Maple Armor FW2961 Addressable / Conventional LED Horn Strobe (Selectable 15-177 cd)

Description

The Maple Armor FW2961 Horn Strobe Notification Appliance is an advanced, high-efficiency audible and visual signaling device designed for modern commercial, industrial, and institutional life-safety systems.

Engineered with cutting-edge LED technology, this notification appliance delivers crisp, high-intensity optical output while drawing significantly lower current than traditional xenon strobe lamps. The unit operates seamlessly in both conventional NAC mode and intelligent addressable mode when connected to Maple Armor FW2105 and FW2107 panels.

Compliant with UL 1971, UL 464, CAN/ULC-S525, and CAN/ULC-S526 standards, the Maple Armor FW2961 Horn Strobe Notification Appliance provides field-selectable candela settings and programmable sound pressure levels to ensure reliable emergency evacuation signaling.

Technical Specifications Table

High-Efficiency LED Optical Delivery & Multi-Tone Audible Flexibility

The primary engineering breakthrough of the Maple Armor FW2961 Horn Strobe Notification Appliance is its solid-state LED optical engine.

Traditional xenon flash tubes demand high inrush currents that limit the number of appliances per NAC run. In contrast, the advanced LED illumination in the Maple Armor FW2961 Horn Strobe Notification Appliance drastically reduces power consumption, allowing electrical contractors to support more notification devices per circuit loop using smaller gauge copper wire.

Installers can quickly calibrate both visual and acoustic outputs in the field via rotary switches located behind the protective faceplate. The 6-position candela selector allows effortless room-by-room lumen tuning, while the multi-tone sound generator delivers high-clarity Temporal 3 and March Time tones designed to overcome background noise in industrial plants, schools, and healthcare corridors.

• Selectable Candela Outputs: Instant field switching between 15, 30, 75, 110, 140, and 177 cd without opening internal wiring.
• High-Efficiency LED Optic: Low current draw allows extended cable runs and decreases the number of auxiliary power booster panels needed.
• Zone Synchronization: Synchronizes both strobe flashes and audible tones across the entire circuit to meet strict ADA mandates.
• Plug-in Base Design: Separate mounting plate allows fast pre-wiring and testing before snapping on the finished notification head.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What candela output settings are available on the Maple Armor FW2961 Horn Strobe Notification Appliance?
A: The FW2961 features 6 field-selectable candela settings: 15 cd, 30 cd, 75 cd, 110 cd, 140 cd, and 177 cd, easily configured using a rear rotary switch.

Q2: Can the horn and strobe operate independently?
A: Yes. When wired to compatible panels or synchronized modules, the horn can be silenced during active emergency events while the visual strobe continues to flash.

Q3: Does the FW2961 support both addressable and conventional wiring?
A: Yes. The FW2961 is engineered for dual compatibility, operating either as a conventional NAC notification appliance or within an addressable Maple Armor communication loop.

Q4: What audible tone patterns can be selected?
A: The onboard sound generator supports Temporal 3 (standard emergency evacuation), Temporal 4 (carbon monoxide signaling), Continuous tone, and March Time patterns at 20, 60, and 120 beats per minute.

Q5: What electrical junction boxes are compatible with this horn strobe?
A: It mounts directly to standard North American 1-gang, 2-gang, 4-inch square, or dedicated surface backboxes.

Q6: What life-safety certifications does the FW2961 hold?
A: It is fully listed and certified under UL 1971 (signaling for the hearing impaired), UL 464 (audible signaling), CAN/ULC-S525, and CAN/ULC-S526 standards.