Simplex TrueAlert 4906-9207, TrueAlert 4905-9910, TrueAlert 4905-9926 Instructions Manual

TrueAlert Addressable Notification Appliances

UL, ULC, CSFM Listed* Multi-Candela Visible Only (V/O) Amber Lens Ceiling

Mount Strobes for Emergency Communications

Features

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

 Amber lens with “ALERT” lettering produces a signal

unique from clear lens fire alarm evacuation strobes for
use with Emergency Communications Systems

 Multi-candela xenon strobe with synchronized 1 Hz

flash rate and with intensity programmable from the
control panel or jumper selected as 15, 30, 75, or
110 cd

 Advanced addressable notification controlled by IDNAC

SLCs from Simplex

®

4100ES fire alarm control panels

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

 Separate device type allows connection on same SLC as

clear lens strobes with independent operation; clear
strobes for Fire Alarm, amber strobes for Alert
(Operation is clear/Fire OR amber/Alert, not both)

 Wiring supervision to each strobe allowing “T-tapped”

connections for Class B circuits to simplify wiring
(Class A circuits require in/out wiring)

 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

 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)

 UL listed to Standard 1638 (due to non-white lens);

verified by UL testing to provide light dispersion
patterns of UL Standard 1971 at rated candela (no
derating necessary for amber lens)

 ULC listed to Standard S526

LED indicator and magnet test feature:

 Appliance LED can be selected to display each polling

cycle to indicate appliance supervision

 In diagnostic mode, the magnet test pulses the LED to

indicate appliance address AND pulses to indicate the
intensity selection; a brief output of the strobe is also
selectable to confirm operation

Mechanical design features:

 Rugged, high impact, flame retardant thermoplastic

white housing

 Rear of housing does not extend into box and easily

mounts to standard electrical boxes

 Options include box adapters and red wire guards

Ceiling Mount Addressable Amber Lens V/Os

Description

Multi-Candela TrueAlert addressable amber lens
strobes provide convenient installation to standard

electrical boxes. The strobe is individually addressed and
individually controlled with power, supervision, and
control supplied from a Simplex fire alarm control panel
providing IDNAC Signaling Line Circuits (SLCs). (See
compatibility list on page 4.)

These amber lens multi-candela strobes provide non-fire
alarm alert notification for use with Emergency
Communications systems where additional response
information is provided by audio or textual appliances.

Strobe Application Reference

Amber strobes used as part of an Emergency
Communications system are located to provide the same
area coverage as required of clear lens fire alarm strobes.
Specific Emergency Communications requirements are
discussed in detail in document UFC 4-021-01 (USA
Department of Defense, United Facilities Criteria) and in
NFPA 72, Chapter 24 (2010 and 2013 editions).

Proper strobe coverage criteria is further described in 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).

* See page 2 for wire guard listings. This product has been approved by the California State

Fire Marshal (CSFM) pursuant to Section 13144.1 of the California Health and Safety
Code. See CSFM Listing 7300-0026:325 for allowable values and/or conditions
concerning material presented in this document. FM approval and MEA acceptance are
not applicable. 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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IDNAC SLC Operation Advantage

TrueAlert V/O Appliances with Addressable
Amber Strobes on IDNAC SLCs provide visible

notification 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.

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 the magnet test feature
improves installation efficiency. TrueAlert device reports
conveniently identify information about each connected
appliance.

TrueAlert Addressable Diagnostics

Test Features. Controllers can be selected to pulse each

appliance’s LED when it receives a supervision poll. When
the controller is selected for diagnostic mode, the appliance
magnet test feature provides a response at the individual
appliance being tested.

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

Operational Appliance Testing. 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 (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. (Refer to
data sheet S4905-0001 for additional information.)

Product Selection

Multi-Candela Addressable Strobe with Amber Lens

Model Description Dimensions

4906-9207

Multi-Candela Addressable Ceiling Mount Strobe, white with red “ALERT”
lettering with amber lens; intensity selectable as: 15, 30, 75, or 110
candela

4 ¾” x 2 5⁄16” x 2 ⅝” D

(121 mm x 75 mm x 67 mm)

V/O Adapter and Wire Guard

Model Description Dimensions

4905-9910

4905-9926*

* UL listed by Space Age Electronics Inc.

Surface Mount Adapter Plate, zinc plated; required for ceiling surface
mount boxes

Ceiling Mount red wire guard with mounting plate, compatible with
semi-flush or surface mounted boxes (see diagram on page 3)

4 ⅞” x 3 ⅛” (124 mm x 79 mm)

6 ⅛” x 4 ⅜” x 2 ⅞”

(156 mm x 111 mm x 73 mm)

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 Fire
T14-1-4 Boiler Room Alert

DEVICE

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/O 15
/V 110
/V 75
MB 75

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