C-TEC C-3-8 Base VAD c/w Voice Sounder (XP95/Discovery Compatible) (BF457A/CX/W)

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BF457A/CX/W
£60.07 £50.06
C-TEC C-3-8 Base VAD c/w Voice Sounder (XP95/Discovery Compatible) (BF457A/CX/W)

The C-TEC BF457A/CX/W is an addressable, loop-powered voice sounder base and C-3-8 VAD which is compatible with XP95 / Discovery protocol systems and designed for use with C-TEC's ZFP and XFP fire panels.

The Base Mount range of addressable, loop-powered bases includes voice sounders and combined voice sounder visual alarm devices (VADs). Their purpose is to visually and audibly alert building occupants of a fire alarm. They are designed for use with C-TEC’s ZFP/XFP Apollo Discovery protocol panels and other third-party Apollo Discovery protocol panels. However, compatibility testing with third-party panels is recommended to ensure correct operation.

All bases can be optionally used as either:

- a stand-alone base using a separately available locking white cap (BF330CTLIDW) / red cap (BF330CTLIDR), or

- a combined, base and Apollo detector (Apollo detectors are separately available).

The bases offer low current consumption, high sound output, high efficiency VADs, seven selectable volume levels, 15 selectable tone pairs and built-in short-circuit loop isolators.

The combined sounder and VAD on the BF455A/CX/W and BF457A/CX/W bases can be set to operate independently of each other (panel dependent function).

All bases are designed to comply with all relevant sections of the fire alarm device standards EN 54-3 (Sounders), EN 54-23 (Visual alarm devices - VADs) and EN 54-17 (Short-circuit isolators).


Key Features
> Superb sound intelligibility.
> Includes three selectable voice message pairs.
> Provides 'C-3-8' light distribution (min 0.4 lux over a 3 x 8m cylindrical area) using the same lenses and electronics as our EN54-23, 3 & 17 certified base sounder VAD.
> Onboard short-circuit loop isolator.
> 550µA quiescent current.
> 19.5mA alarm current @24V DC (VAD lit, voice sounder on max).
> Group addressing facility allows multiple devices to be operated simultaneously.
> 7 selectable volume levels.
> Optional BF330CTLIDW white or BF330CTLIDR red cap available for stand-alone use.
> IP21C rated.
> Detector spur wires included.
> Please Note: The Apollo detector shown in the image is not supplied and is for illustrative purposes only
More Information
ManufacturerC-TEC
MPNBF457A/CX/W
EAN5056059601472
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Protocol/compatibilityCompatible with C-TEC's XFP/ZFP XP95/Discovery Addressable Fire Panels.
Application/operationDesigned 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 category & coverageC-3-8.
Flash rate & colour0.5Hz / White.
Supply/operating voltage17 to 28V DC (VAD); 21 to 28V DC (Voice Sounder/VAD).
Quiescent current550µA @ 24 VDC.
Nominal SPL (Sound Pressure Level)TBC. See tab below for Voice Message selection options and audio preview files.
Alarm current19.5mA (VAD lit, Voice Sounder on max); 10mA (Voice Sounder on max, VAD off).
IndicatorsPolling (green LED) & Short Circuit Isolator Active (amber LED).
Product dimensions (mm)122mm diameter x 46mm deep (not including optional XP95/Discovery detector and base).
IP RatingIP21C (Type A).
Weight200g.
Operating conditions/temperature-10ºC to +55ºC. Max. 95% RH (Non-condensing).
NotesIncludes the same lenses and electronics as our EN54-23 , 3 & 17 certified Base Sounder VAD.
C-TEC C-3-8 Base VAD c/w Voice Sounder (XP95/Discovery Compatible) (BF457A/CX/W)