CA738
CAST 1-CHANNEL SOUNDER CONTROLLER
INSTALLER’S GUIDE
Approved Document No. DFU0007380 Rev 1
THIS EQUIPMENT MUST BE INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED BY A SUITABLY SKILLED AND
TECHNICALLY COMPETENT PERSON. ENSURE ALL POWER IS REMOVED BEFORE INSTALLATION.
Read these instructions before installation and operation
Description:
CA738 CAST 1-Channel Sounder Controller
Sounder Circuit Load:
50mA max. @ 20V
Operating Voltage:
22 to 40Vdc
Quiescent Current:
530µA
Alarm Current:
3mA
Monitoring:
27K EOL. S/C and O/C monitored.
Communication Protocols:
C-TEC’s CAST / CAST-PRO.
LED Indicators:
Active (Steady Red LED) - Sounder circuit activated.
Polling (Flashing Red) LED - Communication check with the CIE.
Fault (Steady Yellow) LED - Wiring fault (open or short circuit) detected on the
monitored sounder circuit.
Dimensions (mm): 147 (W) x 87 (H) x 25 (D) Body Material:
PVC
Weight:
115g
IP Rating (EN
60529): IP40 (indoor use only)
Operating Temp.:
-10
o
C to +55
o
C
Humidity:
Max. 95% RH (non-condensing)
Technical Specification
The CA738 is CAST protocol addressable sounder
controller with one conventional sounder circuit,
designed to control a small group of sounders /
VADs. It is compatible with CAST ZFP/XFP panels
and other ‘CAST’ compatible fire panels. It mounts
on a standard 35mm deep UK double-gang back
box being short circuit proof and monitored per BS
5839-1.
Product Description
• Compatible with C-TEC’s CAST ZFP / XFP panels.
• Compatible with C-TEC’s ActiV range of conventional sounders and VADs.
• Loop powered and allocated a single loop address by the fire panel.
• Sounder activation and deactivation controlled by the fire panel.
• Sounder circuit wiring monitored for open or short circuit faults.
• On-board, bi-directional, short-circuit isolator.
• Standard 35mm deep UK double-gang back box mounting.
Features
CAST Range
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