Description
CAST C-3-8.5 Base VAD c/w 92dB(A) Sounder
As the cornerstone of high-performance fire safety systems, the C-TEC CAST C-3-8.5 Base VAD c/w 92dB(A) Sounder is engineered to address the critical demands of modern life safety.
CAST C-3-8.5 Base VAD c/w 92dB(A) Sounder
Part No. CA456A/W
- Certified to EN54-3, 23 & 17 by the LPCB.
- Provides ‘C-3-8.5’ rated light distribution.
- Impressive 92dB(A) sound output @ 1m.
- Onboard short-circuit loop isolator.
- 460µA quiescent current.
- 12.5mA alarm current @35V DC (VAD lit, sounder on max).
- Group addressing facility allows multiple devices to be operated simultaneously.
- 7 selectable volume levels and up to 15 selectable tone pairs.
- 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 certified fire alarm hardware, this unit ensures your visual alarm devices (VADs) 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. Low-profile design allows for aesthetic integration into modern architecture without compromising on technical sensing capability.
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.











