Description
ActiV Optical Smoke Detector
The C-TEC ActiV Optical Smoke Detector represents a paradigm shift in fire safety systems, offering professional-grade reliability for the most challenging fire safety environments.
ActiV Optical Smoke Detector
C4416 Detector Base Instruction
Instruction
- A high-quality optical smoke detector offering outstanding detection performance at a very competitive price.
- Manufactured by C-TEC in the UK.
- Third-party certified to EN54-7 by Intertek.
- Wide 6-33V DC operating voltage.
- Two 8mm x 2mm ultra-bright red LED indicating strips offering 360º visibility.
- Drift compensation functionality ensures detector sensitivity is automatically calibrated to suit prevailing conditions and/or increased contamination levels allowing a greater than 8 year life-span.
- Compatible with our ActiV C4408D diode, C4408 non-diode and C4408R relay bases.
Technical Specifications:
- Approvals/certifications: Certified to EN54-7 by Intertek (0359-CPR-00183).
- Application/operation: Uses an IR light source & photodiode to detect smoke. Typically used in escape routes, living areas, bedrooms & other enclosed spaces. Particularly effective at detecting slow burning fires caused by overheated electrical wiring or smouldering materials.
- Application temperature: n/a.
- Static response temperature: n/a.
- Sensitivity: Nominal alarm threshold of 0.16db/m obscuration measured in accordance with EN54-7:2000.
- Supply wiring: 2-wire monitored, polarity sensitive.
- Supply/operating voltage: 9 to 33V DC.
- Quiescent current: 30µA @ 24 VDC.
- Alarm voltage: 6-33V DC.
- Alarm current: 19mA @ 12-33V DC; 11mA @ 9V DC; 2.5mA@ 6V DC.
- Alarm reset voltage: Less than 1V DC (+0.5 seconds alarm reset time).
- Expansion connections: Remote LED output available via ActiV base. Current source to the negative line, short-circuit protected. Max voltage 2.7V DC.
- Product dimensions (mm): 102.2mm diameter x 37mm deep (detector in base); 102.2mm diameter x 57.5mm deep.
- Construction & finish: White polycarbonate casing rated to UL94 V-2 with nylon parts.
- IP Rating; IP42.
- Weight: 99g.
Integrated within a wider network of UK standard fire protection equipment, this unit ensures your commercial grade detection devices operate with maximum efficiency.
Technical Insight: Advanced microprocessor control provides intelligent drift compensation, ensuring consistent performance over the lifespan of the device. Constructed from high-impact, fire-retardant polymers, this C-TEC unit is built to withstand the rigours of continuous operation.
Installation Pro-Tip: Avoid placing smoke detectors directly above cooking appliances or in high-steam areas to eliminate nuisance alarms.
Compliance Framework: Fully tested and certified to relevant UK standards for C-TEC professional ecosystems.
The Evolution Advantage
- 🛡️ Verified C-TEC Distribution: Guaranteed authentic hardware with full support.
- 🚚 Logistics Excellence: Rapid UK-wide dispatch for time-critical safety projects.
- 📞 Installer Support: Direct access to technical guidance for complex system commissioning.
- ✅ Quality Assured: All hardware meets current UKCA/CE and BS standards.










