The Edwards 965-3A-4RW Speaker Strobe is a ceiling-mounted fire alarm notification appliance designed to provide both audible voice signaling and visual emergency notification. This model combines a 4-inch cone speaker with a 30 candela strobe in a white housing.
The 965-3A-4RW is designed for 70V RMS speaker systems, while its visual notification section operates from a compatible 24 VDC notification circuit. Its combined speaker/strobe configuration makes it suitable for fire alarm voice evacuation and emergency communication applications where audible instructions and visual signaling are required.
70V Speaker and 30CD Strobe
The 965-3A-4RW combines a 70V speaker with a 30 candela visual strobe in a single ceiling appliance. The 4-inch cone speaker provides voice and emergency audio reproduction, while the strobe provides visual notification during an alarm condition.
This configuration allows both audible and visual notification to be provided from one device, helping create a clean installation in commercial and institutional buildings.
Key Features
- Combined fire alarm speaker and strobe
- 70V RMS speaker operation
- 30 candela strobe output
- 24 VDC visual notification
- 4-inch cone speaker
- White round ceiling-mount design
Ceiling-Mount Design
The Edwards 965-3A-4RW uses a round ceiling-mounted configuration with a white finish. Edwards documentation identifies the 965 Series as the 70V version of its 4-inch speaker and speaker-strobe family.
The 965-3A-4RW is specifically identified as the white, 30cd, 70V speaker-strobe. Other models in the series provide different candela ratings for applications requiring different visual outputs.
System Compatibility
The Edwards 965-3A-4RW appears in official EST compatibility documentation as a supported legacy notification appliance. Compatibility lists identify it among approved 900 Series notification devices for applicable EST fire alarm systems.
Technicians should verify speaker voltage, strobe voltage, synchronization requirements, mounting hardware, and system compatibility before using the appliance as a replacement.



