Datasheet

Multi-application Peripherals
UL, ULC, CSFM Listed; FM Approved; Audible Notification Appliances Speakers, 25 or 70.7 VRMS, Wall or Ceiling Mount
MEA (NYC) Acceptance*

Features
Fire alarm speakers with models for ceiling or wall mount:

• 4 in. cone or 102 mm provides high quality tone and voice

reproduction
• Multi-tapped design provides output power of 1/4 W, 1/2 W, 1 W, or 2
W with either 25 VRMS or 70.7 VRMS input
• In/out wiring terminals for 18 AWG to 12 AWG
• Mounts to 4 in. square outlet box, 1 1/2 in. deep with 1 1/2 in. deep
box extension
• Capacitor input for connection to supervised notification appliance
circuits
• Rugged, high impact, flame retardant thermoplastic housings
• UL listed to Standard 1480
• Compliant with NFPA 72, 520 Hz Low Frequency Signal Requirements
for Sleeping Areas
• NEMA 1 rated. See Product selection for more information.
Figure 1: Rectangular wall mount speakers are available as
Rectangular housing models feature: red with white FIRE lettering and white with red FIRE lettering

• Appearance that complements TrueAlert strobes and speaker/strobes

• Red or white housings with FIRE lettering for surface or semi-flush wall
mount
• Optional matching adapter skirts for covering surface mounted
electrical boxes
• Optional red wire guard

Round housing models feature:

• Off-white color with no lettering for flush mount on ceiling or wall

• Compatible with optional tile bridge 2905-9946

Introduction
Simplex 4902 Series speakers provide high quality sound for emergency
fire alarm use as well as for background music. The moisture-repellent Figure 2: Round speakers are
speaker is designed for smooth frequency response with minimal available in off-white (no lettering)
distortion.
The multi-tapped speaker transformer accommodates either 25 VRMS
or 70.7 VRMS and provides an output of from 1/4 W to 2 W to provide
flexibility for satisfying the requirements of the installed conditions.
Rectangular housing models are for surface or semi-flush wall mount
applications. Round housing models are typically for ceiling applications
but can be wall mounted if desired. The rectangular housing speakers
are designed to compliment the TrueAlert family of strobes and speaker/
strobes, providing conventional, non-addressable speaker operation.

* This product has been approved by the California State Fire Marshal (CSFM) pursuant to Section 13144.1 of the California Health and Safety Code. See CSFM Listing 7320-0026:242 for allowable
values and/or conditions concerning material presented in this document. Additional listings may be applicable; contact your local product supplier for the latest status. Listings and approvals under
Time Recorder Co. are the property of Tyco Fire Protection Products.

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Specifications
Table 1: Dimensions, rectangular wall mount housings
Specification Dimensions
Housing dimensions 5 1/8 in. H x 5 in. W x 1 1/2 in. D or 130 mm x 127 mm x 38 mm
Depth into box 2 3/4 in. or 70 mm
Table 2: Dimensions, round housings
Specification Dimensions
Housing dimensions 7 1/2 in. diameter, 1/2 in. D or 191 mm x 13 mm
Depth into box 2 3/4 in. or 70 mm
Table 3: General specifications
Specification Rating
Input voltage 25 VRMS or 70.7 VRMS
Power taps 1/4 W, 1/2 W, 1 W, and 2 W
2 2
Input terminal ratings 18 AWG to 12 AWG or 0.82 mm to 3.31 mm
Fire alarm 400 Hz to 4000 Hz
Frequency response
General signaling 125 kHz to 12 kHz
Sound output See Speaker sound output specifications
Temperature range 32°F to 100°F or 0°C to 38°C
Humidity range 10% to 95% RH from 32°F to 122°F or 0°C to 50°C

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Product selection
Table 4: Speaker product selection
Model Description Dimensions
4902-9716 * 5 1/8 in. H x 5 in. W x 1 1/2 in.
Red with white FIRE lettering
4902-9716CA * D or 130 mm x 127 mm x 38
Rectangular housing, wall mount speaker mm
4902-9717 *
White with red FIRE lettering
4902-9717CA *
4902-9721 * 7 1/2 in. Diameter x 1/2 in. D or
Off-white with no lettering
4902-9721CA * Round housing speaker, ceiling or wall mount 191 mm x 13 mm
4902-9722 * Red with no lettering
* NEMA 1 rated when used with 4905-9941 adaptor skirt and mounted on a suitable 4 in. or 102 mm square back box.

Note: ULC listed model are designated with a CA suffix (4902-9716CA). Refer to 4902 TrueAlert® Ceiling-Mount and Wall-Mount Speaker Installation
Instructions 574-765 for non-suffix model numbers and to 4009-9808 NAC Class A Adapter Option Card Installation Instructions 579-324 for CA suffix
model numbers.
Table 5: Mounting adapters
Model Description Dimensions
4905-9941 ** Red Use to cover surface mounted
5 3/8 in. H x 5 1/4 in. W x 3 3/16 in.
1 1/2 in. deep box with 1 1/2
Surface mount D or 136 mm x 133 mm x 81 mm
in. deep extension external to
4905-9942 ** White adapter skirt Total surface depth with speaker =
wall, see Wall mount speakers,
4 5/8 in. or 117 mm
installation reference
See Wall mount speakers,
2905-9946 Tile bridge for 4902-9721 Speaker
installation reference
8 5/16 in. x 5 3/4 in. x 0.060 in.
Adapter plate, red, for mounting to 2975-9145 box. Typically for retrofit, may be mounted
4905-9931 ** Thick or 211 mm x 146 mm x 1.5
vertically or horizontally.
mm
7 7/8 in. x 5 1/8 in. x 2 3/4 in. D or
2975-9145 ** Red mounting box, requires Adapter plate 4905-9931
200 mm x 130 mm x 70 mm
** NEMA 1 rated.
Table 6: Covers and guard
Model Description Dimensions
4905-9988 *** Red speaker cover with white FIRE lettering 5 1/8 in. H x 5 in. W x 1 1/2
Interchangeable with
in. D or 130 mm x 127 mm x
4905-9989 *** White speaker cover with red FIRE lettering TrueAlert horns
38 mm
Red wire guard with mounting plate; compatible with semi-flush or surface mounted boxes; 6 1/16 in. H x 6 1/16 in. W x
4905-9999 for use with 4 in. square electrical box mounting hole patterns only, UL listed by Space Age 3 1/8 in. D or 154 mm x 154
Electronics Inc. mm x 79 mm
*** NEMA 1 rated.

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Wall mount speakers, installation reference

Figure 3: Wall mount speakers, installation reference

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Round speaker installation reference (typically ceiling mount, wall mount is optional)

Figure 4: Round speaker installation reference

2905-9946 Tile bridge dimensions

Figure 5: Tile bridge dimensions reference

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Surface mounted speaker reference

Figure 6: Surface mounted speaker reference

Note: Figure 6 shows surface mount adapter skirt available in red (4905-9941), and white (4905-9942). Optional 4905-9999 Wire Guard also shown.

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Speaker sound output specifications

Table 7: Sound output ratings at 10 ft (~3 m) per UL 1480 Reverberant Chamber Testing
Selected tap
Model Type Input voltage
1/4 W 1/2 W 1W 2W
4902-9716 25 VRMS 80 dBA 83 dBA 85 dBA 88 dBA
Rectangular housing
4902-9717 70.7 VRMS 79 dBA 82 dBA 85 dBA 88 dBA
4902-9721
Round housing 25 VRMS or 70.7 VRMS 79 dBA 82 dBA 85 dBA 88 dBA
4902-9722
Table 8: Sound output ratings at 3 m (~10 ft) per ULC S541 Anechoic Chamber Testing
Selected tap
Model Type Input voltage
1/4 W 1/2 W 1W 2W
4902-9716CACA
Rectangular housing 25 VRMS or 70.7 VRMS 77 dBA 80 dBA 83 dBA 86 dBA
4902-9717CA
4902-9721CA Round housing 25 VRMS or 70.7 VRMS 79 dBA 82 dBA 85 dBA 89 dBA
Table 9: Speaker polar dispersion reference (per ULC S541 Anechoic Chamber Testing)
Attenuation Angle
-3 dB 30° off-axis
-6 dB 55° off-axis

4905-9931 Adapter plate installation reference

Figure 7: 4905-9931 Adapter plate installation reference

Note: Figure 7 shows:

• 4905-9931 adapter plate
• 2975-9145 back box
• 4905-9999 Optional wire guard

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notice. Additional listings may be applicable, contact your local Simplex® product supplier for the latest status. Listings and approvals under Simplex Time Recorder Co.
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