Potter CHS-24AW Amber Lens Horn Strobe

The Potter CHS-24AW Amber Lens Horn Strobe provides dependable audible and visual signaling for compatible emergency notification systems. It features an amber strobe lens, off-white housing, and five selectable candela settings. In addition, its integrated horn provides multiple audible tones for different signaling applications.

Audible and Visual Emergency Notification

The Potter CHS-24AW belongs to the CS/CHS-24 Series of indoor colored-lens notification appliances. It combines an electronic horn with a flashing strobe in one wall-mounted unit.

The horn produces an audible warning during system activation. Meanwhile, the amber lens provides a distinctive visual signal.

As a result, the appliance can support notification systems that require both sound and light. Its compact design also helps reduce the need for separate signaling devices.

Five Selectable Candela Settings

The strobe offers five field-selectable light output settings:

• 15 candela
• 30 candela
• 60 candela
• 75 candela
• 110 candela

Installers can choose the required setting according to the approved notification system design. Therefore, one appliance can accommodate several visual signaling requirements.

The selected candela setting also affects current consumption. Consequently, technicians should calculate circuit loading before installation.

Selectable Audible Horn Tones

This horn/strobe provides several audible signaling options.

Available tones include a 2400 Hz electronic horn, mechanical horn, chime, and whoop. In addition, supported horn settings offer continuous or Temporal 3 operation.

High and low volume settings provide further configuration flexibility.

However, some low-volume settings and the chime tone are suitable only for private-mode applications. Installers should verify the required audible output before selecting a setting.

Indoor Wall-Mount Construction

The appliance features an off-white housing with an amber strobe lens. Its low-profile design provides a compact appearance for indoor installations.

Moreover, the unit uses a tamper-resistant grille and secure mounting arrangement.

The colored lens helps distinguish its signaling purpose from other notification appliances. However, the meaning of the amber signal depends on the approved system design.

Key Features

• Indoor wall-mount horn/strobe
• Potter CS/CHS-24 Series
• Amber strobe lens
• Off-white housing
• Five selectable candela settings
• 15, 30, 60, 75, and 110 cd output
• Nominal 24 VDC operation
• 16–33 VDC operating range
• Selectable electronic horn tones
• Mechanical horn option
• Chime and whoop tone options
• Continuous and Temporal 3 signaling
• High and low audible output settings
• Compatible strobe synchronization
• Potter AVSM synchronization module support
• Gentex synchronization protocol support
• Super-Slide mounting bracket
• Checkmate voltage verification
• Tamper-resistant mounting design
• Suitable for compatible indoor notification systems

Super-Slide Mounting System

The Potter CHS-24AW includes a mounting bracket with Potter’s Super-Slide installation feature.

This design allows technicians to complete preliminary wiring before attaching the signaling appliance.

In addition, installers can check circuit supervision during installation. Therefore, the mounting system helps simplify setup and maintenance.

The secure locking mechanism also helps prevent unauthorized removal.

Checkmate Voltage Verification

Potter’s Checkmate feature provides convenient access for voltage verification.

Technicians can measure circuit voltage and compare the results with the approved system design. As a result, they can identify potential voltage-drop problems before completing installation.

This feature also supports troubleshooting during routine service.

Strobe Synchronization

The appliance supports compatible synchronization equipment, including Potter AVSM modules and supported Gentex synchronization protocols.

Synchronization allows multiple compatible strobes to flash together. In addition, supported configurations can silence the horn while maintaining visual signaling.

Therefore, the system can provide coordinated audible and visual notification.

Typical Applications

This amber lens horn/strobe supports a variety of emergency communication and signaling applications.

For example, suitable installations may include industrial facilities, warehouses, manufacturing areas, commercial buildings, and institutional properties.

The colored lens can help communicate a designated warning condition. However, installers must follow the approved notification plan and applicable requirements.

Installation and Compatibility

Before installation, verify the operating voltage, candela setting, horn tone, circuit capacity, and synchronization method.

Also, confirm that the application requires an amber lens and off-white housing.

Qualified signaling professionals should install and test the appliance. Furthermore, technicians should follow Potter installation instructions and applicable codes.

Overall, this Potter colored-lens horn/strobe provides flexible audible and visual signaling for compatible indoor systems. Its selectable candela settings, multiple horn tones, synchronization capability, and convenient mounting features make it a practical choice for professional emergency notification applications.

CHS-24AW Datasheet