C-TEC XFP 2 Loop 32 Zone Addressable Fire Alarm Panel (CAST Protocol) (XFP502/CA)

The C-TEC XFP502/CA is a two loop, 32 zone addressable fire alarm control panel running C-TEC's own CAST digital protocol. Its two 40V 450mA loop drivers each support up to 255 CAST devices, and it is certified to EN54 parts 2, 4 and 13. It can be used stand-alone or on a network of up to eight XFP main panels.

Key features

• Certified to EN54-2 and EN54-4 by the LPCB and to EN54-13 by Kiwa Telefication
• Compatible with C-TEC's own CAST protocol detectors and devices
• Two short-circuit protected loop drivers
• Two independently programmable conventional sounder circuits and two programmable inputs
• A fault output relay and three programmable relay outputs with volt-free changeover contacts
• Zone dependency/coincidence functions, day/night (occupied/unoccupied) mode, investigation delay and phased evacuation
• Integral EN54-4/A2 switch mode power supply
• Adjustable contamination levels and earth fault monitoring
• Combined keypad/keyswitch entry to Access Levels 2 and 3
• 500 event log and alarm counter
• Windows-based upload/download PC programming
• Up to eight XFP main panels can be networked on a two-wire RS485 network, or up to eight XFP repeaters connected to a non-networked main panel (requires optional AFP711 network card)
• CAST protocol: 255 devices per loop, 40V loop drive voltage and a short-circuit isolator in every CAST field device
• Two soft addressing options: automatic via the panel or manual via a handheld programmer/device tester
• Geographical location of short and open circuit faults and a replace device function
• ENVISION enabled for C-TEC's cloud-based remote access, system test and site management software

Technical specifications

• Order code: XFP502/CA
• Approvals: LPCB certified to EN54-2 and EN54-4; Kiwa Telefication certified to EN54-13
• Protocol: C-TEC CAST
• Mains supply: 230V 50/60Hz, 680mA maximum
• Internal power supply: 27V DC nominal; total output current limited to 3A @ 230V AC
• Quiescent current: 100mA (2 loops unloaded)
• Batteries: 2 x 12V 7Ah VRLA in series
• Loop drivers: 2
• Maximum loop output current: 450mA (40V max)
• Maximum loop length: 1km
• Maximum addressable devices per loop: 255
• Conventional sounder circuits: 2 (maximum 500m per circuit), 400mA maximum sounder output current
• End-of-line resistor: 6800Ω
• Relays: 3 x programmable plus 1 x fault, volt-free single pole changeover, rated 1A at 30V DC
• Auxiliary output: 24V aux. power (19.5V to 28V), 100mA maximum, resettable fuse
• Inputs: 2 x programmable (connect to 0V to trigger)
• PC connection: RS232 molex connector (lead supplied in the separate XFP programming kit)
• Display: 2 line x 40 character backlit LCD with 32 zonal LEDs
• Terminals: fixed, largest conductor size 1mm²
• Dimensions: 410 W x 250 H x 80 D mm (base); lid 439 W x 274 H mm; semi-flush mounting hole 412 W x 255 H x 50 D mm (requires XFP385 bezel)
• Construction: metal enclosure
• IP rating: IP30
• Weight: 4.5kg (without batteries)
• Operating temperature: -5°C to +40°C, maximum 95% relative humidity