C-TEC CAST Base Voice Sounder / O Class VAD – White (CTEC-CA455A/W)

Description

The C-TEC CAST Base Voice Sounder O-Class VAD White (CTEC-CA455A/W) is an addressable voice sounder and visual alarm device designed to provide clear audible and visual fire alarm notification in commercial and life-safety applications. As part of the C-TEC CAST range, it is designed for compatibility with C-TEC CAST protocol addressable fire alarm panels, including suitable XFP and ZFP systems.

Featuring highly intelligible voice messaging, the CAST Base Voice Sounder VAD provides four selectable volume levels and six selectable voice messages, including evacuation, alert, all-clear and system test messages. The sounder and VAD can be configured to operate independently where supported by the fire alarm panel, providing flexible notification options for different fire alarm requirements.

The CA455A/W incorporates an integral short-circuit loop isolator and is designed for ceiling-mounted indoor applications. Its O-Class VAD provides a defined visual coverage pattern of O-R-3-2.5-18, with a synchronised white flash at 0.5Hz. The device complies with EN 54-3 for sounders, EN 54-23 for visual alarm devices and EN 54-17 for short-circuit isolators, making it a suitable choice for compatible C-TEC CAST fire alarm systems.

Key Features:

• C-TEC CAST addressable voice sounder and VAD
• O-Class VAD classification: O-R-3-2.5-18
• White visual alarm indication with 0.5Hz synchronised flash
• Six selectable voice messages, including evacuation, alert and all-clear messages
• Four selectable volume levels for flexible audible notification
• Integral short-circuit loop isolator
• EN 54-3 compliant for fire alarm sounder requirements
• EN 54-23 compliant for visual alarm device requirements
• EN 54-17 compliant for short-circuit isolation
• 24–40V DC sounder supply and 27–40V DC VAD supply, with a 600mW power rating