XFP 2 Loop 32 Zone Addressable Fire Panel (C-TEC CAST protocol)

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XFP 2 Loop 32 Zone Addressable Fire Panel (C-TEC CAST protocol)

C-TEC’s tried and trusted XFP two loop 32 zone addressable fire alarm panel – now available with C-TEC’s own digital fire alarm system protocol, CAST.

With a powerful 40V 500mA loop driver allowing the connection of up to 255 CAST devices, the installation of a cost-effective, feature-packed addressable fire alarm system has never been easier.

Always thought of the XFP as an entry-level fire panel? Think again. Thanks to CAST’s multiple type codes, high speed data transmission and two speedy soft addressing options (automatic via the panel or manually via a handheld programmer/device tester), it is undoubtedly one of the most powerful single loop fire panels around. This, and its ability to sit on a network of up to 8 XFP master panels, makes it ideal for use in small to medium sized stand-alone applications and larger, more sophisticated installations alike.

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PROTOCOL FEATURES:

CAST’ is the world’s most-advanced ‘distributed intelligence’ fire alarm system protocol. Conceived, designed and realised by C-TEC as part of a five-year, multi-million pound project, it involved the creation of a powerful proprietary communication protocol (C-TEC Addressable System Technology, CAST) and multiple control panels & field devices. Now available to purchase, its key features include:

• 255 devices per loop.
• Autonomous decision-making for faster response times.
• Multiple type codes.
• 40V loop drive voltage.
• Two ‘soft’ addressing options – automatic via the panel or manual via a powerful handheld programmer.
• Powerful multi-level addressing facilitates easy device addition and swapped device identification.
• Multiple functionality at a single address (integrated devices) – due 2019.
• Volumes, tones & detector modes can be changed at compatible panels.
• High-speed data transmission and robust data transfer.
• Intrinsically EN54-13 compliant.
• Provides geographical location of short and open circuit faults (a short circuit isolator is included as standard in every CAST field device).
• Replace device function.
• Programmable multi-function status LED.
• Future seamless integration with other CAST life safety systems reducing energy, servicing, installation and repair costs.
• Designed and manufactured in the UK.

PANEL FEATURES:

• Certified to EN54-2/4 by the Loss Prevention Certification Board (LPCB).
• Two independently programmable conventional sounder circuits.
• Two programmable inputs.
• A fault output relay and three programmable relay outputs with voltage free changeover contacts.
• A selection of zone dependency/coincidence functions.
• A day/night (building occupied/unoccupied) function.
• An investigation delay period function.
• Phased evacuation facility.
• An alarm counter that records how many times the panel has been in alarm state.
• Powerful short circuit protected loop drivers.
• An integral EN54-4/A2 switch mode.
• Adjustable contamination levels.
• Earth fault monitoring.
• Combined keypad / keyswitch entry to Access Levels 2 and 3.
• 999 event monitoring.
• An intuitive Windows based upload-download PC program.
• Up to eight XFP main panels (any variant) can be connected onto a two-wire RS485 non-redundant network. Alternatively, up to eight XFP repeaters can be connected to any non-networked main panel.

Technical Specification:

• Approvals/certifications: Certified to EN54-2/4 by the LPCB.
  
• Protocol/compatibility: C-TEC CAST.
  
• Mains supply: 230V 50/60Hz.
  
• Mains rated current: 680mA maximum.
  
• Internal power supply: 27Vdc nominal.
  
• Total output current limited to: 3A @ 230Vac (Imax.A 250mA; Imin. 70mA).
  
• Quiescent current: 100mA (loop unloaded).
  
• Max battery size and type: 2 x 12V 7Ah VRLA connected in series.
  
• No. of loop drivers: 2.
  
• Max. loop output current: 500mA (40V max).
  
• Max. loop length: 1KM.
  
• Max. addressable devices per loop: 255.
  
• No. of conventional sounder circuits: 2 (Max. length per circuit is 500m).
  
• EOL resistor value: 6800Ω 5% Tol. 0/25W (blue, grey, red, gold).
  
• Max. sounder output current: 400mA.
• Auxiliary relays: 3 x Programmable Relays (programmable from C&Es). 1 x Fault Relay (active when no faults are present). Volt free single pole changeover. Max. switch current 1A; Max. switch voltage 30Vdc.
  
• Other outputs: 24V Aux. Power (19.5V min, 28V max). Protected by a resettable fuse. Max. current 100mA.
  
• Auxiliary inputs: 2 x Programmable Inputs (programmable from C&Es). Connect to 0V to trigger, Max. input voltage 27V (non-latching).
  
• PC connection: PC connection via RS232 molex connector (supplied in XFP507 upload/download software kit); No printer connection available.
  
• Indicators: 2 line x 40 character backlit display; 32 Zonal LEDs, General Fire; Energised; Pre-Alarm; Remote Output Activated; Remote Output Disabled; Accessed; Disablement; Test; Silenced; General Fault; System Fault.
• Connections: Fixed, largest acceptable conductor size 1mm2.
  
• Expansion connections: 2-wire RS485 non-redundant network/repeater connection available via optional AFP711 network card. Max. 8 mains per network or 8 repeaters per non-networked main. Limit 1KM (main panel network) or 500M (repeater network).
  
• Product dimensions (mm: 410 W x 250 H x 80 D mm (base); 439 W x 274 H x 7 D mm (lid).
  
• Hole required for semi-flush mounting: 412 W x 255 H x 50 D mm. Requires XFP385 bezel
• Construction & finish: Metal.
  
• IP Rating: TBC.
  
• Weight: 4.5kg (no batteries).
  
• Operating conditions/temperature: -5ºC to +40ºC. Max relative humidity: 95%.