Effective: March 2013

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Notification Appliances

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FEATURES An additional included benefit is the Universal Mounting

• Sleek Modern Aesthetics Base (UMB). The UMB allows retrofitting for previous gen-
• Finger Slide Switches eration of Wheelock notification appliances. The UMB can
• Voltage Test Points be pre-wired to allow full testing of circuit wiring before the
• Multiple Voltages appliance is installed. It comes complete with a Contact
• 3 Audible Settings: 90, 95, 99 dB Cover for protection against dirt, dust, paint and damage to
• 8 Candela Settings (Patented) the contacts. The Contact Cover also acts as a shunting
• Wall: 15/15_75/30/75/95/110/135/185 device to allow pre-wire testing for common wiring issues.
• Ceiling: 15/30/60/75/95/115/150/177 The Contact Cover is polarized to prevent it from being
• Universal Mounting Base (Patented) installed incorrectly and prevents the appliance from being
• Ceiling and Wall, Mounts to 5 Backbox Types installed while it is on the UMB. When the Contact Cover is
• Environmentally Friendly removed, the circuit will show an open until the appliance
• Low Current Draw is installed. Wall models provide an optional locking screw
• FM Approved for extra secure installation, while the ceiling models pro-
• UL Listed vide a captivated screw to prevent the screw from falling
• cUL Listed during installation.
• California State Fire Marshal (CSFM) Approved
COMPATIBILITY AND REQUIREMENTS
DESCRIPTION – Synchronize using the Sync Modules or panels
Exceder Series notification appliances are compatible with with built-in Patented Sync Protocol
all Fenwal suppression control panels and offer modern – Compatible with UL “Regulated Voltage” using
designs with pleasing aesthetics and low cost of owner- filtered VDC or unfiltered VRMS input voltage
ship.
– Strobes produce 1 flash per second over the
The Exceder Series devices incorporate high reliability “Regulated Voltage” range
and high efficiency optics to minimize current draw allow-
ing for a greater number of appliances on the notification
appliance circuit. All strobe models feature an industry
first of 8 candela settings on a single appliance. Audible
models feature 3 sound settings (90, 95, 99 dB). All
switches to change settings can be set without the use of
a tool and are located behind the appliance to prevent
tampering. Wall models feature voltage test points to take
readings with a voltage meter for troubleshooting and
AHJ inspection.
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PLEASE READ THESE SPECIFICATIONS AND ASSOCIATED INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY

BEFORE USING, SPECIFYING OR APPLYING THIS PRODUCT. CONTACT FENWAL PROTECTION
SYSTEMS FOR THE CURRENT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH ANY OF
THESE INSTRUCTIONS, CAUTIONS OR WARNINGS COULD RESULT IN IMPROPER APPLICATION,
WARNING 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 their “Regulated Voltage Range”.
• All candela ratings represent minimum effective strobe intensity based on UL Standard 1971.
• Series Exceder Strobe products are Listed under UL Standards 1971 and 464 for indoor use with a temperature range
of 32°F to 120°F (0°C to 49°C) and maximum humidity of 93% (± 2%) UL 464 (85% UL 1971).
• Series Exceder horns are under UL Standard 464 for audible signal appliances (Indoor use only).
Strobe Rating per UL Standard 1971
UL Max Current*
24 VDC / 24 FWR 12 VDC
Model Regulated Voltage 15 15/75 30 60 75 95 110 115 135 150 177 185 15 15/75
Range VDC
ST 8.0-33.0 0.057 0.070 0.085 0.135 0.163 0.182 0.205 0.253 0.110 0.140
STC 8.0-33.0 0.061 0.085 0.103 0.135 0.163 0.182 0.205 0.253 0.110

Horn Strobe Rating per UL 1971 & UL 464 at 24 VDC

UL Max Current* at 99 dBA
24 VDC 12 VDC
Model Regulated Voltage 15 15/75 30 60 75 95 110 115 135 150 177 185 15 15/75
Range VDC
HS 8.0-33.0 0.082 0.095 0.102 0.148 0.176 0.197 0.242 0.282 0.125 0.159
HSC 8.0-33.0 0.082 0.102 0.141 0.148 0.176 0.197 0.242 0.282 0.125
UL Max Current* at 95 dBA
24 VDC 12 VDC
Model Regulated Voltage 15 15/75 30 60 75 95 110 115 135 150 177 185 15 15/75
Range VDC
HS 8.0-33.0 0.073 0.083 0.087 0.139 0.163 0.186 0.230 0.272 0.122 0.153
HSC 8.0-33.0 0.073 0.087 0.128 0.139 0.163 0.186 0.230 0.272 0.122
UL Max Current* at 90 dBA
24 VDC 12 VDC
Model Regulated Voltage 15 15/75 30 60 75 95 110 115 135 150 177 185 15 15/75
Range VDC
HS 8.0-33.0 0.065 0.075 0.084 0.136 0.157 0.184 0.226 0.267 0.120 0.148
HSC 8.0-33.0 0.065 0.084 0.120 0.136 0.157 0.184 0.226 0.267 0.120

Horn Ratings per UL 464

Regulated Voltage * UL max current rating is the maximum RMS current within
Model 99 dB 95 dB 90 dB the listed voltage range (16-33 VDC for 24 VDC units). For
Range YDC
strobes, the UL max current is usually at the minimum listed
HN 16-33.0 0.064 0.044 0.022
voltage (16 VDC for 24 VDC units). For audibles, the max
HNC 16-33.0 0.084 0.044 0.022 current is usually at the maximum listed voltage (33 VDC for
HN 8.0-17.5 0.047 0.026 0.017 24 VDC units). For unfiltered ratings, see installation
HNC 8.0-17.5 0.047 0.026 0.017 instructions.

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SPECIFICATIONS & ORDERING INFORMATION

All Exceder notification appliances meet the following requirements:
• Can be powered by 12 or 24 VDC
• Can synchronize with SM, DSM, or SD-6 and PS-8 power supplies
• Uses the Universal Mounting Base
• In the case of any model including a strobe, can be set to the following candela: 15, 15-75, 30, 75, 95, 110, 135, 185

The model numbers and descriptions are as follows:

Model Description Model Description
HSR Horn, Strobe, Red STR-A Strobe, Red, Agent Label
HSW Horn, Strobe, White STW-A Strobe, White, Agent Label
HSRC Horn, Strobe, Red, Ceiling Mount ESBCR Universal Back Box, Ceiling Mount, (Use
with P/Ns starting with HS, ST, or HN) Red
HSWC Horn, Strobe, White, Ceiling Mount ESBCW Universal Back Box, Ceiling Mount, (Use
with P/Ns starting with HS, ST, or HN)
White
STR Strobe, Red ESBR Universal Back Box, Wall Mount, (Use
with P/Ns starting with HS, ST, or HN) Red
STW Strobe, White ESBW Universal Back Box, CWall Mount, (Use
with P/Ns starting with HS, ST, or HN)
White
STRC Strobe, Red, Ceiling Mount
MODEL LEGEND
Example:
STWC Strobe, White, Ceiling Mount HN = Horn STWC= Strobe, White, Ceiling Mount
HNR Horn, Red ST = Strobe HSR= Horn Strobe, Red, Wall Mount
HNW Horn, White HS = Horn Strobe
HNRC Horn, Red, Ceiling Mount R = Red
HNWC Horn, White, Ceiling Mount W = White
HSR-A Horn, Strobe, Red, Agent Label C = Ceiling Mount
HSW-A Horn, Strobe, White, Agent Label A = Agent Label

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ARCHITECTS & ENGINEERS SPECIFICATIONS
The notification appliances shall be Exceder Series HS The Series HS and ST wall models shall have a low profile
Audible Strobe appliances, Series ST Visual Strobe appli- measuring 5.24” H x 4.58” W x 2.19” D. Series HN wall
ances and Series HN Audible appliances or approved shall measure 5.24” H x 4.58” W x 1.6” D. The Series HSC
equals. The Series HS and ST Strobes shall be listed for and STC shall been round and have a low profile with a
UL Standard 1971 (Emergency Devices for the Hearing- diameter of 6.68” x 2.63” D. Series HNC ceiling shall have a
Impaired) for Indoor Fire Protection Service. The Series HS diameter of 6.68” x 1.50” D.
and HN Audibles shall be UL Listed under Standard 464 Synchronization is achieved through Fenwal control panel
(Fire Protective Signaling). All Series shall meet the synchronization protocol. The strobes shall not drift out of
requirements of FCC Part 15 Class B. All inputs shall be synchronization at any time during operation. If the sync
compatible with standard reverse polarity supervision of cir- protocol fails to operate, the strobe shall revert to a non-
cuit wiring by a Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP) with the synchronized flash-rate and still maintain (1) flash per sec-
ability to operate from 8 to 33 VDC. Indoor wall models ond over its Regulated Voltage Range. The appliance shall
shall incorporate voltage test points for easy voltage also be designed so that the audible signal may be silenced
inspection. while maintaining strobe activation when used with syn-
The Series HS Audible Strobe and ST Strobe appliances chronization protocol.
shall produce a flash rate of one (1) flash per second over Wall Appliances – UL Standard 1971, UL Standard 464,
the Regulated Voltage Range and shall incorporate a California State Fire Marshal (CSFM), ULC
Xenon flashtube enclosed in a rugged Lexan® lens. The Ceiling Appliances – UL Standard 1971, UL Standard
Series shall be of low current design. Where Multi-Candela 464, California State Fire Marshal (CSFM), ULC
appliances are specified, the strobe intensity shall have 8
field selectable settings at 15, 15/75, 30, 75, 95, 110, 135,
185 candela for wall mount and 15, 30, 60, 75, 95, 115,
150, 177 candela for ceiling mount. The selector switch for
selecting the candela shall be tamper resistant. The 15/75
candela strobe shall be specified when 15 candela UL
Standard 1971 Listing with 75 candela on-axis is required
(e.g. ADA compliance). Appliances with candela settings
shall show the candela selection in a visible location at all
times when installed.
The audible shall have a minimum of three (3) field select-
able settings for dBA levels and shall have a choice of con-
tinuous or temporal (Code 3) audible outputs.
The Series HS Audible Strobe, ST Strobe and Series HN
Audible shall incorporate a patented Universal Mounting
Base that shall allow mounting to a single-gang, double-
gang, 4-inch square, 3.5-inch octal, 4-inch octal or 100mm
European type back boxes. Two wire appliance wiring shall
be capable of directly connecting to the mounting base.
Continuity checking of the entire NAC circuit prior to attach-
ing any notification appliances shall be allowed. Product
shall come with Contact Cover to protect contact springs.
Removal of an appliance shall result in a supervision fault
condition by the Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP). The
mounting base shall be the same base among all horn,
strobe, horn strobe, wall and ceiling models. All notification
appliances shall be backwards compatible.

Wheelock and Exceder are registered trademarks of Cooper Technologies Company.

Lexan is a registered trademark of General Electric Company.
All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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This literature is provided for informational purposes only. KIDDE-FENWAL, INC. assumes
no responsibility for the product’s suitability for a particular application. The product must be
properly applied to work correctly. If you need more information on this product, or if you Protection Systems
have a particular question, contact KIDDE-FENWAL, INC., Ashland, MA 01721. 400 Main Street
Ashland, MA 01721
Ph: 508.881.2000
F-75-020 Rev AB © 2013 Kidde-Fenwal Inc. Fax: 508.881.8920
www.fenwalfire.com