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ActiV C Class Base sounder VAD WHITE

Product Code: BF456C/CC/W
£33.03 excl. VAT

2-3 Days Delivery

Description

  • Third-party certified to EN54-3 (Sounders) and EN54-23 (VADs).
  • Provides ‘C-3-8.5’ light distribution (min 0.4 lux over a 3 x 8.5m cylindrical area).
  • Impressive 96dB(A) sound output @ 1m.
  • Includes 31 selectable primary tones and an optional secondary tone.
  • Two volume levels (high and low)
  • Three selectable VAD flash rates (0.5Hz, 1Hz, OFF)
  • Alarm Current at 30Vdc = 12.2mA (0.5Hz) or 19.5mA (1Hz)
  • Alarm Current at 18Vdc = 14.5mA (0.5Hz) or 25mA (1Hz)
  • Optional BF330CTLIDW white or BF330CTLIDR red cap available for stand-alone use.
  • Supplied with a BF431QCP quick connect plate and detector spur wires.
  • IP21C rated.

 

Technical Specifications

Approvals/certifications

Certified to EN54-3 & 23 by the LPCB

Protocol/compatibility

Compatible with C-TEC's CFP, FP, MFP and EP203 conventional fire alarm panels and virtually all other makes (testing on third-party panels is recommended before use)

Application/operation

Designed to be ceiling mounted – either stand-alone with a red or white cap or as part of a stacked Sounder/VAD/Detector Base combination.

VAD category & coverage

C-3-8.5 (151m3 cylindrical coverage).

Flash rate & colour

0.5Hz; 1Hz or OFF / White.

Supply/operating voltage

18 to 30V DC.

Nominal SPL (Sound Pressure Level)

96dB(A).

Alarm current

At 30Vdc: 12.2mA (0.5Hz) or 19.5mA (1Hz); At 18Vdc: 14.5mA (0.5Hz) or 25mA (1Hz)

Product dimensions (mm)

122mm diameter x 46mm deep (not including optional detector and base).

IP Rating

IP21C (Type A).

Weight

170g.

Operating conditions/temperature

-10ºC to +55ºC. Max. 95% RH (Non-condensing).

Notes

For compliance to EN54-3 & EN54-23, the BF431QCP Quick Connect Plate must be used with the base device. 

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C-Tec

ActiV C Class Base sounder VAD WHITE

£33.03 excl. VAT

 

Technical Specifications

Approvals/certifications

Certified to EN54-3 & 23 by the LPCB

Protocol/compatibility

Compatible with C-TEC's CFP, FP, MFP and EP203 conventional fire alarm panels and virtually all other makes (testing on third-party panels is recommended before use)

Application/operation

Designed to be ceiling mounted – either stand-alone with a red or white cap or as part of a stacked Sounder/VAD/Detector Base combination.

VAD category & coverage

C-3-8.5 (151m3 cylindrical coverage).

Flash rate & colour

0.5Hz; 1Hz or OFF / White.

Supply/operating voltage

18 to 30V DC.

Nominal SPL (Sound Pressure Level)

96dB(A).

Alarm current

At 30Vdc: 12.2mA (0.5Hz) or 19.5mA (1Hz); At 18Vdc: 14.5mA (0.5Hz) or 25mA (1Hz)

Product dimensions (mm)

122mm diameter x 46mm deep (not including optional detector and base).

IP Rating

IP21C (Type A).

Weight

170g.

Operating conditions/temperature

-10ºC to +55ºC. Max. 95% RH (Non-condensing).

Notes

For compliance to EN54-3 & EN54-23, the BF431QCP Quick Connect Plate must be used with the base device. 

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certified to EN54-3 (Sounders) and EN54-23 (VADs).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides ‘C-3-8.5’ light distribution (min 0.4 lux over a 3 x 8.5m cylindrical area).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImpressive 96dB(A) sound output @ 1m.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes 31 selectable primary tones and an optional secondary tone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo volume levels (high and low)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree selectable VAD flash rates (0.5Hz, 1Hz, OFF)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlarm Current at 30Vdc = 12.2mA (0.5Hz) or 19.5mA (1Hz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlarm Current at 18Vdc = 14.5mA (0.5Hz) or 25mA (1Hz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptional BF330CTLIDW white or BF330CTLIDR red cap available for stand-alone use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplied with a BF431QCP quick connect plate and detector spur wires.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIP21C rated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"woocommerce-product-attributes shop_attributes\" aria-label=\"Product Details\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"woocommerce-product-attributes-item woocommerce-product-attributes-item--attribute_pa_approvalscertifications\"\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"woocommerce-product-attributes-item__label\" scope=\"row\"\u003eApprovals\/certifications\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"woocommerce-product-attributes-item__value\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCertified to EN54-3 \u0026amp; 23 by the LPCB\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"woocommerce-product-attributes-item woocommerce-product-attributes-item--attribute_pa_protocolcompatibility\"\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"woocommerce-product-attributes-item__label\" scope=\"row\"\u003eProtocol\/compatibility\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"woocommerce-product-attributes-item__value\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompatible with C-TEC's CFP, FP, MFP and EP203 conventional fire alarm panels and virtually all other makes (testing on third-party panels is recommended before use)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"woocommerce-product-attributes-item woocommerce-product-attributes-item--attribute_pa_applicationoperation\"\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"woocommerce-product-attributes-item__label\" scope=\"row\"\u003eApplication\/operation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"woocommerce-product-attributes-item__value\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned to be ceiling mounted – either stand-alone with a red or white cap or as part of a stacked Sounder\/VAD\/Detector Base combination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"woocommerce-product-attributes-item woocommerce-product-attributes-item--attribute_pa_vadcategorycoverage\"\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"woocommerce-product-attributes-item__label\" scope=\"row\"\u003eVAD category \u0026amp; coverage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"woocommerce-product-attributes-item__value\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eC-3-8.5 (151m3 cylindrical coverage).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"woocommerce-product-attributes-item woocommerce-product-attributes-item--attribute_pa_flashratecolour\"\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"woocommerce-product-attributes-item__label\" scope=\"row\"\u003eFlash rate \u0026amp; colour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"woocommerce-product-attributes-item__value\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e0.5Hz; 1Hz or OFF \/ White.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"woocommerce-product-attributes-item woocommerce-product-attributes-item--attribute_pa_supplyoperatingvoltage\"\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"woocommerce-product-attributes-item__label\" scope=\"row\"\u003eSupply\/operating voltage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"woocommerce-product-attributes-item__value\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e18 to 30V DC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"woocommerce-product-attributes-item woocommerce-product-attributes-item--attribute_pa_nominalsplsoundpressurelevel\"\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"woocommerce-product-attributes-item__label\" scope=\"row\"\u003eNominal SPL (Sound Pressure Level)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"woocommerce-product-attributes-item__value\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e96dB(A).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"woocommerce-product-attributes-item woocommerce-product-attributes-item--attribute_pa_alarmcurrent\"\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"woocommerce-product-attributes-item__label\" scope=\"row\"\u003eAlarm current\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"woocommerce-product-attributes-item__value\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 30Vdc: 12.2mA (0.5Hz) or 19.5mA (1Hz); At 18Vdc: 14.5mA (0.5Hz) or 25mA 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woocommerce-product-attributes-item--attribute_pa_weight\"\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"woocommerce-product-attributes-item__label\" scope=\"row\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"woocommerce-product-attributes-item__value\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e170g.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"woocommerce-product-attributes-item woocommerce-product-attributes-item--attribute_pa_c5-operatingconditionstempera\"\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"woocommerce-product-attributes-item__label\" scope=\"row\"\u003eOperating conditions\/temperature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"woocommerce-product-attributes-item__value\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-10ºC to +55ºC. Max. 95% RH (Non-condensing).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"woocommerce-product-attributes-item woocommerce-product-attributes-item--attribute_pa_notes\"\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"woocommerce-product-attributes-item__label\" scope=\"row\"\u003eNotes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"woocommerce-product-attributes-item__value\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor compliance to EN54-3 \u0026amp; EN54-23, the BF431QCP Quick Connect Plate must be used with the base device. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e"}