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M85001-0573 -- Genesis Wall Horns and Strobes
Data Sheet M85001-0573 Issue 9 Not to be used for installation purposes. Page of 6 GE Security Vigilant Fire & Life Safety Strobes, Horns, Bells & Chimes Overview The Genesis line of signals are among the smallest, most compact audible-visible emergency signaling devices in the world. About the size of a deck of playing cards, these devices are designed to blend with any decor. Thanks to patented breakthrough technology, GE Security Genesis strobes do not require bulky specular reflectors and lenses. Instead, an exclusive cavity design conditions light to produce a highly controlled distribution pattern. Significant development efforts employing this new technology have given rise to a new benchmark in strobe performance – FullLight technology. FullLight strobe technology produces a smooth light distribution pattern without the spikes and voids characteristic of specular reflectors. This ensures the entire coverage area receives consistent illumination from the strobe flash. As a result, Genesis strobes with FullLight technology go well beyond the minimum UL-required “T” pattern, significantly exceeding UL-1971 and ULC-S526 light distribution requirements. Genesis strobes and horn-strobes offer 15 to 110 candela output, which is selectable with a conveniently-located switch on the side of the device. Models are also available that offer fixed 15/75 cd output. The candela output setting remains clearly visible even after final installation, yet it stays locked in place to prevent unauthorized tampering. Genesis signals feature textured housings in architecturally neutral white or traditional fire red. An ingenious iconographic symbol indicates the purpose of the device. This universal symbol is code-compliant and is easily recognized by all building occupants regardless of what language they speak. Models with “FIRE” markings are also available. Standard Features Unique low-profile design – The most compact UL-1971/ULC-S526 listed strobe available – Ultra-slim – protrudes less than one inch – Attractive appearance – No visible mounting screws Four field-configurable options in one device – Select 15, 30, 75, or 110 cd strobe output – Select high (default) or low dB horn output – Select temporal (default) or steady horn output – Select public mode flash rate (default) or private mode temporal flash Fixed 15/75 cd model available Easy to install – Fits standard 1-gang electrical boxes – no trim plate needed – Optional trim plate accommodates oversized openings – Pre-assembled with captive hardware – #12 AWG terminals – ideal for long runs or existing wiring Unparalleled performance – Industry’s most even light distribution – Meets tough synchronizing standards for strobes – Single microprocessor controls both horn and strobe – Low current draw minimizes system overhead – Independent horn control over a single pair of wires – Highly regulated in-rush current – Multiple frequency tone improves sound penetration – Industry’s first temporal strobe output ••••• Field Configurable Horns and Strobes Genesis Series Pending Data Sheet M85001-0573 Issue 9Not to be used for installation purposes. Page 2 of 6ApplicationGenesis strobes are UL 1971-listed for use indoors as wall-mounted public-mode notification appliances for the hearing impaired. Prevailing codes require strobes to be used where ambient noise conditions exceed 105 dBA (87dBA in Canada), where occupants use hearing protection, and in areas of public accommodation as defined in the Americans with Disabilities Act (see application notes – USA).Combination horn-strobe signals must be installed in accordance with guidelines established for strobe devices.StrobesGenesis strobes are UL 1971-listed for use indoors as wall-mounted public-mode notification appliances for the hearing impaired. Prevailing codes require strobes to be used where ambient noise conditions exceed specified levels, where occupants use hearing protection, and in areas of public accommodation. Consult with your Authority Having Jurisdiction for details.All Genesis strobes exceed UL synchronization requirements (within 10 milliseconds other over a two-hour period) when used with a synchronization source. Synchronization is important in order to avoid epileptic sensitivity.NOTE: The flash intensity of some visible signals may not be adequate to alert or waken occupants in the protected area. Research indicates that the intensity of strobe needed to awaken 90% of sleeping persons is approximately 100 cd. GE Security recommends that strobes in sleeping rooms be rated at at least 110 cd. WARNING: These devices will not operate without electrical power. As fires frequently cause power interruptions, further safeguards such as backup power supplies may be required.HornsGenesis horn output reaches as high as 99 dB and features a unique multiple frequency tone that results in excellent sound penetration and an unmistakable warning of danger. Horns may be configured for either coded or non-coded signal circuits. They can also be set for low dB output with a jumper cut that reduces horn output by about 5 dB. Horn-only models may be ceiling-mounted or wall-mounted.The suggested sound pressure level for each signaling zone used with alert or alarm signals is at least 15 dB above the average ambient sound level, or 5 dB above the maximum sound level having a duration of at least 60 seconds, whichever is greater, measured 5 feet (1.5 m) above the floor. The average ambient sound level is, A-weighted sound pressure measured over a 24-hour period.Doubling the distance from the signal to the ear will theoretically result 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.InstallationGenesis horns and strobes mount to any standard one-gang surface or flush electrical box. Matching optional trim plates are used to cover oversized openings and can accommodate one-gang, two-gang, four-inch square, or octagonal boxes, and European 100 mm square.All Genesis signals come pre-assembled with captive mounting screws for easy installation. Two tabs at the top of the signal unlock the cover to reveal the mounting hardware. The shallow depth of Genesis devices leaves ample room behind the signal for extra wiring. Once installed with the cover in place, no mounting screws are visible.Field ConfigurationTemporal horn and horn-strobe models are factory set to sound in a three-pulse temporal pattern. Units may be configured for use with coded systems by cutting a jumper on the circuit board. This results in a steady output that can be turned 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, horn-only models sound a steady tone.Genesis strobes and horn-strobes are shipped from the factory ready for use as UL 1971 compliant signals for public mode operation. These signals may be configured for temporal flash by cutting a jumper on the circuit board. This battery-saving feature is intended for private mode signaling only.Genesis strobes and horn-strobes may be set for 15, 30, 75, or 110 candela output. The output setting is changed by simply opening the device and sliding the switch to the desired setting. The device does not have to be removed to change the output setting. The setting remains visible through a small window on the side of the device after the cover is closed. Horns and horn-strobes are factory set for high dB output. Low dB output may be selected by cutting a jumper on the circuit board. This reduces the output by about 5 dB.Genesis Horn/Strobe with optional trim plateWiringField wiring terminals accommodate #18 to #12 AWG (0.75 mm² to 2.5 mm²) wiring. Horns, strobes, and combination horn-strobes are interconnected with a single pair of wires as shown below. Data Sheet M85001-0573 Issue 9Not to be used for installation purposes. Page of 6Notes and Comments1. Current values are shown in mA. 2. UL Nameplate Rating can vary from Typical Current due to measurement methods and instruments used. 3. GE Security recommends using the Typical Current for system design including NAC and Power Supply loading and voltage drop calculations. 4. Use the Vdc RMS current ratings for filtered power supply and battery AH calculations. Use the Vfwr RMS current ratings for unfiltered power supply calculations. 5. Fuses, circuit breakers and other overcurrent protection devices are typically rated for current in RMS values. Most of these devices operate based upon the heating affect of the current flowing through the device. The RMS current (not the mean current) determines the heating affect and therefore, the trip and hold threshold for those devices. 6. Our industry has used ‘mean’ currents over the years. However, UL will direct the industry to use the 2004 RMS values in the future.Current DrawStrobes, Horn-StrobesHornsMulti-cd Wall Strobes (MG1-VM)UL Rating15 cd*30 cd*15/75 cd**75 cd*110 cd*RMSRMSRMSRMSRMS16 Vdc10314115225531116 Vfwr125179224346392*MG1-VM multi-cd; **G1F-V1575 fixed 15/75 cdTypical Current15 cd30 cd15/7575 cd110 cdRMSMeanRMSMeanRMSMeanRMSMeanRMSMean16 Vdc857912712415014024524328528320 Vdc7166989612311418818624023824 Vdc595582801049715215019119033 Vdc46446463847711211113713616 Vfwr119641699722312633220337624020 Vfwr103511437618910025315033119824 Vfwr9444129651698521812126215233 Vfwr8737112521486817989205106Wall Temporal Horn-strobes – High dB SettingUL Rating15 cd*30 cd*15/75 cd**75 cd*110 cd**MG1-HDVM multi-cd **G1F-HDV1575 fixed 15/75 cdRMSRMSRMSRMSRMS16 Vdc12916717228133716 Vfwr176230269397443Typical Current15 cd30 cd15/7575 cd110 cdRMSMeanRMSMeanRMSMeanRMSMeanRMSMean16 Vdc1028913512916015224624230930520 Vdc887710910413712919319024824324 Vdc8171949012211416115820320033 Vdc746472741069812412115415116 Vfwr1447718210624714335221239324920 Vfwr141681628722012027415836236221024 Vfwr136651527620310623513328 216533 Vfwr125541446519694201101232123Wall Temporal Horn-strobes – Low dB SettingUL Rating15 cd*30 cd*15/75 cd**75 cd*110 cd**MG1-HDVM multi-cd **G1F-HDV1575 fixed 15/75 cdRMSRMSRMSRMSRMS16 Vdc12216014627433016 Vfwr162216231383429Typical Current15 cd30 cd15/7575 cd110 cdRMSMeanRMSMeanRMSMeanRMSMeanRMSMean16 Vdc968413012415814924324030229720 Vdc79701049913312418918624123724 Vdc6861888411911015615419719333 Vdc565271681009311811614614316 Vfwr1286918010424113934420438924420 Vfwr118601578421311526615634320024 Vfwr113541447419510123012827916133 Vfwr11248137641828719799226117 Wall or Ceiling Mounted Temporal Horns (MG1-HD)UL RatingHigh dB (RMS)Low dB (RMS)16 Vdc261924 Vdc362733 Vdc413316 Vfwr513724 Vfwr695233 Vfwr7670Typical CurrentHigh dBLow dBRMSMeanRMSMean16 Vdc2217171420 Vdc2419191624 Vdc2721221833 Vdc3225262216 Vfwr3415301420 Vfwr4019341624 Vfwr4521381833 Vfwr52244722Wall or Ceiling Mounted Horns (MG1-P)UL DesignationVoltage RangeMax. Current, RMSRegulated 24 Vdc16 -33 Vdc13 mA24 fwr16 -33 Vfwr11 mATypical CurrentRMSMean24 Vdc101024 Vdc111131 Vdc121220 Vfwr9824 Vfwr109 Data Sheet M85001-0573 Issue 9 Not to be used for installation purposes. Page 4 of 6 SpecificationsdBA outputNotes1. All values shown are dBA measured at 10 feet (3.01m). 2. UL464 values measured in reverberation room. 3. Average and Peak values are measured in anechoic chamber. Light output -(effective cd)Percent of UL rating versus angle� �Average Sound Output (dBA) (High dB setting, anechoic, 24V, measured at 10ft) Temporal Horns, Horn-strobes (MG1-HD, MG1-HDVM series)High dB SettingUL464AveragePeakTemporalSteadyTemporal/SteadyTemporal/St eady16 Vdc81.485.591.494.224 Vdc84.488.694.597.633 Vdc86.390.496.999.5Low dB SettingUL464AveragePeakTemporalSteadyTemporal/SteadyTemporal/Steady16 Vdc76.080.186.389.224 Vdc79.483.589.892.533 Vdc82.186.592.595.3Steady Tone Horns (MG1-P series)UL464AveragePeak16 Vdc77 dBA, min85 dBA91 dBA16 Vfwr77 dBA, min85 dBA91 dBAHousingRed or white textured UV stabilized, color impregnated engineered plastic. Exceeds 94V-0 UL flammability rating.LensOptical grade polycarbonate (clear)Mounting (indoor only)Strobes and horn-strobes are for wall-mount installation only. Horn-only models may be ceiling-or wall-mounted.Flush mount: 2½ inch (64 mm) deep one-gang box Surface mount: Model 27193 surface mount box, wiremold box, or equivalent surface-mount box With optional trim plate: One-gang, two-gang, four-inch square, octagonal, or European single-gang boxWire connectionsScrew terminals: single input for both horn and strobe. #18 to #12 AWG (0.75 mm² to 2.5 mm²) wire sizeOperating environmentIndoor only: 32-120°F (0-49°C) ambient temperature. 93% relative humidityAgency listings/approvalsUL 1971, UL 1638, UL 464, ULC S525, ULC S526, CSFM, CE, FCC, MEA (FM pending). (All models comply with ADA Code of Federal Regulation Chapter 28 Part 36 Final Rule.)Dimensions (HxWxD)Signal: 4-1/2” x 2-3/4” x 13/16” (113 mm x 68 mm x 21 mm) Trimplate: 5” (127 mm); Height – 5-7/8” (149 mm); Depth – ½” (13 mm)Operating voltageMG1-HD series temporal-tone horns: non-coded, filtered 16-33 Vdc or unfiltered 16-33 Vdc FWR (or coded when horn set to steady tone) MG1-HDVM series temporal-tone horn-strobes: non-coded, filtered 16-33 Vdc or unfiltered 16-33 Vdc FWR (or coded (audible NAC only) when used with optional MG1M Genesis Signal Master) MG1-VM series strobes: non-coded, filtered 16 -33 Vdc or unfiltered 16-33 Vdc FWR MG1-P series steady-tone horns: coded or non-coded, filtered 20-31 Vdc or unfiltered 20-27 VfwrStrobe output ratingUL 1971, UL 1638, ULC S526: selectable 15 cd, 30 cd, 75 cd, or 110 cd output UL 1971: 15 cd (fixed 15/75 cd models) UL 1638, ULCS526: 75 cd (fixed 15/75 cd models)Strobe flash rate MG1-VM strobes and MG1-HDVM series temporal-tone horn-strobes: one flash per second synchronized with optional MG1M Genesis Signal Master indefinitely within 10 milliseconds (or self-synchronized within 200 milliseconds over thirty minutes on a common circuit without MG1M Genesis Signal Master) Temporal setting (private mode only): synchronized to temporal output of horns on same circuitSynchronization SourcesMG1M-RM, MIRBPS6A, MIRBPS10AHorn pulse rate MG1-HD temporal-tone horns and MG1-HDVM series temporal-tone horn-strobes: temporal rate synchronized with optional MG1M Genesis Signal Master indefinitely within 10 milliseconds (or self-synchronized within 200 milliseconds over thirty minutes on a common circuit without MG1M Genesis Signal Master) MG1-P steady-tone horns: continuous, steady tone onlyTemporal audible pattern½ sec ON, ½ sec OFF, ½ sec ON, ½ sec OFF, ½ sec ON, 1½ sec OFF, then repeat cycle Data Sheet M85001-0573 Issue 9 Not to be used for installation purposes. Page of 6 Ordering InformationGenesis Horn-Strobes may be ordered in red or white, with or without ‘FIRE’ marking. Order matching trim plates separately.Note 1: These 15/75 cd models provide fixed output and are not multi-candela devices. The 15 cd output component complies with UL1971, while the 75 cd output component complies with UL 1638.Catalog Number DescriptionShip Wt. lbs (kg)White FinishRed FinishMG1-HDVMMG1R-HDVMGenesis Horn-Strobe (selectable 15, 30, 75, or 110 cd output, selectable high/low dB output)0.25 (0.11)MG1-VMMG1R-VMGenesis Strobe (selectable 15, 30, 75, or 110 cd output)MG1-HDMG1R-HDGenesis Temporal Horn (selectable high/low dB output)MG1-PMG1R-PGenesis Steady Horn (not compatible with Genesis Signal Master)MG1F-HDVMMG1RF-HDVMGenesis Horn-Strobe (selectable 15, 30, 75, or 110 cd output, selectable high/low dB output) – with “FIRE” markingMG1F-VMMG1R F-VMGenesis Strobe (selectable 15, 30, 75, or 110 cd output) – with ““FIRE” markingMG1F-HDMG1RF-HDGenesis Temporal Horn (selectable high/low dB output) – with “FIRE” markingMG1F-PMG1RF-PGenesis Steady Horn with “FIRE” marking (not compatible with Genesis Signal Master)G1F-HDV1575G1RF-HDV157515/75 cd temporal horn-strobe, hi/lo dB-24V – with “FIRE” marking (see note 1)G1F-V1575G1RF-V157515/7 5 cd strobe – with “FIRE” marking (see note 1)Mounting AccessoriesMG1TMG1RTGenesis Trim Plate (for two-gang or 4” square boxes)0.15 (0.7)MG1T-FIREMG1RT-FIREGenesis Trim Plate (for two-gang or 4” square boxes) with “FIRE” markings0.15 (0.7)27193-1627193-11One-gang surface mount box1 (0.4)Synchronization ModulesMG1MGenesis Signal Master – Snap-on Mount0.2 (0.1)MG1M-RMGenesis Signal Master – Remote Mount (1-gang) U.S.T 888-244-9979F 866-503-3996CanadaT 519 376 2430F 519 376 7258AsiaT 852 2907 8108F 852 2142 5063EuropeT 32 2 725 11 20F 32 2 721 86 13Latin AmericaT 305 593 4301F 305 593 4300www.gesecurity.com/v igilant© 2007 General Electric CompanyAll Rights Reserved.Genesis Series is a trademark of GE Security.Data Sheet M85001-0573 Issue 9Not to be used for installation purposes. 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