Series RSS Strobes

Effective: March 2002

Series RSSP Strobe Plates

75-011

FEATURES
• Approvals include: UL 1971. New York City
(MEA), California State Fire Marshal (CSFM) and
Factory Mutual Pending.
• ADA/NFPA/UFC/ANSI compliant
• Meets OSHA 29 Part 1910.165
• 15/75 single candela devices provide 75 cd on
axis
• Multi-candela models are available with Field
Selectable Candela Settings of 15, 30, 75 or 110
cd.
• Low current draw with temperature
compensation to reduce power consumption and
wiring costs.
• Strobes produce 1 flash per second over the
regulated voltage range Series RSS Series RSSP
• 24 Vdc models with wide New UL “Regulated backboxes or the SHBB surface backbox. An attractive
Voltage” using filtered (DC) or unfiltered VRMS cover plate is provided for a clean, finished appearance on
input voltage all models.
• Synchronize with Fenwal SM or DSM Sync The Series RSSP Multi-Candela Strobe Plates are a cost
Module effective way to retrofit required strobe appliances to bells,
• Zero inrush above peak horns, multitones or speakers and easily mount to stan-
• Convenient wall mounting to standard dard 4" backboxes or to Fenwal SBL2 surface backboxes
backboxes for surface mounting.
• Fast installation with IN/OUT screw terminals All strobes use a Xenon flashtube enclosed in a rugged
using #12 to #18 AWG wires. Lexan® lens to provide maximum reliability for effective vis-
• Weatherproof models available ible signaling.
• “Fire” and “Agent” label options Fenwal also offers the Series RSSWP Single Candela
• Red and white color options Strobe for outdoor installations requiring weatherproof de-
vices and private mode locations where UL 1971 Strobes
DESCRIPTION
are not required. They are Listed to UL 1638/UL 464 for
Fenwal Series RSS Strobes and Series RSSP Strobe Plates wall mounting indoors or outdoors with an extended tem-
have been enhanced with lower current draw and zero in- perature range of -31°F to 150°F (-35°C to 66°C).
rush while maintaining their outstanding performance, reli-
ability, and cost effectiveness. GENERAL NOTES
These versatile appliances will satisfy virtually all require- • Strobes are designed to flash at 1 flash per second
ments for indoor, wall or ceiling mount applications. minimum over the Regulated Voltage Range. Note that
Strobe options include 15/75 cd or the patented Multi-Can- NFPA-72 (1999) specifies a flash rate of 1 to 2 flashes
dela strobe with field selectable candela settings of 15, 30, per second and ADA Guidelines specify a flash rate of
75 or 110 cd. 1 to 3 flashes per second.
All models may be synchronized when used in conjunction • All candela ratings represent minimum effective Strobe
with the Fenwal SM or DSM Sync Modules. Synchronized intensity based on UL 1971.
strobes can eliminate possible restrictions on the number • Series RSS & RSSP Strobe products are listed under
of strobes in the field of view. Fenwal synchronized strobes UL 1971 for indoor use with a temperature range of
offer an easy way to comply with ADA recommendations 32°F to 120°F (0°C to 49 C) and maximum humidity of
concerning photosensitive epilepsy as well as meeting the 93% (± 2%).
requirements of NFPA 72 (1999). • “Regulated Voltage Range” is the newest terminology
Fenwal Series RSS Strobes employ a Patented Integral used by UL to identify the voltage range. Prior to this
Strobe Mounting Plate that can be mounted to a single change, UL used the terminology “Listed Voltage
gang, double gang, 4" square, 100 mm European Range”.
SPECIFICATIONS
Table 1. Series RSS and RSSP Current Requirements
In p u t R eg u lated Vo ltag e S tro b e C an d ela Averag e C u rren t*
M o d el N o .
Vo ltag e R an g e V d c/F WR cd at 24 V V d c

15 cd 30 cd 75 cd 110 cd

RSS-241575W-FR 24 Vdc 16.0 - 33.0 15 (75 on axi s) 0.065

RSS-241575W-AR 24 Vdc 16.0 - 33.0 15 (75 on axi s) 0.065

RSS-24MCW-FR 24 Vdc 16.0 - 33.0 15/30/75/110 0.050 0.081 0.133 0.161

RSS-24MCW-AR 24 Vdc 16.0 - 33.0 15/30/75/110 0.050 0.081 0.133 0.161

RSS-24MCW-FW 24 Vdc 16.0 - 33.0 15/30/75/110 0.050 0.081 0.133 0.161

RSS-24MCW-AW 24 Vdc 16.0 - 33.0 15/30/75/110 0.050 0.081 0.133 0.161

RSSP-241575W-FR 24 Vdc 16.0 - 33.0 15 (75 on axi s) 0.065

RSSP-24MCW-FR 24 Vdc 16.0 - 33.0 15/30/75/110 0.050 0.081 0.133 0.161

RSSP-24MCW-AR 24 Vdc 16.0 - 33.0 15/30/75/110 0.050 0.081 0.133 0.161

RSSP-24MCW-FW 24 Vdc 16.0 - 33.0 15/30/75/110 0.050 0.081 0.133 0.161

RSSP-24MCW-AW 24 Vdc 16.0 - 33.0 15/30/75/110 0.050 0.081 0.133 0.161

RSSWP-2475W-FR 24 Vdc 16.0 - 33.0 75 --- --- 0.102 ---

RSSWP-2475W-AR 24 Vdc 16.0 - 33.0 75 --- --- 0.102 ---

* Average Current per actual producti on testi ng at Li sted VDC. For Rated Average and Peak Current across UL regulated voltage
range for both Fi ltered DC and unfi ltered VRMS, see Installati on Instructi ons.

INSTALLATION NOTES •
Installation of 110 candela strobe products in sleep-
ing areas.
! WARNING • Installation in office areas and other specification
Failure to comply with the installation and installation issues.
instructions or general information sheets 2. Use strobes only on circuits with continuously applied
could result in improper Installation, operating voltage. Do not use strobes on coded or In-
application, and/or operation of these products terrupted circuits in which the applied voltage is cycled
in an emergency situation, which could result on and off as the strobes may not flash.
In property damage and serious injury or death. 3. Conductor size (AWG), length and ampacity should be
1. Contact Fenwal for the current “Installation Instructions” taken into consideration prior to design and Installation
on these products. These materials contain important of these products, particularly in retrofit installations.
Information that should be read prior to specifying or 4. Fenwal Notification Appliances must be used within their
installing these products, including: published specifications and must be PROPERLY speci-
• Total current required by all appliances connected fied, applied, installed, operated, maintained and op-
to system secondary power sources. erationally tested in accordance with their installation
• Fuse ratings on notification appliance circuits to instructions at the time of installation and at least twice
handle peak currents from all appliances on those a year or more often and in accordance with local, state
Circuits. and federal codes, regulations and laws. Specification,
application, installation, operation, maintenance and
• Composite flash rate from multiple strobes within
testing must be performed by qualified personnel for
a person’s field of view.
proper operation in accordance with all of the latest
• Adding, replacing or changing appliances or chang- National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Underwrit-
ing candela settings will effect current draw. Re- ers’ Laboratories (UL), National Electrical Code (NEC),
calculate current draw to insure that the total aver- Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA),
age current and total peak required by all Appli- local, state, county, province, district, federal and other
ances do not exceed the rated capacity of the applicable building and fire standards, guidelines, regu-
power sources or fuses. lations, laws and codes including, but not limited to, all
• The voltage applied to these products must be appendices and amendments and the requirements of
within their “regulated voltage range”. the local authority having jurisdiction (AHJ).
WIRING DIAGRAMS ARCHITECTS AND ENGINEERS
SPECIFICATIONS
SERIES RSS/RSSP APPLIANCE
The visual notification appliances shall be Fenwal Series
FROM
PRECEDING + + TO NEXT RSS Strobe Appliances or approved equal. The Series RSS
_ _ APPLIANCE
APPLIANCE,
SYNC MODULE
OR EOLR shall meet and be listed for UL Standard 1971 (Emergency
OR FACP Devices for the Hearing-Impaired) for Indoor Fire Protec-
_ tion Service. The strobe shall be listed for indoor use and
+
shall meet the requirements of FCC Part 15 Class B. The
strobe appliances shall produce a flash rate of one (1) flash
per second over the Regulated Voltage Range and shall
SERIES RSS/RSSP APPLIANCES SYNCHRONIZED W/DSM
MODULE SINGLE CLASS “A” NAC CIRCUIT incorporate a Xenon flashtube enclosed in a rugged Lexan®
FACP
DSM
SYNC+
lens. All inputs shall be compatible with standard reverse
polarity supervision of circuit wiring by a Fire Alarm Control
SYNC -

+ OUT 1
STROBE
NAC
OUT
+ IN 1
MINUS 1
RSS RSS RSS
Panel (FACP). When Strobe Plates are to be installed, they
+
shall be the Fenwal Series RSSP Strobe Plate and shall
–
AUDIBLE
have the same electronic circuitry as the Fenwal Series
RSS.
MINUS 2

STROBE NAC RETURN

+ IN 2
+ OUT 2
RSS RSS RSS
The Series RSS Strobe shall be of low current design and
shall have Zero Inrush. Where wall mount, Multi-Candela
appliances are specified, the strobe intensity shall have a
STROBE/PLATE ASSEMBLY
AUDIBLE & VISIBLE APPLIANCE minimum of four (4) field selectable settings and shall be
OPERATE IN UNISON
FROM
rated per UL 1971 for: 15, 30, 75 or 110 candela. The se-
PRECEDING
APPLIANCE,
SYNC MODULE
+
_ +
_
TO NEXT
STROBE
lector switch for selecting the candela shall be tamper re-
OR FACP OR EOLR
sistant and not accessible from the front of the appliance.
The 15/75 candela strobe shall be specified when 15 can-
+
_ +
_ dela UL 1971 listing with 75 candela on-axis is required
(e.g. ADA compliance).
STROBE AUDIBLE When synchronization is required, the appliance shall be
compatible with Fenwal SM or DSM Sync Modules. The
STROBE/PLATE ASSEMBLY
AUDIBLE & VISIBLE APPLIANCE
strobes shall not drift out of synchronization at any time
OPERATE INDEPENDENTLY during operation. If the sync module or Power Supply fails
FROM
to operate, (i.e., contacts remain closed), the strobe shall
PRECEDING
APPLIANCE
+
_ +
_
TO NEXT
APPLIANCE revert to a non-synchronized flash rate. The strobes shall
OR FACP OR EOLR

be designed for indoor surface of flush mounting.

The Series RSS Strobe Appliances shall incorporate a Pat-
ented, Integral Strobe Mounting Plate that shall allow mount-
ing to single-gang, double-gang, 4-inch square, 100 mm
FROM
PRECEDING
STROBE, SYNC +
_ +
_
TO NEXT
STROBE
MODULE OR
FACP
OR EOLR
European type backboxes, or the SHBB Surface Backbox.
The Appliance shall not have any mounting holes or screw
+
_ +
_ heads visible when the installation is completed.
The Series RSSP Multi-Candela or single candela Strobe
STROBE AUDIBLE
Plate shall mount to either a standard 4 inch square backbox
for flush mounting, or the Fenwal SBL2 backbox for sur-
SERIES RSS/RSSP APPLIANCES SYNCHRONIZED W/SM
MODULE SINGLE CLASS “B” NAC CIRCUIT
face mounting.
SM
FACP
STROBE +
STROBE_–
STROBE
NAC + OUT 1
+ IN 1 RSS RSS
MINUS 1

+ AUDIBLE

– AUDIBLE
ORDERING INFORMATION
Table 2. Ordering Information
P art N o . M o d el N o . In p u t Vo ltag e R ated C an d ela S tro b e L ab el C o lo r Mo u n tin g Mo u n tin g Op tio n s

S eries R S S

75-000002-011 RSS-241575W-FR 24 Vdc 15 (75 on axi s) FIRE Red Wall B, C, F, J, M

75-000002-013 RSS-241575W-AR 24 Vdc 15 (75 on axi s) AGENT Red Wall B, C, F, J, M

75-000005-021 RSS-24MCW-FR 24 Vdc 15/30/75/110 FIRE Red Wall B, C, F, J, M

75-000005-022 RSS-24MCW-AR 24 Vdc 15/30/75/110 AGENT Red Wall B, C, F, J, M

75-000005-031 RSS-24MCW-FW 24 Vdc 15/30/75/110 FIRE Whi te Wall B, C, F, J, M

75-000005-032 RSS-24MCW-AW 24 Vdc 15/30/75/110 AGENT Whi te Wall B, C, F, J, M

S eries R S S P

75-000002-012 RSSP-241575W-FR 24 Vdc 15 (75 on axi s) FIRE Red Wall N

75-000005-023 RSSP-24MCW-FR 24 Vdc 15/30/75/110 FIRE Red Wall N

75-000005-024 RSSP-24MCW-AR 24 Vdc 15/30/75/110 AGENT Red Wall N

75-000005-033 RSSP-24MCW-FW 24 Vdc 15/30/75/110 FIRE Whi te Wall N

75-000005-034 RSSP-24MCW-AW 24 Vdc 15/30/75/110 AGENT Whi te Wall N

S eries R S S WP

75-000005-041 RSSWP-2475W-FR 24 Vdc 75 FIRE Red Wall R

75-000005-042 RSSWP-2475W-AR 24 Vdc 75 AGENT Red Wall R

Table 4. Compatible Devices for RSSP Plates

Multitones Electronic Signals Series MT

Motor Bells (6" or 10") Series MB

Voice Evacuation Speakers Series E-70, ET-70

Horns Series NH

MOUNTING OPTIONS
Table 3. Mounting Options

M o d el N u mb er P art N u mb er D esig n atio n

BB-R 75-000000-006 C

SHBB-R 75-000000-013 M

SBL-2 75-000000-012 N

ISP-R 75-000000-002 B

RP-R 75-000000-003 J

SFP-R 75-000000-005 F

WPSBB-R 75-000000-014 R

Note: For complete installation options refer to the Alarm Signals Installation Data Sheet (75-008-A)

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