G-150
June 17, 1998
Gentex SPKE Series
Speakers & Speaker Strobes
Section: Audio/Visual Devices
GENERAL
Complies with:
• NFPA 72
• ADA 4.28.3
(15/75, 30/75, 110 cd)
The Gentex SPKE Series of speakers and speaker
strobes is designed to meet code requirements for audio,
visual and voice communications.
The SPKE Series devices are quality speaker products
that offer dependable evacuation signaling, visual alarms,
or a combination of both.
The SPKE Series provides a 25 or 70.7 VRMS speaker with
field-selectable power taps of 1/8 W, 1/4 W, 1/2 W, 1 W, 2 W
or 4 W (70.7 V only). The Z-Series synchronized strobes
require the use of the ZMS4 module.
S 3722
S 5182
S 5405
California
State Fire
Marshal
7320-0569:116
MEA
285-91-E
The SPKE devices are UL 1480 listed for use with fire
protective signaling systems.
STANDARD FEATURES
• Strobe rating one flash per second (1 Hz), regardless of
voltage.
• High dB output.
• Frequency range 400 – 4,000 Hz.
• Screw terminals, separate in/out wiring (12 gauge).
• Flush wall or ceiling mounting to a standard 4" square x
2-1/8" backbox with a 1-1/2" extension ring.
• Both round (SPKE8) and square (SPKE4) speakers
mount to all electrical boxes with extender ring.
• Field-selectable power taps: 1/8 W, 1/4 W, 1/2 W, 1 W,
2 W, 4 W.
• Speaker voltage 25 or 70.7 VRMS standard, field-selectable.
• For indoor use only.
• Attractive fire alarm red or off-white textured painted
finish.
• UL listed for fire protective services per UL 1480. Strobe
is listed UL 1971 and UL 1638.
• Models 15/75, 30/75 and 110 cd meet or exceed requirements of 4.28.3 of the ADA.
• Synchronizable strobe on “Z”-suffix models (use with
ZMS4 module).
ARCHITECTS’ &
ENGINEERS’ SPECIFICATIONS
The fire alarm speaker shall be Gentex SPKE
or
equivalent. The speaker shall be capable of producing
alarm tones or voice on all 25 or 70 VRMS audio systems.
The speaker shall provide incremental tap settings of 1/8,
1/4, 1/2, 1, 2, or 4 watts. Minimum dB ratings at 1/4 watt
shall be 81, and at 4 watts 90 dB. Tap settings shall be
adjustable with field-selectable jumper pins. The speaker
SPKE8-15/75CW with Strobe
SPEAKER dB
AT 10 FEET
INPUT
UL 1480
WATTS TYPICAL dB
1/8
78
1/4
81
1/2
84
SPKE4-15/75WR
with Strobe
1
2
4
87
90
90
(70.7 VRMS)
shall also have an optional visual signal capability.
The visual signal shall have a 1 Hz flash rate regardless
of input voltage.
All field wiring connections shall be made via
out terminal connections and the speaker
strobe shall be UL, CSFM, and MEA listed
with all local, state, and federal fire alarm
dards.
separate inor speaker
and comply
codes/stan-
This document is not intended to be used for installation purposes. We try to keep our product information
up-to-date and accurate. We cannot cover all specific applications or anticipate all requirements. All specifications are subject to change without notice. For more information, contact Fire•Lite Alarms, One FireLite Place, Northford, Connecticut 06472. Phone: (800) 627-3473, Toll Free FAX: (877) 699-4105, FAX
Back:(888) 388-3299
WEB: www.firelite.com
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MOUNTING DIAGRAMS
Minimal dimension for SBB backbox approximately 3.5".
A. Surface
B. Flush (Wall)
SPKE4
SERIES
C. Flush (Ceiling)
SPKE4
SERIES
SPKE8
SERIES
2.75
2.75
Standard
4" square
x 2-1/8" deep
backbox with
1-1/2” extension ring.
2.75
Standard 4" square
x 2-1/8" deep backbox
with 1-1/2" extension ring.
WIRING DIAGRAM
SPEAKER
25 OR 70 V
SOURCE
TO NEXT DEVICE
STROBE
24 VDC
POWER
SOURCE
TO NEXT DEVICE
EOLR
NOTE: Do NOT use looped wire
under terminals. Break wire run to
provide supervision of connection.
STROBE (optional)
MAX. WIRE DISTANCE (in feet) =
SPEAKER
Panel Voltage — Device Minimum Voltage
Total Current Draw
AVAILABLE MODELS
Operating
Voltage
SPKE4 (R or W)
25 or 70.7 VRMS
SPKE8 (R or W)
25 or 70.7 VRMS
STROBE RATED CURRENT
Light
Effective Operating
Intensity
Current
Inrush
Peak
in Candela @ 24 VDC
X
Wire Conductivity
CAUTION: Equation above applies only
to regulated supplies.
NOTE: Power is supplied to devices
when control panel is latched.
EXAMPLES: HOW TO ORDER
SPKE4 = 15 =
4" square 24 VDC,
baffle
15 cd strobe
SPKE4-15 (WR or WW)
24 VDC
15
84 mA
114 mA
86 mA
SPKE4-15/75 (WR or WW)
24 VDC
15 or 75
105 mA
220 mA
110 mA
SPKE4-15/75 (CR or CW)
24 VDC
15 or 75
105 mA
245 mA
120 mA
SPKE4-15/75 (WRZ or WWZ)
24 VDC
15 or 75
130 mA
490 mA
680 mA
SPKE4-30/75 (WR or WW)
24 VDC
30 or 75
165 mA
120 mA
180 mA
SPKE4-110 (WR or WW)
24 VDC
110
240 mA
148 mA
270 mA
SPKE8-15 (WR or WW)
24 VDC
15
84 mA
114 mA
86 mA
SPKE8-15/75 (WR or WW)
24 VDC
15 or 75
105 mA
220 mA
110 mA
SPKE8-15/75 (CR or CW)
24 VDC
15 or 75
105 mA
245 mA
120 mA
SPKE8-15/75 (WRZ or WWZ)
24 VDC
15 or 75
130 mA
490 mA
680 mA
SPKE8-30/75 (WR or WW)
24 VDC
30 or 75
165 mA
120 mA
180 mA
SPKE8-110 (WR or WW)
24 VDC
110
240 mA
148 mA
270 mA
NOTES: 1) All 24 VDC models, strobe portion, operate from 21 to 30 VDC -20%/+10%.
Operating temperatures 32 C to 120 F (0 C to 49 C). 2) Filtered DC shown; for FWR DC, see
Gentex installation instructions, provided with unit. 3) For 15/75 and 30/75 models: 15 and 30
candela ratings conform to UL 1971; 75 candela ratings conform to UL 1638.
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FROM LAST DEVICE
EOLR
WIRE CONDUCTIVITY
18 AWG (0.75 mm2) — 60
16 AWG (1.30 mm2) — 95
14 AWG (2.00 mm2) — 153
12 AWG (3.25 mm2) — 244
Model Number
FROM LAST DEVICE
W=
Wall
mount
R or W =
Red or
Off-White
faceplate
SPKE8 = 15/75 =
C=
R or W =
8" round 24 VDC, strobe Ceiling Red or
baffle
15 cd (UL 1971)
Off-White
75 cd (UL 1638)
faceplate
NEW OPTION:
“Z” = synchronized strobe
(15/75 wall models only)