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 W-3-3.1 coverage when wall mounted. Alternatively can be ceiling mounted to provide C-3-8 coverage. |
VAD category & coverage | W-3-3.1 or C-3-8. |
Flash rate & colour | 0.5Hz / White. |
Supply/operating voltage | 27 to 40V DC. |
Quiescent current | 550µA. |
Alarm current | 9.5mA (VAD lit, Sounder on max). |
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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