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Product Code
CA457A/W
SKU
CT9531CA
C-TEC CAST C-3-8 Base VAD c/ Voice Sounder
CAST C-3-8 Base VAD c/w Voice Sounder
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An Addressable C-3-8 Base VAD c/w Voice Sounder provides 'C-3-8' rated light distribution
Features
- Superb sound intelligibility.
- Onboard short-circuit loop isolator.
- Four selectable volume levels.
- Six selectable messages with tones (2 evacuate, 1 alert, 1 all clear & 2 system test messages).
- 26.5mA typical alarm current (470µA typical quiescent current) @ 27-40V DC (max volume & brightness).
- Group addressing facility allows multiple devices to be operated simultaneously.
- Optional BF330CTLIDW white or BF330CTLIDR red cap available for stand-alone use.
- IP21C rated.
- White ceiling fixing plate & detector spur wires included.
- Custom messages and CAST Lockdown Sounder/VADs also available to special order.
| Category Type | Visual Alarm Device, Voice Sounder |
|---|---|
| Colour | White |
| IP Rating | IP21C |
| System Type | Addressable |
| Clearance | No |
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| Compatibility | C-TEC's XFP/ZFP CAST Protocol addressable fire panels |
| Application/Operation | Designed to be ceiling mounted – either stand-alone with a red or white cap or as part of a stacked Voice Sounder/VAD/Detector Base combination. |
| VAD Categroy & Coverage | C-3-8 |
| Flash Rate & Colour | 0.5Hz / White |
| Supply/operating voltage | 27V to 40V DC |
| Quiescent current | 470uA |
| Nominal SPL (Sound Pressure Level) | 89B(A) @ 1m |
| Alarm current | 26.5mA @ 27 to 40V DC (VAD lit, Sounder on max) |
| Indicators | Polling (red LED) |
| Dimensions | 122mm Diameter x 46mm deep (not including optional CAST detector & base) |
| IP Rating | IP21C (Type A) |
| Weight | 170g |
| Operating conditions/temperature | -10°C to +55°C. Max 95% RH (non-condensing) |
| Notes | Includes the same lenses and electronics as the CAST EN54-3, 13, 17 & 23 certified base sounder VAD |
VAD coverage depends on factors such as ambient light and viewing angle (direct or indirect). The table below summarises how the coverage of the CA457A/W increases or decreases based on these factors. To use the table, calculate the lux level of the area requiring coverage, determine whether the viewing angle will be direct or indirect then read off the coverage in the relevant column.
| Lux Level in area requiring coverage | Ceiling Mounted Direct Viewing | Ceiling Mounted Indirect Viewing |
| 000-101 lux | 8.3m H x 22.4m W | 3.9m H x 10.4m W |
| 101-200 lux | 7.2m H x 19.2m H | 3.6m H x 9.6m W |
| 201-300 lux | 5.7m H x 15.2m W | 3.0m H x 8.0m W |
| 301-400 lux | 4.2m H x 11.2m W | 2.4m H x 6.4m W |
| 401-500 lux | 3.3m H x 8.8m W | 1.8m H x 4.8m W |
| 501-600 lux | 2.7m H x 7.2m W | 1.5m H x 4.0m W |
| 601-700 lux | 2.1m H x 5.6m W | Not applicable |
| 701-800 lux | 1.5m H x 4.0m W | Not applicable |