Fireclass 576.440.016FC FC440CAVB Addressable Base Sounder VAD BC

Fireclass 576.440.016FC FC440CAVB Addressable Base Sounder VAD BC

The Visual Alarm Device (VAD) Sounder Beacons are loop powered units that are driven from an addressable controller panel. They are available in ceiling and outdoor wall mounted variants.

The ceiling mounted variants provide a base for fitting a fire detector. Alternatively, a blanking cap is fitted.

All VAD Sounder Beacons have a built-in two port loop short circuit isolator. Settings for tones, volume, beacon flash and status monitoring are configurable using the control panel.

Selectable flash rates are:

• 1Hz (one flash every second)
• 0.5Hz (one flash every two seconds)

Key Features

• A compact and unobtrusive sounder solution
• Shorter Light Pulse for faster response
• FC445CAV has an outdoor version with a deep surface back box for use with suitable IP-rated glands and cabling
• Power and data from the loop. No additional wiring or power supplies required
• Built-in line isolator
• 15 selectable tones for FC440CAVB
• Realistic Conventional Bell Tone
• 4 selectable volumes for FC440CAVB
• 2 selectable flash rates
• Select the tone volume and flash rate using panel configuration software
• Mounting orientation: Ceiling
• Indoor type A/Outdoor type B: Indoor
• Weight (g): 178
• Housing colour: Clear
• Operating temperature (°C): -25 to +70
• Storage temperature (°C): -25 to +70
• Humidity: Up to 95% non-condensing
• EN54-17 isolator: Yes
• EN54-3 sounder: Yes
• EN54-23 visual alarm: Yes
• Vibration, shock, corrosion, EMC: Complies with EN54 series requirements
• Ingress protection rating: IP21C
• Flash colour: White