Simplex TrueAlert 4906-9228, TrueAlert 4906-9230, TrueAlert 4905-9927, TrueAlert 4905-9928, TrueAlert 4905-9915 Instructions Manual

TrueAlert Addressable Notification Appliances

UL, ULC, CSFM Listed; FM Approved; Multi-Candela Audible/Visible
MEA (NYC) Acceptance* (A/V) Appliances; Ceiling Mount

Features

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

 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

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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

 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 2)

 Magnet test diagnostics to assist checkout and testing

of appliances and wiring

 Compatibility with ADA requirements
 Compatibility with legacy TrueAlert addressable

systems for upgrade and replacement (see page 4)

 Strobe operation listed to UL Standard 1971 and ULC

Standard S526

 Horn operation listed to UL Standard 464 and ULC

Standard S525

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 and the
horn is also selectable to confirm operation

Mechanical design features:

 Rugged, high impact, flame retardant thermoplastic

housings are available in red or white

 Rear of housing does not extend into box and easily

mounts to standard electrical boxes

 Mounting options include red wire guards and

adapters for surface mount electrical boxes

Audible notification appliance (horn):

 Low current electronic horn with harmonically rich

output sound for either coded or steady operation

 Horns sound as Temporal or March Time pattern

(60 or 120 BPM), or on continuously, controlled
separately from visible appliances on the same
two-wire circuit

 Output is “high” or “low” (~5 dBA difference);

IDNAC SLC control selects output per device

Ceiling Mount Addressable A/Vs

Description

Multi-Candela TrueAlert addressable A/Vs provide

convenient installation to standard electrical boxes.
Operation 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 3.)

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 and Signaling 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).

IDNAC SLC Operation Advantage

TrueAlert A/V Addressable Appliances on IDNAC
SLCs provide audible and visible notificat i on usi n g 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.

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

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Fire Marshal (CSFM) pursuant to Section 13144.1 of the California Health and Safety
Code. See CSFM Listing 7125-0026:239 for allowable values and/or conditions concerning
material presented in this document.
Buildings – MEA35-93E. 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 Safety Products Westminster.

Accepted for use – City of New York Department of

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IDNAC SLC Operation Advantage (Cont’d)

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.

Product Selection

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.)

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 and the horn will briefly
sound 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.

Multi-Candela Ceiling Mount Addressable A/Vs

Model

4906-9228 Red White

4906-9230 White Red

Housing

Color

“FIRE”

Lettering

Description Dimensions

Addressable Horn with Multi-Candela Strobe;
intensity selectable as: 15, 30, 75, or 110
candela

4 ¾ L” x 6 ⅞” W x 2 ⅝” D

(121 mm x 175 mm x 67 mm)

Wire Guards and Ceiling Mount A/V Adapter

Model Description Dimensions

4905-9927* Red Wire Guard for mounting to flush mounted electrical box

4905-9928* Red Adapter Plate, required for surface mount guard 9” x 7” (229 mm x 178 mm)

4905-9915 White

4905-9916 Red

* UL listed by Space Age Electronics Inc.

Surface Mount Adapter Box Extension, use to cover 1-1/2”
deep surface mounted boxes

(121 mm x 175 mm x 38 mm)

8 ½” x 6 ⅛” x 3”

(216 mm x 156 mm x 76 mm)

4 ¾" x 6 ⅞" x 1 ½" deep,

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

DEVICE

YPE

/O 15
/V 110
/V 75
/V 30

2:34:56am MON 20

CANDELA

age 1

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Ceiling Mount A/V and Guard Installation Reference

4" (102 mm)
square box,
1-1/2" (38 mm)
minimum depth

Ceiling reference,
flush mounted box

Optional 4905-9915 (white) or 4905-9916 (red)
Adapter, recommended for surface mounted box

Ceiling reference,
surface mounted box

Wiring terminals and address setting
are located behind the housing

Magnetic test area

Optional 4905-9927

Red Wire Guard

End View

Strobe intensity viewing slot

110753015FACP

Strobe housing straight-on view

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

LED indicator

TrueAlert Strobe and IDNAC SLC Controller Compatibility Reference

Optional 4905-9928
Adapter Plate, required
for surface mounted
electrical box

Four mounting clamps
included, two each side

Compatible Controller

Data Sheet

Reference

4100ES with EPS+ or EPS Power Supply S4100-0100

4009 IDNAC Repeater S4009-0004

Controller

Output

IDNAC SLC

IDNAC SLC

Output Voltage

29 VRMS

(regulated)

Appliance Voltage

Design Reference

23 VRMS

(with 6 VRMS drop)

Specifications

General Specifications (see page 2 for dimensions)

Environmental 32° to 122° F (0° to 50° C); 10% to 93%, non-condensing at 100° F (38° C)

Connections

Terminal blocks for 18 AWG to 12 AWG (0.82 mm
terminal for in/out wiring

Reference Installation Instructions 579-808

Electrical Specifications

Typical Operating Voltage Range

Flash Rate and Synchronized SLC Loading

Candela Setting 15 cd 30 cd 75 cd 110 cd
Horn Output Selection High Low High Low High Low High Low

23 VRMS Current Ratings, for connection to
IDNAC Addressable SLCs, horn steady on

Horn Output Characteristics 2400 to 3700 Hz sweep, modulated at 120 Hz rate

Sound Type (see Note)

Horn Output Ratings

@ 10 ft (3 m)

Reverberant Chamber,

Setting High Low High Low

UL 464 Test

Anechoic Chamber 90 dBA 84 dBA 86 dBA 80 dBA

23 VRMS to 31 VRMS, Special Application (see page 4 for 17 VRMS rating)
1 Hz; with up to 46 synchronized strobes maximum per NAC; maximum 30 Ω

resistance between appliances

75 mA 70 m A 110 mA 105 mA 198 mA 193 mA 250 mA 245 mA

Steady Coded

84.6 dBA 79.1 dBA 80.6 dBA 75.5 dBA

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to 3.31 mm2); two wires per

Note: Coded horn values are typical of the output measured with a Temporal or March Time pattern and with a sound level meter

reading on a “fast” setting. Under the same test conditions, coded horn output “peak” sound level readings are typically 4 dBA
higher.

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TrueAlert Strobe LEGACY Compatibility Reference

Compatible Controller

Data Sheet

Reference

4100ES or 4100U with TrueAlert Power Supply S4100-0031

TrueAlert Addressable Controller (4009T) S4009-0003

Electrical Ratings Difference for Retrofit Applications

Voltage Range 17 VRMS to 31 VRMS, Special Application

Candela Setting

15 cd 30 cd 75 cd 110 cd

Horn Output Selection High Low High Low High Low High Low

17 VRMS Current Ratings, use when connected

to TrueAlert Addressable SLCs per above

82 mA 77 mA 135 A 130 mA 249 mA 244 mA 335 mA 330 mA

Controller Output

TrueAlert

Addressable SLC

Available Strobe

Intensity

15, 30, 75, and

110 cd

Appliance Voltage

Minimum

VRMS 4009 TPS, Remote TrueAlert Power Supply S4100-0037

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