C-TEC CAST 4 Way Conventional Zone To CAST Addressable Convertor – Extendable To 8 Way (CTEC-CA740)

Description

The C-TEC CAST CA740 4-Way Conventional Zone to CAST Addressable Converter is designed to simplify the upgrade of existing conventional fire alarm systems to an advanced C-TEC CAST addressable fire alarm system. By allowing existing conventional zonal wiring to be retained, the CA740 provides an efficient solution for retrofit and system upgrade projects where replacing existing cabling may be disruptive or costly. It is particularly suitable for applications such as commercial buildings, care homes, hotels, schools and other sites requiring a transition from conventional to addressable fire detection.

Supplied as a 4-zone, loop-powered converter, the CA740 supports four individual zonal circuits, with the option to expand the unit to 8 zones using the CA740PCB extender PCB. Each zone provides an isolated circuit for compatible CAST addressable devices, while the converter maintains loop and individual zone circuit integrity. The CA740 operates from 22–40V DC, takes a CAST loop address and is compatible with C-TEC’s XFP and ZFP CAST addressable fire alarm panels.

The C-TEC CA740 FastConvert is an ideal choice for fire alarm system upgrades where installers need to modernise conventional detection without unnecessarily replacing existing zonal wiring. With no requirement for separate end-of-line devices, a dedicated PSU or batteries, the converter provides a practical and space-efficient approach to CAST integration. Its robust plastic enclosure offers generous space for loop and zone cabling, while the unit includes visual indicators for zone polling and isolator status.

Key Features:

• 4-way conventional zone to CAST addressable zone converter
• Expandable from 4 to 8 zones using the optional CA740PCB extender PCB
• Designed for upgrading conventional fire alarm systems to C-TEC CAST
• Allows existing conventional zonal wiring to be retained
• Compatible with C-TEC XFP and ZFP CAST addressable fire alarm panels
• Supports CAST and CAST-PRO addressable devices
• Loop powered, operating from 22–40V DC
• Maintains loop and individual zone circuit integrity
• No separate PSU, batteries or end-of-line devices required
• Plastic enclosure measuring approximately 380 × 235 × 96mm, suitable for surface or flush mounting