Simplex TrueAlert 49HF-APPLW-BA, TrueAlert 49SV-APPLW, TrueAlert 49SO-APPLW, TrueAlert 49SO-APPLW-BA, TrueAlert 49SV-APPLW-BA Instructions Manual

UL, ULC Listed* Wall and Ceiling Mount Addressable Speaker

Features

Individually addressed and controlled Speaker
(S/O) and Speaker Visible (S/V) notification
appliances

 Advanced addressable notification controlled by IDNAC

SLCs provides regulated 29 VDC for low current operation
even under battery backup.

 Wiring supervision is electronically monitored and

allows audio wiring to be T-tapped for class B wiring,
reducing wiring costs and wiring distances.

 Speaker selectivity is controlled by the panel. Only those

speakers that are needed are connected to the audio
NAC.

 Separate appliance and cover selection greatly simplifies

the ordering and installation process.

 Strobe intensity can be programmed from the control

panel or the device for S/V models.

 Self-Test Mode allows on-board sensors to detect the

strobe and speaker output and then report their status to
the control panel.

 Wiring terminals separate from the Audio terminals.
 TrueAlert Device Reports at the control panel detailing

appliance point ID, custom label, type, and candela
setting.

 Magnet test diagnostics to assist checkout and testing of

appliances and wiring.

 Compatibility with ADA requirements.

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

housings are available for wall or ceiling mount models

 Covers are available in red or white with various

lettering options

 Covers can be easily removed without disturbing the

connected housing and avoiding trouble conditions

 In/out wiring terminals for 18 AWG to 12 AWG
 Mounts to 4” square 2 ⅛” gang US electrical boxes

* 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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TrueAlert Addressable Notification Appliances

and Speaker Visible Notification Appliances

Ceiling and Wall Mount Addressable Speaker Only and

Speaker Visible Strobes

Features (Continued)

Speaker design features

 High quality voice and tone reproduction with taps for

¼, ½, 1, or 2 W, at 25 or 70.7 VRMS

 Speakers have capacitor input for connection to DC

supervised NACs and are wired separately from strobes

 Listed to UL 1480 and ULC S541*
 Compliant with NFPA 72, 520 Hz Low Frequency

Signal Requirements for Sleeping Areas

 High and low frequency response models available,

200-10000 Hz and 400-4000 Hz respectively.

Description

Wall and ceiling mount addressable speaker and
speaker visible appliances provide convenient

installation to standard electrical boxes. The speaker is
individually addressed and individually controlled with
power, supervision, and control supplied from a Simplex
fire alarm control panel IDNAC Signaling Line Circuit
(SLC). Audio is provided by a panel that supports audio
output or from a separate audio source. Appliances use a
multi-tapped speaker for audio/tone notification.

Strobe Application Reference

Proper selection of visible notification is dependent 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 Addressable speaker and speaker
visible appliances on IDNAC SLCs provide visible

and audio notification using two separate two-wire
circuits 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 usage on IDNAC SLCs
A constant 29 VDC source voltage is maintained, even
during battery standby. This allows appliances to operate
at higher voltage with lower current and ensuring a
consistent current draw and voltage drop margin under
both primary power and secondary battery standby.
Efficiencies include wiring distances up to 2 to 3 times
farther than with conventional notification, support for
more appliances per IDNAC SLC, use of smaller gauge
wiring, or combinations of these benefits.

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 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 ES 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

The appliance LED pulses sequentially to conveniently
indicate the appliance’s address when a magnet is applied.

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.

Wall Mount Appliance Product Selection

Wall Mount S/O Appliances* (Refer to data sheet S49SOW-0001 for full product selection including covers and mounting plates)

Model Dimensions Description Data Sheet Reference

49SO-APPLW(-BA)
49HF-APPLW(-BA) High fidelity S/O appliance only

Wall Mount S/V Appliances* (Refer to data sheet S49SVW-0001 for full product selection including covers, mounting plates, and

multi-color strobe lens)

Model Series Dimensions Description Data Sheet Reference

49SV-APPLW(-BA)
49HFV-APPLW(-BA) High fidelity S/V appliance only
*Note: Wall mount models require separately ordered back plate. See related datasheet for details.

5 ½” H x 5” W x 1 ½” D
(139 mm x 128 mm x 38 mm)

7 ⅜” H x 5” W x 1 ¾” D
(187 mm x 128 mm x 43 mm)

S/O appliance only

S/V appliance only

S49SOW-0001

S49SVW-0001

Ceiling Mount Appliance Product Selection

Ceiling Mount S/O Appliances (Refer to data sheet S49SOC-0001 for full product selection and installation requirements)

Model Dimensions Description Data Sheet Reference

49SO-APPLC(-BA)
49HF-APPLC(-BA) High fidelity S/O appliance only

Ceiling Mount S/V Appliances (Refer to data sheet S49SVC-0001 for full product selection and installation requirements)

Model Series Dimensions Description Data Sheet Reference

49SV-APPLC(-BA)
49HFV-APPLC(-BA) High fidelity S/V appliance only
49SVH-APPLC(-BA) High candela S/V appliance only

49HFVH-APPLC(-BA)

49HFVH-APLCA-BA

49HFVH-APLCB-BA
Note: Select appliance, cover and mounting back plate (where required) separately. (-BA) indicates model is available either with or

without the -BA suffix. Model numbers ending in -BA are assembled in the USA

7 ⅛” H x 7 ⅛” W x 1 ¼” D
( 180 mm x 180 mm x 32 mm)

8 ⅛” H x 7 ⅛” W x 3” D
(206 mm x 180 mm x 76 mm)

S/O appliance only

S/V appliance only

Clear lens high fidelity high candela
S/V appliance only
Amber lens high fidelity high
candela S/V appliance only
Blue lens high fidelity high candela
S/V appliance only

S49SOC-0001

S49SVC-0001

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