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C-TEC C-3-8 Base VAD c/w Voice Sounder (XP95/Discovery Compatible) (BF457A/CX/W)
SKU: BF457A/CX/WBrand: C-TEC
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C-TEC C-3-8 Base VAD c/w Voice Sounder (XP95/Discovery Compatible) (BF457A/CX/W)
£55.90
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Key featuresFull details
- Clear voice messages with three selectable voice message pairs
- C-3-8 light distribution
- 7 selectable volume levels
- Onboard short circuit loop isolator
- Group addressing lets multiple devices operate together
- Low 550µA quiescent current
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In stockProduct details
The C-TEC BF457A/CX/W is an addressable base VAD (visual alarm device) with a voice sounder. It gives C-3-8 light coverage (min 0.4 lux over a 3 x 8m cylindrical area) using the same lenses and electronics as C-TEC's EN54-23, EN54-3 and EN54-17 certified base sounder VAD. It is designed for C-TEC's XFP and ZFP addressable fire panels running the Apollo XP95/Discovery protocol.
Key features
- Clear voice messages with three selectable voice message pairs
- C-3-8 light distribution
- 7 selectable volume levels
- Onboard short circuit loop isolator
- Group addressing lets multiple devices operate together
- Low 550µA quiescent current
- Ceiling mounting: stand-alone with an optional BF330CTLIDW white or BF330CTLIDR red cap, or stacked with a detector base
- Detector spur wires included
Technical specifications
- Protocol: Apollo XP95/Discovery (C-TEC XFP/ZFP panels)
- VAD category: C-3-8
- Quiescent current: 550µA
- Alarm current: 19.5mA at 24V DC (VAD lit, voice sounder on max)
- IP rating: IP21C







