CAST Compact C-3-8 Ceiling VAD ONLY

CA458A/SW

  • Certified to EN54-23 & 17 by the LPCB.
  • Provides ‘C-3-8’ light distribution when ceiling mounted.
  • Can also provide ‘W-3-3.1’ light distribution when wall mounted.
  • Onboard short-circuit loop isolator.
  • 550µA quiescent current.
  • 9.5mA alarm current @35V DC (VAD lit).
  • Group addressing facility allows multiple devices to be operated simultaneously.
  • IP21C rated.
LPCB   CE

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 EN54-23 & 17 by the LPCB.
Protocol/compatibility Compatible with C-TEC’s CAST protocol Addressable Fire Panels.
Application/operation Provides C-3-8 rated coverage coverage when ceiling mounted. Can also be wall mounted to provide W-3-3.1 rated coverage.
VAD category & coverage C-3-8 or W-3-3.1.
Flash rate & colour 0.5Hz / White.
Supply/operating voltage 27 to 40V DC.
Quiescent current 550µA.
Alarm current 9.5mA (VAD lit).
Indicators Polling (green LED) & Short Circuit Isolator Active (amber LED).
Product dimensions (mm) 102mm diameter x 63mm deep (not including optional CAST detector and base).
IP Rating IP21C (Type A).
Weight 175g.
Operating conditions/temperature -10ºC to +55ºC. Max. 95% RH (Non-condensing).

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