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Application lnstailation Genesis strobes are UL 1971-listed for use indoors as wall-mount- Genesis horns and strobes mount to any standard one-gang sur- ed public-mode notification appliances for the hearing impaired. face or fiush electrical box. Matching optional trim plates are used Prevailing codes require strobes to be used where ambient noise to cover oversized openings and can accommodate one-gang, conditions exceed 105 dBA (87dBA in Canada), where occupants two-gang, four-inch square, or octagonal boxes, and European use hearing protection, and in areas of public accommodation 100 mm square. as defined in the Americans with Disabilities Act (see application notes - USA) Ail Genesis signals come pre-assembled with captive mounting screws for easy in- Combination horn-strobe signals must be installed in accordance stailation. Two tabs at the top of the signal with guidelines established for strobe devices. Consuft with your unlock the cover to reveal the mounting Authority Having Jurisdiction for details. � . hardware. The shallow depth of Genesis All Genesis strobes exceed UL synchronization requirements devices leaves ample room behind the (within 10 miliiseconds over a iwo-hour period) when used with a signal for extra wiring. Once installed with synchronization source. Synchronization is important in order to the cover in place, no mounting screws avoid epileptic sensitivity. are visible. NOTE: The flash intensity of some visible signals may not be adequate to alert or waken occupants in the protected area. Research indicates Field Configuration that the irrtensity of strobe needed to awaken 9096 of sleeping persons � esis Horn/Strobe Temporal horn and horn-strobe models optional trim ptate is approximately 100 cd. Edwards recommends that strobes in s�eeping are faCtory set to sound in a thYee-pulse rooms be rated at at Ieast 110 cd. temporal pattern. Units may be con- WARNING• These devices wiN not operate without electrical power. As figured for use with coded systems by cutting a jumper on the fires irequently cause power interruptions, further safeguards such as circuit board. This results in a steady output that can be turned backup power supplies may be required. on and off (coded) as the system applies and removes power to the signal circuit. A Genesis Signal Master is required when horn- strobe models are configured for coded systems. Non-temporal, Norns horn-only models sound a steady tone. Genesis horn output reaches as high as 99 dB and teatures a Genesis clear strobes and horn-strobes are shipped from the fac- unique muftipfe lrequency tone that resuRs in excellent sound tory ready for use as UL 1971 compliant signals for public mode penetration and an unmistakable warning of danger, Homs may be operation. These signals may be configured for temporal flash by configured for either coded or non-coded signal circuits. They can cutting a jumper on the circuit board. This battery-saving feature is also be set for low dB output with a jumper cut that reduces horn intended for private mode signaling only. output by about 5 dB. Horn-only models may be ceiling-mounted Genesis clear strobes and hom-strobes may be set for 15, 30, 75, or wall-mounted. or 110 candela output. The output setting is changed by simply The suggested sound pressure IeveJ for each signaling zone used opening the device and sliding the switch to the desired setting. with alert w alarm signals is at least 15 d6 above the average ambient The device does not have to be removed to change the output sound level, or 5 dB above the ma�dmum sound level having a duration setting. The setting remains visible through a smal) window on the of at least 60 seconds, whichever is greater, measured 5 feet (1.5 m) side of the device after the cover is closed. above the floor. The average ambient sound level is, A-weighted sound Horns and horn-strobes are factory set for high dB output. pressure measured over a 24-hour p�iod. Low dB output may be selected by cutting a jumper on the Doubling the distance from the signal to the ear will theoretically resutt circuit board. This reduces the output by about 5 dB. in a 6 dB reduction of the received sound pressure level. The actual effect depends on the acoustic properties of materials in the space. A 3 dBA difference represents a barely noticeable change in volume. Wiring MNEC Applications Field wiring terminals accommodate #18 to #12 AWG (0.75 mm Genesis MNEC appliances bring the same high-performance fire to 2.5 mm wiring. Horns, strobes, and combination horn-strobes alarm features and unobtrusive design to mass notification appli- are interconnected with a single pair of wires as shown below. cations. Available with amber lenses and optional ALERT housing labels, they are ideal for applications that require differentiation O between fire alarm and mass notification alerts. + + Polarity shown in To next device alarm condi6on H H or end of line device O Note: Strobes must have corHinuous vdtage. Page 2 of 6 85001-0573 Issue 10