POTTER HS-24-WP Series Weatherproof 75 Candela Wall Mount Horn Strobe Owner’s Manual

: June 9, 2024
: POTTER

Table of Contents

Features
Application
Description
Product Listings
Technical Specifications
Tone Switch Locations
Architect and Engineering Specifications
References
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HS-24-WP Series Weatherproof 75 Candela Wall Mount Horn Strobe
Owner’s Manual POTTER HS-24-WP Series Weatherproof 75 Candela Wall Mount
Horn Strobe

Features

Fixed 75cd strobe
Includes the WPBB surface-mount (standard) or WPLPBB Low Profile (LP) enclosure
WPBB/LP made of clear Lexan® – provides maximum visibility and reliability, allowing full 75cd output
Super-Slide® Bracket – Ease of supervision testing
Checkmate® – Instant voltage verification
Synchronize strobe and/or horn with AVSM module
Switch selection for high/low dBA
Switch for chime, whoop, mechanical, and 2400Hz tone
Input terminals accept 18 to 12 AWG
Switch for continuous or temporal 3 tone (not available on whoop)
Tamperproof re-entrant grill
5 year warranty

Application

The S/HS-WP Series Outdoor Signals are wall mount, low profile strobes and horn/strobes that offer dependable audible and visual alarms for warning and emergency notification in outdoor locations.

Description

The S/HS-WP Series Outdoor Signals are 24VDC strobes and horn/strobes equipped with a fixed 75 candela strobe.
This series of outdoor signals are available in two different versions.
The standard version includes a surface-mount back box (WPBB) to install directly on a wall. The Low Profile (LP) versions includes a low profile back box (WPLPBB) designed to be installed on a flushmounted electrical box. The weatherproof enclosure is made of clear Lexan® which provides maximum visibility and reliability for effective visible signaling, allowing full 75cd output.
The S/HS-WP series strobe has a minimal operating current and a minimum flash rate of 1Hz regardless of input voltage. The strobe is synchronized using Gentex sync. protocol or the AVSM Sync. Module.
The S/HS-WP Series is equipped with a universal 4” mounting bracket which incorporates the popular Super-Slide® feature that allows the installer to easily pre-wire the system and test for supervision. The product also features a locking mechanism that secures the signal to the bracket without showing any screws and the Checkmate® – Instant Voltage Verification Feature which allows the installer to check the voltage drop, current draw, and match against the blue print.

Product Listings

ANSI/UL 464 and 1638
Complies with American with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Complies with IBC / IFC / IRC

Technical Specifications

Operating Voltage	Nominal 24VDC (16-33VDC)
Operating Temperature	-31°F – 150°F (-35° – 66°C)
Dimensions	LP Version – 5.75″ H x 4.75″ W x 3.25″ D

Standard – 5.75″ H x 4.75″ W x 4.18″D
Wiring Connections| Terminals accept 18 – 12 AWG
Mounting| LP Version — Single gang, double gang, or 4″ square back box
Standard Version – Surface mount back box included
Shipping Weight| 2.05 lbs.
S-24-WP, 75 Candela, Outdoor Strobe
Includes Standard or LP Enclosure

Model Designations

“W” = Wall Mount
“R” = Red Face Plate
“W”=Off – White Face Plate
“P”= Plain (Note: Plain units are non-returnable)
“LP”= Low Profile (WPLPBB Enclosure)

Strobe Current Ratings

Candela| 75 cd
24 VDC| 112mA
UL Max| 170 mA

NOTE: For unfiltered FWR ratings, see installation manual.

HS-24-WP Series, 75 Candela, Outdoor Horn /Strobe
Includes Standard or LP Enclosure

Model Number| Stock
Number| Body Color| Reverberant dBA at 10′, per ANSI/UL 464| In Anechoic Room dBA at 10′| WP Enclosure
HS-24WR-WP| 4890060| Red| 70-82| 100| Standard
1-1S-24WW-WP| 4890061| Off-White| 70-82| 100| Standard
HS-24PWR-WP| 4890062| Red-Plain| 70-82| 100| Standard
1-IS-24PWW-WP| 4890063| Off-White-Plain| 70-82| 100| Standard
HSLP-24WR| 4890064| Red| 70-82| 100| Low Profile
HSLP-24WW| 4890065| Off-White| 70-82| 100| Low Profile
HSLP-24PWR| 4890066| Red-Plain| 70-82| 100| Low Profile
HSLP-24PWW| 4890067| Off-White-Plain| 70-82| 100| Low Profile
Horn Decibel and Current Ratings

Horn Setting| Minimum
dBA at 10′,
Per UL 464
(HIGH)| Minimum
dBA at 10′,
Per UL 464
(LOW)| Regulated 24VDC
Max. Operating
Current, at High
Setting (mA)
Temporal 3 2400Hz| 78| 71 | 28
Temporal 3 Mechanical| 76| 70| 25
Temporal 3 Chime| 70| 66| 15
Continuous 2400Hz| 8 I| 74| 28
Continuous Mechanical| 80| 72| 25
Continuous Chime| 70| 66| 15
Whoop| 82| 69*| 56

*Operating the horn in this mode at this voltage will result in not meeting the minimum ANSI/UL 464 reverberant sound level required for public mode fire protection service. These settings are acceptable only for private mode fire alarm use. Use the high dBA setting for public mode application (not applicable when using the chime tone. The chime tone is always private mode).

Tone Switch Locations

| Switch Position
---|---
Tone| 3| 4| 5
Mechanical Temporal 3| ON| ON| ON
Mechanical – Continuous| OFF| ON| ON
2400Hz – Temporal 3| ON| OFF| ON
2400Hz – Continuous| OFF| OFF| ON
Chime – Temporal 3| ON| ON| OFF
Chime – Continuous| OFF| ON| OFF
Whoop| ON| OFF| OFF
Whoop| OFF| OFF| OFF

NOTES:

Switch Positions 1 and 2 in the OFF position to select isolated horn and strobe power inputs
Switch Position 6 ON = HIGH dBA
Switch Position 6 OFF = LOW dBA

Super Slide® Mounting Bracket
Allows the installer to pre-wire the system, test for system supervision, remove the signal head until occupancy, switch out signals without changing mounting brackets and has locking edge connector for snap-in-place installation. POTTER HS-24-WP Series Weatherproof 75 Candela Wall Mount Horn
Strobe - Figure 1

Checkmate® Instant Voltage Verification
It is often necessary to confirm the voltage drop along the line of devices. The access holes are provided in the back of the terminal block to allow the voltage to be measured directly without removing the device. Typically, this would be done at the end of the line to confirm design criteria. Most measurements will be taken using the S+ and S- locations although access is provided to other locations.
NOTE: Care should be taken to not short the test probes.

Mounting Outdoor Enclosure
Super Slide® Mounting Plate:
Mounts to WPBB Outdoor Enclosure

POTTER HS-24-WP Series Weatherproof 75 Candela Wall Mount Horn Strobe -
Figure 3

Super Slide® Mounting Plate:
Mounts to WLPBB Outdoor Enclosure

POTTER HS-24-WP Series Weatherproof 75 Candela Wall Mount Horn Strobe -
Figure 2

Wiring Diagrams

POTTER HS-24-WP Series Weatherproof 75 Candela Wall Mount Horn Strobe -
Figure 4

NOTES:

All strobes are designed to flash as specified with continuous applied voltage. Strobes should not be used on coded or pulsing signaling circuits.
However, use of the AVSM control module or Gentex synchronization protocol is permitted to synchronize the strobe, horn and/or mute the horn.
FOR SYNCHRONIZATION WIRING INFORMATION, REFERENCE AVSM CONTROL MODULE DATA SHEET (8830050) AND/OR AVSM CONTROL MODULE MANUAL FOR SYNCHRONIZATION MODULE WIRING DIAGRAMS. AVSM CONTROL MODULE DATA SHEET AND MANUAL CAN BE OBTAINED AT http://pottersignal.com OR CALL POTTER ELECTRIC AT 1-800-325-3936.

Architect and Engineering Specifications

The audible and/or visible signal shall be Potter S/HS-WP Outdoor Series or approved equal and shall be listed by Underwriters Laboratories Inc. per ANSI/UL 1638 and/or ANSI/UL 464.
The notification appliance (combination audible/visible) shall produce a peak sound output of 100dBA or greater at as measured in an anechoic chamber.
The signaling appliance shall also have the capability to silence the audible signal while leaving the visible signal energized with the use of a single pair of power wires. Additionally, the user shall be able to select either continuous or temporal tone output with the temporal signal having the ability to be synchronized.
The audible/visible and visible signaling appliance shall also maintain a minimum flash rate of 1Hz or up to 2 Hz regardless of power input voltage.
The appliance shall have an operating current of 112mA or less for the 75Cd strobe circuit. The appliance shall also be capable of meeting the candela requirements of the ADA (75cd).
The appliance shall be polarized to allow for electrical supervision of the system wiring. The unit shall be provided with a mounting bracket with terminals with barriers for input/output wiring and be able to mount to a single gang or double gang box or double workbox without the use of an adapter plate. The unit shall have an input voltage range of 16-33 volts with either direct current of full wave rectified power for 24 volt models.
The appliance shall be capable of testing supervision without disconnecting wires. Also the appliance shall be capable of mounting to a surface back box.
The unit shall also be able to verify voltage at the unit without removing unit.
The appliance has extended temperature range of -31° to 150°F (-35° to 66° C). The appliance shall satisfy virtually all outdoor and severe environment
applications. The WPBB enclosure includes a gasket that must be inserted between the box and mounting bracket. There are drain holes in the back box to
allow for drainage, the seal on the WPBB enclosure is not water tight. The WPLPBB enclosure includes a weather seal for mounting to wall and intended for use with universal electrical box. To allow for drainage, bottom edge of enclosure is not water tight.

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