Series is a low profile strobe and horn/strobe combination that
offers dependable audible and visual alarms and the lowest current available.
The GE3 Series 24VDC offers tamperproof field selectable candela options of 15,
30, 60, 75, and 110 candela. The 12VDC offers tamperproof field selectable
candela options of 15, 30, 60, and 75 candela.
The Commander
3
Series horn offers a continuous or synchable temporal three in
2400Hz and mechanical tone, a chime and whoop tone. All tones are easy for
the professional to change in the field by using switches.
The GE3 Series has a minimal operation current and has a minimum flash rate
of 1Hz regardless of input voltage.
The Commander
3
Series is shipped with the standard 4" metal mounting plate
which incorporates the popular Super-Slide
®
feature that allows the installer to
easily test for supervision. The product also features a locking mechanism which
secures the product to the bracket without any screws showing.
The Commander
3
also features the Checkmate
®
- Instant Voltage Verification
feature which allows the installer to check the voltage drop draw and match it to
the blueprint.
GEC3/GES3
12&24VDC
SERIES
Product LListings
• Nominal voltage 12VDC and 24VDC
• 24VDC units have field selectable candela options of 15, 30, 60, 75 & 110
• 12VDC units have field selectable candela options of 15, 30, 60 & 75
• GEH horn is available in 12VDC or 24VDC
• Super-Slide
®
Bracket - Ease of Supervision Testing
• Checkmate
®
- Instant Voltage Verification
Dimensions:
5” high x 4.5” wide x 2.5” deep
•
Unit D
• Synchronize strobe and/or horn with Gentex AVSM Control Module
• Prewire entire system, then install signals
• Lower installation and operating costs
• Input terminals 12 to 18 AWG
• Switch selection for high or low dBA
• Switch for chime, whoop, mechanical and 2400Hz tone
• Tamperproof re-entrant grill
• Switch for continuous or temporal 3 (not available on whoop tone)
•Surface mount with the GSB (Gentex Surface Mount Box)
•Silence horn while strobes remain flashing
•Wide voltage range 8-17.5VDC (12VDC units) 16-33VDC or FWR (24VDC units)
•Faceplate available in red or off-white
•
A
ANSI/UL
4
464
&
&
A
ANSI/UL
1
1971
L
Listed
•
F
FM
A
Approved
•
C
CSFM:
7
7135-0569:122
(
(GEC3-24
&
&
G
GEH-24)
The GE3 Series appliancesare ANSI/UL 464 and ANSI/UL 1971, listed for use
7125-0569:123
(
(GES3-24)
with fire protective systems and are warranted for three years from date of purchase.
7125-0569:129
(
(GES3-12)
7135-0569:130
(
(GEC3-12
&
&
G
GEH-12)
• MMEA: 2285-91-E ((GEC3-24 && GGES3-24)
Standard FFeatures
580-06-E
(
(GEC3-12
&
&
G
GES3-12)
Product CCompliance
•NFPA
7
72
•Americans wwith DDisabilities AAct ((ADA)
•
Q
Quality
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Management
S
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i
is
c
certified
to: IISO 99001:2008
GEH 112VDC oor 224VDC LLow PProfile EEvacuation HHorn
Model
Number
GEH12-R
GEH12-W
GEH24-R
GEH24-W
Part
Number
904-1239-002
904-1241-002
904-1205-002
904-1207-002
Nominal
Voltage
12VDC
12VDC
24VDC
24VDC
Reverberant ddBA @@
10ft., pper AANSI/UL 4464
62-82
62-82
62-82
62-82
In AAnechoic RRoom
dBA @@10ft.
100
100
100
100
GES3 112VDC oor 224VDC SSelectable CCandela, LLow PProfile EEvacuation SStrobe
Model
Number
GES3-12WR
GES3-12WW
GES3-24WR
GES3-24WW
Part
Number
904-1235-002
904-1237-002
904-1321-002
904-1319-002
Nominal
Voltage
12 VDC
12 VDC
24 VDC
24 VDC
Candela
(ANSI/UL 11971)
15, 30, 60, 75
15, 30, 60, 75
15, 30, 60, 75, 110
15, 30, 60, 75, 110
Model DDesignations:
W = Wall mount
R = Red FaceplateW = White Faceplate
All units are available in plain (no lettering).
Plain uunits aare nnon-returnable.
ALERT bezel available AGENT bezel available
GEC3 112VDC oor 224VDC SSelectable CCandela, LLow PProfile EEvacuation HHorn/Strobe
Model
Number
GEC3-12WR
GEC3-12WW
GEC3-24WR
GEC3-24WW
Part
Number
904-1231-002
904-1233-002
904-1317-002
904-1315-002
Nominal
Voltage
12 VDC
12 VDC
24 VDC
24 VDC
Candela
(ANSI/UL 11971)
15, 30, 60, 75
15, 30, 60, 75
15, 30, 60, 75, 110
15, 30, 60, 75, 110
Reverberant ddBA @@
10ft., pper AANSI/UL 4464
62-82
62-82
62-82
62-82
In AAnechoic RRoom
dBA @@ 110ft.
100
100
100
100
GE3 PProduct SStrobe CCurrent RRatings ((mA)
12VDC ((8-17.5 VVolts)
Candela
15cd
30cd
60cd
75cd
110cd
12VDC
106mA
131mA
186mA
237mA
UL Max
1
92mA
141mA
260mA
312mA
24VDC ((16-33 VVolts)
24VDC
30mA
35mA
66mA
80mA
103mA
UL Max
1
42mA
60mA
97mA
116mA
157mA
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GE3-12 PProduct HHorn CCurrent RRatings
Horn MMode
Temp 3 2400Hz
Temp 3 Mechanical
Temp 3 Chime
Continuous 2400Hz
Continuous Mechanical
Continuous Chime
Whoop
Minimum ddBA
@ 110ft., pper
UL 4464 ((HIGH)
76
75
62*
79
78
63*
78
Minimum ddBA
@ 110ft., pper
UL 4464 ((LOW)
69*
68*
60*
74*
72*
61*
71*
Regulated 112VDC
Max. OOperating @@
High SSetting ((mA)
29
26
13
29
26
13
55
Horn MMode
Temp 3 2400Hz
Temp 3 Mechanical
GE3-24 PProduct HHorn CCurrent RRatings
Minimum ddBA
@ 110ft., pper
UL 4464 ((HIGH)
78
76
70*
81
80
70*
82
Minimum ddBA
@ 110ft., pper
UL 4464 ((LOW)
71*
70*
66*
74*
72*
66*
69*
Regulated 224VDC
Max. OOperating @@
High SSetting ((mA)
28
25
15
28
25
15
56
Temp 3 Chime
Continuous 2400Hz
Continuous Mechanical
Continuous Chime
Whoop
NOTES:
• Operating temperature: 32°to 120°F (0° to 49° C). The GE3 Series is not listed for outdoor use.
• The sound output for the temporal 3 tone is rated lower since the time the horn is off is averaged into the sound output rating. While the horn is
producing a tone in the temporal 3 mode its sound pressure is the same as the continuous mode.
• For nominal and peak current across UL regulated voltage range for filtered DC power and unfiltered (FWR [Full Wave Rectified]) power, see
installation manual. 12VDC models are DC only.
does nnot rrecommend uusing aa ccoded oor ppulsing ssignaling ccircuit wwith aany oof oour sstrobe pproducts ((see TTechnical BBulletin 0014).
•
Gentex d
*Operating the horn in this mode at this voltage will result in not meeting the minimum UL reverberant sound level required for public mode fire protection service. These
settings are acceptable only for private mode fire alarm use. Use the high dBA setting for public mode application (not applicable when using the chime tone. The chime tone
is always private mode).
1
RMS current ratings are per UL average RMS method. UL max current rating is the maximum RMS current within the listed voltage range (16-33VDC for 24VDC units) (8-17VDC for
12VDC units). For strobes the UL max current is usually at the minimum listed voltage (16VDC for 24VDC units) (8VDC for 12VDC units). For audibles the max current is usually at
the maximum listed voltage. For unfiltered FWR ratings, see installation manual.
Mounting SSuper-Slide
®
Tone SSwitch LLocations
TONE
Mechanical Temporal 3
Mechanical - Continuous
2400Hz - Temporal 3
2400Hz - Continuous
Chime - Temporal 3
Chime - Continuous
Whoop
Whoop
SWITCH POSITION
345
ONONON
OFFONON
ONOFFON
OFFOFFON
ONONOFF
OFFONOFF
ONOFFOFF
OFFOFFOFF
Note:
- Switch Positions 1 and 2 in the OFF position to
select isolated horn and strobe power inputs
- Switch Position 6 ON = HIGH dBA
- Switch Position 6 OFF = LOW dBA
Gentex SSuper-Slide
®
Mounting BBracket:
Allows the installer to
pre-wire the system, test for system supervision, remove the signal
head until occupancy, switch out Gentex signals without changing
mounting brackets and has locking edge connector for snap-in-place
installation.
Die Cast Metal Mounting Plate: Mounts to single gang, double gang 4"
square boxes or GSB box.
Candela SSelection
Checkmate
®
- Instant Voltage Verification
The access holes are provided in the back of the terminal
block to allow the voltage to be measured directly without
removing the device. Typically this would be done at the
end of the line to confirm design criteria. Most measure-
ments will be taken using the S+ and S- locations although
access is provided to other locations. NOTE: Care
should be taken to not short the test probes.
Conventional Wiring Diagrams for Emergency Notification Evacuation Series
The audible and/or visible signal shall be Gentex GE3 Series or approved equal and shall be listed by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. per UL 1971
and/or UL 464. The notification appliance shall also be listed with Factory Mutual Listing Service (FM), the California State Fire Marshal (CSFM) and the
Bureau of Standards and Appeals (NYC).
The notification appliance (combination audible/visible) shall produce a peak sound output of 100dBA or greater at 12VDC or 24VDC as measured in an
anechoic chamber. The signaling appliance shall also have the capability to silence the audible signal while leaving the visible signal energized with the
use of a single pair of power wires. Additionally, the user shall be able to select either continuous or temporal tone output with the temporal signal having
the ability to be synchronized.
Unit shall be capable of being installed so that any unauthorized attempt to change the candela setting will result in a trouble signal at the fire alarm
control panel.
The audible/visible and visible signaling appliance shall also maintain a minimum flash rate of 1Hz or up to 2Hz regardless of power input voltage. The
appliance shall have an operating current of 55mAor less at 24VDC for the 15Cd strobe circuit and 106mA or less at 12VDC for the 15Cd strobe circuit.
The appliance shall be polarized to allow for electrical supervision of the system wiring. The unit shall be provided with a mounting bracket with termi-
nals and barriers for input/output wiring and be able to mount to a single gang or double gang box or double workbox without the use of an adapter plate.
The unit shall have an input voltage range of 16-33 volts with either direct current or full wave rectified power for 24VDC models or a voltage range of
8-17.5 volts for 12VDC models.
The appliance shall be capable of testing supervision without disconnecting wires. Also the appliance shall be capable of mounting to a surface back
box. The unit shall also be able to verify voltage at the unit without removing unit.
24 units per carton
28 pounds per carton
Important Notice:
These materials have been prepared by Gentex Corporation ("Gentex") for informational purposes only, are
necessarily summary, and are not purported to serve as legal advice and should not be used as such.
Gentex makes no representations and warranties, express or implied, that these materials are complete and
accurate, up-to-date, or in compliance with all relevant local, state and federal laws, regulations and rules.
The materials do not address all legal considerations as there is inevitable uncertainty regarding interpreta-
tion of laws, regulations and rules and the application of such laws, regulations and rules to particular fact
patterns. Each person's activities can differently affect the obligations that exist under applicable laws, regu-
lations or rules. Therefore, these materials should be used only for informational purposes and should not
be used as a substitute for seeking professional legal advice. Gentex will not be responsible for any action
or failure to act in reliance upon the information contained in this material.
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Applications
The Commander
3
Series is a low profile strobe and horn/strobe combination that
offers dependable audible and visual alarms and the lowest current available.
The GE3 Series 24VDC offers tamperproof field selectable candela options of 15,
30, 60, 75, and 110 candela. The 12VDC offers tamperproof field selectable
candela options of 15, 30, 60, and 75 candela.
The Commander
3
Series horn offers a continuous or synchable temporal three in
2400Hz and mechanical tone, a chime and whoop tone. All tones are easy for
the professional to change in the field by using switches.
The GE3 Series has a minimal operation current and has a minimum flash rate
of 1Hz regardless of input voltage.
The Commander
3
Series is shipped with the standard 4" metal mounting plate
which incorporates the popular Super-Slide
®
feature that allows the installer to
easily test for supervision. The product also features a locking mechanism which
secures the product to the bracket without any screws showing.
The Commander
3
also features the Checkmate
®
- Instant Voltage Verification
feature which allows the installer to check the voltage drop draw and match it to
the blueprint.
GEC3/GES3
12&24VDC
SERIES
Product LListings
• Nominal voltage 12VDC and 24VDC
• 24VDC units have field selectable candela options of 15, 30, 60, 75 & 110
• 12VDC units have field selectable candela options of 15, 30, 60 & 75
• GEH horn is available in 12VDC or 24VDC
• Super-Slide
®
Bracket - Ease of Supervision Testing
• Checkmate
®
- Instant Voltage Verification
Dimensions:
5” high x 4.5” wide x 2.5” deep
•
Unit D
• Synchronize strobe and/or horn with Gentex AVSM Control Module
• Prewire entire system, then install signals
• Lower installation and operating costs
• Input terminals 12 to 18 AWG
• Switch selection for high or low dBA
• Switch for chime, whoop, mechanical and 2400Hz tone
• Tamperproof re-entrant grill
• Switch for continuous or temporal 3 (not available on whoop tone)
•Surface mount with the GSB (Gentex Surface Mount Box)
•Silence horn while strobes remain flashing
•Wide voltage range 8-17.5VDC (12VDC units) 16-33VDC or FWR (24VDC units)
•Faceplate available in red or off-white
•
A
ANSI/UL
4
464
&
&
A
ANSI/UL
1
1971
L
Listed
•
F
FM
A
Approved
•
C
CSFM:
7
7135-0569:122
(
(GEC3-24
&
&
G
GEH-24)
The GE3 Series appliancesare ANSI/UL 464 and ANSI/UL 1971, listed for use
7125-0569:123
(
(GES3-24)
with fire protective systems and are warranted for three years from date of purchase.
7125-0569:129
(
(GES3-12)
7135-0569:130
(
(GEC3-12
&
&
G
GEH-12)
• MMEA: 2285-91-E ((GEC3-24 && GGES3-24)
Standard FFeatures
580-06-E
(
(GEC3-12
&
&
G
GES3-12)
Product CCompliance
•NFPA
7
72
•Americans wwith DDisabilities AAct ((ADA)
•
Q
Quality
M
Management
S
System
i
is
c
certified
to: IISO 99001:2008
GEH 112VDC oor 224VDC LLow PProfile EEvacuation HHorn
Model
Number
GEH12-R
GEH12-W
GEH24-R
GEH24-W
Part
Number
904-1239-002
904-1241-002
904-1205-002
904-1207-002
Nominal
Voltage
12VDC
12VDC
24VDC
24VDC
Reverberant ddBA @@
10ft., pper AANSI/UL 4464
62-82
62-82
62-82
62-82
In AAnechoic RRoom
dBA @@10ft.
100
100
100
100
GES3 112VDC oor 224VDC SSelectable CCandela, LLow PProfile EEvacuation SStrobe
Model
Number
GES3-12WR
GES3-12WW
GES3-24WR
GES3-24WW
Part
Number
904-1235-002
904-1237-002
904-1321-002
904-1319-002
Nominal
Voltage
12 VDC
12 VDC
24 VDC
24 VDC
Candela
(ANSI/UL 11971)
15, 30, 60, 75
15, 30, 60, 75
15, 30, 60, 75, 110
15, 30, 60, 75, 110
Model DDesignations:
W = Wall mount
R = Red FaceplateW = White Faceplate
All units are available in plain (no lettering).
Plain uunits aare nnon-returnable.
ALERT bezel available AGENT bezel available
GEC3 112VDC oor 224VDC SSelectable CCandela, LLow PProfile EEvacuation HHorn/Strobe
Model
Number
GEC3-12WR
GEC3-12WW
GEC3-24WR
GEC3-24WW
Part
Number
904-1231-002
904-1233-002
904-1317-002
904-1315-002
Nominal
Voltage
12 VDC
12 VDC
24 VDC
24 VDC
Candela
(ANSI/UL 11971)
15, 30, 60, 75
15, 30, 60, 75
15, 30, 60, 75, 110
15, 30, 60, 75, 110
Reverberant ddBA @@
10ft., pper AANSI/UL 4464
62-82
62-82
62-82
62-82
In AAnechoic RRoom
dBA @@ 110ft.
100
100
100
100
GE3 PProduct SStrobe CCurrent RRatings ((mA)
12VDC ((8-17.5 VVolts)
Candela
15cd
30cd
60cd
75cd
110cd
12VDC
106mA
131mA
186mA
237mA
UL Max
1
92mA
141mA
260mA
312mA
24VDC ((16-33 VVolts)
24VDC
30mA
35mA
66mA
80mA
103mA
UL Max
1
42mA
60mA
97mA
116mA
157mA
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GE3-12 PProduct HHorn CCurrent RRatings
Horn MMode
Temp 3 2400Hz
Temp 3 Mechanical
Temp 3 Chime
Continuous 2400Hz
Continuous Mechanical
Continuous Chime
Whoop
Minimum ddBA
@ 110ft., pper
UL 4464 ((HIGH)
76
75
62*
79
78
63*
78
Minimum ddBA
@ 110ft., pper
UL 4464 ((LOW)
69*
68*
60*
74*
72*
61*
71*
Regulated 112VDC
Max. OOperating @@
High SSetting ((mA)
29
26
13
29
26
13
55
Horn MMode
Temp 3 2400Hz
Temp 3 Mechanical
GE3-24 PProduct HHorn CCurrent RRatings
Minimum ddBA
@ 110ft., pper
UL 4464 ((HIGH)
78
76
70*
81
80
70*
82
Minimum ddBA
@ 110ft., pper
UL 4464 ((LOW)
71*
70*
66*
74*
72*
66*
69*
Regulated 224VDC
Max. OOperating @@
High SSetting ((mA)
28
25
15
28
25
15
56
Temp 3 Chime
Continuous 2400Hz
Continuous Mechanical
Continuous Chime
Whoop
NOTES:
• Operating temperature: 32°to 120°F (0° to 49° C). The GE3 Series is not listed for outdoor use.
• The sound output for the temporal 3 tone is rated lower since the time the horn is off is averaged into the sound output rating. While the horn is
producing a tone in the temporal 3 mode its sound pressure is the same as the continuous mode.
• For nominal and peak current across UL regulated voltage range for filtered DC power and unfiltered (FWR [Full Wave Rectified]) power, see
installation manual. 12VDC models are DC only.
does nnot rrecommend uusing aa ccoded oor ppulsing ssignaling ccircuit wwith aany oof oour sstrobe pproducts ((see TTechnical BBulletin 0014).
•
Gentex d
*Operating the horn in this mode at this voltage will result in not meeting the minimum UL reverberant sound level required for public mode fire protection service. These
settings are acceptable only for private mode fire alarm use. Use the high dBA setting for public mode application (not applicable when using the chime tone. The chime tone
is always private mode).
1
RMS current ratings are per UL average RMS method. UL max current rating is the maximum RMS current within the listed voltage range (16-33VDC for 24VDC units) (8-17VDC for
12VDC units). For strobes the UL max current is usually at the minimum listed voltage (16VDC for 24VDC units) (8VDC for 12VDC units). For audibles the max current is usually at
the maximum listed voltage. For unfiltered FWR ratings, see installation manual.
Mounting SSuper-Slide
®
Tone SSwitch LLocations
TONE
Mechanical Temporal 3
Mechanical - Continuous
2400Hz - Temporal 3
2400Hz - Continuous
Chime - Temporal 3
Chime - Continuous
Whoop
Whoop
SWITCH POSITION
345
ONONON
OFFONON
ONOFFON
OFFOFFON
ONONOFF
OFFONOFF
ONOFFOFF
OFFOFFOFF
Note:
- Switch Positions 1 and 2 in the OFF position to
select isolated horn and strobe power inputs
- Switch Position 6 ON = HIGH dBA
- Switch Position 6 OFF = LOW dBA
Gentex SSuper-Slide
®
Mounting BBracket:
Allows the installer to
pre-wire the system, test for system supervision, remove the signal
head until occupancy, switch out Gentex signals without changing
mounting brackets and has locking edge connector for snap-in-place
installation.
Die Cast Metal Mounting Plate: Mounts to single gang, double gang 4"
square boxes or GSB box.
Candela SSelection
Checkmate
®
- Instant Voltage Verification
The access holes are provided in the back of the terminal
block to allow the voltage to be measured directly without
removing the device. Typically this would be done at the
end of the line to confirm design criteria. Most measure-
ments will be taken using the S+ and S- locations although
access is provided to other locations. NOTE: Care
should be taken to not short the test probes.
Conventional Wiring Diagrams for Emergency Notification Evacuation Series
The audible and/or visible signal shall be Gentex GE3 Series or approved equal and shall be listed by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. per UL 1971
and/or UL 464. The notification appliance shall also be listed with Factory Mutual Listing Service (FM), the California State Fire Marshal (CSFM) and the
Bureau of Standards and Appeals (NYC).
The notification appliance (combination audible/visible) shall produce a peak sound output of 100dBA or greater at 12VDC or 24VDC as measured in an
anechoic chamber. The signaling appliance shall also have the capability to silence the audible signal while leaving the visible signal energized with the
use of a single pair of power wires. Additionally, the user shall be able to select either continuous or temporal tone output with the temporal signal having
the ability to be synchronized.
Unit shall be capable of being installed so that any unauthorized attempt to change the candela setting will result in a trouble signal at the fire alarm
control panel.
The audible/visible and visible signaling appliance shall also maintain a minimum flash rate of 1Hz or up to 2Hz regardless of power input voltage. The
appliance shall have an operating current of 55mAor less at 24VDC for the 15Cd strobe circuit and 106mA or less at 12VDC for the 15Cd strobe circuit.
The appliance shall be polarized to allow for electrical supervision of the system wiring. The unit shall be provided with a mounting bracket with termi-
nals and barriers for input/output wiring and be able to mount to a single gang or double gang box or double workbox without the use of an adapter plate.
The unit shall have an input voltage range of 16-33 volts with either direct current or full wave rectified power for 24VDC models or a voltage range of
8-17.5 volts for 12VDC models.
The appliance shall be capable of testing supervision without disconnecting wires. Also the appliance shall be capable of mounting to a surface back
box. The unit shall also be able to verify voltage at the unit without removing unit.
24 units per carton
28 pounds per carton
Important Notice:
These materials have been prepared by Gentex Corporation ("Gentex") for informational purposes only, are
necessarily summary, and are not purported to serve as legal advice and should not be used as such.
Gentex makes no representations and warranties, express or implied, that these materials are complete and
accurate, up-to-date, or in compliance with all relevant local, state and federal laws, regulations and rules.
The materials do not address all legal considerations as there is inevitable uncertainty regarding interpreta-
tion of laws, regulations and rules and the application of such laws, regulations and rules to particular fact
patterns. Each person's activities can differently affect the obligations that exist under applicable laws, regu-
lations or rules. Therefore, these materials should be used only for informational purposes and should not
be used as a substitute for seeking professional legal advice. Gentex will not be responsible for any action
or failure to act in reliance upon the information contained in this material.