Kidde | Genesis Field Configurable Mass Notification Ceiling Strobe, 15 cd, White Housing, Red Lens, ALERT Marking | GCVWA-R

The GCVWA-R is a Genesis series ceiling-mount strobe built for mass notification and emergency communication systems. It delivers 15 candela output through a red lens with ALERT marking, providing clear visual differentiation between mass notification and fire alarm signals in commercial facilities.

Built for the commercial installer

Genesis ceiling strobes protrude just 1.6 inches from the ceiling and mount flush to any standard North American 4-inch square electrical box - no extension ring, no trim plate, no extra hardware. The FullLight strobe technology produces smooth, even light distribution that exceeds UL cross-pattern requirements without the bulky specular reflectors found in competing products. Low current draw lets you load more devices per NAC circuit without upsizing power supplies or adding booster panels.

Key features

• Field configurable candela output: selectable A/B/C/D settings via internal switch without removing the device from the ceiling
• Low current draw: 63 mA typical at 24 Vdc (15 cd setting) maximizes device count per NAC circuit
• FullLight strobe technology: smooth, even light distribution exceeding UL cross-pattern requirements
• 1.6-inch profile: 30% slimmer than comparable ceiling strobes, no visible mounting screws
• Red lens with ALERT marking: clear visual differentiation from fire alarm signals during mass notification events
• Genesis synchronization: all devices flash in unison at one flash per second via Signal Master or compatible sync source

System requirements

Operates on regulated 16-33 Vdc or unfiltered 16-33 Vdc FWR from a listed FACP or mass notification system NAC circuit. Synchronize with an optional Genesis Signal Master (G1M-RM) or compatible synchronization source for code-compliant flash patterns across all devices on the circuit. Wire connections accept #18 to #12 AWG.