C-TEC C4416 Optical Smoke Detector
Overview
The C-TEC C4416 is a high-quality optical smoke detector designed to deliver dependable fire detection performance at a competitive price point. Manufactured by C-TEC in the UK, it is third-party certified to EN54-7 by Intertek, making it a reliable choice for conventional fire alarm system applications.
Designed for dependable day-to-day operation, the detector features two ultra-bright red LED indicating strips that provide 360° visibility and clear local alarm indication. Its drift compensation functionality automatically calibrates detector sensitivity to suit prevailing environmental conditions and increased contamination levels, helping to maintain consistent response characteristics over an extended service life.
Key Features
- Optical smoke detection: provides effective smoke sensing for conventional fire alarm systems.
- EN54-7 certified: third-party certified by Intertek for recognised compliance and confidence.
- 360° LED visibility: two 8 mm x 2 mm ultra-bright red LED strips provide clear local indication.
- Drift compensation: detector sensitivity is automatically adjusted to suit changing conditions and contamination levels.
- Long service life: drift compensation contributes to a life-span of more than 8 years.
- Base compatibility: compatible with ActiV C4408D diode, C4408 non-diode and C4408R relay bases.
Product Highlights
The C4416 combines dependable optical smoke sensing, low quiescent current and broad system compatibility in a compact detector format. It is supplied for 2-wire monitored, polarity-sensitive circuits and also supports a remote LED output via an ActiV base, allowing straightforward visual indication where remote annunciation is required.
With a nominal alarm threshold of 0.16 dB/m obscuration measured in accordance with EN54-7:2000 and a robust white polycarbonate housing rated to UL94 V-2, the detector is designed to provide stable performance and practical integration for professional fire alarm installations.
Technical Specification
| Parameter | Specification |
| Part Number | C4416 |
| Detector Type | Optical Smoke Detector |
| Certification | Certified to EN54-7 by Intertek |
| Sensitivity | Nominal alarm threshold of 0.16 dB/m obscuration measured in accordance with EN54-7:2000 |
| Supply Wiring | 2-wire monitored, polarity sensitive |
| Supply / Operating Voltage | 9 to 33V DC |
| Alarm Voltage | 6 to 33V DC |
| Quiescent Current | 30 µA @ 24 VDC |
| Alarm Current | 19 mA @ 12-33V DC; 11 mA @ 9V DC; 2.5 mA @ 6V DC |
| Alarm Reset Voltage | Less than 1V DC (+0.5 seconds alarm reset time) |
| Remote LED Output | Available via ActiV base; current source to the negative line, short-circuit protected; max voltage 2.7V DC |
| Dimensions | 102.2 mm diameter x 37 mm deep (detector in base); 102.2 mm diameter x 57.5 mm deep |
| Construction & Finish | White polycarbonate casing rated to UL94 V-2 with nylon parts |
| Weight | 99 g |
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C-TEC C4408 Detector Base Wiring Diagram
C-TEC C4408 Standard Detector Base Wiring Diagram
C4408 Standard Detector Base Terminal Definitions
| Terminal No | Function |
| 1 | +Ve IN |
| 2 | +Ve Out |
| 3 | Remote LED Indicator |
| 4 | 0V |
| 5 | 0V |
| 6 | Ground |
| 7 | Ground |
C4408 Remote LED Indicator Wiring Diagram
