Simplex 49VO-WRF-BA, 49VO-WWF-BA, 49VO-WRQ, 49VO-WWF, 49VO-WWQ Instructions Manual

UL, ULC, CSFM Listed; Visible Notification Appliances, Wall Mount
FM Approved* Multi-Candela Strobes, Model Series 49VO

Features

Individually addressed and controlled multi-candela
TrueAlert ES V/O (visible only) notification
appliances provide:

 Multi-candela xenon strobe with synchronized 1 Hz flash

rate and with intensity programmable from the cont rol
panel or jumper selected as 15, 30, 75, 110, 135, or 185 cd

 Advanced addressable notification controlled by IDNAC

SLCs from Simplex

EPS/EPS+ power supplies (and 4009 IDNAC Repeaters)
providing regulated 29 VRMS allowing strobes to
operate with lower current even under battery backup

 Wiring supervision to each appliance allowing

“T-tapped” connections for Class B circuits to simplify
wiring (Class A circuits require in/out wiring)

 Self-Test Mode allows an on-board sensor to detect the

strobe output and then report its status to the control
panel

 TrueAlert Device Reports at the control panel detailing

appliance point ID, custom label, type, and candela
setting (see sample on page 3)

 Magnet Test diagnostics to assist checkout and testing of

appliances and wiring and Electrical test point access
without removing cover

 Compatibility with ADA requirements; (refer to

important installation information on page 3)

 Compatibility with legacy TrueAlert addressable systems

for upgrade and replacement (see page 4)

 Listed to UL Standard 1971 and ULC Standard S526

LED Indicator and Magnet Test feature:

 Appliance LED can be selected to display each polling

cycle to indicate appliance supervision

 When the controller is in diagnostic mode, the Magnet

Test pulses the LED to indicate appliance address and
can be set to also briefly flash the strobe

Mechanical design features include:

 Rugged, high impact, flame retardant thermoplastic

housing in red with white letters or white with red
letters, with clear lens, available with FIRE, ALERT,
FEU, FEU/FIRE, or blank lettering

 Separate covers are available to change appliance type

on-site or for replacement; covers can be easily removed
without disturbing the connected housing and avoiding
trouble conditions

 A separate mounting plate allows wiring to be completed

before appliance is mounted; use with single gang, double
gang, or 4-inch square box, flush or surface mount

 In/out wiring terminals for 18 AWG to 12 AWG
 Optional mounting adapters are available to cover

surface mounted electrical boxes and to adapt to
Simplex 2975-9145 boxes

 Optional red wire guards (see page 2 for details)

* These products have been approved by the California State Fire Marshal (CSFM) pursuant

to Section 13144.1 of the California Health and Safety Code. See CSFM Listing
7125-0026:0373 for allowable values and/or conditions concerning material presented in this
document. Additional listings may be applicable; contact your local Simplex product supplier
for the latest status. Listings and approvals under Simplex Time Recorder Co. are the
property of Tyco Fire Protection Products.

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®

4100ES fire alarm control panels with

TrueAlert Addressable Notification Appliances

TrueAlert ES Addressable Strobes are Available in Red

with White Lettering and White with Red Lettering

Description

TrueAlert ES addressable strobes are individually

addressed visible notification appliances that receive
power, supervision, and control signals from a Simplex
fire alarm control panel providing IDNAC Signaling Line
Circuits (SLCs). (See compatibility list on page 4.)

Strobe Application Reference

Proper selection of visible notification is de p endent on
occupancy, location, local codes, and proper applications
of: the National Fire Alarm Code (NFPA 72), ANSI
A117.1; the appropriate model building code: BOCA,
ICBO, or SBCCI; and the application guidelines of the
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

TrueAlert ES Operation Advantage

TrueAlert ES addressable appliances on IDNAC
SLCs provide separate visible (and audible ) noti fi cat ion

using a single two-wire circuit that also confirms connection
to the individual notification appliance’s electronic circuit.

This operation increases circuit supervision integrity by
providing supervision that extends beyond the appliance
wiring connections.

Reduced current allows efficient IDNAC SLC
operation. With IDNAC SLCs, a constant 29 VRMS

source voltage is maintained, even during battery standby,
allowing strobes to operate at higher voltage with lower
current and ensuring a consistent current draw and voltage
drop margin under both primary power an d seco ndary
battery standby. Efficiencies include wiring distances up to
2 to 3 times farther than with conventional notification, or
support for more appliances per IDNAC SLC, or use of
smaller gauge wiring, or combinations of these benefits, all
providing installation and maintenance savings with high
assurance that appliances that operate during normal system
testing will operate during worst case alarm conditions.

TrueAlert ES Operation Advantage (Cont’d)

Reducing Installation and Testing Time. With

separate controls on the same two-wire SLC, installation
time and expense for both retrofit and new construction can
be significantly reduced. When Class B wiring is used,
wiring can be “T” tapped, allowing more savings in
distance, wire, conduit (size and utilization), and overall
installation efficiency. Use of Self-Test and Magnet Test
features improves installation efficiency. TrueAlert device
reports conveniently identify information about each
connected appliance.

TrueAlert ES Diagnostics

Test Features. When IDNAC SLCs are in diagnostic

mode, Self-Test and Magnet Test features provide individual
appliance testing. With the Self-Test feature, appliance
operation can be confirmed without leaving the control panel.
Additionally, each appliance’s LED can be selected to pulse
when it receives a supervision poll during normal operation.

Self-Test Details. Selecting Self-Test Mode from the control
panel allows on-board sensors, depending on the device type,
to detect its own strobe and/or horn output and then report their
status to the control panel.

Product Selection

TrueAlert ES Diagnostics (Continued)

Self-Test Details (Continued). Operation is by selected
VNAC appliance groups and is either automatic (all briefly
simultaneously activated) or individually activated by apply ing
a magnet. (Refer to data sheet S4100-0100 for more Self-Test
information.)

Silent Appliance Magnet Test. In this test mode, in
response to application of a magnet, the appliance LED
pulses sequentially to conveniently indicate the appliance’s
address.

Operational Appliance Magnet Test. In this test mode,
after the address is indicated by pulsing the appliance LED,
the strobe will briefly flash to indicate proper operation.

TrueStart Instrument Two (TSIT). The 2nd generation
of the Simplex TrueStart Test Instrument adds testing of
IDNAC SLC wiring and TrueAlert ES appliances to its
ability to test IDCs, NACs, and IDNet communications
before connection to the control panel. Please contact your
local Simplex representative for additional information.

TrueAlert Addressable Wiring Isolator

Isolator Model 4905-9929 is available for remote

mounting on TrueAlert addressable circuits to isolate short
circuited wiring from functioning wiring. (See data sheet
S4905-0001.)

TrueAlert ES Wall Mount Addressable Strobes

TrueAlert ES addressable VO (strobe) appliances include cover and matching mounting plate except as noted;
Dimensions with Cover = 5 ⅛” H x 5” W x 1 ½” D (130 mm x 127 mm x 38 mm)

Model* Cover Color Wording Lens Color Model* Cover Color Wording Lens Color

49VO-WRF(-BA) Red

49VO-WWF(-BA) White 49VO-WWQ White

49VO-WRA(-BA) Red
49VO-WWA(-BA) White 49VO-WWS(-BA) White

49VO-APPLW Select cover and mounting plate separately

FIRE

Clear

ALERT

49VO-WRQ Red

49VO-WRS(-BA) Red

FEU

Clear

Blank

Separate Mounting Plate

Model Color Note

49MP-AVVOWR Red
49MP-AVVOWW White

Mounting Plate is required when ordering model 49VO-APPLW

Separate Covers (Required when ordering model 49VO-APPLW)

Model* Color Wording Model* Color Wording

49VOC-WRFIRE Red
49VOC-WWFIRE White 49VOC-WWFEU White

49VOC-WRALT Red
49VOC-WWALT White 49VOC-WWBLNG White

49VOC-WRS Red Blank 49VOC-WWS White Blank
* Note: (-BA) indicates model is available either with or without the -BA suffix. Model numbers ending in -BA, APPLW models, and

separate mounting plates are assembled in the USA.

FIRE

ALERT

49VOC-WRFEU Red

49VOC-WRBLNG Red

FEU

FEU/FIRE

Mounting Adapters and Wire Guard

Model Color Description Dimensions

4905-9937 Red
4905-9940 White

4905-9931

2975-9145 Red Mounting Box, requires 4905-9931 Adapter Plate 7 ⅞" x 5 ⅛" x 2 ¾" D (200 mm x 130 mm x 70 mm)

4905-9961

Red Adapter Plate for mounting to Simplex 2975-9145 Box
(typically for retrofit, mount vertical or horizontal)

Red wire guard with mounting plate, compatible with semi­flush or surface mount boxes

Surface Mount Adapter Skirt

5 ⅜” H x 5 ¼” W x 1 ⅝” D (136 mm x 133 mm x 41 mm)
Total depth with strobe = 4 ⅜” (111 mm)

8 5⁄16” x 5 ¾” x 0.060” Thick (211 mm x 146 mm x 1.5 mm)

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⁄16” H x 6 1⁄16” W x 3 ⅛” D (154 mm x 154 mm x 79 mm)

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TrueAlert Device Reports Reference

Service Port
REPORT 5 : TrueAlert Device Report

POINT ID CUSTOM LABEL
T14-1-1 Location Label . . . up to 40 characters
T14-1-2 Break Room 5
T14-1-3 Boiler Room
T14-1-4 Elec. Room 7

Installation Reference

Mounting is compatible with single gang,

double gang, and 4" (102 mm) square boxes,

1-1/2" (38 mm) deep, supplied separately

Transparent

housing assembly

Removable cover (when
installed, use flat bladed
screwdriver to release
latch on left side)

Address setting DIP

switch, accessible

from rear of housing

Magnetic test location

(bottom of housing)

Electrical test point access holes

(on bottom)

Wiring terminals and

connection clips

LED indicator
location

Strobe intensity

viewing slot on

side of appliance

(not to scale)

110

75
30
15

FACP

135
185

DEVICE

YPE

/O 15
/V 110
/V 75
/V 135

Wiring access
hole

Mounting plate

Mounting Holes:
Single gang (2)
Double gang (4)
4" square (4)

Intensity selection
plug, accessible
from rear of
housing; factory
setting is FACP,
controlled by panel

2:34:56am MON

age 1

CANDELA

IMPORTANT! WALL MOUNT

INSTALLATION HEIGHTREFERENCE

Electrical
box outline

Bottom of lens is
either even with, or
slightly above bottom
of compatible boxes

80" (2.03 m)

minimum

NFPA 72 requires
that the entire lens be
not less than 80" and
not greater than 96"
above the finished
floor (confirm with
your local codes)

Adapter Plate and Surface Mount Installation Reference

4905-9931 Adapter Plate

TrueAlert ES

Addressable Strobe

4905-9961 Optional Wire Guard

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(shown here for reference only, can be used on other mounting options)

2975-9145 Box Mounting Reference

2975-9145 Box

4905-9931 Adapter Plate

Surface Mount Side View Reference

(Surface mount conduit and

box shown for reference)

Optional

4905-9961

Wire Guard

TrueAlert ES

Addressable

Strobe

4" square box profile,
1-1/2" (38 mm) deep

Optional surface mount adapter skirt,

1-1/2" deep: 4905-9937, Red;

4905-9940, White (conduit knockouts

are provided on all four sides)

TrueAlert ES Appliance and IDNAC SLC Controller Compatibility Reference

Compatible Controller and additional
TrueAlert ES Appliances

Data Sheet
Reference

Controller

Output

IDNAC SLC

Output Voltage

Appliance Voltage

Design Reference

4100ES with EPS+ or EPS Power Supply S4100-0100
4009 IDNAC Repeater S4009-0004

TrueAlert ES Audible Only (Horns) S49AO-0001
TrueAlert ES Audible/Visible S49AV-0001

TrueAlert ES Weatherproof
Appliances

TrueAlert ES Strobe Specifications

UL Listed S49WP-0001

ULC Listed S49WP-0002

IDNAC SLC

29 VRMS

(regulated)

23 VRMS

(with 6 VRMS drop)

Electrical Ratings

Typical Operating Voltage Range 23 VRMS to 31 VRMS, Special Application (see below for 17 VRMS rating)

Supervisory Requirements 1 unit load

SLC Loading Maximum of 63 addresses per SLC, 75 unit loads

Candela Setting 15 cd 30 cd 75 cd 110 cd 135 cd 185 cd

23 VRMS Current Ratings, for typical design of

IDNAC Addressable SLCs (6 VRMS drop)

47 mA 57 mA 100 mA 132 mA 160 mA 208 mA

General Specifications

Temperature Range

32 to 122 F (0 to 50 C)

Humidity Range 10% to 93%, non-condensing @ 104° F (40° C)

UTP, unshielded twisted pair recommended

IDNAC SLC Wiring Specifications
(refer to control panel installation instructions
for more information)

Maximum wire length allowed with “T-Taps” for Class B wiring per SLC = 10,000 ft
(3048 m)

Maximum wire length to any appliance = 4000 ft (1219 m)
Maximum wiring resistance between compatible appliances = 26 Ω

2

Connections

Terminal blocks on mounting plate for 18 AWG to 12 AWG (0.82 mm

3.31 mm

2

); two wires per terminal for in/out wiring

to

Installation Instructions 579-1031

Notes: Refer to compatibility table above for fire alarm control panel and power supply operation type.

TrueAlert ES Strobe LEGACY Compatibility Reference

Compatible Controller

4100ES or 4100U with
TrueAlert Power Supply

4009 TPS, Remote
TrueAlert Power Supply

TrueAlert Addressable
Controller (4009T)

Electrical Ratings Reference for Retrofit Applications

17 VRMS Current Ratings, use when

connected to TrueAlert Addressable SLCs per
above

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Data Sheet

Reference

S4100-0031

S4100-0037

S4009-0003

Voltage Range 17 VRMS to 31 VRMS, Special Application

Candela Setting 15 cd 30 cd 75 cd 110 cd

Controller Output

TrueAlert

Addressable SLC

Available Strobe

Intensity

15, 30, 75, and 110 cd 17 VRMS

Appliance Voltage

62 mA 75 mA 133 mA 178 mA

Minimum