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ActiV Sounders & VADs

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C-TEC

ActiV Sounders & VADs supplied by C-TEC

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Head Office:  Challenge Way, Martland Park, Wigan, WN5 OLD, United Kingdom

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ActiV Sounders & VADs

C-TEC manufactures a comprehensive range of conventional audio-visual alarm equipment from wall and ceiling sounders to visual alarm devices (VADs). All models are certified to EN54-3 and/or 23, made in the UK and available to purchase today.

C-TEC’s ActiV Sounders & VADs range;

  • ActiV Conventional C-3-8.5 Base VAD c/w 96dB(A) Sounder
  • ActiV Conventional O-R-3-2.5-17 Base VAD c/w 96dB(A) Sounder
  • ActiV Conventional Hi-Output W-2.75-9 Wall VAD c/w 100dB(A) Sounder (shallow base)
  • ActiV Conventional Hi-Output W-2.75-9 Wall VAD c/w 100dB(A) Sounder (deep base)
  • ActiV Conventional Weatherproof Hi-Output W-2.75-9 Wall VAD c/w 100dB(A) Sounder (IP55)

Features

  • Third-party certified to EN54-3 (Sounders) and EN54-23 (VADs).
  • Provides ‘C-3-8.5’ light distribution (min 0.4 lux over a 3 x 8.5m cylindrical area).
  • Impressive 96dB(A) sound output @ 1m.
  • Includes 31 selectable primary tones and an optional secondary tone.
  • Two volume levels (high and low)
  • Three selectable VAD flash rates (0.5Hz, 1Hz, OFF)
  • Alarm Current at 30Vdc = 12.2mA (0.5Hz) or 19.5mA (1Hz)
  • Alarm Current at 18Vdc = 14.5mA (0.5Hz) or 25mA (1Hz)
  • Optional BF330CTLIDW white or BF330CTLIDR red cap available for stand-alone use.
  • Supplied with a BF431QCP quick connect plate and detector spur wires.
  • IP21C rated.

Technical Specifications

Approvals/certifications
Certified to EN54-3 & 23 by the LPCB.

Protocol/compatibility
Compatible with C-TEC’s CFP, FP, MFP and EP203 conventional fire alarm panels and virtually all other makes (testing on third-party panels is recommended before use)

Application/operation
Designed to be ceiling mounted – either stand-alone with a red or white cap or as part of a stacked Sounder/VAD/Detector Base combination.

VAD category & coverage
C-3-8.5 (151m3 cylindrical coverage).

Flash rate & colour
0.5Hz; 1Hz or OFF / White.

Supply/operating voltage
18 to 30V DC.

Nominal SPL (Sound Pressure Level)
96dB(A).

Alarm current
At 30Vdc: 12.2mA (0.5Hz) or 19.5mA (1Hz); At 18Vdc: 14.5mA (0.5Hz) or 25mA (1Hz)

Product dimensions (mm)
122mm diameter x 46mm deep (not including optional detector and base).

IP Rating
IP21C (Type A).

Weight 170g.

Operating conditions/temperature
-10ºC to +55ºC. Max. 95% RH (Non-condensing).

Notes
For compliance to EN 54-3 & EN54-23, the BF431QCP Quick Connect Plate must be used with the base device.

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