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C-TEC 5 Series 24V 5A Encased Power Supply PCB BF562-5/E

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The C-TEC BF562-5/E is a 24V 5A power supply PCB on a metal base plate, for mounting inside a third-party enclosure. It suits panel builders and installers who need fire or security power in their own housing. It has the same electronics as the boxed BF562-5 and a volt-free fault relay.

Key features

  • Full 5A at 24V – switch-mode/digital hybrid supply providing 5A @ 24V DC
  • Proven electronics – the same electronics as the boxed BF562-5 EN54-4/A2 PSU
  • Fits your own housing – metal base plate for third-party OEM enclosures
  • Safer to work on – plastic cover guards against touching live parts (to VDE 0100-410)
  • Clear fault signal – single-pole volt-free changeover relay for any fault condition
  • Looks after the batteries – battery resistance monitored to EN54-4/A2, two charge currents
  • Tunable – customised with a BF423 configurator and PC

For installers

  • Power: 230V 50/60Hz mains, 1.3A r.m.s.; output limited to 5A.
  • Mounting: metal base plate inside a third-party enclosure; 143mm H x 173mm W x 66mm D.
  • Cabling: battery charge capacity 2.5Ah up to 17Ah VRLA, set by the enclosure size.
  • Compatibility: a remote thermistor can be connected via PL3 terminals.
  • Standards: electronic functions comply with EN50131-6 grades 1-4 for security applications.

Frequently asked questions

Is it EN54-4 compliant as supplied?

Only once it is installed and checked. It has the same electronics as the EN54-4/A2 certified boxed BF562-5, and full compliance with all relevant standards must be checked by the responsible person with it in a suitable enclosure.

What is the difference from the BF562-5?

This version is the PSU PCB on a metal base plate with no box. It is made to mount inside a third-party enclosure.

What size batteries can it charge?

From 2.5Ah up to 17Ah VRLA, charged to 80% capacity in 24 hours. The largest size depends on the enclosure it is mounted in.

How much load current can it supply?

Up to 4.6A or 4A, selectable, with battery charging kept on. A load above that setting temporarily disables charging, and the total output is limited to 5A.

Can the settings be changed?

Yes, with a BF423 configurator and a PC. Float voltage temperature compensation, charge rate, battery impedance and input/output settings can be set.

Can it be used on an intruder alarm?

Yes. Its electronic functions comply with EN50131-6 grades 1-4 for security applications.

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Brand
C-TEC
Model
BF562-5/E
Manufacturer Part Number (MPN)
BF562-5/E
Product type
24V 5A 5 Series encased power supply PCB only
Function
Encased mains to regulated DC switch-mode/digital hybrid power supply providing 5A @ 24V DC
Electronics
Same electronics as the C-TEC BF562-5 LPCB/VDS certified EN54-4/A2 boxed 24V 5A PSU
Compliance
Full compliance with all relevant standards must be checked by the responsible person with the PSU installed in a suitable enclosure
Mounting
Metal base plate for mounting inside third-party OEM enclosures
Touch protection
Plastic cover on the PSU PCB guards against touching live parts (to VDE 0100-410)
Fault relay
Single-pole volt-free changeover relay that switches for any fault condition
LEDs
Fault type & hazardous voltages present LED
Charge currents
Two selectable battery charge currents
Battery fault impedance
Limits can be optimised to suit load current
Test mode
Mains fail simulation mode
Temperature sensing
On-board temperature sensor with optional remote sensor
Remote thermistor
A remote thermistor can be connected via PL3 terminals
Security use
Electronic functions comply with EN50131-6 grades 1-4 for security applications
Customisation
Optionally customised using a BF423 configurator and PC
Configurable parameters
Float voltage temperature compensation; battery charge rate (mA); battery impedance; input/output settings
Battery monitoring
Monitors battery resistance to the requirements of EN54-4/A2
Mains supply
230V 50/60Hz
Mains rated current
1.3A r.m.s.
Total output current
Limited to 5A (max. continuous output current)
Output current, charging on
4.6A or 4A selectable; a higher load temporarily disables battery charging
Output current, charging off
5A, with charging turned off
Battery charge capacity
2.5Ah up to 17Ah (battery charged to 80% capacity in 24hrs)
Max battery size and type
Up to 17Ah VRLA, dependent on the size of the enclosure it is mounted in
Dimensions
143mm H x 173mm W x 66mm D
Construction
Zintec base, polycarbonate cover
IP rating
Dependent on mounting enclosure
Weight
665g (without batteries)
Operating temperature
-5°C to +40°C; max relative humidity 95%
Dimensions
Dimensions
143mm H x 173mm W x 66mm D
Specifications
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Specifications

Brand C-TEC
Model BF562-5/E
Manufacturer Part Number (MPN) BF562-5/E
Product type 24V 5A 5 Series encased power supply PCB only
Function Encased mains to regulated DC switch-mode/digital hybrid power supply providing 5A @ 24V DC
Electronics Same electronics as the C-TEC BF562-5 LPCB/VDS certified EN54-4/A2 boxed 24V 5A PSU
Compliance Full compliance with all relevant standards must be checked by the responsible person with the PSU installed in a suitable enclosure
Mounting Metal base plate for mounting inside third-party OEM enclosures
Touch protection Plastic cover on the PSU PCB guards against touching live parts (to VDE 0100-410)
Fault relay Single-pole volt-free changeover relay that switches for any fault condition
LEDs Fault type & hazardous voltages present LED
Charge currents Two selectable battery charge currents
Battery fault impedance Limits can be optimised to suit load current
Test mode Mains fail simulation mode
Temperature sensing On-board temperature sensor with optional remote sensor
Remote thermistor A remote thermistor can be connected via PL3 terminals
Security use Electronic functions comply with EN50131-6 grades 1-4 for security applications
Customisation Optionally customised using a BF423 configurator and PC
Configurable parameters Float voltage temperature compensation; battery charge rate (mA); battery impedance; input/output settings
Battery monitoring Monitors battery resistance to the requirements of EN54-4/A2
Mains supply 230V 50/60Hz
Mains rated current 1.3A r.m.s.
Total output current Limited to 5A (max. continuous output current)
Output current, charging on 4.6A or 4A selectable; a higher load temporarily disables battery charging
Output current, charging off 5A, with charging turned off
Battery charge capacity 2.5Ah up to 17Ah (battery charged to 80% capacity in 24hrs)
Max battery size and type Up to 17Ah VRLA, dependent on the size of the enclosure it is mounted in
Dimensions 143mm H x 173mm W x 66mm D
Construction Zintec base, polycarbonate cover
IP rating Dependent on mounting enclosure
Weight 665g (without batteries)
Operating temperature -5°C to +40°C; max relative humidity 95%

Dimensions

Dimensions 143mm H x 173mm W x 66mm D

C-TEC BF562-5/E encased power supply PCB, angled view

C-TEC 5 Series 24V 5A Encased Power Supply PCB BF562-5/E

Overview

This is the bare working part of a C-TEC 5 Series power supply, mounted on a Zintec base with a polycarbonate cover. It is meant for a housing of your choice rather than C-TEC's own box.

C-TEC also sells the same electronics ready boxed as the C-TEC BF562-5 power supply. The wider C-TEC fire alarm range holds the panels and devices it often powers.

How it works

A switch-mode/digital hybrid design turns mains into regulated 24V DC and charges standby batteries at the same time. It checks battery resistance, so a battery that can no longer deliver its rated current shows as a fault.

A single status LED reports by counting flashes.

  • 1 flash: mains failure.
  • 2 and 3 flashes: battery voltage low, then critical.
  • 4 and 5 flashes: charger failure, or charger OK.
  • 6, 7 and 8 flashes: no batteries fitted, battery resistance fault, or output over voltage.

Where to use it

It suits a builder fitting a supply into a custom fire or security enclosure. Because the IP rating depends on that enclosure, choose one that suits the location.

What the figures mean in practice

  • Two output limits: the first is the load that still leaves charging running; the second is the full 5A, used with charging turned off.
  • Charge to 80% in 24 hours: batteries from 2.5Ah to 17Ah are brought back to most of their capacity within a day.

Installing it

Fix the base plate inside the enclosure, keeping the PSU PCB cover in place. Leave space around it for the battery leads and the mains cable.

As a rule, isolate the mains before any work on the board. Mains and standby battery work is for a competent electrician or fire alarm engineer.

Planning your system

To change settings, add the C-TEC BF423 configurator and a PC. A remote thermistor can be added for temperature-compensated charging away from the board.

Pick an enclosure big enough for the batteries you need, up to 17Ah. Yuasa batteries cover common VRLA sizes, and other fire alarm power supplies are grouped together for comparison.

Standards and ratings explained

EN54-4 is the European standard for fire alarm power supply equipment. EN50131-6 is the standard for intruder alarm power supplies, with grades 1 to 4 rising with risk.

VDE 0100-410 relates to protection against electric shock; here it is the basis for the plastic cover over live parts.

C-TEC BF562-5/E encased power supply PCB, angled view
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C-TEC 5 Series 24V 5A Encased Power Supply PCB BF562-5/E

£125.93 £151.12

The C-TEC BF562-5/E is a 24V 5A power supply PCB on a metal base plate, for mounting inside a third-party enclosure. It suits panel builders and installers who need fire or security power in their own housing. It has the same electronics as the boxed BF562-5 and a volt-free fault relay.

Key features

For installers

Frequently asked questions

Is it EN54-4 compliant as supplied?

Only once it is installed and checked. It has the same electronics as the EN54-4/A2 certified boxed BF562-5, and full compliance with all relevant standards must be checked by the responsible person with it in a suitable enclosure.

What is the difference from the BF562-5?

This version is the PSU PCB on a metal base plate with no box. It is made to mount inside a third-party enclosure.

What size batteries can it charge?

From 2.5Ah up to 17Ah VRLA, charged to 80% capacity in 24 hours. The largest size depends on the enclosure it is mounted in.

How much load current can it supply?

Up to 4.6A or 4A, selectable, with battery charging kept on. A load above that setting temporarily disables charging, and the total output is limited to 5A.

Can the settings be changed?

Yes, with a BF423 configurator and a PC. Float voltage temperature compensation, charge rate, battery impedance and input/output settings can be set.

Can it be used on an intruder alarm?

Yes. Its electronic functions comply with EN50131-6 grades 1-4 for security applications.

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