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C3 Synchronized Horn Strobe (Adjustable)

The NATIONAL TIME C3 Synchronized Series is a low profile strobe or horn/strobe combination that offers dependable audible and visual alarms. 

The C3 Series horn/strobes have been replaced by the C5U Series. This page is being maintained for historical technical information only.

features

  • Low Operating Current
  • Easy Installation - Low Profile
  • Convenient Test Operation
  • Tamperproof Re-Entrant Grill
  • Selectable Candela Intensity
  • High/Low dB Selection
  • High/Low Frequency Selection
  • Wide Voltage Range
  • Strobe/Horn Synchronization
  • Individual Horn/Strobe Operation on 2 Wires
  • ADA Compliant; NFPA 72
  • U.L. Listed

The C3 Series horns provide selections for high/low dBA, continuous/ code 3 temporal horn sound settings for high frequency tone, mechanical tone and chime tone. In addition the horn can be selected for a slow whoop tone operation. The low dBA selection will reduce horn output dBA and is used in environments with low ambient noise levels. The high frequency (2400 Hz) selection is recommended for use in remote signal applications. The low frequency (factory) selection is recommended for use in evacuation signaling application. The C3 Series horns are factory shipped for code 3 temporal selection. The C3 Series strobe provides a low operating current and a minimum flash rate of 1Hz throughout the rated input voltage range. The C3 comes with a slider switch to allow field selectable strobe candela selection. The candela intensity can be set for 15CD, 30CD, 60CD, 75CD or 110CD. The C3 Series easy slide mounting system provides convenient installation and device testing operation. The C3 Series operates from the synchronized outputs on the National Time Synchronized Series, Fire Alarm Control Panel or Notification Appliance Control Panel or from the Remote Power Supply providing individual synchronized horn and strobe operation on the same 2 wires. The C3 Synchronized Series comes standard with the 4" mounting plate. The mounting plate will mount to a 4" square box, a 2-gang masonry box, a 2-gang switch box, a single gang masonry box or a single gang switch box for flush mount appliances. For surface mount appliances use the SG-CBB surface box. The C3 Synchronized Series appliances are UL 1971 listed for use with fire protective systems.

Specifications & Related Literature

Cutsheet Name/Description
414 Multi-candela Wall mounted HornStrobe (C3)

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