
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
-TONE STROBE
-WIRE/PRE-TEST (WALL MOUNT)
Siemens Industry, Inc.
Building Technologies Division
2 Gatehall Drive
Parsippany, NJ 07054
Siemens Canada Limited
Building Technologies Division
1577 North Service Road East
Oakville, Ontario, L6H 0H6
PN P85862-001A Page 1
IMPORTANT: All audible and visual signaling appliances must be installed in accordance with all applicable national and local fire alarm
codes and any other required regulatory agencies.
The Siemens SL2MTS Multi-Tone Strobe appliances are designed for easy installation with a pre-wire capable mounting plate. SL2MTS
Multi-Tone Strobe is UL Listed for indoor fire protection service under Standard 1971 for Signaling Devices for the Hearing Impaired, UL
1638 for Visual Signaling Devices and Standard 464 for Audible Signaling Devices. The SL2MTS Multi-Tone is also ULC Listed under
Standard CAN/ULC-S526-16 for Visual Signaling Devices and under Standard CAN/ULC-S525-16 for Audible Signaling Devices for Fire
Alarm Systems. These models are listed for indoor use only, and for wall mount only when used with the backboxes specified in these
instructions (see mounting options).
SL2MTS Multi-Tone appliances can be field set to produce any one of eight commonly used alarm tones. Sound output can be field set to
provide either HIGH (HI) dBA or STANDARD (STD) dBA sound output level. SL2MTS Multi-Tone appliances are designed for use with
either filtered or unfiltered Full-Wave-Rectified (FWR) input voltage. All inputs are polarized for compatibility with standard reverse polarity
supervision of circuit wiring by a Fire Alarm Panel (FACP). The horn portion of the SL2MTS appliance can be field set to provide a
synchronized code 3 horn when used in conjunction with the DSC Sync Module or Siemens power supply.
The Siemens SL2 strobe meets NFPA 2016 20 millisecond light pulse duration code requirements. In addition, the Siemens SL2 product
line has been UL/ULC listed as compatible with all Fire Alarm Control Panels (FACP) and accessories that have been determined to be
compatible with Siemens ST Strobe based products including the SL, ST, SE, SEH, SET, S-HQ, STH, AS, CH, HS, MTH and Z series. The
maximum number of SL2 devices per NAC is determined by dividing the maximum current rating of the FACP NAC by the total current
rating of one SL2 device, with a maximum of 105 SL2 devices per NAC. Refer to FACP installation instructions and relevant compatibility
guides for more detail. The Siemens SL2 Series may be installed in the same notification zone and field of view with any Siemens ST, SL,
and Z series Strobe based product.
Siemens SL2 Multi-Candela Multi-Tone-Strobes can provide a synchronized strobe appliance when used in conjunction with an FACP that
incorporates the Siemens sync protocol, a Sync Module (DSC), or the Siemens Power Supply.
CAUTION: Do not change factory applied finishes. “DO NOT PAINT”.
ATTENTION: Ne pas modifiez les finitions appliquées en usine. “NE PAS PEINTURER”
IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH ANY OF THE FOLLOWING
INSTRUCTIONS 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.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Table 1: Specifications
Agency Strobe: UL1638, UL1971,CAN/ULC-S526-16
Input Voltage DC or FWR, 24V Regulated, 16 to 33V (All models)
Volume Setting STD (standard) or HI (high) (selectable via DIP switch SW1 POS1)
Eight (8) selectable tones (via DIP switch SW1, POS 2,3,4)
Strobe Light Output Strobe: 15, 30, 75, 110, 135, 185cd (field selectable)
NAC Characteristics Max. line resistance: 35Ω
Strobe Current Ratings (AMPS) **
Regulated 24DC (16-33VDC) Regulated 24FWR (16-33VRMS)
Candela Setting 15cd 30cd 75cd 110cd 135cd 185cd
FWR 0.036 0.050 0.092 0.142 0.196 0.274
** Setting will determine the current draw of the product.
NOTES:
1. The strobe will produce 1 flash per second over the "Regulated Voltage" range.
2. Strobe is not designed to be used on coded systems in which the applied voltage is cycled on and off.
3. The maximum number of SL2 strobes on a single notification appliance circuit shall not exceed 105.
4. These appliances are UL Listed as “Regulated”. They are intended to be used with FACPs whose notification circuits are UL Listed
as “Regulated.”
5. The effect of shipping and storage temperatures shall not adversely affect the performance of the appliance when it is stored in the
original cartons and not subjected to misuse or abuse.
When calculating the total currents: Use Table 2, 3 to determine the highest value of “RMS Current” for an individual appliance, then
multiply these values by the total number of appliances; be sure to add the currents for any other appliances powered by the same source
and include any required safety factors. Make sure that the total RMS current required required by all appliances that are connected to the
system’s PRIMARY and SECONDARY power sources, NAC circuits, DSC Sync Modules or Siemens Power Supplies does not exceed the
power sources’ rated capacity or the current ratings of any fuses on the circuits to which these appliances are wired. Check the minimum
and maximum output of the power supply and standby battery, and subtract the voltage drop from the circuit wiring resistance to determine
the applied voltage to the appliance.
CAUTION: If SL2MTS Multi-Tone appliances are operated within 15 inches of a person’s ear, they can produce a sound
pressure level that exceeds the maximum 120 dBA permitted by ADA and OSHA rules. Exposure to such sound levels can
result in damage to a person’s hearing.
ATTENTION: Si les appareils SL2MTS Multi-Tone sont utilisés à moins de 15 pouces de l’oreille d’une personne, ils peuvent
produire un niveau de pression acoustique supérieur à la vitesse maximale de 120 dBA permise par les règles de l’ADA et de
l’OSHA. L’exposition à de tels niveaux sonores peut endommager l’ouïe d’une personne.
Table 3: Current and Sound Pressure Ratings for
Tone Volume Maximum RMS Current
Reverberant dBA at 10ft
Anechoic dBA at 10 ft
Horn HI 0.108 0.087 88 91 93 95 99 100
Bell
STD 0.024 0.028 7
76 80 77 81 84
March Time HI 0.104 0.087 85 88 90 95 99 100
Code 3 Horn
HI 0.122 0.087 84 87 89 95 99 100
STD 0.035 0.045 78 82 85 89 93 94
Code 3 Tone
STD 0.035 0.029 76 80 82 86 90 91
Slow Whoop
HI 0.098 0.092 87 90 92 95 99 100
Siren HI 0.104 0.092 86 89 92 94 98 99
STD 0.036 0.040 81 84 87 89 93 94
HI/LO HI 0.057 0.063 86 88 9
89 93 94
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Table 4: ULC Directional Characteristics
35 Degrees Horizontal, +/
45 Degrees Horizontal, +/
WIRING DIAGRAMS:
Figure 1A: One circuit.
SL2MTS Multi-Tone and Strobe activate in unison.
Figure 1B: Two Circuits (Multi-Tone may be Coded)
SL2MTS Multi-Tone and Strobe will operate independently
*Refer to DSC Sync Module instruction sheet or Siemens Power Supplies for additional information.
Figure 2:
1. This model has in-out wiring terminals that accept two #12 to #18 American Wire Gauge (AWG) wires at
each screw terminal. Strip leads 3/8 inches and connect to screw terminals.
2. Break all in-out wire runs on supervised circuits to assure integrity of circuit supervision as shown in
Figure 2. The polarity shown in the wiring diagrams is for operation of the appliances. The polarity is
reversed by the FACP during supervision.
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