Description

CAST C-3-8.5 Base VAD ONLY

As the cornerstone of high-performance fire safety systems, the C-TEC CAST C-3-8.5 Base VAD ONLY is engineered to address the critical demands of modern life safety.

CAST C-3-8.5 Base VAD ONLY

Part No. CA460A/W

Certified to EN54-23 & 17 by the LPCB.
Provides ‘C-3-8.5’ rated light distribution.
Onboard short-circuit loop isolator.
460µA quiescent current.
7mA alarm current @35V DC (VAD lit).
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.

Integrated within a wider network of BS 5839 compliant fire alarm networks, this unit ensures your fire notification hardware operate with maximum efficiency.

Technical Insight: Constructed from high-impact, fire-retardant polymers, this C-TEC unit is built to withstand the rigours of continuous operation. The CAST C-3-8.5 Base VAD ONLY utilizes C-TEC’s proprietary sensing logic to filter out environmental noise while prioritizing fire signatures.

Installation Pro-Tip: Check synchronisation of sounders across the loop to prevent ‘phasing’ effects which can confuse occupants during evacuation.

Compliance Framework: Fully tested and certified to relevant UK standards for C-TEC professional ecosystems.

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📞 Installer Support: Direct access to technical guidance for complex system commissioning.
✅ Quality Assured: All hardware meets current UKCA/CE and BS standards.