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LaserCOMPACT Product Guide August 8, 2007 Document Number: 10280_04 Part Number: 18938 FlameStop is a Distributor for VESDA ASD Products www.flamestop.co.nz...
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VESDA ® LaserCOMPACT Product Guide Intellectual Property and Copyright This document includes registered and unregistered trademarks. All trademarks displayed are the trademarks of their respective owners. Your use of this document does not constitute or create a licence or any other right to use the name and/or trademark and/or label.
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This VESDA 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. The laser emits invisible light and can be hazardous if viewed with the naked eye.
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VESDA ® LaserCOMPACT Product Guide FCC Class B EN 61000-6-3 EN 50130-4 Document: 10280_04...
You will also find instructions on installing, cabling and powering up the detector. This guide is for anyone involved with the design, maintenance and purchasing of a VESDA system. It is assumed that anyone using this guide has knowledge and the appropriate certification from the local fire and electrical authorities.
PC capable programming and monitoring 1.3 Operation of the LaserCOMPACT An air sampling pipe network collects air samples from a protected area. The VESDA 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.
Figure 2 - Operation and internal air flow of LaserCOMPACT Detector LaserCOMPACT display The LaserCOMPACT has five LEDs to indicate Alarms, Faults, OK (normal working of the detector) and Reset/Isolate status. The LaserCOMPACT VN offers the option for a remotely mounted Display Module, see VRT-J00 Display Module mounted into a remote unit on page 5 for details.
LaserCOMPACT Product Guide ® LED and Reset/Isolate button The LED indicators and the Reset/Isolate button on the front cover of the LaserCOMPACT detector display alarms and faults. Fire This (RED) LED is lit when the Fire alarm threshold is reached.
LaserCOMPACT Product Guide Compact (VN) Remote Display Module The LaserCOMPACT (VN) model has the option of being connected to a Remote Display Module mounted into a Mounting Unit or a 19” Subrack. Unlike the LaserPLUS and the LaserSCANNER detectors, the display module cannot be mounted into the LaserCOMPACT.
Urgent - Indicates a serious fault requiring immediate attention System - Indicates a fault in the network Zone -Indicates a fault in the VESDA Zone monitored by the Display Module Power - Indicates a fault in the power supply (If the GPI Function is used)
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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.
LCD Programmer The VESDA LCD Programmer allows configuring, commissioning and maintenance of the VESDA system. For further information please see the LCD Programmer Product Guide. A hand-held programmer can be connected to the LaserCOMPACT 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.
VESDA ® LaserCOMPACT Product Guide Product Configuration Legend Reset/Isolate Button LED indicators Figure 5 - Front view of the LaserCOMPACT detector Legend Programming socket 15 Pin for VN model 9 Pin for RO model Termination card VESDAnet number Air filter cartridge...
VESDA LaserCOMPACT Product Guide ® 1.4 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...
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(Volatile Event Log) Smoke level, alarms and faults with time and date stamp AutoLearn: Minimum 15 minutes, maximum 15 days. (Recommended minimum period 14 days). During AutoLearn thresholds are NOT changed from pre-set values. Table 2 - LaserCOMPACT detector specifications...
Health Check 45 seconds 40 seconds 60 seconds Device ID Name/Location Faults Latched Latched Filter Service Interval 1825 days (5 1 day 1825 days years) (Dependent up (5 years) on environment) Table 3 - Default values for the LaserCOMPACT detector...
The Bias, Reset (GPI) and LED terminals are located on the termination card (Refer to Figure 14, “LaserCOMPACT termination card VN Model (VLC-505),” on page 19 and Figure 15, “LaserCOMPACT termination card RO Model (VLC-500),” on page 20. These terminals have the...
≤ 2 VDC Detector Reset Table 5 - GPI functions 1.5 Mounting the Detector The VESDA LaserCOMPACT 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...
® LaserCOMPACT Product Guide Securing the mounting bracket The mounting bracket for the VESDA LaserCOMPACT is always mounted in the UP direction. The mounting bracket is clearly marked with the word “UP” and an upward pointing arrow. Legend This side to...
VESDA LaserCOMPACT Product Guide ® Recess mounting kit These kits are used to house a detector inside a wall cavity. Figure 12 - Recess mounting kit 1.6 Connecting the VCL 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.
Air Exhaust Pipe Unplug the air exhaust port at the bottom of the detector. If necessary pipe the exhaust back to the relevant VESDA Zone. The maximum suggested length for the exhaust pipe is 4 m (13 ft.) 1.7 Wiring Connections...
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FAULT (NC) Power (-) Power (+) Power (-) Power (+) NC = Normally Closed NO = Normally Open C = Common LEGEND Terminal A Relays VESDAlink Socket Terminal B 1.6 Amp Fuse Figure 15 - LaserCOMPACT termination card RO Model (VLC-500)
It is recommended that RS 485 (BELDEN 9841 - 120 Ohm) twisted pair cables (or similar) be used. The LaserCOMPACT is shipped without the VESDAnet A and B channels looped. If the detector is not to be networked with other devices, then loop the A and B channels.
The programming socket on the termination card has 15 pins. Use a LCD Programmer and connect the programmer cable to the 15 pin VESDAnet programming socket. • Use a PC with a VESDA PC-Link HLI and the appropriate data cables to connect to the 15 pin VESDAnet programming socket. • RO model: The programming socket on the termination card has 9 pins.
Typical Wiring To Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP) The diagram below shows the correct way to wire VESDA laser detectors to a conventional fire alarm control panel (FACP). It also shows where an End Of Line (EOL) resistor is correctly installed.
® Wiring To an Address Loop Module. This wiring example is for wiring VESDA detectors to a typical Address Loop module 3 input 1 output. These are example drawings. Refer to the appropriate product manual for the exact wiring details of the third party equipment.
LaserCOMPACT Product Guide 1.9 Battery Back Up The power supply for the LaserCOMPACT 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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LaserCOMPACT Product Guide ® After installing the LaserCOMPACT 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.
VESDA ® LaserCOMPACT Product Guide Installation Checklist Site Name Address Detector Serial Number(s) and Date of Manufacture Interface Card Serial Number & 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.
® 1.11 Preliminary Systems Check A preliminary systems check is required after installing the LaserCOMPACT detector, before it is commissioned for use. The check can be conducted by connecting the detector to a LCD Programmer or using VSC, or VSM4 PC based software. The preliminary systems check includes: •...
Open the front cover and allow cover to hang by the attached plastic strap Closing the detector Replace the front cover over detector enclosure ensuring the plastic strap and cable loom are not wedged between the cover and enclosure Tighten the two screw Figure 22 - Opening and closing a LaserCOMPACT detector...
VESDA LaserCOMPACT Product Guide ® Replacing the aspirator Remove the 4 screws securing the termination card (A) Disconnect the wires on the aspirator (B) Gently pull out termination card (A) from the interface card (You can’t see the interface card, it is connected to the back of the termination card).