{"product_id":"c-tec-conventional-zone-converter-ca740","title":"C-TEC CAST 4-Way Conventional Zone Converter CA740","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe C-TEC CA740 is a conventional zone converter for moving a multi-zone conventional fire alarm system to an addressable CAST system on the existing zonal wiring. It suits retrofit sites such as nursing homes. It is loop powered, gives four zone circuits and needs no PSU or batteries.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeeps the existing wiring – reuses the conventional system's pre-existing zonal wiring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFour isolated zones – four individual zonal circuits for CAST addressable devices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoom to grow – extendable to 8 zones using a CA740PCB extender PCB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo extra power kit – no end-of-line devices, PSU or batteries required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear status – red polling LEDs and yellow isolator open LEDs for each group of zones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits most walls – surface or flush mounted, 380 W x 235 H x 96 D mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFor installers\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower: loop powered unit, 22 to 40V DC; no PSU or batteries.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMounting: surface or flush mounted; IP30 plastic lid and base.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCabling: max cable length per zone \u0026lt;500m; max. 20 CAST or CAST-PRO devices per zone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatibility: C-TEC XFP\/ZFP CAST addressable fire panels, with CAST and CAST-PRO devices.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandards: fully complies with the requirements of BS 5839-1.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"mt-6\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"product-description-title\"\u003eCan the old zone cables stay in place?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The converter uses the conventional system's pre-existing zonal wiring, so the zone cables are kept and only the devices change to CAST addressable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"product-description-title\"\u003eWhich panels does it work with?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eC-TEC's XFP\/ZFP CAST addressable fire panels. It works with CAST and CAST-PRO devices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"product-description-title\"\u003eHow many zones does it handle?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFour as supplied. It is extendable to 8 zones using a CA740PCB extender PCB, which sits in the same enclosure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"product-description-title\"\u003eDoes it need its own power supply?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It is loop powered and needs no end-of-line devices, PSU or batteries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"product-description-title\"\u003eHow many devices can go on each zone?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUp to 20 CAST or CAST-PRO devices per zone, with a maximum cable length of under 500 m per zone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"product-description-title\"\u003eHow does the panel see the converter?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt takes a loop address and is assigned as a CAST I\/O at programming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"C-TEC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57731570696565,"sku":"CA740","price":104.52,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0050\/1216\/0612\/files\/c-tec-ca740-conventional-zone-converter-front-view.jpg?v=1793973575","url":"https:\/\/wmestore.co.uk\/products\/c-tec-conventional-zone-converter-ca740","provider":"WME","version":"1.0","type":"link"}