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AS/AH
AS Audible Strobe Appliances and AH Audibles
ENGINEER AND ARCHITECT SPECIFICATIONS
• U L listed. ULC, CSFM, and FM pending.
• ADA/NFPA/UFC/ANSI Compliant
• W all mount models are available with Field Selectable Candela
Settings of 15/30/75/110cd or 135/185cd (Multi-Candela models)
• C eiling 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
• Weatherproof models are available for outdoor use
• S trobes can be synchronized using the Siemens DSC sync
modules, FS-250 panel, XLS panel, or PAD-3 power supply with
built-in sync protocol.
• F ast installation with IN/OUT screw terminals using #12 to #18
AWG wires
Description
The Siemens 2-wire Series AS Audible Strobe Appli-
ances and Series AH Audibles offer more features with
low current draw.
Strobe options for wall mount models include the Sie-
mens MC multi-candela wall strobes with field selectable
candela settings of 15/30/75/110cd, or the high intensity
HMC strobe with field selectable 135/185cd.
Ceiling mount models incorporate Siemens MC multi-
candela ceiling strobe with field selectable settings of
15/30/75/95cd or the high intensity HMC strobe with field
selectable settings of 115/177cd.
The audible provides a selectable choice of either a con-
tinuous horn or temporal pattern (Code 3) when constant
voltage from a Fire Alarm Panel (FACP) is applied. Each
tone has 3 dBA settings from which to choose.
When used with the Siemens DSC sync modules,
FS-250 panel, XLS panel, or PAD-3 power supply with
built-in sync protocol, synchronization of the continuous
horn tone provides the temporal (code 3) tone (man-
dated by NFPA 72) simultaneously for all audible appli-
ances. 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
AS-MC-CW
AH-W
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 wires.
Engineering Specifications
The notification appliances shall be Siemens 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 Stan-
dard 464 (Fire Protective Signaling). Both shall meet
the requirements of FCC Part 15 Class B. All inputs
shall be compatible with standard reverse polarity su-
pervision of circuit wiring by a Fire Alarm Control Panel
(FACP).
The audible portion of the appliance shall have a mini-
mum 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
CATALOG SHEET
AS-MC-R
AH-R
2578
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Summary of Contents for Siemens AS Series
- Page 1 AH-R AWG wires Description The Siemens 2-wire Series AS Audible Strobe Appli- 2 or more visual appliances within the field of view all of ances and Series AH Audibles offer more features with this plus the ability to silence the audible is achieved by low current draw.
- Page 2 When synchronization is required, the appliance shall minimum over their “Regulated Input Voltage Range”. be synchronized using the Siemens DSC sync modules, Note that NFPA-72 specifies a flash rate of 1 to 2 FS-250 panel, XLS panel, or PAD-3 power supply with flashes per second and ADA Guidelines specify a flash built-in sync protocol.
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Page 3: Specifications
2-wire horn strobe alarm appliance that provides 4 NOTE: The Code 3 temporal pattern (1/2 second on, 1/2 second off, selectable candela settings (15, 30, 75, 110). Siemens Audible Strobe 1/2 second on, 1/2 second off, 1/2 second on, 1-1/2 off and repeat) is... - Page 4 0.287 0.393 Note: These notification appliances are UL Listed as “Special Application”. They are intended to be used only with Siemens notification appliance circuits. WARNING: MAKE SURE THAT THE TOTAL RMS CURRENT REQUIRED BY ALL APPLIANCES THAT ARE CONNECTED TO THE SYSTEM’S PRIMARY AND SECONDARY POWER SOURCES DO NOT EXCEED THE POWER SOURCES’...
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Page 5: Mounting Procedures
WIRING AND MOUNTING INFORMATION: CAUTION: The following figures (A-D) show the maximum number of field wires (conductors) that can enter the backbox used with each mounting option. If these limits are exceeded, there may be insufficient space in the backbox to accommodate the field wires and stresses from the wires could damage the product. - Page 6 The 110cd strobe setting is Listed for use in sleeping or non-sleeping areas when installed in accordance with appropriate NFPA Standards and AHJ. WARNING: INSTALLATION OF THE 110 CANDELA STROBE PRODUCTS IN SLEEPING AREAS SHOULD BE WALL MOUNTED AT LEAST 24"...
- Page 7 2-wire horn strobe alarm appliance that provides 4 specified by ANSI and NFPA 72 for standard emergency evacuation selectable candela settings (15, 30, 75, 95). Siemens Audible Strobe signaling. The Code 3 Horn should be used only for fire Appliances provide a selectable continuous or code 3 horn tone and evacuation signaling and not for any other purpose.
- Page 8 0.308 0.409 Note: These notification appliances are UL Listed as “Special Application”. They are intended to be used only with Siemens notification appliance circuits. WARNING: MAKE SURE THAT THE TOTAL RMS CURRENT REQUIRED BY ALL APPLIANCES THAT ARE CONNECTED TO THE SYSTEM’S PRIMARY AND SECONDARY POWER SOURCES DO NOT EXCEED THE POWER SOURCES’...
- Page 9 3) Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected, and 4) Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Siemens Building Technologies, Inc. P84395-003 B...
- Page 10 (or March time) horn tone and synchronized strobe when connected to specified by ANSI and NFPA 72 for standard emergency evacuation a notification appliance circuit running the Siemens sync protocol. The signaling. The Code 3 Horn should be used only for fire evacuation AS-HMC-C Appliance is UL Listed under Standard 1971 for Emergency signaling and not for any other purpose.
- Page 11 0.705 Note: These notification appliances are UL Listed as “Special Application.” They are intended to be used only with Siemens notification appliance circuits. WARNING: MAKE SURE THAT THE TOTAL RMS CURRENT REQUIRED BY ALL APPLIANCES THAT ARE CONNECTED TO THE SYSTEM’S PRIMARY AND SECONDARY POWER SOURCES DO NOT EXCEED THE POWER SOURCES’...
- Page 12 RECOMMENDS THAT THE STROBES INSTALLED SHOULD NOT PRESENT A COMPOSITE FLASH RATE IN THE FIELD OF VIEW WHICH EXCEEDS FIVE (5) Hz AT THE OPERATING VOLTAGE OF THE STROBES. SIEMENS ALSO STRONGLY RECOMMENDS THAT THE INTENSITY AND COMPOSITE FLASH RATE OF INSTALLED STROBES COMPLY WITH LEVELS ESTABLISHED BY APPLICABLE LAWS, STANDARDS, REGULATIONS, CODES AND GUIDELINES.
- Page 13 (or March Time) and synchronized strobe when connected to a NOTE: The Code 3 temporal pattern (1/2 second on, 1/2 second off, notification appliance circuit running the Siemens sync protocol. 1/2 second on, 1/2 second off, 1/2 second on, 1-1/2 off and repeat) is...
- Page 14 The maximum wire resistance between strobes shall not exceed 35 ohms. CANDELA SETTING WILL DETERMINE THE CURRENT DRAW OF THE PRODUCT. Note: These notification appliances are UL Listed as “Special Application”. They are intended to be used only with Siemens notification appliance circuits.
- Page 15 RECOMMENDS THAT THE STROBES INSTALLED SHOULD NOT PRESENT A COMPOSITE FLASH RATE IN THE FIELD OF VIEW, WHICH EXCEEDS FIVE (5) Hz AT THE OPERATING VOLTAGE OF THE STROBES. SIEMENS ALSO STRONGLY RECOMMENDS THAT THE INTENSITY AND COMPOSITE FLASH RATE OF INSTALLED STROBES COMPLY WITH LEVELS ESTABLISHED BY APPLICABLE LAWS, STANDARDS, REGULATIONS, CODES AND GUIDELINES.
- Page 16 (FACP). They can also provide a synchronized code 3 or March Time horn tone when connected to a notification appliance circuit running the Siemens sync protocol. The AH Appliances are UL Listed NOTE: The code 3 horn incorporates the temporal pattern (1/2...
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Page 17: Wiring Information
Figure 5. The polarity shown in the wiring diagrams are for the operation of the appliances. The polarity is reversed by the FACP during supervision. MOUNTING OPTIONS: Siemens Building Technologies, Inc. P83519-005 B Sheet 2 of 3... -
Page 18: Mounting Notes
3) Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected, and 4) Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Siemens Building Technologies, Inc. P83519-005 B... - Page 19 FACP. march time horn tone when connected to a notification appliance circuit running the Siemens sync protocol. The AH-R-WP NOTE: The code 3 horn incorporates the temporal pattern (1/2 Appliances are UL Listed under UL Standard 464 for Audible Signal second on, 1/2 second off, 1/2 second on, 1/2 second off, 1/2 Appliances.
- Page 20 Break all in-out wire runs on supervised circuit supervision as shown in Figure 4. The polarity shown in the wiring diagrams is for the operation of the appliances. The polarity is reversed by the FACP during supervision. Siemens Building Technologies, Inc. P83641-005 B...
- Page 21 3) Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected, and 4) Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Siemens Building Technologies, Inc. P83641-005 B...
- Page 22 (or March time) horn tone and synchronized strobe when connected to specified by ANSI and NFPA 72 for standard emergency evacuation a notification appliance circuit running the Siemens sync protocol. The signaling. The Code 3 Horn should be used only for fire evacuation AS-HMC appliance is UL Listed under Standard 1971 for Emergency signaling and not for any other purpose.
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Page 23: Bottom View
0.705 Note: These notification appliances are UL Listed as “Special Application.” They are intended to be used only with Siemens notification appliance circuits. WARNING: MAKE SURE THAT THE TOTAL RMS CURRENT REQUIRED BY ALL APPLIANCES THAT ARE CONNECTED TO THE SYSTEM’S PRIMARY AND SECONDARY POWER SOURCES DO NOT EXCEED THE POWER SOURCES’... - Page 24 Hook the 2 slots on the inside wall of the AS-HMC onto the 2 tabs of the UMP and screw the AS-HMC to the UMP using the #6-20 screw supplied. The 135/185cd strobe is Listed for use in sleeping or non-sleeping areas when installed in accordance with appropriate NFPA Standards and the Authority Having Jurisdiction. Siemens Building Technologies, Inc. P84449-003 B Sheet 3 of 4...
- Page 25 RECOMMENDS THAT THE STROBES INSTALLED SHOULD NOT PRESENT A COMPOSITE FLASH RATE IN THE FIELD OF VIEW WHICH EXCEEDS FIVE (5) Hz AT THE OPERATING VOLTAGE OF THE STROBES. SIEMENS ALSO STRONGLY RECOMMENDS THAT THE INTENSITY AND COMPOSITE FLASH RATE OF INSTALLED STROBES COMPLY WITH LEVELS ESTABLISHED BY APPLICABLE LAWS, STANDARDS, REGULATIONS, CODES AND GUIDELINES.