Description
‘CAST’ is the world’s most-advanced ‘distributed intelligence’ fire alarm system protocol. Conceived, designed and realised by C-TEC as part of a five-year, multi-million pound project, it involved the creation of a powerful proprietary communication protocol (C-TEC Addressable System Technology, CAST) and multiple control panels & field devices. Now available to purchase, its key features include:
• 255 devices per loop.
• Autonomous decision-making for faster response times.
• Multiple type codes.
• 40V loop drive voltage.
• Two ‘soft’ addressing options – automatic via the panel or manual via a powerful handheld programmer.
• Powerful multi-level addressing facilitates easy device addition and swapped device identification.
• Multiple functionality at a single address (integrated devices) – due 2019.
• Volumes, tones & detector modes can be changed at compatible panels.
• High-speed data transmission and robust data transfer.
• Intrinsically EN54-13 compliant.
• Provides geographical location of short and open circuit faults (a short circuit isolator is included as standard in every CAST field device).
• Replace device function.
• Future seamless integration with other CAST life safety systems reducing energy, servicing, installation and repair costs.
• Designed and manufactured in the UK.
| Approvals/certifications | Certified to EN54-17/18 by the LPCB. |
| Compatibility | Compatible with C-TEC’s XFP/ZFP CAST Addressable Fire Panels. |
| Application/operation | Incorporates the functions of a switch monitor, zone monitor, simple switch interface and mains-switching output unit in one device. |
| Supply/operating voltage | 27 to 40V DC. |
| Quiescent current | 1.1mA. |
| Activation current | 7mA. |
| Auxiliary relays | One volt-free single pole changeover relay rated at 5A @ 230 VAC or 5A @ 30 VDC. Non-monitored. Clean contact. |
| Auxiliary inputs | One monitored input that can be set to operate as: (1) a single zone monitor to support up to 20 ActiV detectors and 10 MCPs or (2) a monitored normally-open switch, triggered by a 470R. |
| Indicators | Active (Lit Red): relay activated; monitored zone triggered or monitored switch closed; Polling (Flashing Red): communication check with the panel; Input Fault (Lit Yellow): fault detected on the monitored zone/switch. |
| Connections | Six 45º screw-type connectors that can take 0.5-2.5mm2 cable: +Ve & -Ve Loop In; +Ve & -Ve Loop Out; Zone +Ve & -Ve. Also includes N/O, N/C & C relay connections. |
| Product dimensions (mm) | 147 W x 87H x 22 D mm. Can be mounted on a standard 25mm UK flush or surface double gang back box. |
| Construction & finish | ABS Polycarbonate plate with a 200 micron two-tone grey velvet polyester label with red and white detailing. |
| IP Rating | IP40 when correctly installed. |
| Weight | 122g. |
| Operating conditions/temperature | -10ºC to +55ºC. |
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