C-TEC BF454A/CX/W Installation Instructions

Supplementary Specification
Part Number: BF454A/CX/W
Description: Base Voice Sounder with isolator
EN 54-3 (Sounders)
Relevant Standards:
EN 54-17 (Short-circuit isolators)
Communication Protocol:
Supply Voltage: 17 to 28 Vdc *
Quiescent Current (Typical):
Active Current (Typical): +9.5 mA (above quiescent) **
Power: 240 mW
Environment Type (EN 54-3/23): Type A (EN 54-3)
VAD Cat. (EN 54-23) (Class): N/A
VAD Temporal Pattern: N/A
Coverage Volume: N/A
Nominal SPL at Vmax: 86 dB(A) @ 1 m ***
Indicators:
Dimensions:
Weight: 160 g
Mounting Type:
Body Material / Colour:
IP Rating (EN 60529):
Operating Temperature:
Humidity:
* excluding data pulses; ** @ maximum volume level;
*** ± 3 dB(A) when set to Sounder Tone 1 (Primary);
Sounder Tone Pair Details (Tones are selectable at the panel)
PAIR TONE 1 - PRIMARY MESSAGE
Attention please. Attention please.
Evacuate (550 Hz for 0.5 sec, 825 Hz for Fire has been reported in the
1
0.5 sec) building. Please leave immediately
by the nearest exit. (repeated 2x)
In the interests of safety please
Evacuate (550 Hz for 0.5 sec, 825 Hz for
2 evacuate the building now.
0.5 sec)
(repeated 3x)
This is a test of the fire alarm
Evacuate (550 Hz for 0.5 sec, 825 Hz for
3 system. Please do not take any
0.5 sec)
action. (repeated 2x)
4 Fast Sweep (2500 Hz to 2850 Hz at 9 Hz)
Dutch Slow Sweep (500 Hz to 1200 Hz for
5
3.5 sec, 0.5 sec off)
6 DIN Tone Sweep (1200 Hz to 500 Hz for 1 sec)
Swedish Fire Tone (660 Hz, 150 msec on,
7
150 msec off)
Aus Fast Rise Sweep [3 x (500 Hz to 1200
8
Hz for 0.5 sec), 0.5 sec off]
NZ Slow Rise Sweep (500 Hz to 1200 Hz
9
for 3.75 sec, 0.25 sec off)
US Temporal LF [3 x (970 Hz, 0.5 sec on,
10
0.5 sec off), 1 sec off]
US Temporal HF [3 x (2850 Hz, 0.5 sec on,
11
0.5 sec off), 1 sec off]
12 Simulated Bell Continuous
13 Cranford Sweep
14 Cranford Continuous
15 Cranford Two Tone
Manufacturer: Computionics Limited (C-TEC), Challenge Way, Martland Park, Wigan, Lancashire WN5 0LD.
E&OE. No responsibility can be accepted by the manufacturer or distributors of these units for any misinterpretation of this
instruction, or for the compliance of the system as a whole. The manufacturer's policy is one of continuous improvement and we
reserve the right to make changes to product specifications at our discretion and without prior notice.
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Approved Document No. DFU4540000 Rev 7
BF455A/CX/W BF457A/CX/W
Base Voice Sounder VAD with Base Voice Sounder VAD
isolator, O-Class with isolator, C-Class
EN 54-3 (Sounders)
EN 54-23 (VADs)
EN 54-17 (Short-circuit isolators)
Apollo Discovery
17 to 28 Vdc (sounder only) *
21 to 28 Vdc (VAD only) *
550 µA
+19 mA (above quiescent) **
470 mW
Type A (EN 54-3 & EN 54-23)
C-3-8 #
O-3-2.5-15
0.5 Hz, synchronised
113 m 3 151 m 3
86 dB(A) @ 1 m *** 86 dB(A) @ 1 m ***
Polling LED (Green)
S/C Isolator Active (Amber)
112 mm diameter; 46 mm deep (with cap fitted)
170 g 170 g
Ceiling
PVC / White
IP21C
-10 o C to +55 o C (Type A)
Max. 95% RH (non-condensing)
# XPERT address card NOT fitted (C-3-6 if card fitted).
TONE 2 - SECONDARY MESSAGE
This is a fire alert. This is a fire
Alert (1 sec off, 825 Hz alert. Await further instructions.
for 1 sec) Await further instructions.
(repeated 2x)
All Clear. The emergency has
Alert (1 sec off, 825 Hz been resolved. It is safe to
for 1 sec) resume normal activities. All
Clear. (repeated 2x)
Alert (1 sec off, 825 Hz The fire alarm test is now
for 1 sec) complete. (repeated 3x)
Spare Continuous (2850 Hz)
Spare Continuous (825 Hz)
Spare Continuous (825 Hz)
Spare All clear continuous (660 Hz)
Aus Alert (420 Hz, 0.625 sec,
Spare
0.625 sec off)
NZ Alert (420 Hz, 0.625 sec,
Spare
0.625 sec off)
Spare Continuous (970 Hz)
Spare Continuous (2850 Hz)
Simulated Bell Intermittent
Spare
(1 sec off, 1 sec on)
Spare Cranford Alert
Spare Cranford Alert
Spare Cranford Alert
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Base Mount Voice Range
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Base Mount Range
Installation Instructions
Product Description
The Base Mount range of addressable, loop-powered bases includes voice sounders and combined
voice sounder VADs. Their purpose is to visually and audibly alert building occupants of a fire
alarm. They are designed for use with C-TEC's ZFP/XFP Apollo Discovery panels and other third-
party Apollo Discovery compatible panels. However, compatibility testing with third-party panels
is recommended to ensure correct operation.
The following variants are available:
Part Number
BF454A/CX/W Addressable Voice Sounder Base with isolator, white (Discovery)
BF455A/CX/W Addressable Voice Sounder VAD Base with isolator, white `O' Class (Discovery)
BF457A/CX/W Addressable Voice Sounder VAD Base with isolator, white `C' Class (Discovery)
All bases can be optionally used as either:
- a stand-alone base using a separately available locking white cap (BF330CTLIDW) /
red cap (BF330CTLIDR) / black cap (BF330CTLIDB), or
- a combined, base and Apollo detector (Apollo detectors are separately available).
The bases offer low current consumption, high sound output, high efficiency VADs, seven
selectable volume levels, 15 selectable tone pairs and built-in short-circuit loop isolators.
The combined sounder and VAD on the BF455A/CX/W and BF457A/CX/W bases can be set to
operate independently of each other (panel dependent function).
All bases are designed to comply with all relevant sections of the fire alarm device standards EN
54-3 (Sounders), EN 54-23 (Visual alarm devices - VADs) and EN 54-17 (Short-circuit isolators).
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Mounting the Base
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THE SYSTEM MUST BE COMPLETELY POWERED DOWN BEFORE INSTALLATION
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Ensure the bases are installed in accordance with applicable local or national regulations.
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All bases are designed for indoor use only and ceiling mounting in any orientation. Do not
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mount bases on uneven surfaces.
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The base has screw terminals for field wiring (refer to `Loop Connection...' section) and includes
mounting slots for standard electrical termination boxes. Securely fix the base to a ceiling using
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two screws in the mounting slots provided.
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Base Mount Voice Range
Addressable Voice Sounders & Voice Sounder VADs
Description
Approved Document No. DFU4540000 Rev 7
Discovery Compatible
01/11/22
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