CAST Voice Sounders & VADs

by Marcus Carter September 15, 2021

CAST Voice Sounders & VADs supplied by C-TEC

Utilising the latest advances in voice, sounder and LED technology, C-TEC’s addressable Sounder/VADs are compatible with our entire range of ZFP and XFP CAST protocol fire panels.

C-TEC’s CAST Voice Sounders & VADs range;

CAST Base Voice Sounder
CAST C-3-8 Base VAD c/w Voice Sounder
CAST O-R-3-2.5-18 Base VAD c/w Voice Sounder
CAST Hi-Output Wall Voice Sounder (shallow base)
CAST Hi-Output Wall Voice Sounder (deep base)
CAST Hi-Output W-2.75-9 Wall VAD c/w Voice Sounder (shallow base)
CAST Hi-Output W-2.75-9 Wall VAD c/w Voice Sounder (deep base)

Features

Provides ‘C-3-8’ rated light distribution.
Superb sound intelligibility.
Onboard short-circuit loop isolator.
Four selectable volume levels.
Six selectable messages with tones (2 evacuate, 1 alert, 1 all clear & 2 system test messages).
26.5mA typical alarm current (470µA typical quiescent current) @ 27-40V DC (max volume & brightness).
Group addressing facility allows multiple devices to be operated simultaneously.
Optional BF330CTLIDW white or BF330CTLIDR red cap available for stand-alone use.
IP21C rated.
White ceiling fixing plate & detector spur wires included.
Custom messages and CAST Lockdown Sounder/VADs also available to special order.

‘CAST’ is the world’s most-advanced ‘distributed intelligence’ fire alarm system protocol. Conceived, designed and realised by C-TEC as part of a five-year, multi-million pound project, it involved the creation of a powerful proprietary communication protocol (C-TEC Addressable System Technology, CAST) and multiple control panels & field devices. Now available to purchase, its key features include:

255 devices per loop.
Autonomous decision-making for faster response times.
Multiple type codes.
40V loop drive voltage.
Two ‘soft’ addressing options – automatic via the panel or manual via a powerful handheld programmer.
Powerful multi-level addressing facilitates easy device addition and swapped device identification.
Multiple functionality at a single address (integrated devices) – coming soon.
Volumes, tones & detector modes can be changed at compatible panels.
High-speed data transmission and robust data transfer.
Intrinsically EN54-13 compliant.
Provides geographical location of short and open circuit faults (a short circuit isolator is included as standard in every CAST field device).
Replace device function.
Future seamless integration with other CAST life safety systems reducing energy, servicing, installation and repair costs.
Designed and manufactured in the UK.