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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