C-TEC ActiV C-3-8.5 Base VAD c/w 96dB(A) Sounder (BF456C/CC/W)

The C-TEC BF456C/CC/W is an ActiV conventional base VAD (visual alarm device) with a 96dB(A) sounder. It is certified to EN54-3 and EN54-23 and gives C-3-8.5 light coverage (min 0.4 lux over a 3 x 8.5m cylindrical area) when ceiling mounted. It works with C-TEC's CFP, FP, MFP and EP203 conventional fire alarm panels and virtually all other makes of conventional panel (C-TEC recommends testing on third-party panels before use).

Key features

• Combined 96dB(A) sounder and white flashing VAD
• C-3-8.5 light distribution (151m³ cylindrical coverage)
• 31 selectable primary tones plus an optional secondary tone
• Two volume levels (high and low)
• Three selectable flash rates: 0.5Hz, 1Hz or off
• Ceiling mounting: stand-alone with an optional BF330CTLIDW white or BF330CTLIDR red cap, or stacked with a detector base
• Supplied with a BF431QCP quick connect plate and detector spur wires

Technical specifications

• Approvals: certified to EN54-3 and EN54-23 by the LPCB and VdS
• VAD category: C-3-8.5
• Flash rate and colour: 0.5Hz, 1Hz or off; white
• Supply voltage: 18 to 30V DC
• Nominal sound output: 96dB(A)
• Alarm current at 30V DC: 12.2mA (0.5Hz) or 19.5mA (1Hz)
• Alarm current at 18V DC: 14.5mA (0.5Hz) or 25mA (1Hz)
• Dimensions: 122mm diameter x 46mm deep (not including optional detector and base)
• IP rating: IP21C (Type A)
• Weight: 170g
• Operating temperature: -10°C to +55°C, max 95% RH (non-condensing)
• Note: the BF431QCP quick connect plate must be used for compliance with EN54-3 and EN54-23

What's in the box

• 1 x BF456C/CC/W base VAD/sounder
• 1 x BF431QCP quick connect plate
• Detector spur wires