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VESDA VLC
Product Guide
January 2011
Document: 10280_10
Part Number: 18938

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  • Page 1 VESDA VLC Product Guide January 2011 Document: 10280_10 Part Number: 18938...
  • Page 3 You acknowledge that you have not relied on any oral or written information, representation or advice given by or on behalf of Xtralis or its representatives.
  • Page 4 VESDA VLC Product Guide VESDA by Xtralis Document Conventions The following typographic conventions are used in this document: Convention Description Bold Used to denote: emphasis Used for names of menus, menu options, toolbar buttons Italics Used to denote: references to other parts of this document or other documents.

  • Page 5: Fcc Compliance Statement

    This Xtralis product incorporates a laser device and is classified as a Class 1 laser product that complies with FDA regulations 21 CFR 1040.10. The laser is housed in a sealed detector chamber and contains no serviceable parts.
  • Page 6 Class C detectors passed EN 54-20 approvals testing with 40 holes and 0.165% obscuration/m detector sensitivity Approvals LPCB ActivFire AFNOR VNIIPO CE - EMC and CPD EN 54-20 Regional approvals listings and regulatory compliance vary between VESDA product models. Refer to www.xtralis.com for the latest product approvals matrix. Document: 10280_10 Part Number: 18938 www.xtralis.com...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    VESDA by Xtralis VESDA VLC Product Guide Table of Contents Scope Introduction Configurations Features Operation Display VLC Remote Display Module LCD Programmer Product Configuration Product Information Product Specification Product Dimensions Default Settings Relay settings and conditions to change states Auxiliary / GPI Terminals...
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  • Page 9: Scope

    VESDA by Xtralis VESDA VLC Product Guide Scope The VESDA VLC Product Guide is written to provide you with comprehensive knowledge of the detector. This guide introduces you to the VLC detector features and technical specifications and gives an understanding of its components and their function. You will also find instructions on installing, cabling and powering up the detector.
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  • Page 11: Introduction

    VESDA by Xtralis VESDA VLC Product Guide Introduction The VLC is an aspirating smoke detector providing very early warning of fire conditions by drawing air samples through an air sampling pipe network. The detector chamber can detect presence of smoke at very low concentrations. The embedded and PC software complimenting the VLC provides a wide range of user defined parameters and reporting capabilities.

  • Page 12: Features

    VESDA VLC Product Guide VESDA by Xtralis Features The VLC features make it an ideal smoke detection apparatus for protecting small environments and individual objects: Reduced size compared to VLP and VLS detectors Wide sensitivity range Each detector can cover an area of up to 800 m (8000 sq.

  • Page 13: Operation

    VESDA by Xtralis VESDA VLC Product Guide Operation An air sampling pipe network collects air samples from a protected area. The integrated aspirator draws air into the sampling pipes through a pipe inlet manifold. For further information on air sampling pipe networks please see the Pipe Network Design and Installation Manuals.

  • Page 14: Display

    VESDA VLC Product Guide VESDA by Xtralis Display The VLC has five LEDs to indicate Alarms, Faults, OK (normal working of the detector) and Reset/Isolate status. The VLC-505 offers the option for a remotely mounted Display Module, refer to Figure 3-2 on page 9 for details.
  • Page 15 VESDA by Xtralis VESDA VLC Product Guide 3.1.2 Compact (VN) Remote Display Module The VLC-505 model has the option of being connected to a Remote Display Module mounted into a Mounting Unit or a 19" Subrack. Unlike the VLP and the VLS detectors, the display module cannot be mounted into the VLC.

  • Page 16: Vlc Remote Display Module

    VESDA VLC Product Guide VESDA by Xtralis VLC Remote Display Module OK LED The OK LED stays lit during normal operation indicating the unit is functioning normally. When this LED is off a warning beep will sound indicating a Fault condition is active.
  • Page 17 VESDA by Xtralis VESDA VLC Product Guide Numerical Display Sensitivity: Shows the level of smoke that must be measured to illuminate the entire bar graph and always corresponds with the fire alarm level. Smoke Level: Indicates the current level of smoke in the relevant VESDA address and is represented as % obs/m or % obs/ft.

  • Page 18: Lcd Programmer

    VESDA VLC Product Guide VESDA by Xtralis LCD Programmer The LCD Programmer allows configuring, commissioning and maintenance of a VESDA system. For further information please see the LCD Programmer Product Guide. A hand-held programmer can be connected to the VLC VN Models (VLC-505). The VESDAnet socket and VESDAnet terminals can be found on the termination card and can be accessed by removing the front cover of the detector.

  • Page 19: Product Configuration

    VESDA by Xtralis VESDA VLC Product Guide Product Configuration Legend A Reset / Isolate Button B LED Indicators Figure 3-4: Front view of the VLC detector Legend A Programming socket 15 Pin for VLC-505 9 Pin for VLC-500 B Termination card...
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  • Page 21: Product Information

    VESDA by Xtralis VESDA VLC Product Guide Product Information Product Specification Supply Voltage 18 to 30 VDC Power Consumption 5.4 W during normal operation, 5.9 W with alarm on Current Consumption 225 mA at 24 VDC normal operation, 245 mA with alarm on Fuse Rating 1.6A...

  • Page 22: Product Dimensions

    VESDA VLC Product Guide VESDA by Xtralis Product Dimensions Figure 4-1: Dimensions in mm. (inches) for VLC www.xtralis.com...
  • Page 23 VESDA by Xtralis VESDA VLC Product Guide E = Cable Entry Port on rear of enclosure Figure 4-2: VLC detector dimensions - rear view www.xtralis.com...

  • Page 24: Default Settings

    VESDA VLC Product Guide VESDA by Xtralis Default Settings Parameter Default Values Range Access Level Maximum Minimum Event Log - Events Smoke Level Enabled Alarms Enabled Faults Enabled User Action Enabled Fire Threshold 0.2% obs/m 0.015% obs/m 20% obs/m (0.062% obs/ft) (0.0046% obs/ft)

  • Page 25: Relay Settings And Conditions To Change States

    VESDA by Xtralis VESDA VLC Product Guide Relay settings and conditions to change states Relay # Relay Condition for relay to change state Fault This relay is de-energized when one of the following conditions occur: Fault found on detector or on VESDAnet loop...
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  • Page 27: Mounting The Detector

    VESDA by Xtralis VESDA VLC Product Guide Mounting the Detector The VLC can be mounted onto the wall using the mounting bracket on any suitable secure surface. Note: The detector can only be mounted using the mounting bracket included with the packaging.
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  • Page 29: Connecting The Vlc To The Pipe Network

    VESDA by Xtralis VESDA VLC Product Guide Connecting the VLC to the Pipe Network Inlet Pipes The air inlet port is designed to fit a standard pipe of 25 mm (1 in) OD. A 25 mm to 1.050 inches adaptor is included for all USA shipments to fit the Pipe Inlet.
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  • Page 31: Wiring Connections

    VESDA by Xtralis VESDA VLC Product Guide Wiring Connections Termination Card The Termination Card acts as the interface for VESDAnet (VN Model), VESDA Link (RO Model), power supply Terminals, relay and relay Terminals. Terminal A Terminal B Bias (-) (GND)
  • Page 32 VESDA VLC Product Guide VESDA by Xtralis 7.1.1 VESDAnet Terminals (VN Model only) The VLC detector can be connected to VESDAnet through VESDAnet Terminals on the Termination Card. The terminals enable VESDAnet communication cables to be brought into the detector and then looped out to another device. Data communication between the detector and other devices on VESDAnet are bidirectional.
  • Page 33 VESDA by Xtralis VESDA VLC Product Guide 7.1.3 Programming socket The 15 pin or 9 pin programming socket on the termination card provides the communication interface between the detector and a LCD Programmer or PC. Use the information listed below to determine the type of programming device required to program the VN or the RO detector.
  • Page 34 VESDA VLC Product Guide VESDA by Xtralis 7.1.5 Typical Wiring To Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP) The diagram below shows the correct way to wire VESDA detectors to a conventional fire alarm control panel (FACP). It also shows where an End Of Line (EOL) resistor is correctly installed.

  • Page 35: Power Source

    VESDA by Xtralis VESDA VLC Product Guide Power Source The power terminals on the termination card connect to a 24 VDC power supply. The four power terminals enable power to be brought into the detector via and looped out to another device. The detector has reverse polarity protection to minimize the risk of reverse power connection to the detector.
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  • Page 37: Battery Backup

    VESDA by Xtralis VESDA VLC Product Guide Battery Backup The power supply for the VLC detector may be switched to a back up battery in the event of the supply being disrupted. The size of the battery back up is determined by local standards and codes, the total power required by the system, back up time required, allowance for reduction in capacity with age and expected temperature variations.
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  • Page 39: Starting Up

    VESDA by Xtralis VESDA VLC Product Guide 10 Starting Up Note: VLC detector must be powered up by VESDA accredited personnel only. After installing the VLC detector it is necessary to power up the system. The system takes approximately 15 seconds to power up. If the system fails to power up, check all power wires are secured to its terminals and the polarities of the power wires are correctly terminated.

  • Page 40: Installation Checklist

    VESDA VLC Product Guide VESDA by Xtralis 10.1 Installation Checklist Site Name Address Detector Serial Number(s) and Date of Manufacture Name of Installer Signature Date Perform the following checks listed below to ensure that all the necessary items are completed before handing over to a commissioning engineer.

  • Page 41: Preliminary Systems Check

    A preliminary systems check is required after installing the VLC detector, before it is commissioned for use. The check can be conducted by connecting the detector to a LCD Programmer or using Xtralis VSC PC based software. The preliminary systems check includes: Conducting a VESDAnet communications check...
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  • Page 43: Maintaining And Servicing The Detector

    VESDA by Xtralis VESDA VLC Product Guide 12 Maintaining and Servicing the Detector To maintain the VLC detector at its peak performance the maintenance schedule given below should be followed. Maintenance can be conducted by the original installer, a VESDA distributor, or an authorized service contractor.

  • Page 44: Opening And Closing The Detector

    VESDA VLC Product Guide VESDA by Xtralis 12.1 Opening and Closing the detector 12.1.1 Opening the detector 1. Undo the two screws on front cover 2. Open the front cover and allow cover to hang by the attached plastic strap 12.1.2 Closing the Detector...

  • Page 45: Internal Wiring

    VESDA by Xtralis VESDA VLC Product Guide 12.2.1 Assembly 1. Put the aspirator pipe inlet into the hole leading to the pipe network (E). 2. Tighten the screws securing the aspirator (D). 3. Connect the air hose to the aspirator pipe (C). Ensure a tight fit over the pipe.
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  • Page 47: Spare Parts

    VESDA by Xtralis VESDA VLC Product Guide 13 Spare Parts On larger sites having multiple detectors it is advisable to stock certain critical spare parts. A list of spare parts with quantities required is given below: Part No. Description Number of detectors Installed...
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  • Page 49 VESDA by Xtralis VESDA VLC Product Guide Index filter inspection filter service interval fire light fire relay setting air exhaust pipe fire threshold air flow thresholds first stage air filter alert threshold flush pipe network aspirator aspirator assembly aspirator replacement...
  • Page 50 VESDA VLC Product Guide VESDA by Xtralis pipe integrity smoke test VLC-505 power supply VLC configuration pre-alarm light VN model pre-alarm relay pre-alarm threshold preliminary systems check wiring connections product specification programming socket zone number relay terminals reset (GPI) terminals...

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