The Kidde Genesis LED EG1 horn/strobe drops onto a standard single-gang box and sticks out barely an inch from the wall. Field-selectable 15, 30, or 75 cd strobe output and high/low horn dB settings let you configure per-room coverage without stocking multiple SKUs. LED technology pulls significantly less current than legacy Xenon strobes, meaning fewer NAC circuits and power supplies on the job.
Built for the fire alarm installer
The EG1 is backwards compatible with existing Xenon-based Genesis strobes, so you can mix LED and Xenon devices on the same circuit during phased upgrades - no rewiring required. Synchronization works with Kidde CC Series signal modules, booster and auxiliary power supplies, and both intelligent and conventional control panels. UL 1971, UL 1638, and UL 464 listed. ADA compliant per 28 CFR Part 36. CSFM approved.
Key features
- Single-gang mount, no trim ring required - fits 1-gang, 2-gang, 4-inch octagon, and 4-inch square boxes
- Field-selectable candela: 15, 30, or 75 cd via slide switch - no need to remove the device from the wall
- High/low horn output: up to 85 dBA reverberant, with constant or T3 temporal coding
- LED efficiency: 35-55 mA operating current depending on settings - fewer circuits, fewer power supplies
- Backwards compatible with legacy Xenon Genesis strobes on the same NAC circuit
- Quick-swap covers with no visible mounting screws for a clean finished look
Wiring and installation
Accepts 12 to 18 AWG wire on screw terminals. Diagnostic test points on the circuit board speed up commissioning. Slide switches for candela, dB, and tone pattern are accessible under the cover without removing the base from the box.
Specifications
| SKU | KD-EG1AVRN |
|---|---|
| Brand | Kidde Commercial |
| Form factor | Compact wall-mount horn/strobe |
| Operating voltage | 16 to 33 VDC or 16 to 33 VFWR |
| Light output | 15, 30, or 75 cd (field-selectable via slide switch) |
| Horn output | 80-85 dBA reverberant (UL 464), 86-92 dBA anechoic (CAN/ULC S525) |
| Horn signal type | Constant or T3 temporal (field-selectable) |
| Strobe flash rate | 1 fps |
| Operating current | 35-55 mA (varies by cd and dB setting) |
| Wire size | 12 to 18 AWG (0.75 to 2.50 mm²) |
| Dimensions | 3 x 4-5/8 x 1-1/8 in. (7.62 x 11.75 x 2.86 cm) (W x H x D) |
| Mounting | Standard 1-gang (no trim ring), 2-gang, 4-inch octagon, or 4-inch square box |
| Synchronization | UL compliant, 20 Ω max wire resistance between any two devices |
| Operating temp | 32 to 122°F (0 to 50°C) |
| Operating humidity | 0 to 93% noncondensing |
| Housing color | Red |
| Marking | No FIRE marking |
| Trim rings | Optional EG1TR (red) for boxes wider than 3 in. |
| Compliance | UL 1971, UL 1638, UL 464, FCC, ICC, CSFM, ADA (28 CFR Part 36) |