Cooper-Wheelock
RSS-RSSP Series
Single & Multi-Candela
RSS Series Strobes,
RSSP Series Strobe Plates
Description
The Cooper-Wheelock Series RSS Strobes and
RSSP Strobe Plates have low current draw while
maintaining outstanding performance, reliability, and
cost effectiveness. These versatile appliances will
satisfy virtually all requirements for indoor, wall, or
ceiling mount applications.
Strobe options for wall mount modules include
15/75, or the MCW multi-candela strobe with field
selectable settings of 15/30/75/100 cd, or the high
intensity MCWH strobe with field selectable 135/185
cd settings. Ceiling mount models include the MCC
multi-candela ceiling strobe with field selectable set-
tings of 15/30/75/95 cd, or the high intensity MCCH
strobe with field selectable 115/177 cd settings.
All models may be synchronized with the Cooper-
Wheelock SM or DSM Sync Modules. Synchronized
strobes can eliminate possible restrictions on the
number of strobes in the field of view. Cooper-
Wheelock’s synchronized strobes offer an easy way
to comply with ADA recommendations concerning
photosensitive epilepsy as well as meeting the re-
quirements of NFPA 72.
Cooper-Wheelock’s Series RSS Strobes employ an
Integral Strobe Mounting Plate that can be mounted
to a single gang, double gang, 4” square, 100 mm
European backbox or to the SHBB surface back
box. If the flush backbox has side or top space be-
tween it and the finished wall, the NATP (Notification
Appliance Trimplate) may be used. It provides an
additional 0.65” of trim for the appliance. An attrac-
tive cover plate is provided for a clean, finished ap-
pearance on all models.
The Series RSSP Multi-candela Strobe Plate is a
cost effective way to retrofit required wall strobe ap-
pliances to bells, horns, chimes, multitone devices,
or speakers and easily mounts to standard 4” back-
boxes or for surface mount use with the Cooper-
Wheelock SBL2 surface backbox.
RSS Series
RSS Series
RSS Series
Multi-Candela Indicator
(bottom of lens)
Features
• Approvals include:
- UL Standard 1971
- California State Fire Marshal
(CSFM)
- New York City (MEA) - Factory Mutual (FM)
ADA/NFPA/UFC/ANSI compliant.
Wall mounted models are available with field selectable
multi-candela settings of 15, 30, 75, or 110 cd with high
intensity models settable to 135 or 185 cd.
Ceiling mounted models are available with field select-
able multi-candela settings of 15, 30, 75, or 95 cd with
high intensity models set to 115 or 177 cd.
Single candela models provide 15/75 cd.
Strobes flash once per second over the regulated
voltage range.
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12 & 24 VDC models with wide UL “regulated volt age
range” using filtered DC or unfiltered FWR input volt
age.
•
Synchronize with SM or DSM sychronization modules.
•
Fast installation with IN/OUT screw terminals using #12
to #18 AWG wires.
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©
2006
Specifications are for information only, are not intended for installation purposes, and are subject to change without notice. No responsibility is assumed by Gamewell-FCI for their use.
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General Notes
•
Strobes are designed to flash at one flash per second minimum over Regulated Voltage Range. Note that NFPA-72
(1999) specifies a flash rate of one to two flashes per second and ADA guidelines specify a flash rate of one to three
flashes per second.
•
All candela ratings represent minimum effective strobe intensity based on UL Standard 1971.
•
Series RSS & RSSP Strobe products are listed under UL Standard 1971 for indoor use with a temperature range of
32°F to 120°F (0°C to 49°C) and maximum humidity of 93% (± 2%).
•
“Regulated Voltage Range” is the newest terminology used by UL to identify the voltage range. Prior to this, UL used the
term “Listed Voltage Range”.
Table 1: Average RMS Current*
RSS/
RSSP
24VDC
Models
1575
cd
16
VDC
24
VDC
33
VDC
RSS/
RSSP
24
VDC
Models
12157-
5W
8 VDC
12
VDC
17.5
VDC
Table 2: Audible/Speakers for
RSSP Strobe Plate
Product
Multitone Appliances
Horns
Motor Bells
Speakers
Series
AMT, MT
AH, NH, HS
MB-G6/G10
ET-1010/1080, E70,
ET70
Chimes
CH70
SM-12/24-R
DSM-12/24-R
6369
6374
24
24
Model
Number
SYNC Modules
Order
Code
Input
Voltage
(VDC)
Average
Mean
Current
@ 24
VDC
0.028
0.035
W
W
Mounting
Options
RSS/RSSP - Wall Mount
2415-
75W
15 cd
30 cd
75 cd
110
cd
0.062
0.102
0.192
0.265
135
cd
0.300
185
cd
0.420
0.068
15 cd
24MCW
24MCWH
RSS - Ceiling Mount
24MCC
24MCCH
30 cd
75 cd
95 cd
115
cd
177
cd
0.420
0.101
0.112
0.211
0.292
0.300
0.064
0.041
0.062
0.116
0.155
0.195
0.270
0.045
0.072
0.128
0.171
0.195
0.270
0.047
0.032
0.047
0.081
0.107
0.145
0.190
0.035
0.052
0.089
0.118
0.145
0.190
RSS/
RSSP
Wall
Mount
* Average RMS Current is per UL average RMS method and Average Mean Current is per UL av-
erage mean method. 12 volt models use Average Mean Current.
For rated inrush and peak current across the UL Listed voltage range for both filtered DC and un-
filtered Vrms (FWR), see installation instructions.
0.336
0.179
0.136
SM Sync Module is rated for 3.0 amperes @ 24 VDC DSM
Sync Module is rated for 3.0 amperes per circuit.
The maximum number of interconnected DSM modules is 20.
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9020-0575 Rev. B page 2 of 4
WIRING DIAGRAMS
SERIES RSS/RSSP APPLIANCES
NON-SYNCHRONIZED
FROM
PRECEDING
APPLIANCE,
SYNC MODULE,
POWER SUPPLY
OR FACP
+
-
+
-
TO NEXT
APPLIANCE
OR EOLR
SERIES RSS/RSSP APPLIANCES SYNCHRONIZED
WITH SM MODULE
SINGLE CLASS "B" NAC CIRCUIT
SM
F
A
C
P
STROBE
NAC
CIRCUIT
+ STROBE
- STROBE
RSS
+ AUDIBLE
EOLR
- AUDIBLE
RSS
+
-
SERIES RSS/RSSP APPLIANCES SYNCHRONIZED
WITH DSM MODULE
SINGLE CLASS "A" NAC CIRCUIT
STROBE
NAC
CIRCUIT
OUT
SERIES RSS/RSSP APPLIANCES SYNCHRONIZED
WITH MUTIPLE DSM MODULES
DSM #1
STROBE
NAC
CIRCUIT
+ SYNC
- SYNC
DSM
+ SYNC
- SYNC
+ OUT 1
+ IN 1
MINUS 1
RSS
RSS
RSS
RSS
RSS
F
A
C
P
STROBE
NAC
CIRCUIT
DSM #2
+ SYNC
- SYNC
F
A
C
P
STROBE
NAC
CIRCUIT
RETURN
RSS
RSS
+ AUDIBLE
- AUDIBLE
MINUS 2
+ IN 2
+ OUT 2
DSM #3
RSS
RSS
RSS
STROBE
NAC
CIRCUIT
+ SYNC
- SYNC
RSS
RSS
DSM INTERCONNECTING WIRING SHOWN.
MAXIUMUM OF TWENTY (20) MODULES
STROBE/PLATE ASSEMBLY
FROM
PRECEDING
APPLIANCE,
SYNC MODULE,
POWER SUPPLY
OR FACP
STROBE/PLATE ASSEMBLY
FROM
PRECEDING
APPLIANCE
OR FACP
AUDIBLE & VISIBLE APPLIANCE
OPERATE IN UNISON
+
-
+
-
TO NEXT
APPLIANCE
OR EOLR
+
AUDIBLE & VISIBLE APPLIANCE
OPERATE INDEPENDENTLY
-
-
+
-
-
TO NEXT
APPLIANCE
OR EOLR
TO NEXT
STROBE
OR EOLR
+
-
STROBE
+
-
APPLIANCE
FROM
PRECEDING
APPLIANCE,
SYNC MODULE,
POWER SUPPLY
OR FACP
+
+
-
STROBE
+
+
-
APPLIANCE
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Architects and Engineers Specifications
The visual notification appliances shall be Cooper-Wheelock Series RS strobe appliances or approved equals. The
Series RSS shall be Listed under UL Standard 1971 (Emergency Devices for the Hearing Impaired) for Indoor Fire
Protection Service. The strobe shall be listed for indoor use and shall meet the requirements of FCC Part 15 Class B.
The strobe appliances 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 RSS shall be of low current design. Where multi-candela appliances are specified, the strobe intensity
shall have a minimum of four (4) field selectable settings and shall be rated per UL Standard 1971 at: 15, 30, 75, and
110 cd, or 135/185 cd for wall mount, or 15, 30, 75, and 95cd or 115/177 cd for ceiling mount. The selector switch for
selecting the candela shall be tamper resistant. The 15/75 candela strobe shall be specified when 15 cd UL Standard
1971 Listing with 75 cd on-axis is required (e.g. ADA compliance).
When synchronization is required, the appliance shall be compatible with Cooper-Wheelock’s SM and DSM Sync
Modules. The strobes shall not drift out of synchronization at any time during operation. If the sync module fails to
operate, (i.e. contacts remain closed), the strobe shall revert to a non-synchronized flash rate. The appliance shall
also be designed so that the audible signal may be silenced while maintaining strobe activation.
The Series RSS Strobe appliances shall incorporate a patented universal mounting plate that allows mounting on a
single-gang, double-gang, 4-inch square, 100 mm European type backbox, or the SHBB surface backbox. If required,
an NATP (Notification Appliance Trimplate) shall be provided. An attaching cover plate shall be provided to give the
appliance an attractive appearance. The appliance shall not have any mounting holes or screw heads visible when
the installation is complete.
The Series RSSP Multi-Candela or single candela Strobe Plate shall be mounted on either a standard 4-inch square
backbox for flush mounting, or the Wheelock SBL2 backbox for surface mounting. All notification appliances shall be
backward compatible.
Specifications and Ordering Information
Model
RSS-24MCW-FR
RSS=241575W-FR
RSS-121575W-FR
RSS-24MCC-FW
RSS-24MCCR-FW
RSS-24MCCH-FW
RSS-24MCCR-FW
RSS-24MCWH-FR
RSSWP-2475W-FR
RSSP-121575W-FR
RSSP-24MCW-FR
RSSP-241575W-FR
RSSP-24MCWH-FR
Order Wall Ceiling
Code Mount Mount
9400
7471
7476
3158
3159
3461
3463
3465
9013
7798
9402
7793
9482
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Sync w/
Non-
SM or
Sync
DSM
Strobe
Candela
15/30/75/110
15 (75 on Axis)
15 (75 on Axis)
15/30/75/95
15/30/75/95
115/177
115/177
135/185
75 @ -31°F
15 (75 on Axis)
15/30/75/110
15 (75 on Axis)
135/185
24 VDC
X
12
VDC
# Model # Model Square
Color Color or Round
Red
White
UL
MEA CSFM FM BFP
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Square
Square
Square
Square
Round
Square
Round
Square
Square
Square
Square
Square
Square
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# Models are available in either red or white.
* PENDING
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