Siemens AS, AH-W, AH Series, AS-MC-CW, AS-MC-R Series Manual

...

AS/AH

AS Audible Strobe Appliances and AH Audibles

ENGINEER AND ARCHITECT SPECIFICATIONS

• ULlisted.ULC,CSFM,andFMpending.

• ADA/NFPA/UFC/ANSICompliant

• WallmountmodelsareavailablewithFieldSelectableCandela Settingsof15/30/75/110cdor135/185cd(Multi-Candelamodels)

• Ceilingmountmodelsareavailablewitheldselectablecandela settingsof15/30/75/95cdor115/177cd(Multi- candelaceilingmodels)

• SelectableContinuousHornorTemporal(Code3).

• 3SelectabledBAsettings(99,95and90dBA)inbothtones

• Weatherproofmodelsareavailableforoutdooruse

• StrobescanbesynchronizedusingtheSiemensDSCsync modules,FS-250panel,XLSpanel,orPAD-3powersupplywith built-insyncprotocol.

AS-MC-CW AS-MC-R

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

Description

The Siemens 2-wire Series AS Audible Strobe Appliances and Series AH Audibles offer more features with low current draw.

Strobe options for wall mount models include the Sie-

mens MC multi-candela wall strobes with eld selectable

candela settings of 15/30/75/110cd, or the high intensity

HMC strobe with eld selectable 135/185cd.

Ceiling mount models incorporate Siemens MC multi-

candela ceiling strobe with eld selectable settings of 15/30/75/95cd or the high intensity HMC strobe with eld

selectable settings of 115/177cd.

The audible provides a selectable choice of either a continuous horn or temporal pattern (Code 3) when constant voltage from a Fire Alarm Panel (FACP) is applied. Each tone has 3 dBA settings from which to choose.

When used with the Siemens DSC sync modules, FS-250 panel, XLS panel, or PAD-3 power supply with built-in sync protocol, synchronization of the continuous horn tone provides the temporal (code 3) tone (mandated by NFPA 72) simultaneously for all audible appliances. This ensures a distinct temporal (code 3) pattern when 2 or more audibles are within hearing distance. If not synchronized the temporal sound could overlap and not be distinctive. At the same time the strobes will be synchronized. This provides the ability to comply with ADA guidelines concerning photosensitive epilepsy and the NFPA standards when installing

AH-W

2 or more visual appliances within the eld of view all of

this plus the ability to silence the audible is achieved by using only 2 wires.

AH-R

Engineering Specications

The notication appliances shall be Siemens Series

AS Audible Strobe appliances and Series AH Audible appliances or approved equals. The Series AS Audible be listed for UL Standard 1971 (Emergency Devices for the Hearing-Impaired) for Indoor Fire Protection Service. The Series AH Audible shall be UL Listed under Standard 464 (Fire Protective Signaling). Both shall meet the requirements of FCC Part 15 Class B. All inputs shall be compatible with standard reverse polarity supervision of circuit wiring by a Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP).

The audible portion of the appliance shall have a mini-

mum of three (3) eld selectable settings for dBA levels

and shall have a choice of continuous or temporal (Code

3) audible outputs.

The strobe portion of the appliance shall produce a ash rate of one (1) ash per second over the Regulated Voltage Range and shall incorporate a Xenon ashtube

enclosed in a rugged Lexan® lens. The Series AS shall be of low current design. Where Multi-Candela

CATALOG SHEET

2578

appliances are specied, the strobe intensity shall have eld selectable settings and shall be rated per UL Standard 1971 at 15/30/75/110 or 135/185 candela for wall

mount and 15/30/75/95 or 115/177 candela for ceiling mount. The selector switch for selecting the candela shall be tamper resistant.

When synchronization is required, the appliance shall be synchronized using the Siemens DSC sync modules, FS-250 panel, XLS panel, or PAD-3 power supply with built-in 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-synchro-

that shall allow mounting to a single-gang, double-gang, 4-inch square, 100mm European type backboxes, or the SHBBS Surface Backbox.

All notication appliances shall be listed for Special Applications.

• Strobes are designed to ash at 1 ash per second minimum over their “Regulated Input Voltage Range”. Note that NFPA-72 species a ash rate of 1 to 2 ashes per second and ADA Guidelines specify a ash rate of 1 to 3 ashes per second.

• All candela ratings represent minimum effective Strobe

intensity based on UL Standard 1971.

nized ash-rate. The appliance shall also be designed

so that the audible signal may be silenced while maintaining strobe activation when used with Siemens synchronization.

The Series AS Audible Strobe and Series AH Audible shall incorporate a Patented Universal Mounting Plate

Technical Information

For complete technical information, please consult the relevant installation sheets as well as the Siemens Compatibility Guide.

Ordering Information / Mounting Requirements / Approvals

Model

Number

AS-MC-R 500-636010 X - A,B,D,E,F,G,J,N,R,X X # # #

AS-MC-W 500-636011 X - A,B,D,E,F,G,J,N,R,X X # # #

AS-HMC-R 500-636012 X - A,B,D,E,F,G,J,N,R,X X # # #

AS-HMC-W 500-636013 X - A,B,D,E,F,G,J,N,R,X X # # #

AS-MC-CR 500-636006 - X A,B,D,E,F,G,J,N,R,X X # # #

AS-MC-CW 500-636007 - X A,B,D,E,F,G,J,N,R,X X # # #

AS-HMC-CR 500-636008 - X A,B,D,E,F,G,J,N,R,X X # # #

AS-HMC-CW 500-636009 - X A,B,D,E,F,G,J,N,R,X X # # #

AS-75-R-WP 500-636016 X - I X # # #

AS-75-CR-WP 500-636015 - X I X # # #

AH-R 500-636003 X X A,B,D,E,F,G,J,N,R,X X # # #

AH-W 500-636004 X X A,B,D,E,F,G,J,N,R,X X # # #

AH-R-WP 500-636005 X X K X # # #

Order Code

Wall

Mount

Ceiling

Mount

Mounting Options**

Agency Approvals

UL ULC CSFM FM

X = listed/approved # = pending * = Refer to Data Sheet #2585 for mounting options.

WARNING: PLEASE READ THESE SPECIFICATIONS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING, SPECIFYING OR APPLYING THIS PRODUCT. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH ANY OF THESE INSTRUCTIONS, CAUTIONS AND 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.

Siemens Building Technologies

Fire Safety

Fire Safety 8 Fernwood Road Florham Park, NJ 07932 Tel: (973) 593-2600 FAX: (973) 593-6670 Website: www.sbt.siemens.com/fis

7/07

SFS-IG

Printed in U.S.A.

Fire Safety 2 Kenview Boulevard Brampton, Ontario Canada L6T 5E4 Tel: (905) 799-9937 FAX: (905) 799-9858

July 2007

New Issue

MULTI-CANDELA AUDIBLE STROBE APPLIANCE

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

(WALL MOUNT VERSION)

IMPORTANT – All audible and visual signaling appliances must be

installed in accordance with all applicable national and local fire alarm codes and any other required regulatory agencies.

Series Multi-Candela Audible Strobe Appliance (AS-MC) is the industry’s first 2-wire horn strobe alarm appliance that provides 4 selectable candela settings (15, 30, 75, 110). Siemens Audible Strobe Appliances provide a selectable continuous or code 3 horn tone and

non-synchronized strobe when connected directly to a Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP). They can also provide a synchronized code 3 (or March time) horn tone and synchronized strobe when connected to a notification appliance circuit running the Siemens sync protocol. The

AS- MC Appliance is UL Listed under Standard 1971 for Emergency Appliances for the Hearing Impaired and UL Standard 464 for Audible Signal Appliances. The AS-MC is also ULC Listed under Standard CAN/ULC-S526- 02 for Visual Signaling Appliances and Standard

CAN/ULC-S525- 99 for Audible Signaling Appliances. This appliance is listed for wall mounting and indoor use only and is equipped with a universal mounting plate (UMP) that can be mounted to single-gang, double-gang, 4” backbox, 100mm European backbox or SHBBS

surface backbox (See wiring and mounting information). The AS-MC Appliance uses a xenon flashtube with solid state circuitry enclosed in

SPECIFICATIONS:

Table 1: UL/ULC Ratings

Operating Voltage (Special Application)

Model* Candela Options

Per UL 1971/464

(VDC/VRMS)

AS-MC 16.0-33.0 20.0-31.0 15/30/75/110 A,B,C,D

*Available in red and white.

a polycarbonate lens to provide maximum visibility and reliability for effective visible signaling.

The AS-MC Appliance can be field set to provide either high (HI) dBA, medium (MED) dBA or low (LO) dBA sound output.

NOTE: 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 off and repeat) is specified by ANSI and NFPA 72 for standard emergency evacuation

signaling. The Code 3 Horn should be used only for fire

evacuation signaling and not for any other purpose.

This model is designed for use with either filtered DC (VDC) or unfiltered full-wave-rectified (VRMS) input voltage. All inputs are polarized for compatibility with standard reverse polarity supervision of circuit wiring by an FACP.

NOTE: All Canadian installations should be in accordance with the Canadian Standard for the Installation of Fire Alarm Systems -

CAN/ULC-S524- 01 and Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1. Final acceptance is subject to authority having jurisdiction (AHJ).

NOTE: Refer to P/N 315-096363 for the maximum number of appliances on a single notification appliance circuit.

Voltage Range Per

Strobe Mounting

CAN/ULC-S526- 02/S525-99

(VDC/VRMS) (cd)

Table 2: dBA Sound Output

Description Volume Reverberant Per UL 464 Anechoic dBA Per CAN/ULC-S525-99 at 10 Feet

16.0VDC 24.0VDC 33.0VDC 20.0VDC 24.0VDC 31.0VDC

Low 80 83 86 88 90 91

Continuous Horn Medium 85 88 91 93 95 97

High 88 91 93 97 99 100 Low 75 79 82 88 90 91

Code 3 Horn Medium 80 84 86 93 95 97

(or March Time)** High 84 87 90 97 99 100

**Available in sync mode only.

Table 2A: ULC Directional Characteristics

-3 dBA: 48 degrees left, 41 degrees right

-6 dBA: 50 degrees left, 58 degrees right

NOTES:

1. Strobe will produce 1 flash per second over the Input Voltage range.

2. This strobe/horn model meets the required light distribution patterns defined in UL 1971 and ULC-S526-02.

3. This model is UL/ULC Listed for indoor use with a temperature range of +32F to +120F (0C to +49C) and maximum humidity of 93%, 2% RH. The effect of shipping and storage temperatures shall not adversely affect the performance of the appliance when it is stored in the original cartons

and not subjected to misuse or abuse.

When calculating the total current: Use Table 3 to determine the highest value of “RMS Current” for an individual AS Appliance then multiply the value by the total number of AS Appliances. Be sure to add the currents for any other appliances powered by the same source and include any required

safety factors.

THESE APPLIANCES WERE TESTED TO THE VOLTAGE LIMITS OF 16.0-33.0 VOLTS FOR 24V MODELS USING FILTERED DC OR UNFILTERED FULL-WAVE-RECTIFIED VOLTAGE. DO NOT APPLY VOLTAGE OUTSIDE OF THIS RANGE.

Note: Refer to the installation instructions for the appropriate NAC to find the maximum allowed voltage drop. Use this value along with the current draw for the appliance to determine the allowable wire resistance. The maximum wire resistance between strobes shall not exceed 35 ohms.

This appliance is not designed to be used on coded systems in which the applied voltage is cycled on and off.

Siemens Building Technologies, Inc. Siemens Building Technologies, Ltd.

8 Fernwood Road 2185 Derry Road West Florham Park, New Jersey 07932 Mississauga Ontario L5N 7A6

P83947- 007 C Canada

CANDELA SETTING WILL DETERMINE THE CURRENT DRAW OF THE PRODUCT.

Table 3: Current Ratings (AMPS)

Maximum RMS Current with Hi dBA Setting

Input Voltage 15cd 30cd 75cd 110cd DC 16.0-33.0VDC 0.094 0.133 0.212 0.283 FWR 16.0-33.0VRMS 0.134 0.191 0.307 0.405

Maximum RMS Current with Med dBA Setting

Input Voltage 15cd 30cd 75cd 110cd DC 16.0-33.0VDC 0.079 0.117 0.202 0.269

FWR 16.0-33.0VRMS 0.119 0.183 0.292 0.397

Maximum RMS Current with Low dBA Setting

Input Voltage 15cd 30cd 75cd 110cd DC 6.0-33.0VDC 0.073 0.112 0.193 0.260 FWR 16.0-33.0VRMS 0.112 0.176 0.287 0.393

Note: These notification appliances are UL Listed as “Special Application”. They are intended to be used only with Siemens notification appliance circuits.

WARNING: MAKE SURE THAT THE TOTAL RMS CURRENT REQUIRED BY ALL APPLIANCES THAT ARE CONNECTED TO THE SYSTEM’S

PRIMARY AND SECONDARY POWER SOURCES DO NOT EXCEED THE POWER SOURCES’ RATED CAPACITY OR THE CURRENT RATINGS OF ANY FUSES ON THE CIRCUITS TO WHICH THESE APPLIANCES ARE WIRED. OVERLOADING POWER SOURCES OR EXCEEDING FUSE

RATINGS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF POWER AND FAILURE TO ALERT OCCUPANTS DURING AN EMERGENCY, WHICH COULD RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE AND SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO YOU AND/OR OTHERS.

CANDELA AND SOUND OUTPUT SETTINGS:

To set the candela, slide the switch to the desired setting. The setting is indicated by the pointer and label visible on the bottom side of the lens.

Figure 1: Figure 2: Showing Location of Jumper Plug (Back View)

CODE 3

75 1301 0

CANDELA SLIDE

SWITCH

CANDELA POINTER

HI MED

BOTTOM VIEW

Factory setting is on Medium dB, Code 3 (or March Time) and 15 candela.

WARNING: THE CANDELA SELECT SWITCH MUST BE FIELD SET TO THE REQUIRED CANDELA INTENSITY BEFORE INSTALLATION.

WHEN CHANGING THE SETTING OF THE CANDELA SELECT SWITCH, MAKE CERTAIN THAT IT “CLICKS” IN PLACE. AFTER CHANGING THE CANDELA SETTING, THE APPLIANCE MUST BE RETESTED TO VERIFY PROPER OPERATION.

WARNING: THE AUDIBLE STROBE APPLIANCES MUST BE FIELD SET TO THE DESIRED TONE AND dBA SOUND OUTPUT LEVEL

BEFORE THEY ARE INSTALLED. THIS IS DONE BY PROPERLY INSERTING JUMPER PLUGS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

Figure 3: Jumper plug settings for High, Medium, Low and Code 3

(or March Time)

SHOWN SET ON HIGH dB

MED

LOW

SHOWN SET ON MED dB

SHOWN SET ON LOWdB

(Use needle nose pliers to pull and properly set the jumper plugs)

Figure 4: Jumper plug setting for Continuous Horn

CODE 3

No jumper plug is needed for continuous horn setting. However, it is recommended that the jumper plug be

retained in the unit for future use (if needed) as shown in Figure 4.

NOTE: The AS-MC must be set for Code 3 (or March Time) when used with a synchronized notification appliance circuit (NAC).

P83947- 007 C

Sheet 2 of 4

WIRING AND MOUNTING INFORMATION:

CAUTION: The following figures (A-D) show the maximum number of field wires (conductors) that can enter the backbox used with each mounting

option. If these limits are exceeded, there may be insufficient space in the backbox to accommodate the field wires and stresses from the wires could damage the product. Check that the installed product will have sufficient clearance and wiring room prior to installing backboxes and conduit, especially if sheathed multiconductor cable or 3/4" conduit fittings are used.

A FLUSH MOUNTING

UNIVERSAL MOUNTING PLATE

#6-20 SCREW

MAXIMUM NUMBER OFCONDUCTORS

AWG#18 AWG#16 AWG #14 AWG #12

4 444

FLUSH OR SURFACEMOUNT

UNIVERSAL

MOUNTING PLATE

#6-20 SCREW

MAXIMUM NUMBER OFCONDUCTORS

AWG#18 AWG#16 AWG #14 AWG #12

4 444

STD.SINGLE-GANG BACKBOX 2.0"DEEP

#6-32SCREWS

DOUBLE-GANGX 2-1/4"

DEEPBACKBOX

#6-32 SCREWS

FLUSH OR SURFACEMOUNTING

4" SQ. X 1-1/2"

DEEPBACKBOX OR

UNIVERSAL

MOUNTING PLATE

#6-20 SCREW

MAXIMUM NUMBER OFCONDUCTORS

AWG#18 AWG#16 AWG #14 AWG #12

4 444

100mmSQ.X 37.5mm

EUROPEAN BACKBOX

#8-32SCREWS

D SURFACE MOUNT

UNIVERSAL MOUNTING PLATE

#6-20 SCREW

MAXIMUM NUMBER OFCONDUCTORS

AWG#18 AWG#16 AWG #14 AWG #12

4 444

SHBBS SURFACE BACKBOX

#8-32SCREWS

FROMPRECEDING APPLIANCEOR FIRE

ALARM CONTROL PANEL (FACP)

Figure 6:

 AS-MC Appliance has in -out wiring terminals

 Break all in-out wire runs on supervised

Figure 5:

(+) (-)

TONEXTAPPLIANCE OR

ENDOF LINE RESISTOR (EOLR)

that accepts two #12 to #18 American W ire Gauge (AWG) wires at each screw terminal. Strip leads

3/8” inches for connection to screw terminals.

circuit supervision as shown in Figure 6. The polarity shown in the wiring diagrams is for the operation of the appliances. The polarity is reversed by the FACP during supervision.

MOUNTING PROCEDURES:

1. This model can be flush mounted to a standard single -gang backbox (Figure A), 4” backbox (Figure B) or double-gang backbox (Figure C). They can also be surface mounted to a 4” or 100mm backbox (Figure B), a double -gang backbox (Figure C) or a SHBBS surface backbox (Figure D).

Mounting hardware for each mounting option is supplied. For proper mounting, be sure to use the mounting screws supplied with the unit.

2. The Universal Mounting Plate (UMP) must be oriented correctly when it is mounted to the backbox. Turn the UMP so that the arrow above the words “Horizontal Strobe” points to the top side of the UMP.

3. Conduit entrances to the backbox should be selected to provide sufficient wiring clearance for the installed product. Do not pass additional wires (used for other than the signaling appliance) through the backbox. Such additional wires could result in insufficient wiring space for the si gnaling appliance.

4. When terminating field wires, do not use more lead length than required. Excess lead length could result in insufficient wiring space for the signaling appliance. Position the field wires in the backbox so that they use minimum space and produce minimum stress on the product. This is

especially important for stiff, heavy gauge wires and wires with thick insulation or sheathing.

5. Thread the 4 field wires through the opening of the UMP. Mount the UMP to backbox.

6. Connect 4 field wires to the AS-MC terminal block (polarity must be observed). Bend the 4 field wires up 90oat the connection to the terminal block.

7. Carefully push the 4 field wires into the backbox through the opening of the UMP by hand.

8. Hook the 2 slots on the inside wall of the AS-MC onto the 2 tabs of the UMP and screw the AS-MC to the UMP using the #6-20 screw supplied.

P83947- 007 C

Sheet 3 of 4

The 110cd strobe setting is Listed for use in sleeping or non-sleeping areas when installed in accordance with appropriate NFPA Standards and AHJ.

WARNING: INSTALLATION OF THE 110 CANDELA STROBE PRODUCTS IN SLEEPING AREAS SHOULD BE WALL MOUNTED AT LEAST

24" BELOW THE CEILING AS FOLLOWS: (1) THE ON-AXIS (DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF LENS) LIGHT OUTPUT SHOULD BE DIRECTED AT THE EYE-LIDS OF THE SLEEPING PERSON, E.G. PILLOW END OF BED, BED HEAD; (2) NO PART OF THE BED SHALL BE MORE THAN SIXTEEN

(16) FEET FROM THE STROBE NOTIFICATION APPLIANCE. INSTALLERS MUST ADVISE OWNERS AND OPERATORS OF BUILDINGS WITH SLEEPING OCCUPANTS, E.G. HOTELS AND MOTELS, TO WARN GUESTS, RESIDENTS AND EMPLOYEES TO NOT MOVE THE BED

LOCATION TO A POSITION VIOLATING POINTS (1) AND (2) ABOVE OR SERIOUS INJURY AND/OR LOSS OF LIFE MAY OCCUR DURING A FIRE MEERGENCY.

WARNING: A SMALL POSSIBILITY EXISTS THAT THE USE OF MULTIPLE STROBES WITHIN A PERSON'S FIELD OF VIEW, UNDER

CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, MIGHT INDUCE A PHOTO-SENSITIVE RESPONSE IN PERSONS WITH EPILEPSY. STROBE REFLECTIONS IN A GLASS OR MIRRORED SURFACE MIGHT ALSO INDUCE SUCH A RESPONSE. TO MINIMIZE THIS POSSIBLE HAZARD, IT IS STRONGLY

RECOMMENDED THAT THE STROBES INSTALLED SHOULD NOT PRESENT A COMPOSITE FLASH RATE IN THE FIELD OF VIEW WHICH EXCEEDS FIVE (5) Hz AT THE OPERATING VOLTAGE OF THE STROBES. IT IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED THAT THE INTENSITY AND

COMPOSITE FLASH RATE OF INSTALLED STROBES COMPLY WITH LEVELS ESTABLISHED BY APPLICABLE LAWS, STANDARDS, REGULATIONS, CODES AND GUIDELINES.

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital appliance, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful

interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: 1) Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna, 2) Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver, 3) Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected, and 4) Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

P83947- 007 C

Sheet 4 of 4

MULTI-CANDELA AUDIBLE STROBE APPLIANCE

IMPORTANT

installed in accordance with all applicable national and local fire alarm codes and any other required regulatory agencies.

Series Audible Strobe Multi-Candela (AS-MC-C) Appliance is the industry’s first 2-wire horn strobe alarm appliance that provides 4 selectable candela settings (15, 30, 75, 95). Siemens Audible Strobe Appliances provide a selectable continuous or code 3 horn tone and non-synchronized strobe when connected directly to a Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP). They can also provide a synchronized code 3 (or March time) horn tone and synchronized strobe connected to a notification appliance circuit running the Siemens sync protocol. The AS-MC-C Appliance is UL Listed under Standard 1971 for Emergency Appliances for the Hearing Impaired and UL Standard 464 for Audible Signal Appliances. This appliance is listed for ceiling mounting and

indoor use only

(UMP) that can be mounted to single-gang, double-gang, 4” backbox, or 100mm European backbox (See wiring and mounting information). The AS-MC-C Appliance uses a xenon flashtube with solid state circuitry enclosed in a polycarbonate lens to provide maximum visibility and reliability for effective visible signaling.

SPECIFICATIONS:

NOTES:

1. Strobe will produce 1 flash per second over the Input Voltage range.

2. This strobe/horn model meets the required light distribution patterns defined in UL 1971.

3. This model is UL Listed for indoor use with a temperature range of +32ºF to +120ºF (0ºC to +49ºC) and maximum humidity of 93% + 2% RH. The effect of shipping and storage temperatures shall not adversely affect the performance of the appliance when it is stored in the original cartons and not subjected to misuse or abuse.

CANDELA SETTING WILL DETERMINE THE CURRENT DRAW OF THE PRODUCT. THESE APPLIANCES WERE TESTED TO THE VOLTAGE LIMITS OF 16.0-33.0 VOLTS FOR 24V MODELS USING FILTERED DC OR

UNFILTERED FULL-WAVE-RECTIFIED VOLTAGE. DO NOT APPLY VOLTAGE OUTSIDE OF THIS RANGE. Note: Refer to the installation instructions for the appropriate NAC to find the maximum allowed voltage drop. Use this value along with the current

draw for the appliance to determine the allowable wire resistance. The maximum wire resistance between strobes shall not exceed 35 ohms.

This appliance is not designed to be used on coded systems in which the applied voltage is cycled on and off.

Siemens Building Technologies, Inc. P84395-003 B 8 Fernwood Road Sheet 1 of 3 Florham Park, New Jersey 07932

– All audible and visual signaling appliances must be

and is equipped with a universal mounting plate

Operating Voltage (Special Application)

Model*

AS-MC-C 16.0-33.0 15/30/75/95 A,B,C,D

Description Volume Reverberant Per UL 464

16.0VDC 24.0VDC 33.0VDC Low 80 83 86

Continuous Horn Medium 85 88 91

High 88 91 93 Low 75 79 82

Code 3 Horn Medium 80 84 86

Or March Time** High 84 87 90

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

(CEILING MOUNT VERSION)

The AS-MC-C Appliance can be field set to provide either high (HI) dBA, medium (MED) dBA or low (LO) dBA sound output.

evacuation signaling and not for any other purpose.

This model is designed for use with either filtered DC (VDC) or unfiltered Full-Wave-Rectified (FWR) input voltage. All inputs are polarized for compatibility with standard reverse polarity supervision of circuit wiring by a (FACP).

Table 1: UL Ratings

Per UL 1971/464

(VDC/VRMS)

* Available in red and white.

Table 2: dBA Sound Output

**Available in sync mode only

NFPA 72/ANSI 117.1 conform to ADAAG Equivalent Facilitation Guidelines in using fewer, higher intensity strobes within the same protected area.

NOTE: Refer to P/N 315-096363 for the maximum number of appliances on a single notification appliance circuit.

Strobe

Candela

(cd)

Mounting

Options

Table 3: Current Ratings (AMPS)

Maximum RMS Current with Hi dBA Setting

Voltage 15cd 30cd 75cd 95cd DC 16.0-33.0VDC 0.101 0.147 0.235 0.303 FWR 16.0-33.0VRMS 0.144 0.202 0.324 0.424

Maximum RMS Current with Med dBA Setting

Voltage 15cd 30cd 75cd 95cd DC 16.0-33.0VDC 0.085 0.130 0.213 0.285 FWR 16.0-33.0VRMS 0.132 0.185 0.312 0.414

Maximum RMS Current with Low dBA Setting

Voltage 15cd 30cd 75cd 95cd DC 16.0-33.0VDC 0.079 0.120 0.210 0.279 FWR 16.0-33.0VRMS 0.122 0.180 0.308 0.409

Note: These notification appliances are UL Listed as “Special Application”. They are intended to be used only with Siemens notification appliance circuits.

WARNING: MAKE SURE THAT THE TOTAL RMS CURRENT REQUIRED BY ALL APPLIANCES THAT ARE CONNECTED TO THE SYSTEM’S PRIMARY AND SECONDARY POWER SOURCES DO NOT EXCEED THE POWER SOURCES’ RATED CAPACITY OR THE CURRENT RATINGS OF ANY FUSES ON THE CIRCUITS TO WHICH THESE APPLIANCES ARE WIRED. OVERLOADING POWER SOURCES OR EXCEEDING FUSE RATINGS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF POWER AND FAILURE TO ALERT OCCUPANTS DURING AN EMERGENCY, WHICH COULD RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE AND SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO YOU AND/OR OTHERS.

CANDELA AND SOUND OUTPUT SETTINGS:

To set the candela, slide the switch to the desired setting. The setting is indicated by the pointer and label visible on the bottom side of the lens.

Figure 1: Figure 2: Showing Location of Jumper Plug

CANDELA

SLIDE SWITCH

CODE 3

CANDELA POINTE R

BOTTOM VIEW

Back View

HI MED LO

Factory setting is on Medium dB, Code 3 (or March Time) and 15 candela.

THE CANDELA SELECT SWITCH MUST BE FIELD SET TO THE REQUIRED CANDELA INTENSITY BEFORE INSTALLATION. WHEN CHANGING THE SETTING OF THE CANDELA SELECT SWITCH, MAKE CERTAIN THAT IT “CLICKS” IN PLACE. AFTER CHANGING THE CANDELA SETTING, THE APPLIANCE MUST BE RETESTED TO VERIFY PROPER OPERATION

THE AUDIBLE STROBE APPLIANCES MUST BE FIELD SET TO THE DESIRED TONE AND dBA SOUND OUTPUT LEVEL BEFORE THEY ARE INSTALLED. THIS IS DONE BY PROPERLY INSERTING JUMPER PLUGS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

Figure 3: Jumper plug settings for High, Medium, Low and Code 3 Figure 4: Jumper plug setting for Continuous Horn

TURN PLUG 90°

SHOWN SET ON HIGH dB

HI MED LOW

(Use needle nose pliers to pull and properly set the jumper plugs)

SHOWN SET ON M ED dB SHOWN SET ON LOW dB

NOTE: The AS-MC-C must be set for Code 3 (or March Time) when used with a synchronized notification appliance circuit (NAC).

WIRING AND MOUNTING INFORMATION:

CAUTION: The following figures (A-D) show the maximum number of field wires (conductors) that can enter the backbox used with each mounting

CODE 3

No jumper plug is needed for continuous horn setting. However, it is recommended that the jumper plug be retained in the unit for future use (if needed) as shown in Figure 4.

Siemens Building Technologies, Inc. P84395-003 B

Sheet 2 of 3

+ 17 hidden pages