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SERIES RSSR STROBES

WITH

RED LENS

SM

Description:

Wheelock’s patented Series RSSR Strobes
with Red Lens have low current draw with
outstanding performance, reliability and cost­effectiveness. The Series RSSR S trobes are
UL Listed under S tandard 1638 for Emergency
signaling. All strobes use a Xenon flashtube
enclosed in a rugged Lexan® red lens
dependable visual signaling. Strobes may be
synchronized when used with the Series SM
or DSM Sync Module(s) or Wheelock’s
POWERPATH™ Power Supplies with
Wheelock’s Patented Sync Protocol.

Wheelock’s Series RSSR S trobes employ an
integral, Strobe Mounting Plate that makes it
easy to mount to a variety of backboxes. The
strobes can be mounted to single-gang,
double-gang, 4" square, 100mm European
backboxes or the SHBB surface backbox. An
attractive cover plate is provided for a clean,
finished appearance on all models.

Applications:

Surpression Notification
Process Notification
Emergency Notification

RSSR with
Optional Lettering

RSSR with
No Lettering

Features:

• Appprovals Include: UL 1638 (Indoor)

• Low current draw

• Available with 75 or 1 10cd wall or ceiling
mount

• 24 VDC with 16-33 volt operating range

• Synchronize with Wheelock SM, DSM Sync
Modules or Wheelock’s
POWERP A TH™ Power Supplies

• Patented Strobe Mounting Plate for single
gang, double gang, 4" square 100mm
European backboxes

• Available in Red or White

• Can be Special Ordered with virtually any
lettering (call Customer Service)

Copyright 2004 Wheelock, Inc. All rights reserved.

NOTE: All CAUTIONS and WARNINGS are identified by the symbol . All warnings are printed in bold capital letters.

WARNING: PLEASE READ THESE SPECIFICATIONS AND ASSOCIATED INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING, SPECIFYING OR

APPLYING THIS PRODUCT. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH ANY OF THESE INSTRUCTIONS, CAUTIONS OR WARNINGS COULD RESULT IN IMPROPER
APPLICATION, INSTALLATION AND/OR OPERATION OF THESE PRODUCTS IN AN EMERGENCY SITUATION, WHICH COULD RESULT IN PROPERTY
DAMAGE, AND SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO YOU AND/OR OTHERS.

General Notes:

• Strobes are designed to flash at 1 flash per second minimum over the Regulated Voltage Range of 16.0 - 33.0 VDC. Note that NFPA-72
(1999) specifies a flash rate of 1 to 2 flashes per second and ADA Guidelines specify a flash rate of 1 to 3 flashes per second.

• All candela ratings represent minimum effective Strobe intensity.

• Series RSSR Strobe products are listed under UL 1638 (for Emergency Signaling) for indoor use with a temperature range of 32°F to 120°F
(0°C to 49°C) and maximum humidity of 85% RH.

• “Regulated Voltage Range” is the newest terminology used by UL to identify the voltage range. Prior to this change UL used the

terminology “Listed Voltage Range”.

Specifications and Ordering Information

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* RMS current ratings are per UL average RMS method. UL max current rating is the maximum RMS current within the listed
voltage range (16-33v for 24v units). For strobes the UL max current is usually at the minimum listed voltage (16v for 24v units). For
audibles the max current is usually at the maximum listed voltage (33v for 24v units). For unfiltered FWR ratings, see installation
instructions.

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# SM Sync Module is rated for 3.0 amperes @ 24 VDC;
## DSM Sync Module is rated for 3.0 amperes per circuit. The
maximum number of interconnected DSM Modules is twenty (20).
Refer to Data Sheet S3000 or Installation Instructions (P83123 for
SM and P83177 for DSM).
### Refer to Data Sheet S9000 or Installation
Instructions P84515 for PS-12/24-8CP or P84333 for PS-12/24-8MP
Power Supplies.
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WARNING: CONTACT WHEELOCK FOR THE CURRENT “INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS” SERIES RSSR (P83884)

“GENERAL INFORMATION” SHEET (P82380) ON THESE PRODUCTS. THESE DOCUMENTS UNDERGO PERIODIC
CHANGES. IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOU HAVE CURRENT INFORMATION ON THESE
PRODUCTS. THESE MATERIALS CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION THAT SHOULD BE READ PRIOR TO SPECIFYING
OR INSTALLING THESE PRODUCTS, INCLUDING:

• TOTAL CURRENT REQUIRED BY ALL APPLIANCES CONNECTED TO SYSTEM SECONDARY POWER SOURCES.

• FUSE RATINGS ON NOTIFICATION APPLIANCE CIRCUITS TO HANDLE PEAK CURRENTS FROM ALL APPLIANCES ON THOSE

CIRCUITS.

• COMPOSITE FLASH RATE FROM MULTIPLE STROBES WITHIN A PERSON’S FIELD OF VIEW.

• ADDING, REPLACING OR CHANGING APPLIANCES COULD EFFECT CURRENT DRAW.

RECALCULATE CURRENT DRAW TO INSURE THAT THE TOTAL AVERAGE CURRENT AND TOTAL PEAK REQUIRED BY ALL
APPLIANCES DO NOT EXCEED THE RATED CAPACITY OF THE POWER SOURCES OR FUSES.

• THE VOLTAGE APPLIED TO THESE PRODUCTS MUST BE WITHIN THEIR “REGULATED VOLTAGE RANGE”.

• USE STROBES ONLY ON CIRCUITS WITH CONTINUOUSLY APPLIED OPERATING VOLTAGE. DO NOT USE STROBES ON CODED

OR INTERRUPTED CIRCUITS IN WHICH THE APPLIED VOLTAGE IS CYCLED ON AND OFF AS THE STROBES MAY NOT FLASH.

• FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS OR GENERAL INFORMATION SHEETS COULD RESULT IN

IMPROPER INSTALLATION, APPLICATION, AND/OR OPERATION OF THESE PRODUCTS IN AN EMERGENCY SITUATION, WHICH
COULD RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE AND SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO YOU AND/OR OTHERS.

• CONDUCTOR SIZE (AWG), LENGTH AND AMPACITY SHOULD BE TAKEN INTO CONSIDERATION PRIOR TO DESIGN AND

INSTALLATION OF THESE PRODUCTS, PARTICULARLY IN RETROFIT INSTALLATIONS.

Wiring Diagrams

#

SERIES RSSR APPLIANCE

FROM

PRECEDING

APPLIANCE, SYNC

MODULE, POWER
SUPPLY OR FACP

+

-

-

+

TO NEXT

+

APPLIANCE

­OR EOLR

SERIES RSSR APPLIANCES SYNCHRONIZED WITH DSM
MODULE SINGLE CLASS “A” NAC CIRCUIT

DSM

SYNC

+OUT 1
+ IN 1
MINUS 1

+

MINUS 2

+ IN 2
+ OUT 2

+

-

AUDIBLE

-

RSSR

RSSR

RSSR RSSR

RSSR RSSR

FACP

STROBE

NAC

CIRCUIT

OUT

STROBE

NAC
CIRCUIT
RETURN

SERIES RSSR APPLIANCES SYNCHRONIZED
WITH PS-12/24-8CP or PS-12/24-8MP

Series PS-12/24-8

SERIES RSSR APPLIANCE SYNCHRONIZED WITH SM
MODULE SINGLE CLASS “B” NAC CIRCUIT

SM

+

F

Strobe

A

NAC

Circuit

C
P

SERIES RSSR APPLIANCES SYNCHRONIZED WITH
MUL TIPLE DSM MODULES

Strobe NAC Cir .

F
A

Strobe NAC Ci r .

C
P

Strobe NAC Cir .

DSM Interconnecting wiring shown. Maximum of

STROBE

-

STROBE

+

Audible

EOLR

-

Audible

DSM #1

Sync

+

-

DSM #2

Sync

+

-

DSM #3

Sync

+

-

twenty (20)

RSSR

RSSR RSSR

RSSR RSSR

RSSR RSSR

RSSR

OUTPUTS

F
A
C

1-4

4-CLASS

"B"

OR

2-CLASS

"A"

AS

AS

RSSR

RSSR

EOLR

P

Series PS-12/24-8CP

or PS-12/24-8MP

AS

# For detail using SM or DSM Sync Module refer to Data Sheet S3000 or Installation Instructions (P83123 for SM and P83177 for DSM).
For wiring information on the PS-12/24-8CP and PS-12/24-8MP Power Supplies refer to Installation Instructions P84515 and P84333.

Wheelock products must be used within their published specifications and must be PROPERLY specified, applied, installed, operated, maintained and
operationally tested in accordance with their installation instructions at the time of installation and at least twice a year or more often and in accordance with
local, state and federal codes, regulations and laws. Specification, application, installation, operation, maintenance and testing must be performed by
qualified personnel for proper operation in accordance with all of the latest National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Underwriters’ Laboratories (UL),
National Electrical Code (NEC), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), local, state, county, province, district, federal and other applicable
building and fire standards, guidelines, regulations, laws and codes including, but not limited to, all appendices and amendments and the requirements of the
local authority having jurisdiction (AHJ).

RSSR

Architects and Engineers Specifications

The visual notification appliances shall be Wheelock Series RSSR Strobe Appliances with Red Lens, or approved
equals. The strobes shall be UL 1638 approved for indoor use only . All strobes shall be certified to meet FCC Part
15 Class B. The strobe appliances shall produce a flash rate of one (1) per second minimum over the Regulated
Volt age range of 16 to 33 VDC for 24-volt models. All inputs shall be polarized for compatibility with standard
reverse polarity supervision of circuit wiring by a Fire Alarm Control Panel (F ACP).

All visual appliances shall incorporate a Xenon flashtube enclosed in a rugged Lexan® red lens. The Series
RSSR Strobes with Red Lens shall be of a low current design. Series RSSR S trobe Appliances with Red Lens
shall incorporate circuitry for synchronized strobe flash and shall be designed for compatibility with Wheelock’s
Series SM, DSM Sync Module(s) or Wheelock’s PS-12/24-8MP and PS-12/24-8CP Power Supplies with Wheelock’s
Patented Sync Protocol. The strobes shall not drift out of synchronization at any time during operation. If the
sync module fails to operate (i.e., contacts remain closed), the strobes shall revert to a non-synchronized flash
rate.

The visual appliance shall be designed for indoor surface or flush mounting. Series RSSR with Red Lens models
shall employ a patented S trobe Mounting Plate that shall allow mounting to a single-gang,
double-gang, 4 inch square, 100mm European type backboxes, or the SHBB Surface Backbox. If required, an
NA TP (Notification Appliance Trim Plate) shall be provided. An attaching cover plate shall be provided to give the
appliance an attractive appearance. The aesthetic appearance shall not have any mounting holes or screw heads
visible when the installation is completed.

Due to continuous development of our products, specifications and offering are subject to change without notice i accordance
with Wheelock, Inc. standard terms and conditions.

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MADE IN THE USA

3 YEAR WARRANTY

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