CAST Sounder Control Module
- Allows a zone/circuit of conventional fire alarm sounders to be connectedto a CAST protocol fire alarm system.
- Onboard short circuit loop isolator.
- Conventional sounder circuit is continually monitored for open and short circuit faults.
- 3mA typical alarm current (530uA typical quiescent current) @ 22-40V DC.
- Can provide up to 50mA output current (taken from the CAST addressable loop).
- Polling, sounder circuit active and sounder circuit fault indicators.
More Information
‘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.
Technical Specifications
| Compatibility | Compatible with C-TEC's XFP/ZFP CAST Addressable Fire Panels. |
|---|---|
| Application/operation | |
| Supply/operating voltage | |
| Quiescent current | |
| Zone current | Can provide up to 50mA (taken from the CAST addressable loop) |
| Alarm current | |
| Indicators | Polling, sounder circuit active and sounder circuit fault indicators. |
| Product dimensions (mm) | 147 W x 87H x 22 D mm. Can be mounted on a standard 25mm UK flush or surface double gang back box. |
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