C-TEC CAST Optical Smoke Detector

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Product Code
CA416
SKU
CT2502

C-TEC CAST Optical Smoke Detector

CAST Optical Smoke Addressable Detector


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A high-quality smoke detector for use with C-TEC’s XFP & ZFP ‘CAST’ protocol Addressable Fire Panels.

Features

  • LPCB certified to EN54 parts 7 & 17 and Kiwa Telefication & DBI certified to EN54-13.
  • Also certified to the relevant parts of EN54 with Swedish certification body SBSC.
  • Smart algorithms help reduce false alarms.
  • Onboard short circuit loop isolator.
  • Includes two 8mm x 2mm ultra-bright red LED indicating strips.
  • Drift compensation functionality.
  • 0.16dB/m sensitivity/obscuration level.
  • 5mA typical alarm current (370uA typical quiescent) @ 22-40V DC
  • Programmable multi-function status LED.
  • Compatible with C-TEC’s CA408 CAST base c/w integrated locking mechanism & ID tag.
Attributes
Approval EN54-7, EN54-13, EN54-17
Category Type Detector
Colour White
Detection Optical
IP Rating IP42
System Type Addressable
Clearance No
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Approvals/Certifications Certified by SBSC to the relevant parts of EN54, DBI certified to EN54-13, LPCB certified to EN54-7 & 17 and Kiwa Telefication certified to EN54-13
Compatibility C-TEC's XFP/ZFP CAST Protocol addressable fire panels
Type Optical (utilises an infrared light source and photodiode)
Application/Operation When there is no smoke, light passes in front of the photodiode in a straight line. When smoke enters the chamber across the path of the IR beam, light is scattered and falls on the photodiode.
Sensitivity 0.16dB/m
Supply Wiring 2-wire, polarity sensitive
Supply/operating voltage 22V to 40V DC
Quiescent current 370uA typical @22 to 40V DC
Alarm current  5mA typical (LEDs illuminated) @ 22 to 40V DC
Indicators 2 LED indicator strips, emitting red light when in alarm offering 360° visibility. Optional remote LED
Connections Via CA408 base: 1 +Ve IN (analogue switch); 2 +Ve OUT (analogue switch); 3 Remote LED +Ve; 4 0V; 5 0V; 6 Screen; 7 Screen
Dimensions 102.2mm Diameter x 37mm deep (detector only); 102.2mm diameter x 57.5mm deep (detector in base)
Construction & Finish White polycarbonate casing rated to UL94 V-2 with nylon parts
IP Rating IP42
Weight 99g (not in base); 154g (in base)
Operating conditions/temperature -20°C to +85°C.
Notes Requires a CA408 CAST base. CA408R relay base also available)