Genesis GC Series High Fidelity 520 Hz Ceiling Speaker-Strobe, Red, 70V, Multi-Candela 95/115/150/177 cd, Clear Lens
SKU KD-GCHFRN-S7VMCH
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The Kidde Genesis GCHFRN-S7VMCH is a high fidelity ceiling-mount speaker-strobe built for commercial fire alarm and life safety notification. The 520 Hz low-frequency tone meets NFPA 72 requirements for sleeping areas in hotels, dormitories, and residential occupancies - no separate audio system needed when paired with compatible Genesis hardware and a factory-supplied 520 Hz tone file.
Built for the commercial installer
This device flush-mounts to any standard North American 4-inch square electrical box (2-1/8" deep) or 960A-4RF round flush box with no extension ring or trim plate required. The low-profile housing sits about 1" below the ceiling - 30% slimmer than comparable signals. A hinged cover opens for quick access to candela and wattage switches, and field configuration stays visible through small windows on the front after installation. No need to pull the device to verify settings.
Key features
- 520 Hz high fidelity output: meets NFPA 72 low-frequency requirements for sleeping areas without third-party audio systems
- Field-selectable candela: 95, 115, 150, or 177 cd high-output clear lens strobe, configurable without removing the device
- Selectable speaker wattage: 1/4W, 1/2W, 1W, or 2W taps on 70V for zone-level sound pressure tuning
- Low-profile flush design: 30% slimmer than comparable signals, mounts flush with no visible screws
- UL/ULC listed: UL 1971, UL 1638, UL 1480 Fifth Edition, UL 464, ULC-S541 - approved for ceiling and wall use
- ADA compliant: meets ADA Code of Federal Regulation Chapter 28 Part 36 Final Rule
System requirements
Powers from the fire alarm control panel's NAC circuit at 16-33 VDC (24 VDC nominal). Connects via polarized screw terminals using #18 to #12 AWG wiring. Synchronization with compatible Genesis sources (GSA-CC1S, SIGA-CC2A, EG1M-RM, and others) meets UL 1971 requirements with a maximum 20 ohm loop resistance between any two devices.
Specifications
| SKU | KD-GCHFRN-S7VMCH |
|---|---|
| Brand | Kidde Commercial |
| Form factor | Ceiling-mount speaker-strobe, low-profile flush design |
| Housing | Red, textured UV stabilized, color impregnated engineered plastic, exceeds 94V-0 UL flammability rating |
| Power input | NAC circuit, 16-33 VDC (24 VDC nominal) or 16-33 VFWR (24 VFWR nominal) |
| Speaker voltage | 70 Vrms |
| Speaker wattage | Selectable 1/4W, 1/2W, 1W, or 2W |
| Speaker response | 400 to 4,000 Hz |
| Strobe output | Selectable 95, 115, 150, or 177 cd (high cd, clear lens) |
| Flash rate | 1 flash per second (default) |
| Lens | Optical grade polycarbonate, clear |
| Mounting | Standard 4" square electrical box (2-1/8" deep) or 960A-4RF round flush box, no extension ring required |
| Wire connections | Polarized screw terminals, #18 to #12 AWG (0.75 to 2.5 mm²) |
| Operating temp | 32°F to 120°F (0°C to 49°C) |
| Operating humidity | 0-93% relative humidity, non-condensing |
| Supervisory voltage | 30V max |
| Synchronization sources | GSA-CC1S, GSA-MCC1S, SIGA-CC2A, GSA-MCC2A, EG1M-RM, MIRBPS6A, MIRBPS10A, APS6A, APS10A, VS Series, Fireshield Plus |
| Dimensions | 6.8" dia (173 mm) visible, 8.3" dia (211 mm) overall |
| Compliance | UL 1971, UL 1638, UL 1480, UL 464, ULC-S541, ADA compliant |
| Text marking | None |
| Weight | 1.62 lb (0.73 kg) |
