The C-TEC BF456A/CX/W is an addressable C-3-8 ceiling-mounted base visual alarm device (VAD) with a 96dB(A) sounder, for C-TEC's XFP and ZFP panels running the Apollo XP95/Discovery protocol. It can be used as part of a stacked sounder/VAD/detector base or stand-alone with an optional cap.
Key features
- Third-party certified to EN54-3 (sounders), EN54-23 (VADs) and EN54-17 (isolators) by the LPCB
- C-3-8 light distribution (minimum 0.4 lux over a 3m x 8m cylindrical area)
- 96dB(A) sound output @ 1m
- On-board short-circuit loop isolator
- Group addressing lets multiple devices operate at the same time
- 7 selectable volume levels and up to 15 selectable tone pairs
- Supplied with a BF431QCP quick connect plate and detector spur wires
- Optional BF330CTLIDW white or BF330CTLIDR red cap available for stand-alone use
Technical specifications
- Order code: BF456A/CX/W
- Compatibility: C-TEC XFP/ZFP XP95/Discovery addressable fire panels
- VAD category: C-3-8, white flash at 0.5Hz
- Operating voltage: 17 to 28V DC (sounder); 21 to 28V DC (sounder and VAD)
- Quiescent current: 550µA @ 24V DC
- Alarm current: 14mA (VAD lit, sounder on maximum)
- Sound output: 96dB(A) (tone 1)
- Indicators: green polling LED and amber short-circuit isolator active LED
- Dimensions: 122mm diameter x 46mm deep (excluding detector and base)
- IP rating: IP21C (Type A)
- Weight: 170g
- Operating temperature: -10°C to +55°C, maximum 95% relative humidity (non-condensing)
