System Sensor SPECTR Alert ADVANCE CHSR User manual

INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
Selectable Output Chimes and Chime/Strobes
3825 Ohio Avenue, St. Charles, Illinois 60174
800/736-7672, FAX: [phone]
www.systemsensor.com
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For use with the following models: CHSR, CHSW, CHR, CHW.
Specifications
General Specifications
Standard Operating Temperature: 32°F to 120°F (0°C to 49°C)
Humidity Range: 10 to 93% non-condensing
Strobe Flash Rate: 1 flash per second
Nominal Voltage: Regulated 12DC/FWR or regulated 24DC/FWR1
Operating Voltage Range: 8 to 17.5 V (12V nominal) or 16 to 33 V (24 nominal)
Operating Voltage with MDL: 9 to 17.5 V (12V nominal) or 17 to 33 V (24 V nominal)
1CHS products will operate at 12 V nominal only for 15 & 15/75 cd.
Mechanical Specifications
Input terminal wire gauge: 12 to 18 AWG
Chime/strobe dimensions (including lens): 5.6˝L×4.7˝W×2.5˝D (142 mm L×119 mm W×64 mm D)
Chime dimensions: 5.6˝L×4.7˝W×1.3˝D (142 mm L×119 mm W×33 mm D)
The products in this manual may be covered by one or more of the following patents: 5,593,569; 5,914,665; 5,850,178; 5,598,139; 6,049,446; 6,127,935; 6,133,843;
6,661,337; 6,833,783; 6,856,241; 6,822,400; 6,522,261.
General Description
Chimes and chime/strobes are private mode notification
appliances used to alert trained personnel to investigate
possible emergency situations and take appropriate action.
SpectrAlert Advance chimes and chime/strobes are electri-
cally backward compatible with the previous generation of
notification appliances. While they are specifically designed
for use on the wall, the products are listed to be used on
the wall or ceiling. SpectrAlert products are designed to be
used in either 12 or 24 volt DC or full wave rectified (FWR)
systems. If required, the MDL module may be used in order
to provide synchronization.
NOTICE: This manual shall be left with the owner/user of
this equipment.
Fire Alarm System Considerations
The National Fire Alarm Code, NFPA 72, requires that all
horns, used for building evacuation installed after July 1,
1996, produce temporal coded signals. Signals other than
those used for evacuation purposes do not have to produce
the temporal coded signal.
Power Supply Considerations
Panels typically supply DC filtered voltage or FWR (full
wave rectified) voltage. The system design engineer must
calculate the number of units used on a loop based on the
type of panel supply. Be certain the sum of all the device
currents does not exceed the current capability of the panel.
Calculations are based on using the device current found
in the subsequent charts and must be compatible with the
current specified for the panel or power supply used.
NOTE: SpectrAlert chimes and chime/strobes must be pow-
ered from a non-coded power supply.
Wire Sizes
The designer must be sure that the last device on the circuit
has sufficient voltage to operate the device within its rated
voltage. When calculating the voltage available to the last
device, it is necessary to consider the voltage drop due to
the resistance of the wire. The thicker the wire, the smaller
the voltage drop. Generally, for purposes of determining the
wire size necessary for the system, it is best to consider all
of the devices as “lumped” on the end of the supply circuit
to simulate worst case. For the most accurate voltage drop
calculations use the System Sensor voltage drop calculator
available on the web or CD-ROM.
Approximate wire resistance:
18 AWG solid: 8 ohms/1000 ft.
16 AWG solid: 5 ohms/1000 ft.
14 AWG solid: 3 ohms/1000 ft.
12 AWG solid: 2 ohms/1000 ft.
NOTE: If Class A wiring is installed, the wire length may be
up to twice as long as on non-fault tolerant circuits.
Candela Selection for CHS series models
For strobe candela selection, adjust the slide switch located
on the rear of the product while watching the viewing win-
dow under the reflector on the front of the unit. Use Table
1 to determine current draw at various candela and chime
tone settings. Tables 2 and 3 can be used to determine
strobe light output at various viewing angles.
NOTE: SpectrAlert products set at 15 and 15/75 candela au-
tomatically work on either 12V or 24V power supplies. The
products are not listed for 12V operating voltages when set
to any other candela settings.

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Table 1. Current draw (mA)
DC Input
8–17.5 Volts 16–33 Volts
15 15/75 15 15/75 30 75 95 110 115
1 Second Chime High 131 142 65 76 94 160 185 207 213
1 Second Chime Low 131 142 64 75 92 157 183 203 212
1
/4Second Chime High 129 142 66 75 95 159 184 205 212
1
/4Second Chime Low 129 142 64 74 91 155 181 204 211
Temporal Chime High 125 142 64 74 91 156 181 205 211
Temporal Chime Low 129 141 65 75 92 155 180 200 209
5 Second Whoop High 133 145 70 81 99 165 189 210 217
5 Second Whoop Low 130 143 66 77 95 160 186 206 214
One Time Chime 127 141 64 76 93 156 182 203 210
FWR Input
8–17.5 Volts 16–33 Volts
15 15/75 15 15/75 30 75 95 110 115
1 Second Chime High 128 150 72 82 98 158 183 202 210
1 Second Chime Low 127 150 71 81 97 157 182 202 210
1
/4Second Chime High 129 149 72 82 99 160 183 203 211
1
/4Second Chime Low 128 149 71 81 97 154 179 196 205
Temporal Chime High 128 148 71 81 97 157 179 199 206
Temporal Chime Low 125 147 71 81 97 156 180 200 206
5 Second Whoop High 136 152 84 93 110 170 193 212 220
5 Second Whoop Low 132 150 77 86 102 161 184 203 214
One Time Chime 127 147 72 82 97 157 181 200 210
Table 2. Horizontal Plane Light Distribution
for Wall and Ceiling Applications
Horizontal Angle % Of Rated Light Output
0 100
45 75
90 25
Table 3. Vertical Plane Light Distribution
for Wall Applications
Horizontal Angle % Of Rated Light Output
0 100
45 34
90 12

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Tone Selection
Chime tone setting selection is accomplished by using the ro-
tary switch on the back of the product (see Table 4). The cur-
rent draw for various tone settings for chimes is listed in Table
5. The sound measurements for various chime tone settings
are shown in Table 6 for chime and chime/strobe products.
Table 4. Chime Patterns
Setting Repetition Rate dB Out
1 1 Second Chime High
2 1 Second Chime Low
31
/4Second Chime High
41
/4Second Chime Low
5 Temporal Chime High
6 Temporal Chime Low
7 5 Second Whoop High
8 5 Second Whoop Low
9 One Test Chime High
Table 5. Chime Current Draw (mA)
Sound Pattern dB
8–17.5 Volts 16–33 Volts
DC FWR DC FWR
1 Second Chime High 34 50 58 51
1 Second Chime Low 30 51 51 54
1
/4Second Chime High 34 51 50 50
1
/4Second Chime Low 31 51 50 52
Temporal Chime High 30 50 48 54
Temporal Chime Low 30 47 50 51
5 Second Whoop High 32 52 34 54
5 Second Whoop Low 30 40 34 52
One Test Chime High 48 49 50 50
Table 6. Chime & Chime/Strobe Output (dBA)
Switch
Position Sound Pattern dB
8–17.5 Volts 16–33 Volts
DC FWR DC FWR
1 1 Second Chime High 58 59 61 61
2 1 Second Chime Low 53 54 55 55
31
/4Second Chime High 63 64 66 66
41
/4Second Chime Low 58 59 60 60
5 Temporal Chime High 62 64 68 69
6 Temporal Chime Low 55 57 60 60
7 5 Second Whoop High 68 71 75 77
8 5 Second Whoop Low 62 64 67 68
9 One Test Chime High 57 55 61 57
Wiring
Figure 1. Non-Synchronized devices; any combination
of models powered by a 2-wire circuit
Chime
(+)
(–)
(+)
(–)
E
O
L
(+)
(–)
(+)
(–)
Chime/strobe Chime
Two Wire System
Any Mix of Models
Wired for Tandem
Operation
Figure 2. Synchronized devices; any combination of
models powered by a 2-wire circuit
Chime
Synchronization Module
(+)
(–)
(+)
(–)
E
O
L
(+)
(–)
(+)
(–)
Chime/strobe Chime
Two Wire System
Any Mix of Models
Wired for Tandem
Operation
MDL
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NOTE: For further information on synchronization see MDL,
panel, or power supply installation manual.
Terminal Definitions
Figure 3.
Mounting
Figure 4.
1. Attach mounting plate to junction box. The mounting
plate is compatible with 4˝ square, single gang, double
gang, and 4˝ octagon junction boxes. If using a back box
skirt, attach the mounting plate to the skirt and then at-
tach the entire assembly to the junction box.
2. Connect field wiring according to terminal definitions.
3. If the product is not to be installed at this point, use the
dust cover to prevent contamination of the wiring termi-
nals of the mounting plate.
4. To attach product to mounting plate, hook tabs on the
product housing into the grooves on mounting plate.
Then, swing product into position to engage the pins on
the product with the terminals on the mounting plate.
Make sure that the tabs on the back of the product hous-
ing fully engage with the mounting plate.
5. Secure product by tightening the single mounting screw
in the front of the product housing.
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The horn and/or strobe will not work without power. The horn/strobe gets its
power from the fire/security panel monitoring the alarm system. If power is cut off
for any reason, the horn/strobe will not provide the desired audio or visual warning.
The horn may not be heard. The loudness of the horn meets (or exceeds) current
Underwriters Laboratories’ standards. However, the horn may not alert a sound
sleeper or one who has recently used drugs or has been drinking alcoholic bever-
ages. The horn may not be heard if it is placed on a different floor from the person
in hazard or if placed too far away to be heard over the ambient noise such as traffic,
air conditioners, machinery or music appliances that may prevent alert persons from
hearing the alarm. The horn may not be heard by persons who are hearing impaired.
NOTE: Strobes must be powered continuously for horn operation.
The signal strobe may not be seen. The electronic visual warning signal uses an extremely
reliable xenon flash tube. It flashes at least once every second. The strobe must not be in-
stalled indirect sunlight orareas ofhigh light intensity(over60 foot candles) where thevisual
flash might be disregarded or not seen. The strobe may not be seen by the visually impaired.
The signal strobe may cause seizures. Individuals who have positive photoic response
to visual stimuli with seizures, such as persons with epilepsy, should avoid prolonged
exposure to environments in which strobe signals, including this strobe, are activated.
The signal strobe cannot operate from coded power supplies. Coded power supplies
produceinterruptedpower.Thestrobemusthaveanuninterruptedsourceofpowerinorder
to operate correctly. System Sensor recommends that the horn and signal strobe always
be used in combination so that the risks from any of the above limitations are minimized.
WARNING
The Limitations of Horn/Strobes
Three-Year Limited Warranty
System Sensor warrants its enclosed product to be free from defects in ma-
terials and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of three
years from date of manufacture. System Sensor makes no other express war-
ranty for this product. No agent, representative, dealer, or employee of the
Company has the authority to increase or alter the obligations or limitations
of this Warranty. The Company’s obligation of this Warranty shall be limited
to the replacement of any part of the product which is found to be defective
in materials or workmanship under normal use and service during the three
year period commencing with the date of manufacture. After phoning System
Sensor’s toll free number 800-SENSOR2 (736-7672) for a Return Authorization
number, send defective units postage prepaid to: System Sensor, Returns
Department, RA #__________, 3825 Ohio Avenue, St. Charles, IL 60174. Please
include a note describing the malfunction and suspected cause of failure.
The Company shall not be obligated to replace units which are found to be
defective because of damage, unreasonable use, modifications, or alterations
occurring after the date of manufacture. In no case shall the Company be
liable for any consequential or incidental damages for breach of this or any
other Warranty, expressed or implied whatsoever, even if the loss or damage
is caused by the Company’s negligence or fault. Some states do not allow the
exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above
limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. This Warranty gives you specific
legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
FCC Statement
SpectrAlert Strobes and Horn/Strobes have been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the
equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses,
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference
in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
Please refer to insert for the Limitations of Fire Alarm Systems