Cooper Wheelock SERIES AS User manual

Description
The Wheelock patented 2-wire Series AS Audible Strobe
Appliances and Series AH Audibles offer more features with
low current draw.
Strobe options for wall mount models include 1575cd or the
Wheelock patented MCW multi-candela wall strobes with field
selectable candela settings of 15/30/75/110cd, or the high
intensity MCWH strobe with field selectable 135/185cd.
Ceiling mount models incorporate Wheelock’s patented MCC
multi-candela ceiling strobe with field selectable intensities of
15/30/75/95cd or the high intensity MCCH strobe with field
selectable 115/177cd.
The audible provides a selectable choice of either a
continuous horn or temporal pattern (Code 3) when
constant voltage from a Fire Alarm Panel (FACP) is
applied. Each tone has 3 dBA settings to choose from.
When used with the Wheelock Series SM or DSM Sync Module
or Wheelock PS-24-8MC Power Supplies with Patented
Sync Protocol, synchronization of the continuous horn tone
provides the temporal (code 3) tone (mandated by NFPA 72)
simultaneously for all audible appliances. This ensures a
distinct temporal (code 3) pattern when 2 or more audibles
are within hearing distance. If not synchronized the temporal
sound could overlap and not be distinctive. At the same time
the strobes will be synchronized. This provides the ability to
comply with ADA guidelines concerning photosensitive epilepsy
and the NFPA standards when installing 2 or more visual
appliances within the field of view all of this plus the ability to
silence the audible is achieved by using only 2 wire.
Features
• Approvals include: UL Standard 1971, UL Standard 464
New York City (MEA), California State Fire Marshal (CSFM),
Factory Mutual (FM), and Chicago (BFP). See approvals by
model in Specifications and Ordering Information
• ADA/NFPA/UFC/ANSI Compliant
• Wall mount models are available with Field Selectable
Candela Settings of 15/30/75/110cd or 135/185cd (Multi-
Candela models) or 1575cd (single candela model)
• Ceiling mount models are available with field selectable
candela settings of 15/30/75/95cd or 115/177cd (multi-candela
ceiling models)
• Selectable Continuous Horn or Temporal (Code 3).
• 3 Selectable dBA settings (99, 95 and 90 dBA) in both tones
• Patented 2-Wire Audible Strobe Appliance.
• Patented Universal Mounting Plate
• Weatherproof models are available for outdoor use
• Strobes produce 1 flash per second over the regulated
voltage range
• 12 and 24 VDC models with wide UL “Regulated Voltage
Range” using filtered DC or unfiltered FWR input voltage
• The strobes can be synchronized using Wheelock’s sync
modules or power supplies with built in sync protocol
• Fast installation with IN/OUT screw terminals using
#12 to #18 AWG wires
SERIES AH
Series AS Audible Strobe Appliances and Series AH Auddibles
For Weatherproof Series AS, See Datasheet S9004
THE CITY OF
NEW YORK
DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS
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151-92-E
E5946
S5391
7125-0785:131
SERIES AS

Table 3: Average RMS Current
24 VDC Models
Audible Wall Mount Audible Strobe Models Ceiling Mount Audible Strobe Models
AH-24 AS-241575W AS-24MCW AS-24MCWH AS-24MCC AS-24MCCH
1575cd 15cd 30cd 75cd 110cd 135cd 185cd 15cd 30cd 75cd 95cd 115cd 177cd
High (99)
dBA
24 vdc 0.062 0.100 0.080 0.102 0.150 0.194 0.250 0.320 0.088 0.114 0.165 0.205 0.250 0.320
UL max* 0.080 0.121 0.088 0.125 0.200 0.267 0.355 0.480 0.095 0.138 0.221 0.285 0.355 0.480
Med (95)
dBA
24 vdc 0.033 0.080 0.060 0.084 0.132 0.173 0.230 0.305 0.066 0.092 0.145 0.186 0.230 0.305
UL max* 0.043 0.107 0.074 0.110 0.190 0.253 0.340 0.465 0.080 0.122 0.201 0.269 0.340 0.465
Low (90)
dBA
24 vdc 0.017 0.072 0.052 0.076 0.121 0.158 0.220 0.295 0.056 0.082 0.132 0.173 0.220 0.295
UL max* 0.021 0.100 0.068 0.105 0.182 0.245 0.335 0.460 0.074 0.113 0.198 0.263 0.335 0.460
12 VDC Models
Audible
Wall Mount
Audible
Strobe
AH-12 AS-121575W
High (99)
dBA
12 vdc 0.163 0.260
UL max* 0.192 0.320
Med (95)
dBA
12 vdc 0.076 0.195
UL max* 0.108 0.275
Low (90)
dBA
12 vdc 0.039 0.175
UL max* 0.058 0.265
Table 1: Ratings Per UL 1971
Model
Number
Input
Voltage
VDC
Regulated
Voltage Range
VDC/FWR
Strobe
Candela (cd)
AS-24MCW 24 16.0 - 33.0 15/30/75/110
AS-24MCCH 24 16.0 - 33.0 115/177
AS-241575W 24 16.0 - 33.0 15 (75 on Axis)
AS-121575W 12 8.0 – 17.5 15 (75 on Axis)
AS-24MCC 24 16.0 - 33.0 15/30/75/95
AS-24MCWH 24 16.0 - 33.0 135/185
ASWP-2475W 24 16.0 - 33.0 75 @ -31°F
Table 2: dBA Ratings for 12 VDC and 24 VDC Series
AS/AH 12 and 24 VDC Audible
Description Volume
Reverberant
dBA
Per UL 464
@ 10 ft.
Anechoic
dBA
@ 10 ft.
Continuous
Horn
High 91 99
Medium 88 95
Low 83 90
Code 3 Horn
High 87 99
Medium 84 95
Low 79 90
* 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.
Table 4: Average Current* (AMPS) For Series ASWP#
Voltage
High dBA
Setting
(99) dBA
Medium dBA
Setting
(95) dBA
Low dBA
Setting
(90) dBA
24.0 VDC 0.128 0.105 0.098
UL Max* 0.168 0.155 0.150
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. VISIT WWW.COOPERWHEELOCK.COM OR CONTACT COOPER WHEELOCK FOR THE CURRENT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.
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 their “Regulated Voltage Range”. Note that NFPA-72 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 based on UL Standard 1971.
• Series NS Strobe products are listed under UL Standard 1971 for indoor use with a temperature range of 32°F to 120°F (0°C to 49°C) and
maximum humidity of 93% (± 2%).
• Series NH horns are listed under UL Standard 464 for audible signal appliances (Indoor use only).
• “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”.

Series PS-12/24-8CP
or PS-12/24-8MP
EOLR
F
A
C
P
OUTPUTS
1-4
4-CLASS
"B"
OR
2-CLASS
"A"
AS
AS
AS RSS
RSS
RSS
+
-
+-
+
-
FROM
PRECEDING
APPLIANCE
OR FACP
TO NEXT
APPLIANCE
OR EOLR
Wiring Diagrams #
# 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 informationon the power supplies refer to
Installation Instructions P84662 for PS-24-8MC.
SERIES AS APPLIANCES NON-SYNCHRONIZED
SERIES AS APPLIANCES SYNCHRONIZED WITH DSM MODULE
CLASS”A” NAC CIRCUIT WITH NO AUDIBLE SILENCE FEATURE
SERIES AS APPLIANCES SYNCHRONIZED WITH SM MODULE SIN-
GLE CLASS “B” NAC CIRCUIT WITH AUDIBLESILENCE FEATURE
SERIES AS & RSS APPLIANCES SYNCHRONIZED WITH
PS-12/24-8CP and PS-12/24-8MP
AS AS
EOLR
+
-
SM
F
A
C
P
STROBE
Audible
STROBE
+
-Audible
Audible
NAC
Circuit
Strobe
NAC
Circuit
Note: Models are available in either Red or White. Contact Customer Service for Order Code and Delivery.
**For Weatherproof Series AS/AH specifications see data sheet S9004.
***Refer to Data Sheet S7000 for Mounting Options.
Model Number Order
Code
Strobe
Candela
Non-
Sync
Sync w/SM,
DSM or
PS-24-8MC
24
VDC
12
VDC
Wall
Mount
Ceiling
Mount Mounting Options***
Agency Approvals
UL MEA CSFM FM BFP
AS-24MCW-FR 9024 15/30/75/110 X X X - X - A,B,D,E,F,G,H,J,N,O,R,X X X X X X
AS-24MCW-FW 9025 15/30/75/110 X X X - X - A,B,D,E,F,G,H,J,N,O,R,X X X X X X
AS-24MCWH-FR 3468 135/185 X X X - X - A,B,D,E,F,G,H,J,N,O,R,X X X X X *
AS-24MCWH-FW 3469 135/185 X X X - X - A,B,D,E,F,G,H,J,N,O,R,X X X X X *
AS-241575W-FR 7405 15 (75 on Axis) X X X - X - A,B,D,E,F,G,H,J,N,O,R,X X X X X X
AS-121575W-FR 7410 15 (75 on Axis) X X - X X - A,B,D,E,F,G,H,J,N,O,R,X X X X X X
AS-24MCC-FR 3161 15/30/75/95 X X X - - X A,B,D,E,F,G,H,J,N,O,R,X X X X X *
AS-24MCC-FW 3162 15/30/75/95 X X X - - X A,B,D,E,F,G,H,J,N,O,R,X X X X X *
AS-24MCCH-FW 3467 115/177 X X X - - X A,B,D,E,F,G,H,J,N,O,R,X X X X X *
ASWP-2475W-FR** 9012 75 @ -31°F X X X - X - I (see Data Sheet S9004) X X X X X
AH-24-R 7892 - X X X - X X A,B,D,E,F,G,H,J,N,O,R,X X X X X X
AH-24-W 7893 - X X X - X X A,B,D,E,F,G,H,J,N,O,R,X X X X X X
AH-12-R 7891 - X X - X X X A,B,D,E,F,G,H,J,N,O,R,X X X X X X
AH-12-W 7894 - X X - X X X A,B,D,E,F,G,H,J,N,O,R,X X X X X X
AH-24WP-R** 7416 - X X X - X X K X X X X
AH-12WP-R** 7415 - X X - X X X K X X X X
NOTE: Due to continuous development of our products, specifications and offerings are subject to change without notice in
accordance with Wheelock Inc. standard terms and conditions.
Specifications and Ordering Information
*PENDING
F
A
C
PDSM #3
Audible NAC Cir.
Strobe NAC Cir.
DSM #2
DSM #1
Strobe NAC Cir.
Strobe NAC Cir.
Audible NAC Cir.
Audible NAC Cir.
AS AS
AS AS
AS AS
Sync
Sync
Sync
+
-
+
+
-
-
DSM Interconnecting wiring shown. Maximum of
twenty (20)
SERIES AS APPLIANCES SYNCHRONIZED WITH MULTIPLE DSM
MODULES

Architects and Engineers Specifications
The notification appliances shall be Wheelock Series AS Audible Strobe appliances and Series AH Audible appliances or approved
equals. The Series AS Audible be listed for UL Standard 1971 (Emergency Devices for the Hearing-Impaired) for Indoor Fire Protection
Service. The Series AH Audible shall be UL Listed under Standard 464 (Fire Protective Signaling). Both shall meet the requirements
of FCC Part 15 Class B. All inputs shall be compatible with standard reverse polarity supervision of circuit wiring by a Fire Alarm
Control Panel (FACP).
The audible portion of the appliance shall have a minimum of three (3) field selectable settings for dBA levels and shall have a choice
of continuous or temporal (Code 3) audible outputs.
The strobe portion of the appliance shall produce a flash rate of one (1) flash per second over the Regulated Voltage Range and
shall incorporate a Xenon flashtube enclosed in a rugged Lexan® lens. The Series AS shall be of low current design. Where Multi-
Candela appliances are specified, the strobe intensity shall have field selectable settings and shall be rated per UL Standard 1971 at
15/30/75/110 or 135/185 candela for wall mount and 15/30/75/95 or 115/177 candela for ceiling mount. The selector switch for selecting
the candela shall be tamper resistant. The 1575 candela strobe shall be specified when 15 candela UL Standard 1971 Listing with 75
candela on-axis is required (e.g. ADA compliance).
When synchronization is required, the appliance shall be compatible with Wheelock’s SM, DSM Sync Modules or Wheelock PS-24-8MC
Power Supplies with built-in Patented Sync Protocol. The strobes shall not drift out of synchronization at any time during operation.
If the sync module or Power Supply fails to operate, (i.e., contacts remain closed), the strobe shall revert to a non-synchronized flash-
rate. The appliance shall also be designed so that the audible signal may be silenced while maintaining strobe activation when used
with Wheelock synchronization.
The Series AS Audible Strobe and Series AH Audible shall incorporate a Patented Universal 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 NATP
(Notification Appliance Trimplate) shall be provided.
All notification appliances shall be backward compatible.
S8100 AS/AH 06/06
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