ZFP CAST 1-4 Loop Panel

A feature-rich touchscreen-controlled addressable fire panel with 1, 2 or 4 C-Tec CAST compatible loop drivers.

• A feature-rich touchscreen-controlled addressable fire panel with 1, 2 or 4 C-TEC CAST compatible loop drivers (see Key Features section for a full list of ZFP features)
• Third-party certified to EN54 parts 2, 4 and 13
• Multiple off-the-shelf variants or build your own panel using our ZFP selection charts
• Rapid loop learn, flexible cause & effects and powerful system diagnostics
• Hi-integrity fault-tolerant RS485 networking option allows up to 128 network nodes (64 main panels and 64 Compact Controllers)
• Optional ‘A-Bus’ expansion PCBs, paging and graphic interface facilities
• ENVISION Enabled – fullly compatible with C-TEC’s new Cloud based data management/remote access software
• Intuitive PC programming tools
• Medium and large sized ZFPs also available with 2, 4, 6 or 8 loops

• Approvals/Certifications : Certified to EN54-2 & 4 by the LPCB. EN54-13 certification to follow
• Protocol/Compatibility : C-TEC CAST
• Mains Supply : 230V 50/60Hz
• Mains Rated Current : 1.3A maximum
• Internal Power Supply : 27Vdc nominal
• Total Output Current Limited To : 5A @ 230Vac
• Quiescent Current : Varies depending on the panel’s configuration – refer to our ZFP loop/battery calculation tool for details
• Battery Charge Capacity : 7Ah min to 18Ah max
• Max Battery Size & Type : 2 x 12V 18Ah VRLA connected in series
• Number Of Loop Drivers : 1, 2 or 4 (dependent on model purchased)
• Maximum Loop Output Current : 450mA
• Maximum Loop Length : 1km
• Maximum Addressable Devices Per Loop : 255
• Number Of Conventional Sounder Circuits : 2 (Max. length per circuit is 500m)
• EOL Resistor Value : 6800 5% Tol. 0/25W (blue, grey, red, gold)
• Maximum Sounder Output Current : 2 x 1A
• Auxiliary Relays :
  • 2 x Programmable Relays (programmable from C&Es)
  • 1 x Fault Relay (active when no faults are present)
  • Volt free single pole changeover
  • Max. switch current 1A; Max. switch voltage 30Vdc
• Other Outputs : 24V Aux. Power (19.5V min, 28V max). Protected by a resettable fuse. Max. current 100mA.
• Auxiliary Inputs : 2 x Programmable Inputs (programmable from C&Es). Connect to 0V to trigger, Max. input voltage 27V (non-latching).
• PC Connection : Via a galvanically isolated USB socket on the Z41 control module
• Pager/DECT Connection : RS232. ESPA compatible
• Graphics Interface/Diagnostics Connection : RS485. Drax compatible. C-TEC ENVISION Cloud Enabled.
• Network Connection : RS485 hi-integrity multi-path fault tolerant network connection via optional ZHN network card. Max 128 network nodes (up to 64 main panels & 64 compact controllers).
• Indicators : Full-colour 480 x 272 pixel touchscreen, all relevant EN54 indicators plus 5 programmable indicators. Additional indicators dependent on Switch & Indicator module fitted
• Controls : Interactive touchscreen with menu sensitive buttons; 1 x keyswitch allowing direct access to Access Level 2. Additional controls dependent on Switch & Indicator module fitted
• Connections : Fixed, largest acceptable conductor size 1mm²
• Expansion Connections : RS485 peripheral bus connection allows the connection of up to 15 ‘A-Bus’ PCBs (2 control cores plus screen plus 2 cores for power)
• Dimensions (WxHxD)  : 450x462x127mm
• Construction & Finish : Light grey textured mild steel, 1.2mm Zintec. RAL7035 epoxy paint.
• IP Rating : IP30
• Operating Conditions/Temperature : -5°C to +40°C. Max relative humidity: 95%.

• Datasheet (Adobe PDF)