Siemens SET-S17-CW-WP Weatherproof Ceiling Speaker Strobe P/N:500-636057

The Siemens SET-S17-CW-WP Weatherproof Ceiling Speaker Strobe is an audible/visible emergency notification appliance designed for ceiling-mounted applications requiring weather-resistant construction. Siemens identifies model SET-S17-CW-WP, part number 500-636057, as a white weatherproof ceiling speaker strobe.

The appliance combines a high-output emergency speaker with a synchronized visual strobe, providing voice communication, emergency tones, and visible signaling from a single ceiling-mounted device.

Product Functions

• Provides emergency voice notification
• Provides visible emergency notification
• Combines speaker and strobe functions
• Designed for ceiling mounting
• Weatherproof configuration
• White housing
• Supports 25V and 70V audio systems
• Provides selectable speaker wattage
• Supports synchronized visual notification
• Provides high-output strobe signaling
• Supports emergency paging
• Supports evacuation messages and tones
• Designed for life-safety communication systems

Weatherproof Ceiling Operation

The CW-WP configuration identifies the SET-S17-CW-WP as a white ceiling-mounted weatherproof appliance.

This configuration is intended for installations where a standard indoor speaker strobe does not provide the required environmental protection.

The exact Siemens product description identifies it as:

SET Series 15/75 Strobe Ceiling Weatherproof, White

Emergency Voice Speaker

The speaker is designed for clear reproduction of emergency voice messages and signaling tones.

Typical functions include:

• Evacuation instructions
• Emergency announcements
• Alert tones
• Live paging
• Prerecorded emergency messages

The published speaker frequency range is:

400 Hz to 4,000 Hz

This frequency response is designed to support intelligible emergency voice communication.

25V / 70V Speaker Operation

The SET-S17-CW-WP supports:

25 VRMS

and

70 VRMS

speaker circuits.

This dual-voltage capability allows the appliance to integrate with common fire alarm and emergency voice amplifier systems.

Strobe Operation

The SET-S17-CW-WP incorporates a high-output weatherproof strobe.

Published Siemens ratings include:

UL 1638 Output at -40°C: 115 cd

UL 1971 Output: 30 / 180 cd

The 180 cd rating is on-axis only under the manufacturer’s specified test conditions.

Electrical & Audio Information

Siemens Part Number: 500-636057

Device Type: Speaker Strobe

Strobe Operating Voltage: 16–33 VDC / VRMS

Housing: White

Mounting: Ceiling

Environment: Weatherproof

Notification: Audible / Visible

Exact notification circuit loading should be calculated using the applicable Siemens data sheet and system configuration.

SET-S17-CW-WP Datasheet