C-TEC ActiV Weatherproof Wall Sounder / VAD - Deep Base (BF433C/CC/DR/65)

The C-TEC BF433C/CC/DR/65 is an ActiV conventional hi-output wall VAD (visual alarm device) with a 100dB(A) sounder, on a deep base and weatherproof to IP55C. It is certified to EN54-3 and EN54-23 and gives W-2.75-9 light coverage when wall 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 100dB(A) sounder and white flashing VAD
• W-2.75-9 light distribution (min 0.4 lux over a 2.75 x 9m cuboid area); also certified as a W-4-4 VAD
• 31 selectable primary tones plus an optional secondary tone
• Two volume levels (high and low)
• Three selectable flash rates: 0.5Hz, 1Hz or off
• IP55C weatherproof rating
• Manufactured in the UK by C-TEC

Technical specifications

• Approvals: certified to EN54-3 and EN54-23 by the LPCB and VdS
• VAD category: W-2.75-9 (also W-4-4)
• Flash rate and colour: 0.5Hz, 1Hz or off; white
• Supply voltage: 18 to 30V DC
• Nominal sound output: 100dB(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: 114mm diameter x 132mm deep
• IP rating: IP55C (weatherproof)
• Weight: 315g
• Operating temperature: -10°C to +55°C, max 95% RH (non-condensing)