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Kidde | Genesis GC Series Mass Notification Ceiling Speaker/Strobe with Blue Lens & ALERT Marking, White | GCSVWA-B

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SKU:
KD-GCSVWA-B

The Genesis GCSVWA-B is a ceiling-mount speaker/strobe built for mass notification systems. Blue lens with ALERT marking differentiates it from fire alarm appliances on sight, keeping notification zones clearly coded. Low-profile Genesis design sits just 1" off the ceiling - 30% slimmer than comparable signals - so it installs clean and stays out of the way until it's needed.

Built for the commercial installer

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 required. Speaker wattage and strobe candela are both field-configurable after installation - open the hinged cover, adjust the switches, close it. Settings stay visible through indicator windows on the front of the device, locked in place to prevent unauthorized changes.

Key features

  • Field-selectable candela output: 6, 12, 31, or 40 cd - set on-site without removing the device from the box
  • Field-selectable speaker wattage: 1/4, 1/2, 1, or 2 W operation on 25 VRMS or 70 VRMS circuits
  • Up to 90 dBA sound output at the 2W tap for clear, intelligible voice audio across large areas
  • UL 1638, UL 1971, and UL 1480 listed with ULC-S541, MEA, and CSFM approvals
  • Precision strobe synchronization meets or exceeds UL 1971 synchronization requirements when paired with compatible Genesis sync modules
  • Textured UV-stabilized housing exceeds 94V-0 UL flammability rating, white finish

System requirements

Connects to any listed fire alarm control panel or mass notification system via polarized screw terminals (#18 to #12 AWG). Strobe operates on 16-33 VDC or 16-33 VFWR (24V nominal). Compatible synchronization sources include GSA-CC1S, GSA-MCC1S, SIGA-CC2A, GSA-MCC2A, EG1M-RM, and VS Series panels.

Brand:
Kidde Commercial
Form factor:
Ceiling mount speaker/strobe, Genesis GC Series
Speaker operating voltage:
25 VRMS or 70 VRMS
Speaker wattage:
Field selectable: 1/4, 1/2, 1, or 2 W
Speaker frequency response:
400 to 4,000 Hz
Sound output:
Up to 90 dBA at 2W (measured at 10 ft)
Strobe candela:
Field selectable: 6, 12, 31, or 40 cd (blue lens, standard cd)
Strobe operating voltage:
16-33 VDC or 16-33 VFWR (24V nominal)
Strobe flash rate:
1 flash per second
Lens color:
Blue, optical grade polycarbonate
Marking:
ALERT (mass notification)
Housing:
White, textured UV-stabilized engineered plastic, 94V-0 UL flammability rated
Mounting:
Standard 4" square box (2-1/8" deep) or 960A-4RF round flush box, no extension ring required
Wire size:
#18 to #12 AWG (0.75 mm² to 2.5 mm²)
Operating temp:
32°F to 120°F (0°C to 49°C)
Operating humidity:
0-93% RH, non-condensing
Environment:
Indoor only
Supervisory voltage:
30V max
Dimensions:
6.8" diameter (173 mm)
Compliance:
UL 1638, UL 1971, UL 1480, ULC-S541, MEA, CSFM
Synchronization sources:
GSA-CC1S, GSA-MCC1S, SIGA-CC2A, GSA-MCC2A, EG1M-RM, MIRBPS6A, MIRBPS10A, APS6A, APS10A, VS Series
Does this work for mass notification or fire alarm?
The GCSVWA-B is for mass notification. Blue lens and ALERT marking distinguish it from fire alarm appliances on sight. For fire alarm use, see Genesis GC Series models with clear or amber lenses and FIRE markings.
What candela settings are available?
Four field-selectable settings: 6, 12, 31, and 40 cd. Open the hinged cover, slide the candela switch on-site - no need to remove the device. Settings stay visible through indicator windows after installation.
What electrical box does this mount to?
Flush mounts to any standard North American 4-inch square electrical box (2-1/8" deep) or 960A-4RF round flush box. No extension ring or trim plate required.
What synchronization modules are compatible?
Compatible with GSA-CC1S, GSA-MCC1S, SIGA-CC2A, GSA-MCC2A, EG1M-RM, MIRBPS6A, MIRBPS10A, APS6A, APS10A, VS Series, and Fireshield Plus 5 and 10 zone panels. Strobe synchronization meets or exceeds UL 1971 requirements.
Can this be installed outdoors?
No. All Genesis GC Series ceiling models are rated for indoor use only. Operating temperature range is 32°F to 120°F (0°C to 49°C) with 0-93% relative humidity, non-condensing.
What speaker wattage taps are available?
Field selectable at 1/4, 1/2, 1, or 2 watt. Available in 25 VRMS and 70 VRMS configurations. Sound output reaches up to 90 dBA at the 2W setting measured at 10 feet.

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