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Genesis LED EGCS Series Ceiling Mount Speaker/Strobe, 15-115 cd Selectable, White, FIRE Marking
Kidde Commercial

Genesis LED EGCS Series Ceiling Mount Speaker/Strobe, 15-115 cd Selectable, White, FIRE Marking

SKU KD-EGCSVWF

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The Kidde Genesis LED EGCSVWF is a ceiling-mount speaker/strobe that combines high-fidelity voice audio with a field-selectable LED strobe on a single NAC circuit. It mounts to standard 2-gang and 4-inch square boxes, protrudes just 1.5 inches from the ceiling, and ships with a room-side wiring plate (GRSW) for pre-installation wiring and continuity checks before the device snaps into place.

Built for the commercial fire alarm installer

Genesis LED technology draws significantly less current than legacy Xenon strobes - longer circuit runs, more devices per NAC, and fewer booster power supplies on the job. Current draw stays flat at 35 mA (VDC) or 45 mA (VFWR) regardless of which candela setting you select, simplifying NAC calculations during system design. The EGCSVWF is backwards compatible with Xenon-based Genesis devices on the same circuit and field of view, so you can upgrade existing notification appliances piecemeal without ripping out what's already installed.

Key features

  • Field-selectable 15, 30, 75, or 115 cd strobe output - adjust settings without removing the device from the ceiling
  • 87 dB sound output at 2W with a Speech Transmission Index (STI) of .81 for clear, intelligible voice evacuation
  • 520 Hz low-frequency capable - meets NFPA 72 requirements for sleeping areas in hotels, dormitories, and residential occupancies
  • 25V and 70V speaker operation with field-selectable wattage taps (1/4W, 1/2W, 1W, 2W)
  • Flat current draw across all candela settings - no NAC recalculation when adjusting light output in the field
  • Room-side wiring plate included (GRSW) - pre-wire and verify circuit continuity before the appliance goes up

System requirements

Requires a supervised NAC circuit from a compatible Kidde fire alarm control panel (FACP). Operates on 16-33 VDC or 16-33 VFWR. Mounts to any standard 2-gang or 4-inch square electrical box. Optional EGCTW white trim plate covers oversized openings. Genesis LED sync protocol keeps multiple strobes synchronized per NFPA 72 and UL requirements on compatible NAC circuits.

Specifications

SKUKD-EGCSVWF
BrandKidde Commercial
Form factorCeiling-mount speaker/strobe, low-profile (1.5" protrusion)
Strobe output15, 30, 75, or 115 cd (field-selectable)
Sound outputUp to 87 dB reverberant (UL 1480) at 2W; 86 dB anechoic (ULC-S541)
Speech intelligibilitySTI rating of .81
Speaker voltage25 VRMS or 70.7 VRMS (field-selectable)
Speaker wattage taps1/4W, 1/2W, 1W, 2W (field-selectable)
Low frequency520 Hz capable
Operating voltage16-33 VDC or 16-33 VFWR
Strobe current draw35 mA (VDC) / 45 mA (VFWR), same for all candela settings
MountingStandard 2-gang or 4-inch square electrical box
Wire gauge12-18 AWG
Dimensions6.8" diameter x 1.82" height (17.27 cm x 4.62 cm)
Housing colorWhite
Housing markingFIRE
SynchronizationGenesis LED sync protocol
ComplianceUL 1971, UL 464, ULC-S541, ULC-S525, NFPA 72, ADA, FCC, FM Approved
UL listingS218, S5389
Included accessoriesGRSW room-side wiring plate
Optional accessoriesEGCTW white trim plate, 27193-21 / 27193-26 surface mount boxes

Documents and resources

FAQs

Can I mix Genesis LED EGCS devices with existing Xenon Genesis strobes?
Yes. Genesis LED appliances are backwards compatible with Xenon-based Genesis devices on the same NAC circuit and within the same field of view. You can upgrade to LED piecemeal without replacing the entire circuit.
Does the strobe current change when I adjust the candela setting?
No. Current draw is 35 mA (VDC) or 45 mA (VFWR) regardless of whether you select 15, 30, 75, or 115 cd. NAC calculations stay the same no matter the candela setting.
What electrical boxes does this fit?
Standard 2-gang and 4-inch square boxes. For oversized openings, the optional EGCTW white trim plate provides clean coverage.
Does this meet low-frequency requirements for sleeping areas?
Yes. The EGCSVWF is 520 Hz low-frequency capable, meeting NFPA 72 requirements for notification in sleeping areas such as hotels, dormitories, and residential occupancies when used with an approved 520 Hz audio source.
What is the room-side wiring plate and is it included?
The GRSW room-side wiring plate is included. It lets you pre-wire and verify circuit continuity before the speaker/strobe snaps into place, saving time on trim-out.
What FACP panels is this compatible with?
The EGCSVWF is designed for use with Kidde intelligent and conventional fire alarm control panels that provide supervised 24V NAC circuits. Consult Kidde compatibility documentation or contact SS&Si for specific panel pairing.
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