C-3-8 Addressable Base VAD

Order code: BF460A/CX/W Category: Sounders & VADs

Third-party certified to EN54-23 (VADs) and 17 (Isolators) by the LPCB.
Provides ‘C-3-8’ light distribution (min 0.4 lux over a 3 x 8m cylindrical area).
Supplied with a BF431QCP quick connect plate and detector spur wires.
Onboard short-circuit loop isolator.
550µA quiescent current.
10mA alarm current @24V DC.
Group addressing facility allows multiple devices to be operated simultaneously.
Optional BF330CTLIDW white or BF330CTLIDR red cap available for stand-alone use.
IP21C rated.

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Technical Specifications

Approvals/certifications	Certified to EN54-23 & 17 by the LPCB.
Protocol/compatibility	Compatible with C-TEC's XFP/ZFP XP95/Discovery Addressable Fire Panels.
Application/operation	Designed to be ceiling mounted – either stand-alone with a red or white cap or as part of a stacked VAD/Detector Base combination.
VAD category & coverage	C-3-8 (151m3 cylindrical coverage).
Flash rate & colour	0.5Hz / White.
Supply/operating voltage	21 to 28V DC.
Quiescent current	550µA @ 24 VDC.
Nominal SPL (Sound Pressure Level)	n/a.
Alarm current	10mA
Indicators	Polling (green LED) & Short Circuit Isolator Active (amber LED).
Product dimensions (mm)	122mm diameter x 46mm deep (not including optional XP95/Discovery detector and base).
IP Rating	IP21C (Type A).
Weight	170g.
Operating conditions/temperature	-10ºC to +55ºC. Max. 95% RH (Non-condensing).

Documentation

XP95/Discovery Base Sounder VAD Instructions – DFU4310000	341.32 KB	Download
C-TEC’s VAD Guide – DML0538200	1.72 MB	Download
XP95/Discovery Base Sounder Polar Diagram – DFU4310007	261.31 KB	Download
BF431QCP Quick Connect Plate Instructions – DFU4310020	364.29 KB	Download

Approval Certificates

LPCB Third Party Approval Certificate – CAST, Hush-Pro & XP95/Discovery Sounder/VADs to EN54-3/23/17	562.78 KB	Download
EU CPR Certificate of Conformity – BF460A/CX/W XP95/Discovery Base VAD (CoC)	196.86 KB	Download
EU Declaration of Conformity – XP95/Discovery Base Sounder VADs (DoC)	162.33 KB	Download
EU Declaration of Performance – XP95/Discovery Base Sounder VADs (DoP)	108.72 KB	Download
UKCA CPR Certificate of Conformity – BF460A/CX/W XP95/Discovery Base VAD (CoC)	194.54 KB	Download
UKCA Declaration of Conformity – XP95/Discovery Base Sounder VADs (DoC)	161.94 KB	Download
UKCA Declaration of Performance – XP95/Discovery Base Sounder VADs (DoP)	331.79 KB	Download

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VAD coverage (with multiplication factors applied)

VAD coverage depends on factors such as ambient light and viewing angle (direct or indirect). The table below summarises how the coverage of the BF460/CX/W C increases or decreases based on these factors. To use the table, calculate the lux level of the area requiring coverage, determine whether the viewing angle will be direct or indirect then read off the coverage in the relevant column. For further information refer to our VAD System Design Guide, downloadable from the Documentation tab below.

Lux level in area requiring coverage	Ceiling Mounted Direct Viewing	Ceiling Mounted Indirect Viewing
000-101 lux	8.3m H x 22.4m W	3.9m H x 10.4m W
101-200 lux	7.2m H x 19.2m H	3.6m H x 9.6m W
201-300 lux	5.7m H x 15.2m W	3.0m H x 8.0m W
301-400 lux	4.2m H x 11.2m W	2.4m H x 6.4m W
401-500 lux	3.3m H x 8.8m W	1.8m H x 4.8m W
501-600 lux	2.7m H x 7.2m W	1.5m H x 4.0m W
601-700 lux	2.1m H x 5.6m W	not applicable
701-800 lux	1.5m H x 4.0m W	not applicable