XFP 1 Loop 32 Zone Addressable Fire Panel

XFP 2 Loop 32 Zone Addressable Fire Panel (C-TEC CAST protocol)

Order code: XFP502/CA Category: XFP 1-2 Loop Fire Panels

C-TEC’s tried and trusted XFP two loop 32 zone addressable fire panel – now available with C-TEC’s own CAST digital fire alarm system protocol and fully certified to EN54 parts 2, 4 & 13.

With two powerful 40V 450mA loop drivers allowing the connection of up to 255 CAST devices per loop, the installation of a robust, feature-packed addressable fire detection and alarm system has never been easier.

Always thought of the XFP as an entry-level fire panel? Think again. Thanks to CAST’s high speed data transmission and two speedy soft addressing options (automaic via the panel or manually via a handheld programmer/device tester), it is undoubtedly one of the most powerful two loop fire panels around. This, and its ability to sit on a network of up to 8 XFP master panels, makes it ideal for use in small to medium sized stand-alone applications and larger, more sophisticated installations alike.

For a full list of features download our new CAST XFP BROCHURE.

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PROTOCOL FEATURES:

‘CAST’ is the world’s most-advanced ‘distributed intelligence’ fire alarm system protocol. Conceived, designed and realised by C-TEC, it involved the creation of a powerful proprietary communication protocol (C-TEC Addressable System Technology, CAST) and multiple control panels & field devices. 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) via our CAST-PRO devices.
• Volumes, tones & detector modes can be changed at compatible panels.
• High-speed data transmission and robust data transfer.
• Intrinsically EN54-13 compliant.
• 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.

PANEL FEATURES:

• Two independently programmable conventional sounder circuits.
• Two programmable inputs.
• A fault output relay and three programmable relay outputs with voltage free changeover contacts.
• A selection of zone dependency/coincidence functions.
• A day/night (building occupied/unoccupied) function.
• An investigation delay period function.
• Phased evacuation facility.
• An alarm counter that records how many times the panel has been in alarm state.
• Powerful short circuit protected loop drivers.
• An integral EN54-4 switch mode.
• Adjustable contamination levels.
• Earth fault monitoring.
• Combined keypad / keyswitch entry to Access Levels 2 and 3.
• 500 event monitoring.
• An intuitive Windows based upload-download PC program.
• Up to eight XFP main panels (any variant) can be connected onto a two-wire RS485 non-redundant network. Alternatively, up to eight XFP repeaters can be connected to any non-networked main panel.

Technical Specifications

Approvals/certifications	Certified to EN54-2 & 4 by LPCB and certified to EN54-13 by Kiwa Telefication
Protocol/compatibility	C-TEC CAST.
Mains supply	230V 50/60Hz.
Mains rated current	680mA maximum.
Internal power supply	27Vdc nominal.
Total output current limited to	3A @ 230Vac (Imax.A 270mA; Imin. 70mA).
Quiescent current	100mA (2 loops unloaded).
Max battery size and type	2 x 12V 7Ah VRLA connected in series.
No. of loop drivers	2.
Max. loop output current	450mA (40V max).
Max. loop length	1KM.
Max. addressable devices per loop	255.
No. of conventional sounder circuits	2 (Max. length per circuit is 500m).
EOL resistor value	6800Ω 5% Tol. 0/25W (blue, grey, red, gold).
Max. sounder output current	400mA.
Auxiliary relays	3 x Programmable Relays (programmable from C&Es). 1 x Fault Relay (active when no faults are present). Volt free single pole changeover. Max. switch current 1A; Max. switch voltage 30Vdc.
Other outputs	24V Aux. Power (19.5V min, 28V max). Protected by a resettable fuse. Max. current 100mA.
Auxiliary inputs	2 x Programmable Inputs (programmable from C&Es). Connect to 0V to trigger, Max. input voltage 27V (non-latching).
PC connection	PC connection via RS232 molex connector (supplied in XFP507 upload/download software kit); No printer connection available.
Indicators	2 line x 40 character backlit display; 32 Zonal LEDs, General Fire; Energised; Pre-Alarm; Remote Output Activated; Remote Output Disabled; Accessed; Disablement; Test; Silenced; General Fault
Connections	Fixed, largest acceptable conductor size 1mm2.
Expansion connections	2-wire RS485 non-redundant network/repeater connection available via optional AFP711 network card. Max. 8 mains per network (Limit 1KM.) or 8 repeaters per non-networked main.
Product dimensions (mm)	410 W x 250 H x 80 D mm (base); 439 W x 274 H x 7 D mm (lid). Hole required for semi-flush mounting = 412 W x 255 H x 50 D mm (requires XFP385 bezel).
Construction & finish	Metal.
IP Rating	IP30.
Weight	4.5kg (without batteries).
Operating conditions/temperature	-5ºC to +40ºC. Max relative humidity: 95%.

Documentation

XFP CAST Addressable Fire Alarm System Brochure – DML0540200	4.78 MB	Download
XFP CAST 1-2 Loop 32 Zone Fire Panel Engineers Manual – DFU5010020	9.55 MB	Download
XFP CAST Fire Panel Users Manual – DFU5020000	1.11 MB	Download
XFP CAST Quick Start Programming Guide – DFU5020010	1.56 MB	Download

BIM/CAD Drawings

XFP502/CA (flush mounted) BIM(RFA)

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XFP502/CA (surface mounted) BIM (RFA)

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Approval Certificates

LPCB Third Party Approval Certificate – CFP, XFP & ZFP Fire Panels to EN54-2/4	1.19 MB	Download
KIWA Third Party Approval Certificate – XFP & ZFP CAST Fire Panels and CAST Devices to EN54-13 (Systems Approval)	130.87 KB	Download
EU CPR Certificate of Conformity – CAST XFP502/CA Fire Panel (CoC)	189.86 KB	Download
EU Declaration of Conformity – XFP CAST Fire Panels (DoC)	73.02 KB	Download
EU Declaration of Performance – CAST XFP501/CA & CAST XFP502/CA Fire Panels (DoP)	178.67 KB	Download
UKCA CPR Certificate of Conformity – CAST XFP502/CA Fire Panel (CoC)	196.29 KB	Download
UKCA Declaration of Conformity – XFP CAST Fire Panels (DoC)	160.71 KB	Download
UKCA Declaration of Performance – CAST XFP501/CA & CAST XFP502/CA Fire Panels (DoP)	414.15 KB	Download

CAST-PRO Compatibility

XFP CAST fire panels with a Firmware revision number of 14A27 or above are fully compatible with C-TEC’s CAST-PRO integrated fire detection and alarm devices.

All of CAST-PRO’s detection and operation modes (previously only available on our ZFP CAST panels) are available except:-

The ability to switch off the sounder or VAD element of a combined sounder VAD. With CAST XFP these cannot be decoupled – if the sounder is on, so is the VAD.
The ability to assign a tone or a voice message to an individual device. On CAST XFP tones and voice messages can only be assigned at group level.
The ability to use CAST-PRO’s ‘channels’ functionality. This specialist functionality is only available on ZFP CAST.

Other things to note are:-

Standard CAST and CAST-PRO devices can be mixed and matched on one CAST XFP system.
There is a new menu option in the XFP’s Access Level 3 functions called ‘COMMISSIONING’. As the algorithms in CAST-PRO devices are highly resistant to false alarms they will ignore short bursts of ‘test’ smoke as they are not consistent with real fire alarm conditions. To address this the COMMISSIONING function facilitates the fast response of ‘smoked’ CAST PRO devices during system commissioning. This function is similar to the XFP’s Walk Test function with the main difference being the system’s cause and effects will also be active.
Selecting the panel’s Walk Test function will also put the panel into fast response mode for the duration of the test.

You can easily upgrade the firmware on an XFP CAST fire panel to the latest revision by following the instructions in this video.

You must also use the latest version of our XFP CAST programming tools to program a system that uses CAST-PRO devices. These are available from our software downloads page.