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VTB-32EVAD Wall Spatial Sounder/VAD Beacon 24VDC

VTB-32EVAD Wall Spatial Sounder/VAD Beacon 24VDC

VTB-32EVAD Wall Spatial Sounder/VAD Beacon 24VDC

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Approvals Information: The VTB-32EVAD Wall Spatial Sounder/VAD Beacon is approved under EN54 Part 3 & 23, ensuring compliance with European standards for fire alarm systems. It is certified by Intertek for specific tones.
Technical Performance: The device operates at a voltage range of 18-30 VDC and offers 32 selectable tones. It features a two-stage alarm override and a synchronized sounder and beacon function. The beacon is approved for a 1Hz flash rate, with an option for 0.5Hz that does not comply with EN54-23.
Ordering Information: The product is available in red or white bodies with shallow or deep bases, each with a white flash. Part numbers are provided for different configurations.
Design Features: The sounder and beacon are designed for conventional fire alarm systems, featuring a twist and lock bayonet mounting system, a base locking system, and selectable beacon-only operation. The shallow base has an IP21C protection rating, while the deep base is rated IP33C or IP65C.
Sound Output and Volume Settings: The sounder offers low and high volume settings, with sound outputs ranging from 66 dBA to 98 dBA. Maximum current consumption is 40 mA at 24VDC.
Coverage and Flash Rate: The beacon provides coverage of W-2.4-8, with a light temporal pattern of a single pulse width of 35-100ms at a frequency of 1Hz.
Wiring and Mounting: Detailed diagrams are provided for wiring configuration and product mounting, including dimensions for shallow and deep bases.
Tone List: A comprehensive list of 32 tones is available, with specific tones approved for EN54-3 compliance. Each tone has a designated frequency pattern for both first and second stage alarms.
Sound Output Diagrams: Polar diagrams illustrate the minimum sound output at 1 meter for both low and high volume settings across various angles, ensuring optimal performance in different environments.
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VTB-32EVAD Wall Spatial Sounder/VAD Beacon 24VDC-1

VTB-32EVAD Wall Spatial Sounder/VAD Beacon 24VDC The VTB EN54 Part 3 & 23 Approved sounder beacon is part of the VTG/VTB family of products designed for use with conventional fire alarm systems • Sounder function fully approved to EN54-3 and beacon (VAD) to EN54-23 • 32 tones plus a selectable override tone • Shallow base IP21C and deep base IP33C versions available • Designed to work with conventional alarm circuits • Switch selectable beacon only feature • Unique twist and lock bayonet mounting system • Removable cover on deep base for surface wiring • Features base locking system as standard The sounder function like all VTG family of products comes as standard with 32 tones. The VAD beacon has been approved to EN54-23, at W-2.4-8 coverage range (Reduced room size coverage available via the DIL switch W-2.4-4,but does not comply with EN54-23) The sounder function features a two-stage alarm override which is activated by a third negative wire from the fire panel. Both the sounder and beacon functions are fully synchronised. The sounder function has been fully approved to EN54 part 3 by Intertek on tones 1,8, 11,25 and 27. The product can also be used as a beacon only which is easily selected by a DIL switch at the time of installation. Approved at 1Hz flash rate.(0.5Hz flash rate available via the DIL switch, but does not comply with EN54-23) TECHNICAL PERFORMANCE Boxed weight (kg) 0.22 (Shallow) 0.25 (Deep) Body colours available Red or White (ABS fire retardant plastic) Lens colours available/flash colour Red lens / White flash ORDERING INFORMATION VTB-32EVAD EN54-3 & 23 Red body, 32 tone, shallow base, white flash 511-307 VTB-32EVAD EN54-3 & 23 Red body, 32 tone, deep base, white flash 511-308 VTB-32EVAD EN54-3 & 23 White body, 32 tone, shallow base, white flash 511-301 VTB-32EVAD EN54-3 & 23 White body, 32 tone, deep base, white flash 511-302 APPROVALS INFORMATION Intertek innovationdesign manufacture

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VTB-32EVAD Wall Spatial Sounder/VAD Beacon 24VDC-2

VTB-32EVAD Wall Spatial Sounder/VAD Beacon 24VDC EN54 Part 3 & 23 Approved DIMENSIONS SIDE VIEW SIDE VIEW PLAN VIEW SHALLOW BASE DEEP BASE PRODUCT MOUNTING & CABLE ENTRY BASE VIEW SIDE VIEW BASE VIEW CABLE ENTRY CABLE ENTRY AREA SHALLOW BASE DEEP BASE DEEP BASE WIRING CONFIGURATION VDC (2nd Stage tone) VDC (1st Stage tone) VDC VDC (2nd Stage tone) VDC (1st Stage tone) VDC FROM PANEL FLASH RATE & COVERAGE TONE & VOLUME SELECTION Volume Volume Tone Sound ‘on/off’ selection switch FLASH RATE

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VTB-32EVAD Wall Spatial Sounder/VAD Beacon 24VDC-3

VTB-32EVAD Wall Spatial Sounder/VAD Beacon 24VDC EN54 Part 3 & 23 Approved TONE LIST - GRAPHICAL Tones 1,8,11(Second Stage Tone),25 & 27 Approved to EN54-3 Switch (23456) 11111 1 LF Sweep (Cranford sweep) 800-1000Hz swept every 500ms (2Hz) 11001 7 HF Back up Interrupted 11000 8 LF Continuous tone BS5839 10111 9 Sweep - 1Hz 10110 10 Australian slow whoop 10010 14 Alternate HF slow sweep 00110 26 Swedish Fire signal 00101 27 French tone AFNOR 00011 29 US Temporal Pattern HF 00010 30 Siren 2 way ramp (short) 2900Hz for 500ms on, 500ms off (x3), then1500ms off 500-1200Hz rising for 250ms, then falling...

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VTB-32EVAD Wall Spatial Sounder/VAD Beacon 24VDC-4

VTB-32EVAD Wall Spatial Sounder/VAD Beacon 24VDC EN54-3 APPROVED MINIMUM SOUND OUTPUT AT 1 METRE - LOW VOLUME Tone 1- Cranford Sweep Tone innovationdesign manufact

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VTB-32EVAD Wall Spatial Sounder/VAD Beacon 24VDC-5

VTB-32EVAD Wall Spatial Sounder/VAD Beacon 24VDC EN54 Part 3 & 23 Approved EN54-3 APPROVED POLAR DIAGRAMS - LOW VOLUME Tone 1- Cranford Sweep Tone Operational Performance 165 Tone 8 - 800Hz Continuous Tone Operational Performance Tone 11- Dutch Sweep Tone Tone 25 - German DIN Tone Tone 27 - French AFNOR Tone

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VTB-32EVAD Wall Spatial Sounder/VAD Beacon 24VDC-6

VTB-32EVAD Wall Spatial Sounder/VAD Beacon 24VDC EN54-3 APPROVED MINIMUM SOUND OUTPUT AT 1 METRE - HIGH VOLUME Tone 1- Cranford Sweep Tone innovationdesign manufact

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VTB-32EVAD Wall Spatial Sounder/VAD Beacon 24VDC-7

VTB-32EVAD Wall Spatial Sounder/VAD Beacon 24VDC EN54 Part 3 & 23 Approved EN54-3 APPROVED POLAR DIAGRAMS - HIGH VOLUME Tone 1- Cranford Sweep Tone Operational Performance 165 Tone 8 - 800Hz Continuous Tone Operational Performance Tone 11- Dutch Sweep Tone Tone 25 - German DIN Tone Operational Performance Tone 27 - French AFNOR Tone

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