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Fire detection systems

Visual alarm devices (VADs) for addressable fire systems

Featuring an ultra-low current draw, the range provides clear signalling in the event of an emergency providing the ultimate balance between cost and safety. Based on the successful LX range, the range boasts an impressively durable design that you can rely on. Eaton's range of addressable EN 54-23 certified visual alarm devices (VAD's) brings its patented lens technology to its addressable fire systems for the first time. Across the range are a number of options to meet the demands of the application you are designing for including: indoor or outdoor including an IP66 option; wall or ceiling mounted and standalone or VAD sounder combination options.
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Certification
EN54-23 approved
Coverage switch
Change between 2.5m or 7.5m
LED Technology
Long life LED technology

Low current, maximum coverage with Eaton's patented lens

Built on the first generation of Visual Alarm Device's (VAD's), Eaton's brings its unique lens technology to its addressable fire alarm system range.

The patented design works on an innovative cylindrical output that achieves the correct level of illumination while keeping power consumption as low as possible.

The breadth of the range that we now offer is what sets us apart in this industry and we are pleased to be at the forefront of innovation in this market. By combining high performance with energy efficiency, we are helping our customers overcome their toughest challenges.

Kris Conner, Senior product manager - Fire detection systems

Attractive, discrete design for public spaces

Simplicity and compactness define the design of Eaton's range of addressable VAD's. Durable with proven reliability from the original LX range they blend in during normal conditions and stay out when they need to. Making them an obvious choice when installing in public spaces such as hotel lobbies, toilets and much more.

Clear visual notification during an emergency; approved to EN54-23

VADs provide a clear signal of evacuation for any occupant that may not be alerted by an audible alarm due to working in a noisy environment like a factory, if they are hard of hearing or increasingly in office and educational environments due to wearing headphones.
Learn more about EN54-23 in our quick guide

Flexible base and protection options

Flexibility is paramount when designing fire systems. Eaton's range of addressable visual alarm devices includes options for a weatherproof IP66 deep base ideal for bathrooms, bedrooms, toilets and outdoors, red or white flash and up to 7 different base options across four form factors.

LED, the only technology to consider when specifying VAD's

Two types of fire alarm beacon are acceptable as a visual alarm device: Xenon & LED. EN54-23 specifies that whatever the position of the individual in relation to the VAD,  the occupant must see the flash off surfaces.

For complete coverage of the industrial example shown the following will be required:

12 Traditional Xenon Beacons or 1 LED beacon
to achieve the required 04 lux in the area of coverage.

It's not only in coverage where LED comes out on top. LED outlasts Xenon with up to 50,000 (70 months) continuously flashing compared to 14,000 hours (2 months) and it requires a much smaller enclosure due to its lower heat output.

Example showing different in area of coverage between xenon and LED's beacons deployed as visual alarm devices

From the worlds largest supplier of fire notification devices, view the rest of our addressable fire system range

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Specifications

PRODUCT CODES

  Reference Code
Wall Visual Alarm Device (VAD), White Flash, Red Base  CAB492WS 
 812033FULL-0209X 
Wall Visual Alarm Device (VAD), White Flash, Red Base, Weatherproof  CAB492WD
 812034FULL-0210X
Wall Visual Alarm Device (VAD), Red Flash, Red Base CAB482WS
 812035FULL-0211X
Wall Visual Alarm Device (VAD), Red Flash, Red Base, Weatherproof  CAB482WD
 812036FULL-0212X
Ceiling VAD, Red, White Flash, Shallow Base CAB492CS
 812050FULL-0269X
Ceiling VAD, Red, Red Flash, Shallow Base CAB482CS     812037FULL-0214X
Wall Sounder Visual Alarm Device (VAD), White Flash, Red Base CASB493
 8500110FULL-0199X
Wall Sounder Visual Alarm Device (VAD), Red Flash, Red Base CASB483 
 8500111FULL-0199X
Wall Sounder Visual Alarm Device (VAD), White Flash, Red Base, Weatherproof CASB493WP
 8500114FULL-0200X
Wall Sounder Visual Alarm Device (VAD), Red Flash, Red Base, Weatherproof  CASB483WP
 8500115FULL-0201X

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

  CAB492W / CAB482W CAB492CS / CAB482CS CASB493/WP / CASB483/WP
Mounting: Wall Ceiling Wall
Voltage: 19-30V 19-30V 19-30V
Current - Stand-by: <330µA <330µA <330µA
Current - Operating: 12.5 - 45mA (depending on setting and LED colour)  12.5 - 45mA (depending on setting and LED colour) 13.4 - 47.5mA (depending on settings and LED colour)
Mounting Height (X):  2.4m 3.0m 2.4m
Coverage (Y): Red flash: 7.5m (switchable to 2.48m)
White flash: 7.5m (switchable to 2.5m) 		 7.5m (switchable 2.5m) Red flash: 7.5m (switchable to 2.5m)
White flash: 7.2m (switchable to 2.1m)
Coverage Volume Code: (W-X-Y): W- 2.4 - 7.5 (C-X-Y): C- 3.0 - 7.5  (W-Y-X):
Red flash: W-2.4-7.5 (W-3.4-2.5)
White flash: 7.2m (switchable to 2.1m)
Flash Rate:  0.5Hz (switchable to 1Hz) 0.5Hz (switchable to 1Hz)  0.5Hz (Switchable to 1Hz)  
Flash Colour: Red and white Red or white LED  White or Red 
IP protection Shallow base - IP33C
Deep base - IP65		 Shallow base: IP21C IP21C
WP variant: IP66
Operating Temperature:  Type A = -10°C - 55°C
Type B = -25°C - 70°C		 Type A = -10°C - 55°C Type A = -10°C - 55°C
Body Colour: Red Red Red
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