Simplex TrueAlert 4906-9208, TrueAlert 4906-9211, TrueAlert 4905-9837, TrueAlert 4905-9847, TrueAlert 4905-9840 Instructions Manual

UL, ULC, CSFM Listed* Dual Emergency Communication

Appliances, Clear/Amber Strobes

Features

Individually addressed and separately controlled
multi-candela V/O (visible only) notification
appliance with one amber ALERT strobe and one
clear lens FIRE strobe provides:

 Combination unit allows mounting two visible

notification appliances at the same installation site

 Multi-candela xenon strobes 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

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

 Amber lens with “ALERT” lettering produces a signal

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

 Clear lens with “FIRE” lettering provides visible

notification for fire alarm conditions

 Both strobes connect on same SLC, are separately

addressed, and provide independent operation;
(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 2)

 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)

 Clear lens strobe is UL listed to Standard 1971, ULC

listed to Standard S526

 Amber lens strobe is UL listed to Standard 1638 (due to

non-white lens); and provides light dispersion patterns of
UL Standard 1971; ULC listing is to Standard S526

LED indicator and magnet test feature:

 Each 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

* 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 7125-0026:235
for allowable values and/or conditions concerning material presented in this document. FM
approval and MEA (NYC) acceptance is 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 Safety Products Westminster.

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4100ES fire alarm control panels

TrueAlert Addressable Notification Appliances

Combination Clear/Amber Strobe Assembly (front and

side view shown, available with red or white housing)

Mechanical design features:

 Rugged, high impact, flame retardant thermoplastic

housing for flush or surface wall mount; available
with red or white housing

 Individual strobe housings mount onto a common

bracket that does not extend into box and easily
mounts to standard electrical boxes

 Wall mount wiring terminal access is from front of

housing to assist installation, inspection, and testing

 Mounting options include adapter skirts for surface

mounting and box adapter plates

Description

Multi-Candela TrueAlert addressable combination
strobes are 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.) A single assembly provides an amber lens strobe for
non-fire alarm, alert notification for use with Emergency
Communications Systems, and a clear lens strobe for fire
alarm notification.

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).

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IDNAC SLC Operation Advantage

TrueAlert V/O Appliances with Addressable
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.

By providing an amber lens strobe with a clear lens
strobe, the combination strobe assembly allows a single
electrical installation to provide both types of visible
notification.

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 functionin g wi ri n g. (R efer t o dat a
sheet S4905-0001 for additional information.)

TrueAlert Device Reports detail type, candela rating,

and location per appliance (see sample below, amber lens
type is AMB).

Product Selection

Model

4906-9208 Red

4906-9211 White

4905-9837 Red

4905-9847 White

4905-9840 Red

Housing

Color

Description Dimensions

Multi-Candela Addressable Combination Strobe assembly with
amber lens, ALERT strobe on top and clear lens, FIRE strobe
on bottom; intensity selectable as: 15, 30, 75, or 110 candela

Surface Mount Adapter Skirt, use to cover surface mounted
electrical boxes

Adapter Plate for mounting to installed Simplex Model

2975-9145 box; for flush mounted boxes only

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

10 ¾” H x 5 ⅛” W x 3
(273 mm x 130 mm x 100 mm)

10 ½” H x 5 ¼” W x 1 ¾” D
(267 mm x 133 mm x 44 mm)

Total depth with strobe assembly
= 5 ⅝” (143 mm)

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(313 mm x 146 mm x 1.5 mm)

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/V 75
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Strobe Details and Mounting Height Reference

Strobe Details

Hole for bracket

Transparent

housing and lens

assembly (clear

4

for FIRE, amber

for ALERT)

Wiring

access hole

Wiring

terminals

LED indicator

Address setting

DIP switch

Hole for bracket mounting

Intensity selection plug, accessible

only from rear of housing; factory

setting is FACP, controlled by panel

Strobe intensity viewing slot

mounting

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110
75
30
15

FACP

WALL MOUNT INSTALLATION

Adapter skirt (shown

for reference)

Clear/Amber

Strobe assembly

5" (127 mm)

Bottom of FIRE lens is either

even with, or slightly above

bottom of 4" square boxes and

3-gang surface mount box

NFPA 72 requires that the

entire FIRE lens be not less

than 80" and not greater

than 96" above the finished

floor

IMPORTANT!

HEIGHT REFERENCE

3-gang box outline,
surface mount

4-gang box outline,
flush mount

4" square box outline, flush
mount or surface mount

81" (2.06 m)
minimum for

80" (2.03 m)

4-gang flush

minimum for

4" square box

and 3-gang surface

mount box

mount box

Installation Reference

Screw (1) to attach

cover, and screws

(4) to attach strobes

to bracket (supplied)

Housing cover

(supplied)

Optional Adapter Skirt for

Amber lens

strobe (supplied)

Magnetic test locations

Alternate surface mount electrical boxes, 3-gang mounted

vertically; Steel City 3G-1/2 (or 3/4), or Raco 952; 8-5/8" x 4-1/

2" x 1-5/8" deep (219 mm x 114 mm x 41 mm), by others

surface mounted boxes

(ordered separately)

4" (102 mm) square box for
flush
1-1/2" (38 mm) deep, by others

Mounting bracket
(supplied)

Clear lens strobe
(supplied)

mounted vertically; Steel City 4G4D 1/2; 7-5/8" x 4"

x 2-1/8" D; (194 mm x 102 mm x 54 mm), by others

mount or surface mount,

Alternate flush mount electrical box, 4-gang

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TrueAlert Strobe and IDNAC SLC Controller Compatibility Reference

Compatible Controller

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

4009 IDNAC Repeater S4009-0004

Data Sheet

Reference

Controller

Output

IDNAC SLC

IDNAC SLC

Output Voltage

29 VRMS

(regulated)

Appliance Voltage

Design Reference

23 VRMS

(with 6 VRMS drop)

Specifications

Common Specifications (see page 2 for appliance 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 mm2 to 3.31 mm2); two wires per terminal for in/out wiring

Clear/Amber Strobes 579-847

Installation Instruction
Reference

Strobe Specifications

Typical Operating Voltage Range

Supervisory Requirements 1 unit load each, 2 unit loads total per 4906-9208

Flash Rate and Synchronized SLC Loading
Candela Setting 15 cd 30 cd 75 cd 110 cd

23 VRMS Current Ratings, for connection to
IDNAC Addressable SLCs

Note: Amber strobes and clear strobes provide notification for two different functions and are not activated at the same time.

Adapter Skirts 574-790

Adapter Plate 574-791

23 VRMS to 31 VRMS, Special Application (see below for 17 VRMS rating)

1 Hz; with up to 46 synchronized strobes maximum per NAC; maximum 30 Ω
resistance between appliances

50 mA 75 mA 137 mA 190 mA

TrueAlert Strobe LEGACY Compatibility Reference

Compatible Controller

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

17 VRMS Current Ratings, use when connected

to TrueAlert Addressable SLCs per above

Data Sheet

Reference

64 mA 98 mA 187 mA 253 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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