The EATON Wheelock Eluxa EL4XMTSTA is an outdoor multi-tone horn strobe (amber) for indoor/outdoor wall or ceiling mounting, rated NEMA 4X and IP66, resistant to corrosion and ice formation. UL certified for fire protection to UL 1971 and UL 1638 and UL 464, with FM and CSFM.
In short
- Type: Multi-Tone Horn Strobe (Amber); order codes EL4XMTSTA-ALW · EL4XMTSTA-NW.
- Operating voltage 16 – 33 VDC/FWR.
- 6 candela settings: 15/30/75/95/150/177 cd, 1 flash per second with 20 ms pulse per NFPA 72.
- Operating temperature -40°C to 66°C, 95% RH.
- Mounting plate or surface box with pre-wire, pre-test capability.
How the appliance works
It connects to a 2-wire notification circuit (strobe models are 4-wire per the datasheet). The strobe runs unsynchronised directly on a panel, or synchronised with a panel using Wheelock protocol, a DSM module or Wheelock power supplies; the horn can be silenced while the strobe continues.
Removing the appliance gives a supervision fault at the panel; all appliances are backward compatible.
Models in the datasheet
| Model | Description |
|---|---|
| EL3RMT | NEMA 3R — horn |
| EL4XMT | NEMA 4X — horn |
| EL3RMTST | NEMA 3R — horn strobe |
| EL4XMTST | NEMA 4X — horn strobe |
| EL3RMTSTA | NEMA 3R — horn strobe amber |
| EL4XMTSTA — this model | NEMA 4X — horn strobe amber |
Links to the other models are in the “Similar models” table below.
Related items
- Letter plates (FIRE, ALERT, EVACUATE, no lettering …) in red or white, and the red EL4XBB-R box for 4X.
Technical data
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Model | EL4XMTSTA |
| Order codes | EL4XMTSTA-ALW · EL4XMTSTA-NW |
| Rating | NEMA 4X · IP66 |
| Voltage | 16 – 33 VDC/FWR |
| Candela | 15/30/75/95/150/177 cd |
| Operating temperature | -40 to 66 °C, 95% RH |
| Dimensions | 8 × 6.5 × 4.5 in |
| Weight | 2.3 lb |
| Approvals | UL 1971 · UL 1638 · UL 464 · ULC · FM · CSFM |
The critical point: the mounting accessory sets the rating
The NEMA 3R / IP54 or NEMA 4X / IP66 rating is met only with the included mounting accessory (plate or box). Devices per circuit are calculated from the current tables for each tone and candela.
General notes on notification devices
- Audibility: in public mode the alarm must be at least 15 dBA above the average ambient sound level, per NFPA 72.
- Synchronisation: where more than two strobes are in one field of view they must flash in sync, to reduce visual disturbance.
- Strobe candela and spacing are chosen from room size and the NFPA 72 tables; strobes are required in public areas, public toilets and other spaces per the code.
- Voltage drop is calculated on every notification circuit so the last device stays within its operating range, within the circuit’s current limit at the panel.
General engineering notes
These points are general principles from NFPA 72 and common design practice, not from the EATON datasheet. The final decision rests with the project’s approved designer per the adopted edition of the standard and the authority having jurisdiction.
Installation steps
- Fix the mounting plate or box to the wall or ceiling.
- Wire to the plate or box terminals (pre-wire, pre-test).
- Set the tone and candela on the device switches.
- Hang the appliance on the hinge, secure it, and test from the panel.
Common mistakes
- Outdoor installation without the included mounting accessory.
- Not calculating current for the selected tone and candela.
- Mixing unsynchronised strobes in the same field of view.
Inspection and maintenance
Before any test or maintenance, notify the owner, the monitoring station and everyone affected, as testing may operate alarms or linked outputs. The owner is responsible for inspection, testing and maintenance per NFPA 72 and the authority having jurisdiction, preferably by a qualified company.
Files and ordering
The Eluxa datasheet is attached. When ordering, state the order code (colour and lettering), plus letter plates and box if needed.
How to order
Use the “Build your order” section on this page: add every model and quantity, then send the whole order by email or WhatsApp. It reaches us as a tidy PDF request sheet and we contact you with the quotation.
FAQ
3R vs 4X?
4X is the higher rating (IP66) and resists corrosion and ice; 3R is IP54.
Is the amber strobe for fire alarm?
The amber lens is certified for emergency warning per UL 1971.
References
- EATON Eluxa — Datasheet (attached)
- UL 464 — Audible Signaling Devices
- NFPA 72 — National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code
This page is general information to help with selection and ordering, taken from the attached EATON datasheet. Final design is set by the project’s approved designer; the project specification, the consultant’s drawings and the latest datasheet revision govern.
