CAST O-R-3-2.5-18 Base Corridor VAD ONLY

Order code: CA459A/W Category:
  • LPCB certified to EN54-23 & 17 and Kiwa Telefication certified to EN54-13.
  • Provides ‘O-R-3-2.5-18’ rated light distribution.
  • Ideal for use in corridors (mount in a specific orientation for 2.5m width & 18m length rated coverage). See VAD Coverage section below for further details.
  • Onboard short-circuit loop isolator.
  • 7mA typical alarm current (460µA typical quiscemt) @ 27-40V 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.
  • White ceiling fixing plate & detector spur wires included.

        

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.

Documentation
XFP & ZFP CAST Addressable Fire Alarm System Brochure – DML05401005.16 MB Download
CAST Base Sounder/VAD Range Instructions – DFU4315010563.07 KB Download
CAST Base Sounder Polar Diagram – DFU4310008225.58 KB Download
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 CA459A/W 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.

Lux level in area requiring coverageCeiling Mounted Direct ViewingCeiling Mounted Indirect Viewing
000-101 lux8.4m H x 7.0m W x 50.4m L3.9m H x 3.25m W x 23.4m L
101-200 lux7.2m H x 6.0m W x 43.2m L3.6m H x 3.0m W x 21.6m L
201-300 lux5.7m H x 4.5m W x 34.2m L3.0m H x 2.5m W x 18.0m L
301-400 lux4.2m H x 3.5m W x 25.2m L2.4m H x 2.0m W x 14.4m L
401-500 lux3.3m H x 2.7m W x 19.8m L1.8m H x 1.5m W x 10.8m L
501-600 lux2.7m H x 2.2m W x 16.2m L1.5m H x 1.2 W x 9.0m L
601-700 lux2.1m H x 1.7m W x 12.6 Lnot applicable
701-800 lux1.5m H x 1.2 W x 9m Lnot applicable
Approval Certificates

LPCB Third Party Approval Certificate – CAST, Hush-Pro & XP95/Discovery Sounders to EN54-3/17234.18 KB 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 CA459A/W Base Corridor VAD (CoC)188.27 KB Download
EU Declaration of Conformity – CAST Base Sounder VADs (DoC)75.16 KB Download
EU Declaration of Performance – CAST Base Sounder VADs (DoP)110.03 KB Download
UKCA CPR Certificate of Conformity – CAST CA459A/W Base Corridor VAD (CoC)195.21 KB Download
UKCA Declaration of Conformity – CAST Base Sounder VADs (DoC)162.95 KB Download
UKCA Declaration of Performance – CAST Base Sounder VADs (DoP)367.86 KB Download