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Genesis LED EGCS Series Ceiling Speaker-Strobe, 135-185 cd High Candela, White, No Marking
Kidde Commercial

Genesis LED EGCS Series Ceiling Speaker-Strobe, 135-185 cd High Candela, White, No Marking

SKU KD-EGCSVHWN

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The Kidde Genesis LED EGCS ceiling speaker-strobe delivers high-candela visual notification and clear voice audio from a single low-profile ceiling appliance. Rated at 135 to 185 cd, this high-output model covers larger open spaces where standard candela devices fall short - warehouses, atriums, convention centers, and high-bay commercial areas that need serious visual punch to meet NFPA 72 spacing.

Built for the commercial fire installer

The EGCSVHWN mounts to standard two-gang or 4-inch square electrical boxes using the included GRSW room side wiring plate. Pre-wire the plate, snap the device on, done - no special hardware, no oversized boxes. Dual-voltage speaker operation (25VRMS and 70VRMS selectable) and field-selectable wattage taps (1/4W, 1/2W, 1W, 2W) let one SKU handle a range of system designs. UL 1971-listed, UL 1480-listed, and ULC-listed for public-mode notification.

Key features

  • High-candela output (135-185 cd): covers larger spaces and longer corridors where standard 15/30/75/115 cd devices can't meet spacing requirements
  • 0.81 STI speech intelligibility: voice audio cuts through high-ambient-noise environments, rated excellent for speech clarity
  • 520Hz low-frequency capable: meets NFPA requirements for commercial sleeping areas in hotels, dormitories, and residential occupancies
  • LED current stays flat across all candela settings: simplifies NAC circuit design and allows future output changes without recalculating wire runs
  • Backwards compatible with legacy Xenon strobes: mix LED and Xenon devices on the same NAC circuit during phased upgrades
  • Under-cover diagnostic test points: validate NAC circuit voltage at the device without pulling it off the ceiling

System compatibility

Synchronizes with Kidde CC Series Signal Modules, Booster and Auxiliary Power Supplies, and Kidde Intelligent and Conventional Control Panels. Genesis LED synchronization protocol keeps multiple strobes well within NFPA 72 requirements on compatible NAC circuits. White housing, no marking - field-replaceable quick-swap covers available to add FIRE or ALERT markings after install.

Specifications

SKUKD-EGCSVHWN
BrandKidde Commercial
Form factorCeiling-mount speaker-strobe, low profile
Light output135-185 cd (high candela, field selectable)
Speaker operating voltage25VRMS or 70VRMS (field selectable)
Strobe operating voltage16-33 VDC / 16-33 VFWR
Speaker wattage taps1/4W, 1/2W, 1W, 2W (field selectable)
Speaker sound output78-87 dBA (reverberant, varies by wattage tap)
Speech Transmission Index0.81 (excellent)
Speaker frequency response400 Hz - 4,000 Hz
Low frequency520Hz capable for sleeping areas
Strobe flash rate1 fps (approximately)
Wire size12-18 AWG (0.75-2.50 mm²)
Dimensions6.8 x 1.82 in (17.27 x 4.62 cm)
Compatible electrical boxesTwo-gang, 4-inch square (min. 1-1/2 in. deep)
Housing colorWhite (RAL 9002)
Housing markingNone
Operating temp32°F to 122°F (0°C to 50°C)
Operating humidity0-93% noncondensing
Storage temp-40°F to 158°F (-40°C to 70°C)
Mounting plateGRSW room side wiring plate (included)
Synchronization sourcesKidde CC Series Signal Modules, Booster/Auxiliary Power Supplies, Intelligent/Conventional Panels
ListingsUL (S218, S5389), ULC (7320-1657:0516), FM Approved

Documents and resources

FAQs

Does this work with existing Xenon strobe circuits?
Yes. Genesis LED EGCS devices are backwards compatible with legacy Xenon strobes. You can mix LED and Xenon devices on the same NAC circuit and in the same field of view during phased upgrades.
What electrical boxes does this mount to?
Standard two-gang and 4-inch square electrical boxes, minimum 1-1/2 in. deep. The GRSW room side wiring plate is included. An optional EGCTW trim plate is available to cover oversized openings.
Can I change the candela setting after installation?
Yes. Remove the cover skin to access the candela switch without removing the device from the ceiling. The selected setting is visible through a window on the side of the housing.
Is this rated for sleeping areas?
Yes. The EGCS speaker-strobe is 520Hz low-frequency capable and meets NFPA requirements for newly constructed commercial sleeping areas when paired with approved audio hardware and a factory-supplied 520Hz tone.
Does current draw change when I adjust candela output?
No. LED current draw is the same at all candela settings. This simplifies NAC circuit design and lets you change light output after install without recalculating wire runs.
What synchronization sources are compatible?
Kidde CC Series Signal Modules, Booster and Auxiliary Power Supplies, and Kidde Intelligent and Conventional Control Panels. All Genesis LED strobes exceed UL synchronization requirements (within 10 ms over a two-hour period).
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