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C-TEC BF457A/CX/W Addressable Base VAD and Sounder

Brand: C-TEC
Model: BF457A/CX/W
Product type: C-TEC Fire Alarm Sounder
Category: Sounders and Beacons
Other spellings: BF457A CX W
System Type: Addressable

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Technical documentation

PDFInstallation Manual
XP95/Discovery Base Sounder VAD Instructions – DFU4540000
EnglishPDFCertification
XP95/Discovery Base Sounder VADs EU Declaration of Conformity
EnglishPDFOther Document
C-TEC VAD Guide – DML0538200
English

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Product description

This ceiling-mounted addressable device combines audible evacuation messages with a white-light visual alarm. It is compatible with C-TEC XFP/ZFP XP95/Discovery addressable fire panels and can be used alone or alongside a detector base and other sounders.

Key features

Three selectable pairs of audio messages
C-3-8 light distribution, white beacon
Built-in short-circuit isolator
Seven selectable sound levels
Group addressing feature
IP21C ingress protection rating

Technical specifications

Compatibility	C-TEC XFP/ZFP XP95/Discovery addressable fire panels
VAD category and coverage	C-3-8; at least 0,4 lux within a cylindrical area measuring 3 × 8 m
Flash rate and colour	0,5 Hz, white
Operating voltage	VAD: 17–28 V DC; sounder/VAD: 21–28 V DC
Current	Standby: 550 µA at 24 V DC; alarm: 19,5 mA with VAD and sounder on
Sound pressure level	86 dB(A) @ 1 m
Protection rating	IP21C (Type A)
Dimensions	122 mm diameter × 46 mm depth (excluding detector and base)
Operating temperature	−10 °C to +55 °C
Weight	200 g