
Certification
USA UL ULSZ: Audible-signal Appliances
(ANSI/UL 464)
CSFM see our website
Canada ULC ULSZC: Audible Signal Appliances and
Accessories, Fire Alarm (CAN/ULCS525, ULC-S527)
Installation/configuration notes
Compatibility
Horn: 
These horns provide a selectable Continuous or 
Code 3 horn tone when connected directly to the Fire 
Alarm Control Panel (FACP). They can also provide a 
synchronized Code 3 Horn tone when used in 
conjunction with an FACP that incorporates the 
Cooper Notification sync protocol, a Cooper 
Notification Sync Module, or the Cooper Notification 
Power Supply. The Horn Appliances can be field set 
for High (HI), Medium (MED), or Low (LO) dBA sound 
output. 
Compatible Products
 

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The following Bosch Security Systems, Inc. products 
are compatible with the Cooper Wheelock Exceder 
Series Horns:
Category Product ID Product Description
Control Panels FPA-1000
1
Analog Addressable Fire 
Panels
  FPD-7024
1
Conventional or 
Addressable2 FACP
  D10024A
  D8024
  D9124
  D7024
3
3
3
3
Analog FACP
Analog FACP
Addressable FACP
Conventional or 
Addressable2 FACP
  D7022
3
Conventional FACP
Modules SM‑12/24‑R Synchronization module
(red)
  DSM‑12/24‑R Dual synchronization
module (red)
Power Supplies FPP-RNAC-8A-4C
1
Remote Notification 
Appliance Circuit (RNAC) 
Power Supply
  PS‑24‑8MC
1
Power supply with built-in 
synchronization protocol
1
 These products have built‑in Cooper Notification
synch protocol.
2
 When used with a D7039 Multiplex Expansion 
Module, the FPD‑7024 and the D7024 become 
addressable FACPs.
3
 For synchronization, use the SM or DSM modules 
with these control panels.
Mounting Considerations
The Universal Mounting Base supplied with each horn 
can be pre-wired. With the supplied Contact Cover in 
place, the pre‑wired circuit can be checked for 
continuity before the horns are mounted. The horns 
snap onto the pre-installed Universal Mounting Bases 
with the Contact Covers removed and can be secured 
to the base with an optional securing screw. The 
Universal Mounting Base flush mounts on single-gang, 
double-gang, 4 in. square, 4 in. octal, 3.5 in. octal, and 
100 mm European-type back boxes.
Wiring Considerations
The wiring terminals on the Universal Mounting Base 
accept two appliance wires with diameters between 
12 AWG and 18 AWG (ISO 4 mm2 and 0.75 mm2) at 
each terminal.
Parts included
1 Contact cover
1 Hardware pack
• Two pan head mounting screws
• One securing screw
1 Literature – Installation Instructions
Technical specifications
Electrical
Volume 
Setting
3
8.0 V to 17.5 V 16.0 V to 33.0 V
Horn Current Draw
Voltage 
Type
DC: High: 47 mA 64 mA
  Medium: 26 mA 44 mA
  Low: 17 mA 22 ma
FWR: High: 73 mA 86 mA
  Medium: 48 mA 74 mA
  Low: 36 mA 54 mA
Voltage (input)
Regulated Range
12 VDC 8.0 V to 17.5 V
24 VDC or Vrms 16.0 V to 33.0 V
3
 Current Draw is the same for the Continuous Horn
and Code 3 Horn Settings.
Environmental
Environment: Indoor, dry
Relative Humidity: 93±2% maximum, non‑condensing
Temperature (operating): +32°F to +120°F (0°C to +49°C)
Mechanical
Dimensions: 5.24 in. x 4.58 in. x 1.6 in.
(133.1 mm x 116.4 mm x 40.7 mm)
Material: Molded plastic enclosure
Volume Settings: 90 db, 95 db, or 99 db
Audible Patterns and Ratings
Pattern Volume
Sound Output
1
Setting
    8.0 V 12.0 V 17.5 V
Continuous: High: 83 dBa 88 dBa 91 dBa
Medium:79 dBa 82 dBa 86 dBa
Quant. Component
1 Horn appliance
1 Universal mounting base
Low: 72 dBa 76 dBa 79 dBa
Code 32: High: 80 dBa 84 dBa 86 dBa
 

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Medium 74 dBa 78 dBa 82 dBa
Low: 68 dBa 72 dBa 76 dBa
    16.0 V 24.0 V 30.0 V
Continuous: High: 91 dBa 93 dBa 96 dBa
Medium:86 dBa 89 dBa 92 dBa
Low: 78 dBa 82 dBa 85 dBa
Code 32: High: 86 dBa 89 dBa 91 dBa
Medium 81 dBa 85 dBa 84 dBa
Low: 74 dBa 78 dBa 80 dBa
1
 Sound output is a minimum UL rating based on 
sound power measurements at a distance of 10 ft 
(3 m) in a reverberant test room per UL464.
2
 The Code 3 temporal pattern (1/2 second on, 1/2 
 second off, 1/2 second on, 1/2 second off, 1/2 second 
on, 1-1/2 second off and repeat) is specified by ANSI 
and NFPA 72 for standard emergency evacuation 
signaling.
Notice
The Code 3 temporal pattern should be used only 
for fire evacuation signaling and not for any other 
purpose.
Trademarks
All hardware and software product names used in this 
document are likely to be registered trademarks and 
must be treated accordingly.
Ordering information
W‑HNR Wall‑mount Horn (two‑wire, 12/24 V, red)
Rectangular red two‑wire horn field‑selectable for 
three volume options.
Order number W-HNR
W‑HNW Wall‑mount Horn (two‑wire, 12/24 V, white)
Rectangular white two‑wire horn field‑selectable for 
three volume options.
Order number W-HNW
Accessories
DSM‑12/24‑R Dual Synchronization Module (red)
A 12/24 VDC Cooper Wheelock module that 
synchronizes notification appliances on a single Class 
A or two Class B circuits.
Order number DSM‑12/24‑R
SM‑12/24‑R Single Synchronization Module (red)
A 12/24 VDC Cooper Wheelock module that 
synchronizes notification appliances on Class B alarm 
circuits. 
Not Available.
Order number SM‑12/24‑R
 

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Singapore 573943 
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North IBP 
Changning District, Shanghai 
200335 China 
Phone +86 21 22181111 
Fax: +86 21 22182398 
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Campinas, Sao Paulo, Brazil 
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