Notifier CH User Manual

Series CH

Chimes and Chime Strobes

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Audio/Visual Devices

General

The Wheelock Series CH Chimes and Chime Strobes mini­mize alarm system power supply requirements and wiring
costs with a low current dra w and a pate nted chim e moun ting
plate for fast, easy installation. Each model has a built-in level
adjustment feature and an aesthetic two-screw grille cover.

These unique solid-state chime appliances provide field
selectable single-stroke or vibrating operation with Anechoic
sound levels adjustable up to 83 dB and tone adjustable from
800 to 1200 Hz.

Strobe options for wall mount models include 15/75 candela
or Wheelock patented MCW multi-candela strobe with field­selectable candela settings of 15/30/75/1 10 cd or the high­intensity MCWH strobe with field-selectable 135/185 cd.

Ceiling-mount models are available in Wheelock patented
MCC multi-candela ceiling strobe with field-selectable inten­sities of 15/30/75/95cd, or the high-intensity MCCH strobe
with field selectable 115/177cd.

The strobe portion of all Series CH Chime Strobes may be
synchronized when used in conjunction with the Wheelock
SM, DSM Sync Modules or the Wheelock PS-24-8MC Power
Supply with patented Sync Protocol. Wheelock’s synchro­nized strobes offer an easy way to comply with ADA recom­mendations concerning photosensitive epilepsy as well as
meeting the requirements of NFPA 72 and UFC.

The Series CH Chime Strobes are UL Listed for indoor, wall
or ceiling mount applications under Standard 1971 for Signal­ing Devices for the Hearing-Impaired and under Standard
464 for Private Mode Audible Signal Appliances. They are
available in two attractive package styles for flush mounting
to standard electrical boxes or convenient surface mounting.
All models include IN/OUT wiring terminations that accept
two 12 AWG to 18 AWG wires at each terminal. Inputs are
polarized for compatibility with industry standard reverse­polarity supervision.

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Series CH70

Chime

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Series CH70

Chime Strobe

• Adjustable volume and tone control.

• Single-stroke or vibrating operation.

• Fast installation with IN/OUT screw terminals using 12
AWG to 18 AWG wires.

Note that all CAUTIONS and WARNINGS are identified
with a triangular exclamation point (!) symbol. All warn­ings are printed in BOLD CAPITAL LETTERS.

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Series CH90

Chime

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Series CH90

Chime Strobe

Features

• Various models comply with UL Standards 1971 and 464.
Check listings and approvals information.

• ADA/NFPA/UFC/ANSI compliant.

• Complies with OSHA 29 Part 1910.165.

• Wall-mount models are available with field-selectable can­dela settings of 15/30/75/1 10 c d or 135/ 18 5 cd (multi -can ­dela models) or 1575 cd (single-candela model).

• Ceiling-mount models are available with field-selectable
candela settings of 15/30/75/95 cd or 115/177 cd (multi­candela models).

• Low current draw with temperature compensation to
reduce power consumption and wiring costs.

• Strobes produce 1 flash per second over the regulated
voltage range .

• 24 VDC with wide UL “Regulated Voltage” using filtered
DC or unfiltered V

• Synchronize with Wheelock SM, DSM or the Wheelock
PS-24-8MC Po wer Supply with built-in sync protocol.

RMS input voltage.

PLEASE READ THESE SPECIFICATIONS AND ASSOCIATED INSTAL­LATION INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING, SPECIFYING OR
APPLYING THIS PRODUCT. VISIT WWW.COOPERWHEELOCK.COM OR
CONTACT COOPER WHEELOCK FOR THE CURRENT INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH ANY OF THESE
INSTRUCTIONS, CAUTIONS OR WARNINGS COULD RESULT IN
IMPROPER APPLICATION, INSTALLATION AND/OR OPERATION OF
THESE PRODUCTS IN AN EMERGENCY SITUATION, WHICH COULD
RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, AND SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH
TO YOU AND/OR OTHERS.

General Notes

• Strobes are designed to flash at 1 flash per second mini­mum over their “Regulated Voltage Range”. Note that
NFPA-72 specifies a flash rate of 1 to 2 flashes per second
and ADA Guidelines specify a flash rate of 1 to 3 flashes
per second.

• All candela ratings represent minimum effective Strobe
intensity based on UL Standard 1971.

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• Series NS Strobe prod ucts are listed under UL Standard
1971 for indoor use with a temperature ra nge of 32°F to
120°F (0°C to 49°C) and maximum humidity of 93% (±
2%).

• Series NH horns are listed under UL Standard 464 for
audible signal appliances (indoor use only).

• “Regulated Voltage Range” is the newest terminology
used by UL to identify the voltage range. Prior to this
change, UL used the terminology “Listed Voltage Range.”

Application Notes for Current Table

1. The chimes are factory set in single-stroke (SS) mode.

They can be changed to vibrating (VIB) mode with jumper on
PC Board. SINGLE-STROKE OPERATION: The minimum
input pulse duration must be at least 160 ms “on” time and
160 ms “off” time. The chime will only operate once each
time it is pulsed. This mode is recommended for coded sys­tems. VIBRATING OPERATION: Continuous input voltage

Average RMS Current

applied to the chime will activate the chime at one-second
intervals.

2. The volume and tone controls have been adjusted at
the factory to insure maximum dBA output. However, once
the mode is selected, the installer may want to fine-tune the
signal to better suit the application.

3. Anechoic dBA is measured in an anechoic chamber
with peak meter response. Reverberant dBA is rated per UL
Standard 464.

4. Chime inrush current is 0.100 A maximum with filtered
DC input (0.140 A with V

RMS input voltage) with a time dura-

tion of 100 milliseconds.

CHIME dBA RATINGS

Sound level for CH70/CH90 is 83 dBA @ 10 ft (3.048 m)
anechoic room; dBA in a 10 ft (3.048 m) reverberant room is
52 dBA minimum to 58 dBA maximum.

CH70,

CH90

Chimes

Chime

Current

241575W 24MCW 24MCWH 24MCC 24MCCH

cd:

24 VDC 0.022 0.060 0.041 0.063 0.109 0.140 0.195 0.270 0.045 0.070 0.119 0.159 0.195 0.270

UL max.* 0.022 0.090 0.060 0.092 0.165 0.220 0.300 0.420 0.065 0.105 0.189 0.249 0.300 0.420

NOTE: *RMS current ratings are per UL average RMS method. UL maximum current rating is the maximum RMS current within the
Listed voltage range (16-33Vfor 24V units). For strobes, the UL maximum current is usually at the minimum Listed voltage (16V for
24V units). For audibles, the maximum current is usually at the maximum Listed voltage (33V for 24V units). For unfiltered FWR rat­ings, see installation instructions.

CH70 Strobe Current: Wall Mount CH90 Strobe Current: Ceiling Mount

1575 15 30 75 110 135 185 15 30 75 95 115 177

Specifications and Ordering Information

Model Number Nom.V

CH70-24MCW-FR 24 VDC 15/30/75/110 W yes L, O, P, Q, R, U, Y
CH70-24MCW-FW 24 VDC 15/30/75/110 W yes L, O, P, Q, R, U, Y
CH70-241575W-FR 24 VDC 15 (75 on axis) W yes L, O, P, Q, R, U, Y
CH90-24MCC-FW 24 VDC 15/30/75/95 C yes Q, U, V
CH70-24-R 24 VDC N/A W or C no L, O, P, Q, R, U, Y
CH90-24-W 24 VDC N/A W or C no Q, U, V

NOTE: Due to continuous development of our products, specifications and offerings are subject to change with­out notice in accordance with Wheelock Inc. standard terms and conditions.

Strobe

Candela

Mount:
Wall or
Ceiling

Sync Strobe
w/ SM, DSM,

or PS-24-8MC

Mounting

Options

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Architects’ and Engineers’
Specifications

The chime appliances shall be Wheelock Series CH Chimes
and the chime strobe appliances shall be Wheelock Series
CH Chime Strobes or approved equals. The chime shall be
UL Listed under Standard 464 for Audible Signal Appliances
and chimes equipped with strobes shall be listed under UL
Standard 1971 for Emergency Devices for the Hearing­Impaired. In addition, the st robes shall be certified to me et
the requirements of FCC Part 15, Class B and shall incorpo­rate low temper ature c ompensa tion to ensure the lo w est pos­sible current consumption.

All chimes shall use solid state components and shall provide
field selectable single stroke or vibrating operation with vol­ume control and tone control. All models shall have a peak
Anechoic sound output of 83 dB at 10 feet and an adjustable
frequency range of 800 to 1200 Hz. All inputs shall employ
terminals that accept 12 AWG to 18 AWG wire sizes.

The strobe portion of the appliance shall produce a flash rate
of one flash per second over the Regulated Voltage Range
and shall incorporate a Xenon flashtube enclosed in a rug­ged LEXAN® lens. The strobe shall be of low current desig n.
Where Multi-Candela Chime Strobes are specified, the
strobe intensity shall have a minimum of four field-selectable
settings and shall be rated per UL Standard 1971 at: 15/30/
75/110 cd or 135/185 cd for wall-mount models and 15/30/
75/95 cd or 115/177 cd for ceiling-mount models. The selec­tor switch for selecting the candela shall be tamper-resistant
and not accessible from the front of the appliance. The 1575
candela strobe shall be specified when 15 candela UL Stan-

dard 1971 listing with 75 candela on-axis is required (e.g.,
ADA compliance).

When synchronization is required, the strobe portion of the
appliance shall be compatible with W heelock SM, DSM s ync
modules or the Wheelock PS-24-8MC Power Supply with
built-in Patented Sync Protocol. The strobes shall not drift out
of synchronization at any time during operation. If the sync
module or Power Supply fails to operate, (i.e., contacts
remain closed), the strobe shall revert to a non-synchronized
flash rate.

The chime and the chime strobe appliances shall be
designed for indoor surface or flush mounting. The chime
and chime strobe shall incorporate a chime mounting plate
with a grille cover which is secured with two screws for a
level, aesthetic finish and shall mount to standard electrical
hardware requiring no additional trimplate or adapter.

All chime and chime strobe appliances shall be backward
compatible.

Agency Listings and Approvals

The listings and approvals below apply to the Wheelock Series
CH Chimes and Chime Strobes. In some cases, certain mod­ules may not be listed by certain approval agencies, or listing
may be in process. Consult factory for latest listing status.

• UL Listed: file S5391.

• CSFM approved: file 7125-10785:185.

• FM approved.

• MEA approved: file 151-92-E.

• BFP approved (except CH90-24MCC-FW).

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We cannot cover all specific applications or anticipate all requirements.

All specifications are subject to change without notice.

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