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