Kidde | Genesis Ceiling Strobe for ECS/MNS Mass Notification, Blue Lens, ALERT Marking, Field-Selectable Candela, UL 1638 | GCVWA-B

The Kidde Genesis GCVWA-B is a ceiling-mount strobe built for mass notification and emergency communication systems (ECS/MNS). Its blue lens and red ALERT marking provide clear visual separation from fire alarm signals, making it the right pick for facilities that need independent alerting tiers on the same notification infrastructure.

Built for the commercial installer

Genesis ceiling strobes mount flush to any standard North American 4" square electrical box (2-1/8" deep) with no extension ring or trim plate required. The low-profile housing protrudes just 1.6" from the ceiling and hides all mounting screws behind the cover. Field wiring terminals accept #18 to #12 AWG, so you can reuse existing runs without re-pulling.

Candela output is field-selectable via a switch accessible by unlatching the cover - no need to remove the device from the ceiling. The patented FullLight strobe cavity produces smooth, even light distribution that meets UL 1638 and ULC S526 requirements across the entire room, not just at the reference point.

Key features

• Field-selectable candela output: switch between multiple output settings without removing the device from the ceiling
• FullLight strobe technology: patented cavity design delivers smooth, even light distribution across the coverage area
• Blue lens with ALERT marking: visually distinguishes mass notification signals from fire alarm signals in dual-use facilities
• Low-profile ceiling mount: protrudes only 1.6" from the ceiling, blends with any commercial interior
• Synchronization ready: syncs with other Genesis devices using a Genesis Signal Master or compatible control module
• UL 1638-listed: approved as a protective visual signaling appliance for ECS/MNS applications

System requirements

Operates on 16 to 33 Vdc or 16 to 33 Vfwr from a listed notification appliance circuit. Synchronization requires a compatible signal module (SIGA-CC1S, SIGA-MCC1S, SIGA-CC2A, SIGA-MCC2A, or G1M-RM) or a compatible Kidde power supply or control panel.