ZAC-40 | Siemens 40W Zone Amplifier Card for Cerberus PRO Modular Fire Alarm Systems
Siemens · Fire & Life Safety
Description The Siemens ZAC-40 is a 40-watt Zone Amplifier Card designed for use with Cerberus PRO Modular fire alarm panels. It functions as both an amplifier and speaker-zone interface, providing high-quality audio signal distribution across up to eight digital audio channels. The unit supports 25VRMS or 70VRMS power-limited operation, ensuring reliable performance in supervised voice evacuation and notification systems. Technical Specifications Condition New/Never Used Surplus Brand Siemens Category Fire Alarm Components Part Number ZAC-40 Subcategory Zone Amplifier Card Output Power 40 Watts Voltage Levels 25VRMS or 70VRMS Audio Channels Supported Up to 8 (Digital Audio Bus via DAC-NET) Wiring Styles Style Y, Style Z, Split-Zone (A/B) Supervision Full amplifier and speaker line supervision Connection Type Plug-in card for CC-2 or CC-5 Card Cage Compatibility Cerberus PRO Modular Fire Alarm Systems Audio Interface ASI (Audio Serial Interface) Auxiliary Input Local audio input supported Expansion Capability Compatible with EBA2004-A1 booster amplifier Certifications UL864 & CAN/ULC-S576 Listed Power Type Power-limited circuit Dimensions 13 × 8 × 3 in Weight 2 lbs Information About ZAC-40 The ZAC-40 is a plug-in amplifier module that installs directly into the Siemens CC-5 or CC-2 card cage, offering seamless integration with Cerberus PRO Modular fire alarm control systems. It supports Style Y, Z, or split-zone (A/B) wiring configurations and maintains full supervision for functionality and speaker line integrity. Capable of amplifying any of the eight digital-audio channels from the DAC-NET Digital Audio Card via the ASI (Audio Serial Interface) bus, the ZAC-40 provides flexible zone assignment and high-efficiency sound output. The amplifier can also function as a bulk amplifier feeding high-level audio to ZIC or HCP components, or expand coverage using the EBA2004-A1 booster amplifier. Key Features: High-Power Output: Provides 40 watts of supervised audio amplification for voice communication and notification. Selectable Voltage Levels: Operates at either 25VRMS or 70VRMS for flexible system compatibility. Multi-Zone Support: Handles up to eight digital audio channels via the DAC-NET interface. Supervised Operation: Constantly monitors amplifier functionality and speaker line status. Flexible Wiring Options: Supports Style Y, Z, and A/B split-zone wiring configurations. Compact Plug-In Design: Mounts easily into Siemens CC-2 or CC-5 card cages for modular installation. Expandable System Design: Compatible with EBA2004-A1 booster amplifiers for additional audio zones. UL864 & ULC Certified: Meets strict fire alarm and life safety system standards. The ZAC-40 delivers the reliability and precision required for advanced voice evacuation, emergency notification, and fire alarm communication systems.
Brand: Siemens · Category: Fire & Life Safety
Key features
- High-Power Output: Provides 40 watts of supervised audio amplification for voice communication and notification.
- Selectable Voltage Levels: Operates at either 25VRMS or 70VRMS for flexible system compatibility.
- Multi-Zone Support: Handles up to eight digital audio channels via the DAC-NET interface.
- Supervised Operation: Constantly monitors amplifier functionality and speaker line status.
- Flexible Wiring Options: Supports Style Y, Z, and A/B split-zone wiring configurations.
- Compact Plug-In Design: Mounts easily into Siemens CC-2 or CC-5 card cages for modular installation.
- Expandable System Design: Compatible with EBA2004-A1 booster amplifiers for additional audio zones.
- UL864 & ULC Certified: Meets strict fire alarm and life safety system standards.
Specifications
| Manufacturer part number | ZAC-40 |
|---|---|
| Condition | New/Never Used Surplus |
| Brand | Siemens |
| Category | Fire Alarm Components |
| Part Number | ZAC-40 |
| Subcategory | Zone Amplifier Card |
| Output Power | 40 Watts |
| Voltage Levels | 25VRMS or 70VRMS |
| Audio Channels Supported | Up to 8 (Digital Audio Bus via DAC-NET) |
| Wiring Styles | Style Y, Style Z, Split-Zone (A/B) |
| Supervision | Full amplifier and speaker line supervision |
| Connection Type | Plug-in card for CC-2 or CC-5 Card Cage |
| Compatibility | Cerberus PRO Modular Fire Alarm Systems |
| Audio Interface | ASI (Audio Serial Interface) |
| Auxiliary Input | Local audio input supported |
| Expansion Capability | Compatible with EBA2004-A1 booster amplifier |
| Certifications | UL864 & CAN/ULC-S576 Listed |
| Power Type | Power-limited circuit |
| Dimensions | 13 × 8 × 3 in |
| Weight | 2 lbs |
| Product type | Zone Amplifier Card |
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