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Brand: C-TEC
C-TEC CA470 CAST Addressable Manual Call Point
Description
The C-TEC CA470 is a CAST addressable manual call point for fire alarm loops. It is part of the CA470 range, certified for the red CA470 to EN54-11 (manual call points) and EN54-17 (short-circuit isolators), and is compatible with C-TEC’s CAST ZFP and XFP panels and other CAST-compatible fire panels. It is operated by pressing anywhere in the target area, which triggers a signal to the panel, lights a red alarm ring LED on the face and shows a reflective yellow and black striped indicator in the operating window.
Technical specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Part number | CA470 CAST addressable universal manual call point, red, supplied with flush mounting plate |
| Standards | EN54-11:2001+A1:2005 (manual call points) and EN54-17:2005 (short-circuit isolator), for part CA470 |
| Certificates | LPCB 176h/01; CPR 2831-CPR-F1380; UKCA 0832-UKCA-CPR-F0788; DoP0000047 (part CA470) |
| Protocol | CAST (C-TEC); compatible with CAST ZFP/XFP panels and other CAST compatible panels |
| Operating voltage | 22 to 40 V DC, loop powered |
| Currents | Quiescent 320 uA; active 5.2 mA typical, 5.4 mA maximum |
| Indicator | Steady red when operated; flashing red when polling |
| Terminals | 4 terminals (2 x loop in, 2 x loop out), 0.25 to 2.5 mm2 fire rated cable |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 88 x 87 x 61 mm (surface type); 118 x 110 x 42 mm (flush type) |
| Weight | 160 g (flush type); 180 g (surface type) |
| Material and protection | ABS polycarbonate with glass fibre window; IP42 for the CA470 range, IP67 for CA47067 only |
| Environment | -10 to +55 degC; maximum 95 percent RH non-condensing |
| Mounting | Surface (back box supplied) or flush (flush mounting plate and single gang box); resettable plastic element, no glass to replace |
| Accessories | BF470SK spare test key; BF470SC protective cover branded LIFT TO OPERATE; BF470SCB blank protective cover |
Variants in the CA470 range
| Part number | Description |
|---|---|
| CA470 | Addressable universal manual call point, red, supplied with flush mounting plate |
| CA47067 | Addressable IP67 manual call point, surface mounted, red |
| CA470Y | Surface mounted, yellow |
| CA470GR | Surface mounted, green |
| CA470B | Surface mounted, blue |
| CA470W | Surface mounted, white |
Operation, reset and variants
The photoluminescent operating window remains visible for up to five minutes in poor lighting. The call point is reset with the combined test and removal key supplied, and because the element is resettable plastic the glass does not need to be replaced after a test or activation. It can be surface or flush mounted, and the range also includes an IP67 version (CA47067) for weatherproof applications as well as yellow, green, blue and white surface-mount versions, all CAST addressable. Optional transparent vandal-resistant hinged covers are available. The device is programmed and addressed from the fire panel or with the CAST handheld programmer (CAPROG), and an on-board bi-directional short-circuit isolator keeps a loop fault contained.
Choosing the right part
Confirm the colour and the environment: the standard CA470 is rated IP42, while only the CA47067 is IP67 and must be wall mounted with its own back box, which has 20 mm gland cable entries. Note that the certificate numbers printed in the instructions apply to the red CA470; for other colours and variants ask for the certificate that applies. Use a flush mounting plate with a single gang box for flush installation, and fit fire rated cable of 0.25 to 2.5 mm2 to the four loop terminals, observing polarity. Check that the panel and the rest of the loop use the CAST protocol, because the call point cannot be mixed onto an Apollo or Hochiki loop. Installation must follow applicable local and national regulations.
Documents and quotation
The linked file is the two-page C-TEC CA470 range installation instruction (DFU4700000 Rev 9, 01/06/2024). Before ordering confirm the exact part number, colour, mounting style, protective cover needs and the approvals required by the project; the C-TEC CP416 CAST-PRO smoke detector and other fire and gas detectors are listed on the site. Seven Star LLC, an independent supplier in Muscat, will prepare a quotation from your project requirements.
Datasheets & Documents
- Manual C-TEC CA470 range addressable manual call points installation instructions (DFU4700000 Rev 9) Download
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About brand
C-TEC is the trading name of Computionics Limited, a British manufacturer of life safety electronics based in Wigan, Greater Manchester. The company was founded in 1981 and designs and builds its fire alarm panels, call systems and evacuation equipment at its own UK factory. It describes itself as the UK's largest independent manufacturer in this field and sells into more than 70 countries.
Seven Star LLC, an independent supplier in Oman, lists C-TEC panels and detectors such as the XFP501/CA single loop addressable fire panel, the CP416 CAST-PRO addressable optical smoke detector and the CFP708-4 eight zone conventional fire alarm panel.
C-TEC company profile
| Founded | 1981, as Computionics Limited |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Challenge Way, Martland Park, Wigan, United Kingdom |
| Ownership | Independent, privately owned |
| Manufacturing | Designed and manufactured at its own UK facility in Wigan |
| Product families | CAST and ZFP addressable fire alarm panels, conventional fire panels, EVAC-ALERT evacuation alert systems, Hush residential fire system, nurse and disabled toilet call systems, refuge and hearing loop systems, power supplies |
Milestones
- 1981: Computionics Limited is founded and starts trading as C-TEC.
- 2021: C-TEC marks 40 years as a UK life safety manufacturer.
C-TEC fire alarm families
The manufacturer divides fire systems into conventional and addressable. On the conventional side are the CFP panels in 2 to 8 zones, with ActiV detectors, sounders and call points. On the addressable side, XFP panels cover one or two loops and ZFP panels up to eight, working with C-TEC's own CAST protocol and CAST-PRO devices. Addressable panels are also made for Apollo XP95 and Discovery and for Hochiki ESP devices, so the protocol of a panel must match the detectors on its loop. EN54-4 power supplies, SigTEL refuge systems and EVAC-ALERT panels complete the range.
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Ordering C-TEC equipment: what we need
Send the full part number including the suffix after the slash, which separates protocol versions of the same panel. Tell us the detector protocol already on site, the number of loops or zones, and any network or repeater requirement. For projects in the GCC, name the approval the consultant specifies so we request the matching certificates from the manufacturer.
Facts checked against C-TEC company information and UK trade press, October 2026.
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FAQ
Questions about the C-TEC CA470 CAST Addressable Manual Call Point
Answers from our engineering team on installation, compatibility and integration.
01What does pressing the CA470 do?
It sends an alarm signal to the panel, lights the red alarm ring LED and shows a yellow and black striped indicator in the window.
02How is it reset?
With the combined test and removal key supplied; the plastic element is resettable so glass does not need replacing.
03Is there a weatherproof version?
Yes, the CA47067 is IP67 and surface mounted; the standard CA470 range is IP42.
04Which standards does the CA470 meet?
EN54-11:2001+A1:2005 and EN54-17:2005, with certificates stated for part CA470.
05Which protocol does it use?
C-TEC CAST, so it works with CAST ZFP and XFP panels and other CAST compatible panels.
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