GE EST Fire & Life Safety

Security Strobes, Horns, Bells & Chimes

Overview Standard Features

The Signal Master is a simple-to-use accessory that adds enhanced
features to Genesis strobes and horn-strobes as well as Enhanced
Integrity strobes. It is a dual-purpose module that provides pre-
cision synchronization for connected strobes, and independent con-
trol for connected Genesis horns over a single pair of wires.
All Genesis and Enhanced Integrity strobes are self-synchronizing.
When installed with the Signal Master, strobe flashes from devices
on the same circuit are synchronized to within 10 milliseconds of
each other indefinitely. This exceeds the latest UL 1971 require-
ments in effect as of November 2000, which specify this level of
synchronization over only two hours.
• Compatible with Genesis and Enhanced Integrity products
• Provides UL 1971 compliant synchronization for all strobes on
the same circuit
• Delivers independent horn control for horn-strobes over two-
wire Genesis circuits. Two methods of horn control available:
traditional NAC signal silence or normally-closed contact.
• Convenient snap-on or single-gang remote models
• Only one module required per circuit
• 3 amp rating (G1M-RM only)

When installed with Genesis horn-strobes, the Signal Master permits

independent horn control (on, off, and coded signals) over a single
pair of wires. Two methods of horn control are available: traditional
NAC signal silence; or, normally-closed contact. Both methods may
be used to silence horns without turning off strobes on the same
circuit. Note: independent horn control is available for horn-strobes
only. G1-P Series steady horns are not compatible with this feature.
Two mounting options ensure trouble-free installation of the Signal
Master Module. The “snap-on” piggyback model doesn’t require a
separate electrical box. It simply snaps to the back of the first signal
on the circuit. The remote mount model mounts in a North Ameri-
can 2½ inch (64 mm) deep one-gang box. It may also be mounted
to any SIGA-MP mounting plate, or directly to the rails provided
inside BPS Remote Booster Power Supply cabinets.

Signal Master
G1M Series

MEA

One or more
patents pending.

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Class B Wiring
Genesis or Enhanced Integrity Strobes
Synchronized Strobes...
Genesis Strobes Notes
• Only one Signal Master
is required for each
horn, strobe, or horn-
strobe circuit.
• The strobe circuit of
Remote mount the Signal Master
Signal Master requires a dedicated
Piggyback (G1M-RM) NAC. Strobe NAC circuit
Signal Master must be continuous in
(G1M) alarm mode.
• The Horn circuit of the
Signal Master can be
cascaded with other
Horn silence and synchronization with two NACs... Genesis Horn-Strobes Genesis Signal Master
modules on one NAC.
Genesis Signal Master • When determin-
Genesis Horn-Strobes ing allowable wire
NAC 1 resistance, refer to
+ + Strobe Input voltage rating of the
+ + + (continuous
To next device - - voltage only) Genesis Signal Master,
or end of line H H H +
the signaling device,
device + and the control panel
NAC 2
- - -
- - Horn Input Remote mount specifications. For
(continuous
or coded)
Signal Master synchronization,
Piggyback (G1M-RM) maximum allowable
resistance between
Signal Master any two devices in the
(G1M) same viewing area is
20 Ohms.

Horn Silence and synchronization with one NAC and one dry contact... Genesis Horn-Strobes
+ +
NAC 1
Strobe Input H H
Genesis Signal Master (continuous Signature +
voltage only) Data Loop - -
Genesis Horn-Strobes - -
+
NAC 1
+ Strobe Input
+ + + To next device or
- end-of-line resistor
To next device
or end of line H H H +
8 7 6 5

device Remote mount

- - -
- 4 3 2 1
Signal Master
CR/MCR (G1M-RM)
The CR must be installed within three feet of the G1M. Piggyback 8 7 6

Signal Master
(G1M) 4 3 2 1

CR G1M-RM, CR, and wire nut

Data in (+) Data out (+) must be located in the same
Data in (-) Data out (-) MFC or Booster Power Supply cabinet.

Synchronization with one NAC... Genesis Horn-Strobes

Genesis Horn-Strobes

Remote mount
Piggyback Signal Master
Signal Master (G1M-RM)
(G1M)

Enhanced Integrity Horn-strobes and Speaker-strobes...

Remote mount Remote mount

Signal Master Signal Master
(G1M-RM) (G1M-RM)
Enhanced Integrity Speaker-Strobes Enhanced Integrity Horn-Strobes

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Class A Wiring
Class A wiring requires the SIGA-UM or SIGA-MAB.

Class A with Horn Silence using SIGA-MAB and SIGA-MCR modules Class A without Horn Silence using a SIGA-MAB module

+ +
- -
+ +
- -
Genesis Horn, Strobe, Genesis Horn, Genesis Horn, Strobe, Genesis Horn,
or Horn-Strobe with Strobe, or or Horn-Strobe with Strobe, or
G1M Signal Master Horn-Strobe G1M Signal Master Horn-Strobe

UIO(R) series UIO(R) series

1 23 4 1 23 4 motherboard 1 23 4 motherboard

Data In + 4 -
+ Riser 1 Out Data In + 4 - Riser 1 Out
- 3
- 3 +
2 - Riser 1 In -
Signature 1 +
2
Riser 1 In
TB14 Signature 1 +
TB14
Data Circuit JP2
JP1
JP2
JP1
Data Circuit JP2
JP1

TB7 TB7
+

473387356
Data Out - +
Data Out -
CAT NO.

CAT NO.

CAT NO.
MAB

MCR

MAB
4
3 3
Remove 2
1 Remove 2
1
Module TB15
Module TB15
Jumpers Jumpers
1 23 4 Install the jumpers 1 23 4
between adjacent
- modules that use the
Riser 1 In +- + Riser 1 Out Riser 1 In +-
-
same riser. + Riser 1 Out

Class A with Horn Silence using SIGA-UM and SIGA-CR modules Class A without Horn Silence using a SIGA-UM module

+ +
- -
+ +
- -

Genesis Horn, Strobe, Genesis Horn, Genesis Horn, Strobe, Genesis Horn,
or Horn-Strobe with Strobe, or or Horn-Strobe with Strobe, or
G1M Signal Master Horn-Strobe G1M Signal Master Horn-Strobe

Not used Not used

TB4 TB3 TB4 TB3

JP1 JP1
14 13 3 2 1 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 14 13 3 2 1 12 11 10 9
CR
UM Control Relay UM
Universal Module Module Universal Module

8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 4 3 2 1 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

TB1 TB2 TB1

TB2

Riser out (+) Riser out (+)

To next device To next device
Riser out (-) Riser out (-)
Riser in (+) Riser in (+) Data out (+)
From control panel Data out (+) From control panel
To next device or EOL resistor. Riser in (-) To next device or EOL resistor.
Riser in (-) Data out (-) Data out (-)
Data in (+) Data in (+)
From Signature Controller From Signature Controller
or Previous Device or Previous Device
Data in (-) Data in (-)

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GE
Security
U.S.
T 888-378-2329
Mounting
F 866-503-3996
Compatible electrical box
Canada
T 519 376 2430
F 519 376 7258

Asia Wall plate, white

(1-gang)
T 852 2907 8108
F 852 2142 5063

Australia
T 61 3 9259 4700
F 61 3 9259 4799 ALAR
FIRE DULE
MO
M

Install the G1M-RM in a North

Europe American one-gang box, 3¾” H x
2” W x 2½” D (95 mm x 5.1 mm x 64
T 32 2 725 11 20 Install the G1M Signal Master by sliding mm). It may also be mounted inside
F 32 2 721 86 13 the spade connectors into the terminals BPS Booster Power Supplies, or on a
on the back of the signal. SIGA-MP mounting plate.
Latin America
T 305 593 4301
F 305 593 4300

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Specifications
© 2006 General Electric Company
All Rights Reserved
Genesis Series is a Trademark
of GE Security.
G1M piggyback model G1M-RM remote mount model
North American one-gang boxes
3¾” H x 2” W x 2½” D (95 mm x
Snaps to back 5.1 mm x 64 mm) and 1½ inch (38
Mounting
of Genesis device mm) deep 4 inch square boxes
with one-gang covers, and SIGA-
MP mounting plates
Wire Connections #18 to #12 AWG (0.75 mm² to 2.5 mm²)
Circuit Rating 2 amps maximum 3 amps maximum
UL 1971, UL 1638, UL 464, ULC S525, ULC S526, MEA, FM, CSFM,
Agency Listings/Approvals
CE, FCC.
One flash per second within 10 milliseconds indefinitely.
Synchronization
Exceeds UL 1971 requirements.
Operating voltage 16 - 33 Vdc, 16 - 33 Vfwr
Current Draw 33 mA
Operating temperature range 32 - 120 °F (0 - 49 °C)
Operating humidity range 0 - 93% RH
Note: independent 2-wire horn control is available for horn-strobes only. G1-P Series steady horns are not compatible
with this feature.

Ordering Information
Catalog Number Description Ship Wt., lbs (kg)
G1M Genesis Signal Master Snap-on piggyback
0.2 (0.1)
G1M-RM Genesis Signal Master Remote Mount (1-gang)
Transponder Mounting Bracket (allows for
SIGA-MB4 0.4 (0.15)
mounting two 1-gang modules in a 2-gang box)

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