SS155 Strobe Receiver FAQ: Brightness, 58 Flash Colors & WC180-SS Specs

The SS155 plug-in strobe receiver combines an audible doorbell melody with a flashing visual alert. It is the receiver included in the WC180-SS wireless doorbell kit. This guide explains its estimated brightness, the flash color for all 58 melodies, and the system’s key specifications.

How many lumens does the SS155 strobe produce?

The supplier estimates total light output at approximately 6–90 lumens, depending on the emitted color and the LEDs’ light distribution. The receiver contains four RGB LEDs.

This range is a supplier estimate, not a measured lumen rating for the assembled SS155 receiver. The supplier has not provided a separate lumen measurement for each melody or flash color.

What do the LED brightness specifications mean?

The supplied LED data sheet lists these typical luminous-intensity values at 20 mA and an ambient temperature of 25°C:

• Red: 1,800 millicandela (mcd)
• Green: 3,600 mcd
• Blue: 1,800 mcd

It also lists a typical 120° LED viewing angle. These specifications describe the LED components; they do not establish the finished receiver’s measured output or viewing angle.

Millicandela measures light intensity in a particular direction. Lumens measures total light output. Converting between them requires information about how the light spreads, so the mcd values cannot be used directly as the receiver’s lumen rating. Learn more about candela and lumens from NIST.

Does the doorbell melody determine the strobe color?

Yes. The supplier’s melody-to-color table assigns an RGB flash color to each of the 58 numbered melodies. For example, melody 1 flashes white, using RGB (255, 255, 255), while melody 2 flashes red, using RGB (255, 0, 0).

The receiver produces 15 flashes per activation. Its flash color follows the selected melody. RGB values specify the red, green, and blue color settings; they are not brightness or lumen measurements.

What color does each SS155 melody flash?

Use the numbered guide below to find the flash color associated with your melody selection. Each entry includes a readable color name and the exact RGB values from the supplier’s table.

About the color names: The supplier provides the names for melodies 1–8. Names for melodies 9–58 are approximate descriptions added to help you compare the colors. Actual LED appearance can vary with room lighting and viewing conditions; use the RGB values as the precise reference.

Melodies 1–8

• Melody 1 — White: RGB (255, 255, 255)
• Melody 2 — Red: RGB (255, 0, 0)
• Melody 3 — Orange: RGB (255, 128, 0)
• Melody 4 — Yellow: RGB (255, 255, 0)
• Melody 5 — Green: RGB (0, 255, 0)
• Melody 6 — Cyan: RGB (0, 255, 255)
• Melody 7 — Blue: RGB (0, 0, 255)
• Melody 8 — Purple: RGB (255, 0, 255)

Melodies 9–18

• Melody 9 — Orange-red: RGB (255, 32, 0)
• Melody 10 — Red-orange: RGB (255, 64, 0)
• Melody 11 — Deep orange: RGB (255, 96, 0)
• Melody 12 — Amber-orange: RGB (255, 160, 0)
• Melody 13 — Golden amber: RGB (255, 192, 0)
• Melody 14 — Golden yellow: RGB (255, 224, 0)
• Melody 15 — Lime yellow: RGB (224, 255, 0)
• Melody 16 — Yellow-green: RGB (192, 255, 0)
• Melody 17 — Bright yellow-green: RGB (160, 255, 0)
• Melody 18 — Chartreuse / lime green: RGB (128, 255, 0)

Melodies 19–28

• Melody 19 — Grassy lime green: RGB (96, 255, 0)
• Melody 20 — Bright lime green: RGB (64, 255, 0)
• Melody 21 — Vivid green: RGB (32, 255, 0)
• Melody 22 — Green with a hint of aqua: RGB (0, 255, 32)
• Melody 23 — Emerald green: RGB (0, 255, 64)
• Melody 24 — Mint green: RGB (0, 255, 96)
• Melody 25 — Spring green: RGB (0, 255, 128)
• Melody 26 — Aqua green: RGB (0, 255, 160)
• Melody 27 — Green turquoise: RGB (0, 255, 192)
• Melody 28 — Green cyan: RGB (0, 255, 224)

Melodies 29–38

• Melody 29 — Bright turquoise: RGB (0, 224, 255)
• Melody 30 — Turquoise blue: RGB (0, 192, 255)
• Melody 31 — Sky blue: RGB (0, 160, 255)
• Melody 32 — Azure blue: RGB (0, 128, 255)
• Melody 33 — Royal blue: RGB (0, 96, 255)
• Melody 34 — Deep blue: RGB (0, 64, 255)
• Melody 35 — Vivid blue: RGB (0, 32, 255)
• Melody 36 — Blue-indigo: RGB (32, 0, 255)
• Melody 37 — Indigo: RGB (64, 0, 255)
• Melody 38 — Blue-violet: RGB (96, 0, 255)

Melodies 39–48

• Melody 39 — Violet: RGB (128, 0, 255)
• Melody 40 — Electric violet: RGB (160, 0, 255)
• Melody 41 — Orchid purple: RGB (192, 0, 255)
• Melody 42 — Violet-magenta: RGB (224, 0, 255)
• Melody 43 — Pink-magenta: RGB (255, 0, 224)
• Melody 44 — Fuchsia: RGB (255, 0, 192)
• Melody 45 — Hot pink: RGB (255, 0, 160)
• Melody 46 — Rose pink: RGB (255, 0, 128)
• Melody 47 — Raspberry pink: RGB (255, 0, 96)
• Melody 48 — Crimson pink: RGB (255, 0, 64)

Melodies 49–58

• Melody 49 — Ruby red: RGB (255, 0, 32)
• Melody 50 — Coral red: RGB (255, 64, 64)
• Melody 51 — Coral pink: RGB (255, 64, 128)
• Melody 52 — Light green: RGB (128, 255, 128)
• Melody 53 — Bright green: RGB (64, 255, 64)
• Melody 54 — Periwinkle: RGB (128, 128, 255)
• Melody 55 — Bright blue: RGB (64, 64, 255)
• Melody 56 — Lavender purple: RGB (194, 128, 194)
• Melody 57 — Bright magenta: RGB (255, 64, 255)
• Melody 58 — Light sky blue: RGB (64, 194, 255)

What is included in the WC180-SS kit?

The standard WC180-SS includes one SS155 receiver. The WC180-SS-DUO includes two receivers.

The WC180-SS kit includes:

• One SS155 plug-in strobe receiver
• One SS111 wireless push button
• A pre-installed 12 V 23A alkaline push-button battery
• Mounting tape and screws for the push button
• An installation and operating manual

What are the wireless range and sound settings?

• Range: Up to 600 ft in open air. Walls, metal, masonry, and other obstacles can reduce the usable range.
• Melodies: 58 selections, with a melody assigned to each paired transmitter.
• Volume: 25–90 dB, with four adjustable settings.
• Controls: Forward and backward melody selection, plus adjustable volume.
• Operating frequency: 433.92 MHz ±280 kHz.
• Privacy codes: 17,000.

Test the signal with the push button and receiver at their intended locations before mounting the button.

What power does the receiver use, and can it go outdoors?

The SS155 receiver plugs into a wall outlet. Its listed power specification is AC 110–220 V, 50/60 Hz. It measures 3.25 in W × 3.25 in L × 2.00 in D.

The receiver is not weather-resistant and is intended for indoor use. The SS111 push button is weather-resistant and uses the included 12 V 23A alkaline battery. The button measures 2.75 in L × 1.5 in W × 0.75 in D, consumes less than 10 mW, and has an LED that lights when it transmits.

Can I add more push buttons, door contacts, or receivers?

Each receiver supports up to 58 transmitters. Compatible add-ons include SS111 push buttons, SS132 wireless door contacts, and SS135 or SS155 receivers.

The specification sheet does not state a limit to the number of receivers that can be paired with a transmitter. The receiver retains its programming through power outages.

What other specifications and warranty details are available?

• Operating temperature: −30°C to 70°C (−22°F to 158°F) for the receiver and transmitter.
• Housing material: ABS for both receiver and transmitter.
• Certifications listed in the specification sheet: ETL Listed receiver and FCC Certified transmitter.
• Warranty: One-year limited warranty from the date of sale.

View the WC180-SS wireless strobe doorbell kit.