Data Sheet

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Notification Appliances
ST – Strobes and Strobe Plates Applications: Indoor / Outdoor

ST-MC-CW | ST-HMC-CW
ST-MC-RETRO-R Plate Strobe ST-MC-R Strobe
Product Overview
– Strobes feature low-current draw
– Ceiling-mount, multi-Candela models are available with field-selectable
Candela settings of 15/30/75/95cd or 115/177cd
– Wall-mount, multi-Candela models are available with field-selectable
Candela settings of 15/30/75/110cd
– Strobes produce one (1) flash per second over the regulated voltage range
– Synchronized using the Siemens DSC sync modules; the Siemens 50-point, 252-point
and 504-point fire alarm control panels (FACPs), as well as with:
 FireFinder® XLS and MXL® FACPs
 PAD-3 or PAD-4™ NAC Extenders with built-in sync protocol
– Fast installation with In / Out screw terminals using #12 to #18 AWG wire
– UL Listed, ULC Listed;
FM and CSFM Approved (#7125-0067:0252 –> Fire Alarm Devices For The Hearing Impaired, non-weatherproof)
(#7125-0067:0256 –> Fire Alarm Devices For The Hearing Impaired, weatherproof)
– Meets OSHA 29 Part 1910.165
Specifications
– Visual-notification appliances are Siemens Series `ST’ Strobe Appliances or approved equals
– The Series `ST’ meet (and are listed for) UL Standard 1971 for Indoor Fire Protection Service
(Emergency Devices for the Hearing-Impaired)
– Strobes are listed for indoor use only
– Strobe appliances produce a flash rate of one (1) flash per second over the Regulated
Voltage Range, and incorporate a Xenon flashtube enclosed in a rugged Lexan® lens
– All inputs are compatible with standard, reverse polarity supervision of circuit wiring
by a Fire-Alarm Control Panel (FACP)
– Strobe Plates, when installed, are the Siemens-Series Strobe Plate (ST-MC-RETRO),
and will have the same electronic circuitry as the Siemens Series `ST’
– The Series `ST’ Strobe are of low current design
– The selector switch for selecting the candela is tamper-resistant

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 Specifications – (continued)
– The strobe intensity for ceiling-mount models has field-selectable settings, and is rated
per UL Standard 1971 for 15/30/75/95cd or 115/177cd where multi-Candela appliances are specified
– The strobe intensity for wall-mount models has field-selectable settings, and is rated per
UL Standard 1971 for 15/30/75/110cd where multi-Candela appliances are specified
– When synchronization is required, the appliance is compatible with Siemens’ DSC Sync Modules;
the Siemens 50-point, 252-point and 504-point fire alarm control panels (FACPs), as well as with:
 FireFinder® XLS and MXL® FACPs
 PAD-3 or PAD-4™ NAC Extenders with built-in sync protocol
– The strobes will not drift out of synchronization at any time during operation
– If the sync module or Power Supply fails to operate, (i.e. - contacts remain closed),
the strobe will revert to a non-synchronized flash rate
– The strobes are designed for indoor (surface of flush) mounting
– All notification appliances are backward compatible
– The Series `ST’ Strobe Appliances incorporates a patented strobe mounting plate
that allows mounting to any of the following:
 one (1) single-gang or double-gang, 4-inch square (10.2 cm.) back box;
 one (1) Model SHBBS surface back box,
 one (1) Model SBL2S surface back box (used only with Model ST-MC-RETRO-R)

General Notes
– Strobes are designed to flash at one (1) flash per second minimum over their “Regulated Voltage Range” *
– All candela ratings represent minimum effective Strobe intensity based on
UL 1638 and UL Standard 1971
– All notification appliances are listed for “Special Applications”
* NFPA-72 specifies a flash rate of 1 to 2 flashes per second,
and ADA Guidelines specify a flash rate of 1-to-3 flashes per second

Mounting Diagram

(Shown In Inches)

Mounting Options

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 Technical Data
ST-MC Series Strobe: Wall Mount ST-MC-CW & ST-HMC-CW Series: Ceiling Mount
Current Ratings (AMPs) Current Ratings (AMPs)
MAXIMUM RMS Current MAXIMUM RMS Current
Input Voltage 15cd 30cd 75cd 110cd Input Voltage 15cd 30cd 75cd 95cd 115cd 177cd
DC 16.0 – 33.0VDC 0.064 0.098 0.175 0.233 DC 16.0 – 33.0VDC 0.069 0.111 0.200 0.264 0.318 0.445
FWR 16.0 – 33.0VRMS 0.108 0.164 0.268 0.368 FWR 16.0 – 33.0VRMS 0.117 0.180 0.297 0.398 0.482 0.684

ST-75-WP Strobe: Wall Mount, Weatherproof ST-75-C-WP Strobe: Ceiling Mount, Weatherproof
Current Ratings (AMPs) Current Ratings (AMPs)
MAXIMUM RMS Current MAXIMUM RMS Current
115cd 30 / 180cd 115cd 30 / 180cd
Input Voltage Input Voltage
(Per UL1638) (Per UL 1971) (Per UL1638) (Per UL 1971)
DC 16.0 – 33.0VDC 0.146 0.146 DC 16.0 – 33.0VDC 0.146 0.146
FWR 16.0 – 33.0VRMS 0.235 0.235 FWR 16.0 – 33.0VRMS 0.235 0.235

ST-HMC-WP Strobe: Wall Mount, Weatherproof ST-HMC-C-WP Strobe: Ceiling Mt., Weatherproof
Current Ratings (AMPs) Current Ratings (AMPs)
MAXIMUM RMS Current MAXIMUM RMS Current
65cd 90cd 135cd 185cd 50cd 75cd 115cd 177cd
Input Voltage (Per (Per (Per (Per Input Voltage (Per (Per (Per (Per
UL1638) UL1638) UL1971) UL1971) UL1638) UL1638) UL1971) UL1971)
DC 16.0 – 33.0VDC 0.318 0.445 0.318 0.445 DC 16.0 – 33.0VDC 0.318 0.445 0.318 0.445
FWR 16.0 – 33.0VRMS 0.482 0.684 0.482 0.684 FWR 16.0 – 33.0VRMS 0.482 0.684 0.482 0.684

ST Series Strobes: Weatherproof

UL / ULC Models and Ratings
Operating Voltage UL Rated Strobe Candela (cd)
(Special Application) Voltage Range ULC Rated
Model Per CAN/ ULC-S526-02 At – 40°C, Light Output
Per UL 1638, UL1971 UL1971
(VDC/VRMS) per UL1638 (cd)
and UL464 (VDC/VRMS)

ST-75-WP* 16.0 – 33.0 20.0 – 31.0 115 30 / 180 ** 30

ST-75-C-WP* 16.0 – 33.0 ~ 115 30 / 180 ** ~
ST-HMC-C-WP* 16.0 – 33.0 ~ 50 / 75 115 / 177 ~
ST-HMC-WP* 16.0 – 33.0 ~ 65 / 90 135 / 185 ~
* Available in red or white. 180cd is on Axis only **

Notes: 1. Strobe will produce 1 flash-per-second over the Input Voltage range.
2. This strobe/horn model meets the required light distribution patterns defined in
UL 1638 | UL 1971 | ULC S526-02.
3. This model is UL Listed for indoor use with a temperature range of +32ºF to +120ºF
(0ºC to +49ºC).
UL 1638 is tested from a temperature range of -40ºF to +150ºF (-40ºC to +66ºC)
with a maximum humidity of 95% RH.
The effect of shipping and storage temperatures will not adversely affect the performance of the appliance
when it is stored in the original cartons, and is not subjected to either misuse or improper handling of shipment.

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 Details for Ordering ─ (Including Mounting Options & Agency Approvals)
Agency Approvals
Part Mounting
Model Description UL FM CSFM
Number Options*
ST-MC-CW 500-636098 Strobe: Candela Ceiling, White B,D,E,F,G,J,N,R,X  − 
ST-HMC-CW 500-636097 Strobe: Hi Multi-Candela Ceiling, White B,D,E,F,G,J,N,R,X  − 
ST-MC-R 500-636099 Strobe: Multi-Candela, Red B,D,E,F,G,J,N,R,X  − 
ST-MC-W 500-636100 Strobe: Multi-Candela, White B,D,E,F,G,J,N,R,X  − 
ST-MC-RETRO-R 500-636103 Strobe: Multi-Candela Retro Plate, Red D, E, Z   
ST-75-CR-WP 500-636104 Strobe: Weatherproof Ceiling, Red T,T+WPS-KIT, GG  − 
ST-75-CW-WP 500-636105 Strobe: Weatherproof Ceiling, White T,T+WPS-KIT, GG  − 
ST-75-R-WP 500-636106 Strobe: Weatherproof Wall, Red T,T+WPS-KIT, GG   
ST-75-W-WP 500-636107 Strobe: Weatherproof Wall, White T,T+WPS-KIT, GG   
Strobe: Hi Multi-Candela Ceiling
ST-HMC-CR-WP 500-636177 T,T+WPS-KIT, GG  − 
Weatherproof, Red
Strobe: Hi Multi-Candela Ceiling
ST-HMC-CW-WP 500-636178 T,T+WPS-KIT, GG  − 
Weatherproof, White
Strobe: Hi Multi-Candela Wall
ST-HMC-R-WP 500-636179 T,T+WPS-KIT, GG  − 
Weatherproof, Red
Strobe: Hi Multi-Candela Wall
ST-HMC-W-WP 500-636180 T,T+WPS-KIT, GG  − 
Weatherproof, White
ST-MC-R-AR 1 500-650224 Strobe: Agent-Release Only (``AGENT ’’ text), Red B,D,E,F,G,J,N,R,X  − 
1: Refer to Sinorix® Fire Suppression data sheet, 6634, for more information. *: Refer to data sheet #2585
for detailed mounting options
Notes: For Model ST-AMC (amber) and ST-CMC (clear) strobe appliances,
which are used exclusively for mass notification, refer to data sheet, 2588. : Agency Listed / Approved
A Siemens WPS-KIT is comprised of one (1) hardware package; two (2) red plugs; two (2) white plugs, and one (1) gasket.

Notice: This marketing data sheet is not intended to be used for system design or installation purposes.
For the most up-to-date information, refer to each product’s installation instructions.

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