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HomeMy WebLinkAboutGenesis Nac Datasheet.pdfData Sheet M85001-0573 Issue 6 Not to be used for installation purposes. Page 1 of 6 Fire & Life Safety Notification Appliances GE Security 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 em- ploying 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 distri- bution 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 unau- thorized 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 from the wall – 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 wall penetration – Industry’s first temporal strobe output • • • • • One or more patents pending. MEA Listings pendingField Configurable Horns and Strobes Genesis Series Data Sheet M85001-0573 Issue 6 Not to be used for installation purposes. Page  of 6 Application Genesis 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. Strobes Although all Genesis strobes are self-synchronizing, when installed with an optional synchronization module, strobe flashes from devices on the same circuit synchronize to within 10 milliseconds of each other indefinitely. This exceeds the two-hour minimum specified in the UL standards. Only one synchronization module is required per circuit. The following guidelines are based on ANSI/NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm Code (1999). When applied and installed in accordance with that code, GE Security strobes meet or exceed the illumination pro- duced by the ADA-specified 75 candela (cd) strobe at 50 feet.* Non-Sleeping Rooms and Corridors: GE Security strobes rated at less than 110 cd per UL 1971 are intended for use in non-sleeping areas only. Install with the bottom of the device at least 80 inches (2.0 m) and no more than 96 inches (2.4 m) above the finished floor. No point in any space (including corridors) required to have strobes should be more than 50 feet (15.2 m) from the signal (in the horizon- tal plane). Non-Sleeping Rooms Use One Wall Mounted Model: Up to 20’ x 20’ (6.1 x 6.1m)One 15 cd strobe Up to 30’ x 30’ (9.1 x 9.1m)One 30 cd or two 15 cd strobes Up to 40’ x 40’ (12.2 m x 12.2 m)One 75 cd or two 30 cd strobes Up to 50’ x 50’ (15.2 x 15.2m)One 110 cd or two 75 cd strobes Corridors Wall Mounted - Model: Any Length x Max. 20’ (6.1m) Wide 15 cd strobes spaced at 100’ (30.5 m) max. Strobes must be placed within 15’ (4.5m) of each end of the corridor. * ADA suggests using 75 cd strobes throughout an area, with spacing that never exceeds 50 ft from the strobe to any point in the protected space. Sleeping rooms: GE Security 110 cd strobes are intended for use in sleeping rooms and should be installed along with a smoke detec- tor. It must be wall mounted at least 80” (2.03 m) above floor level, but no closer than 24” (610 mm) to the ceiling. The distance from the strobe to the pillow must not exceed 16’ (4.8 m). Sleeping Rooms Use One Wall Mounted Model: Any Size 110 cd within 16 feet of pillow For 177 cd ceiling horn-strobes, please refer to Data Sheet M85001-0559. Horns Genesis horn output reaches as high as 99 dB and features a unique multiple frequency tone that results in excellent wall pen- etration 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. 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 ef- fect depends on the acoustic properties of materials in the space. A 3 dBA difference represents a barely noticeable change in volume. Application Notes - USA Audible signals in the public mode should never have a sound level less than 75 dBA at 10’ (3 m) per NFPA 72. Signals cannot exceed 120 dBA per ADA and NFPA 72 at the minimum hearing distance to audible appliance. Strobe and combination horn/strobe devices should be installed with the bottom of the device at least 80 inches (2.0 m) and no more than 96 inches (2.4 m) above the finished floor. Horns should be installed with their tops not less than 6 inches (152 mm) below the ceiling and not less than 90 inches (2.3 m) above the finished floor. Strobes must be used to supplement audible signals wherever the average ambient sound level exceeds 105 dBA. Combination audible/visual signals must be installed in accordance with NFPA guidelines established for strobes. ADA requires visible signals in the following areas: • rest rooms, meeting rooms, and other common use areas. • sleeping rooms intended for use by persons with hearing impair- ment (in accordance with Title 1 of ADA). • work areas used by a person with a hearing impairment (per Title 1 of ADA). Application Notes - Canada (Based in part on 1995 Canada National Building Code) The fire alarm signal sound pressure level shall not exceed 110 dBA in any normally occupied area. The sound pressure level from an audible signal in a floor area used for occupancies other than residential occupancies shall not be less than 10 dBA above ambi- ent levels, and never less than 65 dBA. In sleeping rooms the sound pressure level from an audible signal shall not be less than 75 dBA when any intervening doors between the device and the sleeping room are closed. Audible signal devices shall be installed not less than 1.8 m to the center of the device above the floor (per CAN/ULC S524). The fire alarm audible signal shall be supplemented by fire alarm strobes in any floor area where the ambient noise level exceeds 87 dBA, or where the occupants of the floor area use ear protective devices, are located within an audiometric booth, or are located within sound insulating enclosures. This also applies to assembly occupancies in which music and other sounds associated with performances could exceed 100 dBA Strobes shall be installed in a building so that the flash from one de- vice is visible throughout the floor area or portion thereof in which they are installed. For maximum safety, GE Security recommends that strobes be installed as per the guidelines shown here under Strobe Spacing. Data Sheet M85001-0573 Issue 6 Not to be used for installation purposes. Page 3 of 6 Installation Genesis horns and strobes mount to any standard one-gang sur- face 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 in- stallation. 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 Configuration Temporal horn and horn-strobe models are factory set to sound in a three-pulse temporal pattern. Units may be config- ured 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 cir- cuit. 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 fac- tory 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 plate Wiring Field 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. Note:Strobes musthave continuous voltage. + + - + - Polarity shown inalarmcondition To next deviceorendoflinedeviceHH WARNING: These devices will not operate without electrical power. As fires frequently cause power interruptions, we suggest you discuss further safeguards with your local fire protection specialist. These visual signal appliances’ flash intensity 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 110 cd minimum. Data Sheet M85001-0573 Issue 6 Not to be used for installation purposes. Page  of 6 Notes and Comments 1. 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 cur- rent) 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 Draw Strobes, Horn-Strobes Horns Multi-cd Wall Strobes (MG1-VM) UL Rating 15 cd*30 cd*15/75 cd**75 cd*110 cd* RMS RMS RMS RMS RMS 16 Vdc 103 141 106 255 311 16 Vfwr 125 179 170 346 392 *MG1-VM multi-cd; **MG1F-V1575 fixed 15/75 cd Typical Current 15 cd 30 cd 15/75 75 cd 110 cd RMS Mean RMS Mean RMS Mean RMS Mean RMS Mean 16 Vdc 85 79 127 124 150 140 245 243 285 283 20 Vdc 71 66 98 96 123 114 188 186 240 238 24 Vdc 59 55 82 80 104 97 152 150 191 190 33 Vdc 46 44 64 63 84 77 112 111 137 136 16 Vfwr 119 64 169 97 223 126 332 203 376 240 20 Vfwr 103 51 143 76 189 100 253 150 331 198 24 Vfwr 94 44 129 65 169 85 218 121 262 152 33 Vfwr 87 37 112 52 148 68 179 89 205 106 Wall Temporal Horn-strobes – High dB Setting UL Rating 15 cd*30 cd*75 cd*110 cd*15/75 cd***MG1-HDVM multi-cd **MG1F-HDV1575 fixed 15/75 cdRMSRMSRMSRMSRMS 16 Vdc 129 167 281 337 172 16 Vfwr 176 230 397 443 269 Typical Current 15 cd 30 cd 15/75 75 cd 110 cd RMS Mean RMS Mean RMS Mean RMS Mean RMS Mean 16 Vdc 102 89 135 129 160 152 246 242 309 305 20 Vdc 88 77 109 104 137 129 193 190 248 243 24 Vdc 81 71 94 90 122 114 161 158 203 200 33 Vdc 74 64 72 74 106 98 124 121 154 151 16 Vfwr 144 77 182 106 247 143 352 212 393 249 20 Vfwr 141 68 162 87 220 120 274 158 362 210 24 Vfwr 136 65 152 76 203 106 235 133 282 165 33 Vfwr 125 54 144 65 196 94 201 101 232 123 Wall Temporal Horn-strobes – Low dB Setting UL Rating 15 cd*30 cd*75 cd*110 cd*15/75 cd** *MG1-HDVM multi-cd **MG1F-HDV1575 fixed 15/75 cd RMS RMS RMS RMS RMS 16 Vdc 122 160 274 330 146 16 Vfwr 162 216 383 429 231 Typical Current 15 cd 30 cd 15/75 75 cd 110 cd RMS Mean RMS Mean RMS Mean RMS Mean RMS Mean 16 Vdc 96 84 130 124 158 149 243 240 302 297 20 Vdc 79 70 104 99 133 124 189 186 241 237 24 Vdc 68 61 88 84 119 110 156 154 197 193 33 Vdc 56 52 71 68 100 93 118 116 146 143 16 Vfwr 128 69 180 104 241 139 344 204 389 244 20 Vfwr 118 60 157 84 213 115 266 156 343 200 24 Vfwr 113 54 144 74 195 101 230 128 279 161 33 Vfwr 112 48 137 64 182 87 197 99 226 117 Wall Temporal Horns (MG1-HD) UL Rating High dB (RMS)Low dB (RMS) 16 Vdc 26 19 24 Vdc 36 27 33 Vdc 41 33 16 Vfwr 51 37 24 Vfwr 69 52 33 Vfwr 76 70 Typical Current High dB Low dB RMS Mean RMS Mean 16 Vdc 22 17 17 14 20 Vdc 24 19 19 16 24 Vdc 27 21 22 18 33 Vdc 32 25 26 22 16 Vfwr 34 15 30 14 20 Vfwr 40 19 34 16 24 Vfwr 45 21 38 18 33 Vfwr 52 24 47 22 Wall Horns (MG1-P) UL Designation Voltage Range Max. Current, RMS Regulated 24 Vdc 16 - 33 Vdc 13 mA 24 fwr 16 - 33 Vfwr 11 mA Typical Current RMS Mean 24 Vdc 10 10 24 Vdc 11 11 31 Vdc 12 12 20 Vfwr 9 8 24 Vfwr 10 9 Data Sheet M85001-0573 Issue 6 Not to be used for installation purposes. Page 5 of 6 Specifications dBA output Notes 1. 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. * Not compatible with MG1-P Series horns. Light output - (effective cd) Percent of UL rating versus angle 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120102030405060708090100110120 0°15° 30° 45° 60° 75° 90° -15° -30° -45° -60° -75° PerCentofULRating Average Sound Output (dBA) (High dB setting, anechoic, 24V, measured at 10ft) 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120102030405060708090100110120 0°15° 30° 45° 60° 75° 90° -15° -30° -45° -60° -75° dBA -90° Temporal Horns, Horn-strobes (MG1-HD, MG1-HDVM series) High dB Setting UL6Average Peak Temporal Steady Temporal/ Steady Temporal/ Steady 16 Vdc 81.4 85.5 91.4 94.2 24 Vdc 84.4 88.6 94.5 97.6 33 Vdc 86.3 90.4 96.9 99.5 Low dB Setting UL6Average Peak Temporal Steady Temporal/ Steady Temporal/ Steady 16 Vdc 76.0 80.1 86.3 89.2 24 Vdc 79.4 83.5 89.8 92.5 33 Vdc 82.1 86.5 92.5 95.3 Steady Tone Horns (MG1-P series) UL6Average Peak 16 Vdc 77 dBA, min 85 dBA 91 dBA 16 Vfwr 77 dBA, min 85 dBA 91 dBA Housing Red or white textured UV stabilized, color impregnated engineered plastic. Exceeds 94V-0 UL flammability rating. Lens Optical grade polycarbonate (clear) Mounting (indoor wall mount only) 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 box Wire connections Screw terminals: single input for both horn and strobe. #18 to #12 AWG (0.75 mm² to 2.5 mm²) wire size Operating environment Indoor only: 32-120°F (0-49°C) ambient temperature. 93% relative humidity Agency listings/approvals UL 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 voltage MG1-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 Vfwr Strobe output rating UL 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 circuit Compatible synchronization modules*MG1M, MG1M-RM Horn 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 only Temporal audible pattern ½ sec ON, ½ sec OFF, ½ sec ON, ½ sec OFF, ½ sec ON, 1½ sec OFF, then repeat cycle U.S. T 888-244-9979 F 866-503-3996 Canada T 519 376 2430 F 519 376 7258 Asia T 852 2907 8108 F 852 2142 5063 Australia T 61 3 9259 4700 F 61 3 9259 4799 Europe T 32 2 725 11 20 F 32 2 721 86 13 Latin America T 305 593 4301 F 305 593 4300 www.gesecurity.com © 2006 General Electric Company All Rights Reserved Data Sheet M85001-0573 Issue 6 Not to be used for installation purposes. Page 6 of 6 GE Security Ordering Information Genesis 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 out- put component complies with UL1971, while the 75 cd output component complies with UL 1638. Catalog Number Description Ship Wt. lbs (kg)White Finish Red Finish MG1- HDVM MG1R- HDVM Genesis Horn-Strobe (selectable 15, 30, 75, or 110 cd output, selectable high/low dB output) 0.25 (0.11) MG1-VM MG1R-VM Genesis Strobe (selectable 15, 30, 75, or 110 cd output) MG1-HD MG1R-HD Genesis Temporal Horn (selectable high/low dB output) MG1-P MG1R-P Genesis Steady Horn (not compatible with Genesis Signal Master) MG1F- HDVM MG1RF- HDVM Genesis Horn-Strobe (selectable 15, 30, 75, or 110 cd output, selectable high/low dB output) – with “FIRE” marking MG1F-VM MG1RF- VM Genesis Strobe (selectable 15, 30, 75, or 110 cd output) – with “FIRE” marking MG1F-HD MG1RF- HD Genesis Temporal Horn (selectable high/low dB output) – with “FIRE” marking MG1F-P MG1RF-P Genesis Steady Horn with “FIRE” marking (not compatible with Genesis Signal Master) MG1F- HDV1575 MG1RF- HDV1575 15/75 cd temporal horn-strobe, hi/lo dB-24V – with “FIRE” marking (see note 1) MG1F- V1575 MG1RF- V1575 15/75 cd strobe – with “FIRE” marking (see note 1) Mounting Accessories MG1T MG1RT Genesis Trim Plate (for two-gang or 4” square boxes)0.15 (0.7) MG1T- FIRE MG1RT- FIRE Genesis Trim Plate (for two-gang or 4” square boxes) with “FIRE” markings 0.15 (0.7) 27193-16 27193-11 One-gang surface mount box 1 (0.4) Synchronization Modules MG1M Genesis Signal Master – Snap-on Mount 0.2 (0.1)MG1M-RM Genesis Signal Master – Remote Mount (1-gang) Genesis Series is a Trademark of GE Security.