CAST ZFP Addressable Fire Alarm System - Fire detection system

CAST is C-TEC’s own UK designed and manufactured ‘distributed intelligence’ addressable fire detection and alarm system.

Powered and controlled by a robust ‘future-proofed’ CAST communication protocol (C-TEC Addressable System Technology), the system breathes new life into the XFP and ZFP addressable fire panels which integrate seamlessly with the vast array of “best in class” fire detectors, manual call points, sounders, VADs and interface modules.

Certified to all relevant parts of EN 54, including EN 54-13 (system compatibility).

Feature and benefits:

• Fully compatible with C-TEC’s XFP and ZFP addressable fire panels.
• Up to 255 C-TEC UK manufactured CAST addressable devices per loop.
• Two ‘soft’ addressing options – manual via a powerful handheld programmer or automatic via an XFP or ZFP fire panel (allowing you to program an entire ‘one out, all out’ system at the touch of a button, with more sophisticated programming options implementable later).
• Wide range of CAST field devices ranging from three programmable fire detectors, a sturdy flush or surface mounting call point, multiple fire alarm warning devices – including sounders, voice sounders and W, C and O Class VADS – a series of powerful interface modules and more.
• 40 V loop drive voltage to help ensure all devices work as expected even on long wiring runs.
• Autonomous decision-making for fast response times.
• Multiple type codes making the system easy to program and test.
• Powerful multi-level addressing to facilitate easy device addition and swapped device identification.
• Multiple volumes, tones and detector modes that can be easily changed at any CAST compatible panel via a PC laptop.
• High-speed data transmission and robust data transfer ensuring rapid response to fires, faults, pre-alarms and other system events.
• Reduced unwanted/ false alarms – CAST’s optical and multi-sensor fire detectors feature smart transient rejection algorithms to negate the impact of sudden steam surges.
• Primed for action – CAST’s heat detectors are embedded with our unique ‘HEART’ (HEat Analysis and Response Technology) algorithm to ensure they remain in a high state of readiness for any potential fire situation.
• EN 54-13 system compliance providing reassurance to all that the system’s components will work as expected.
• Geographical location of open and short circuit faults to speed up installation and maintenance times.
• The ability to easily accommodate spurs on retro-fit systems allowing the easy upgrade of existing systems.
• An intuitive replace device function.
• Powerful cause and effects allowing the system to be tailored to suit a specific application.
• ENVISION ENABLED – all CAST systems are fully compatible with C-TEC’s powerful Cloud remote access, data management and system testing software.
• Future seamless integration with other CAST life safety systems to reduce energy, servicing and installation costs.