Edwards (869STRA-AQ) Bright, low current, high decibel, surface mount, combination electronic horn/strobes for indoor, flush mount use. strobe and horn may be operated independently.

The Edwards 869STRA-AQ is an indoor flush-mount electronic horn-strobe with an amber lens, designed to run on 24 VAC or 24 VDC. Specifically, it is part of Edwards Signaling’s 860-Series industrial signaling line. As a result, you get a combined audible and visible signal for general industrial, process, and access-control signaling — not fire-alarm notification.

First, the 869STRA-AQ houses a xenon strobe and an electronic horn in a single gray engineered-thermoplastic enclosure. Then both the horn and the strobe can be wired on the same circuit OR on independent circuits. Therefore, the user can run them together (for evacuation-style signaling) or separately (e.g., horn for one event, strobe for another).

860-Series Naming Decoder

Furthermore, the 869STR series naming follows a consistent convention. Specifically:

• 867STR — indoor SURFACE mount
• 868STR — outdoor surface mount
• 869STR — indoor FLUSH or panel mount
• Lens color: C = Clear, R = Red, G = Green, B = Blue, A = Amber
• Voltage: AQ = 24 V AC/DC; N5 = 120 V AC, 50/60 Hz

Therefore, the 869STRA-AQ decodes to: 869STR (indoor flush) + A (Amber) + AQ (24 V AC/DC).

Verified Electrical Specifications

• Operating voltage: 24 V 50/60 Hz (AC) OR 24 V DC (polarity must be observed for 24 VDC)
• Horn current — 24 V AC: 72 mA
• Horn current — 24 V DC: 22 mA
• Strobe current — 24 V AC or DC: 390 mA
• Flash rate: approximately 1 fps
• Sound level: 90 dBA nominal at 10 ft (3.05 m) in anechoic chamber

However, note that the horn and strobe currents are additive when connected in parallel. As a result, design NAC loading and conductor sizing around horn+strobe combined.

Operating Environment

Specifically, the 869STRA-AQ is rated for indoor use:

• Temperature: 32 to 120°F (0 to 49°C)
• Humidity: 85% relative humidity @ 86°F (30°C)

Furthermore, for outdoor or harsh-environment installations, use the 869-WPB weatherproof back box. As a result, the appliance carries the outdoor operating spec: -31 to 150°F (-35 to 66°C), 95% RH @ 30°C.

Mounting

Also, the 869STRA-AQ is designed to mount in a standard 4-inch (102 mm) square electrical box with an extension ring providing a total minimum depth of 3 inches (76 mm). Therefore, factor the deep box into the rough-in package.

FCC Note for 24 V Models

Specifically, the AQ variants (24 V) potentially generate timing signals or pulses above 9 kHz. Therefore, they are tested as Class A digital devices per FCC Part 15 — suitable for commercial environments, not residential.

Verified Listings

• UL 1638 (visible signaling appliance)
• UL 464 (audible signaling appliance)
• FCC Part 15 Class A (24 V AQ models only)

What This Part Is Not

However, the 869STRA-AQ is NOT a fire-alarm notification appliance. Specifically, it carries UL 1638 (general visible signaling) and UL 464 (general audible signaling), NOT UL 1971 (fire-alarm visible notification for the hearing impaired) and NOT the fire-alarm UL 464 listing that pairs with NFPA 72. Therefore, use the 869STRA-AQ for industrial signaling — not as a substitute for a fire-alarm horn-strobe.

Also, the amber lens is a common color choice for “caution” or non-emergency signaling. As a result, the 869STRA-AQ is frequently specified for process-warning, machine-status, gas-detection, and access-control signaling rather than fire evacuation.

Order the Edwards 869STRA-AQ

To order the Edwards 869STRA-AQ, call 1-888-557-0558. Alternatively, email sales@lifesafetycom.com.

For more information, contact the Life Safety Consultants team at (888) 557-0558, or email us at: sales@lifesafetycom.com