Edwards EGCAVRF Ceiling Horn Strobe

The Edwards EGCAVRF is a commercial ceiling-mount horn strobe from the Genesis® Series, designed for compatible fire alarm notification systems. It combines an audible horn and high-intensity visual strobe in a compact, low-profile housing to provide reliable occupant notification during emergency events.

The appliance features field-selectable candela settings, high and low audible output, temporal or continuous horn operation, and self-synchronizing strobe technology. Its modular design simplifies installation and maintenance while providing dependable performance. This product is intended exclusively for commercial fire alarm installations.

Product Functions

• Audible emergency notification
• Visual emergency notification
• Ceiling-mounted installation
• Selectable strobe intensity
• High and low horn output
• Temporal or continuous horn operation
• Strobe synchronization
• Continuous circuit supervision through the fire alarm system

Electrical & System Information

The EGCAVRF operates from compatible 16–33 VDC or filtered/unfiltered full-wave rectified (FWR) notification appliance circuits. The horn and strobe circuits are field configurable, allowing installers to select the desired candela output and audible operating mode during installation.

The device supports synchronization with compatible Edwards Genesis synchronization modules and approved fire alarm control panels.

Features

• Commercial ceiling horn strobe
• Genesis Series design
• Selectable 15, 30, 75, and 95 candela settings
• High and low dBA horn output
• Temporal Code 3 or continuous tone
• Self-synchronizing strobe
• Low-profile housing
• Plug-in installation
• FIRE marking
• White xenon strobe lens

Mounting & Design

The EGCAVRF mounts to compatible electrical back boxes using the included Genesis room-side wiring plate. The plug-in design allows field wiring to be completed before the notification appliance is installed, simplifying testing, servicing, and future replacement.

Its compact ceiling-mount housing projects only a short distance below the finished ceiling, providing a clean appearance in commercial environments.

Protection & Applications

Suitable for:

• Office Buildings
• Schools
• Hospitals
• Hotels
• Retail Centers
• Warehouses
• Government Buildings
• Healthcare Facilities
• Commercial Properties

Compatibility

Compatible with:

• Edwards EST Fire Alarm Control Panels
• Edwards Genesis Notification Systems
• Compatible Notification Appliance Circuits (NAC)
• EG1M Genesis Signal Master
• EBPS6A Booster Power Supply
• EBPS10A Booster Power Supply
• Compatible Surface Mount Back Boxes
• Genesis Room-Side Wiring Plate (Included)

Always verify compatibility with the installed fire alarm control panel, notification appliance circuit, synchronization equipment, and applicable project requirements before installation.

Technical Specifications

Manufacturer: Edwards

Series: Genesis

Model: EGCAVRF

Product Type: Commercial Ceiling Horn Strobe

Mounting: Ceiling

Notification Type: Audible and Visual

Operating Voltage: 16–33 VDC or FWR

Candela Settings: 15, 30, 75, and 95 cd (Field Selectable)

Horn Output: High or Low dBA (Field Selectable)

Audible Pattern: Temporal Code 3 or Continuous

Synchronization: Compatible with Genesis Synchronization Modules

Housing Color: Red

Marking: FIRE

Mounting Plate: Genesis Room-Side Wiring Plate Included

Application: Indoor Commercial Fire Alarm Systems

Listings: UL 1971, UL 464, ULC, CSFM, and MEA (application dependent).

Applications

The Edwards EGCAVRF is designed for commercial fire alarm systems requiring combined audible and visual emergency notification. Typical applications include office buildings, schools, hospitals, hotels, retail facilities, warehouses, healthcare campuses, government buildings, and other commercial occupancies where synchronized ceiling-mounted horn strobe notification is required.

EGCAVRF Datasheet