C-Tec BF360-12 Boxed EN54 12v 2a Power Supply Unit (VDS Certified)

Please note: This product is now obsolete, and has been replaced by the BF560-12.

C-Tec BF360-12 Boxed EN54 12v 2a Power Supply Unit (VDS Certified)

The BF360-12 is specifically designed to combat an area of fire alarm system non-compliance that is often overlooked - their connection to remote monitoring centres via 12V security system STUs or auto diallers. At present, fire alarm systems that require such monitoring are typically connected to 12V security system STUs already fitted on site.

Unfortunately, the power supplies used to power these STUs normally only offer 8 hours standby, are not connected to a dedicated mains supply and do not include the features demanded by EN54-4 (such as battery impedance monitoring, temperature compensated charging, independently audited Factory Process Control, CPD compliance, etc).

The BF360-12 aims to make this practice obsolete by allowing the use of 12V STUs (which are typically 25% cheaper than 24V STUs) with a cost-effective EN54-4 compliant PSU thereby facilitating compliance with BS5839-1 (or European equivalents). An optional STU mounting plate is also available (order code BF360SP).

Key Features

• Max. physical battery size (with STU plate): 1 x 12V 3 Ah
• Max. physical battery size (no STU plate): 1 x 12V 7 Ah
• Standard battery charging capacity: 2 Ah to 12 Ah
• Output option A: 1.8A DC current, 0.2A charge current
• Output option B: 1.3A DC current, 0.7A charge current
• Enclosure size (WxHxD): 380 x 235 x 96mm
• Physical attributes: Plastic lid and base