SS Series

How Many Push Buttons/Receivers Can I Use with the WC180-SS?

System capabilities for the 2024 WC180-SS model supporting up to 58 transmitters, versus legacy pre-2024 constraints of 3 transmitters per receiver with up to 4 receivers per push button.

Published November 19, 2021

WC180-SS (2024 Model) Capabilities

Up to 52 wireless transmitters
Multiple entrance coverage
Configurable alerts per transmitter
Flexible configuration options

58 distinct melodies
15 bright strobe flashes per activation
Adjustable volume control
Visual and audio notifications

Legacy WC180 (Pre-2024) Limits

Maximum 3 transmitters per receiver
Up to 4 receivers per push button
Not compatible with newer model

System Features

Coverage range: up to 600 feet in optimal conditions
17,000 privacy codes for interference prevention
Reliable signal transmission

Sources and notes

Safeguard Supply product manuals and help documents — Use the current model manual, rating label, and product page as the source of truth for compatibility, capacity, battery type, and wiring details.
FCC 47 CFR Part 15 - radio frequency devices — Useful context for unlicensed wireless devices, interference, and real-world range limitations.
OSHA occupational noise exposure overview — OSHA explains workplace noise limits and why noisy areas can require more than an audible-only notification.
CDC/NIOSH worker hearing statistics — Supports general context around worker hearing difficulty, tinnitus, and noise-exposed workers.
ADA National Network fire alarms fact sheet — Provides accessibility context for visible alarms; Safeguard doorbell strobes are notification aids and are not a substitute for code-required fire alarm systems.
U.S. Access Board ADA Chapter 7 — Reference for audible and visible alarm accessibility concepts.
OSHA electrical safety work practices — General safety context for work near energized equipment or circuits. Follow local code and use a qualified electrician when wiring conditions are unclear.

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