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- Page 1 VESDA VLC Installation Guide VESDA VLC-500 VESDA VLC-505 September 2014 Document: 13718_A0 Revision: A Build: 0 Part Number: 18935...
- 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 Installation 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 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 ActivFire LPCB VNIIPO 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: 13718_A0 Revision: A Build: 0 Part Number: 18935 www.xtralis.com...
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
VESDA by Xtralis VESDA VLC Installation Guide Table of Contents Introduction Cabling Requirements Power Cables Data Cables Specifications Dimensions Battery Backup Backup battery size calculation sheet Installation Check Procedure Before Installation Remove Front Cover Removal of Plastic Plugs for Cable Entry... - Page 8 VESDA VLC Installation Guide VESDA by Xtralis This page is intentionally left blank. www.xtralis.com...
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Page 9: Introduction
The IP rating for the VESDA VLC is IP 30. This rating indicates the device is not to be installed where there is the possibility of any water or liquid falling onto the device. - Page 10 VESDA VLC Installation Guide VESDA by Xtralis This page is intentionally left blank. www.xtralis.com...
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Page 11: Cabling Requirements
VESDA by Xtralis VESDA VLC Installation Guide Cabling Requirements The terminals on the termination card in the VESDA VLC will accept wire sizes up to 2.5mm² (12 AWG). Power Cables Use the power ratings for the detector to determine the required wire sizes. - Page 12 VESDA VLC Installation Guide VESDA by Xtralis This page is intentionally left blank. www.xtralis.com...
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Page 13: Specifications
Tested: -10°C to +55°C (14°F to 131°F) (To operate the VLC detector outside Sampled Air: -20° to 60° C (-4° to 140° F) these parameters please contact Humidity: 10-95% RH, non-condensing your nearest Xtralis Office) Storage Conditions Battery life: up to 2 years Humidity: dry (<95%) (Non-operational) Temperature: 0°... - Page 14 VESDA VLC Installation Guide VESDA by Xtralis This page is intentionally left blank. www.xtralis.com...
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Page 15: Dimensions
VESDA by Xtralis VESDA VLC Installation Guide Dimensions Figure 4-1: Dimensions in mm. (inches) for VESDA VLC www.xtralis.com... - Page 16 VESDA VLC Installation Guide VESDA by Xtralis 205mm 8.07in 112.5mm 4.43in 225mm 8.86in E = Cable Entry Port on rear of enclosure Figure 4-2: VESDA VLC detector dimensions - rear view www.xtralis.com...
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Page 17: Battery Backup
VESDA by Xtralis VESDA VLC Installation Guide Battery Backup The power supply for the VESDA 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. - Page 18 VESDA VLC Installation Guide VESDA by Xtralis This page is intentionally left blank. www.xtralis.com...
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Page 19: Installation
VESDA by Xtralis VESDA VLC Installation Guide Installation Check Procedure Before Installation a. Do not install your VESDA VLC if there are any signs of shipping damage to the product. Inform your distributor if there is any damage. b. Check the model of the VESDA VLC is correct as per the design specifications for the site. Refer to the model number located on the bottom of the detector enclosure. -
Page 20: Remove
VESDA VLC Installation Guide VESDA by Xtralis Remove Front Cover a. Unscrew the two Philips head screws located on the left and right hand sides of the front cover. b. Remove the cover. The front cover is held to the main enclosure with a plastic tie. There is a cable loom labelled LED CARD that connects the termination card in the enclosure to the LED card located behind the front cover. -
Page 21: Attaching The Detector Onto The Bracket
VESDA by Xtralis VESDA VLC Installation Guide Legend 205.0mm 8.07in A Tab B This side to detector C 8mm (1/3 in) diameter Figure 6-3: Hole Dimensions and Orientation of Mounting Bracket Attaching the Detector onto the Bracket a. Determine the required orientation for the VESDA VLC. -
Page 22: Connecting The Air Sampling Pipe
VESDA VLC Installation Guide VESDA by Xtralis Legend A Programming Socket B Cable Terminal Strips C Air Inlet Port D Cable Entry Ports Anti-tamper Screw Fuse 1.6A G Aspirator H Air Exhaust Port Filter Release Screw Air Filter Cartridge K VESDAnet Number... - Page 23 VESDA by Xtralis VESDA VLC Installation Guide 6.7.2 Using Conduits a. Terminate the conduits at the cable entry holes on the sides of the box using the appropriate conduit connectors. b. Run the wires through the conduits and into the VESDA VLC enclosure. Use your local codes and electrical standards for cabling.
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Page 24: Procedure To Terminate Wires To The Termination Card
VESDA VLC Installation Guide VESDA by Xtralis Procedure to Terminate Wires to the Termination Card Use the appropriate wiring standards for your country or use the following suggested procedure listed below. a. Strip off 5 to 10mm (1/5 to 2/5 in) of outer insulation from each wire. -
Page 25: Connecting The Vesdanet Wires To The Termination Card (Vn Model Only)
VESDA by Xtralis VESDA VLC Installation Guide 6.10 Connecting the VESDAnet wires to the Termination Card (VN model only) a. Refer to Figure 6-6 for the network terminals location on the termination card. b. Connect the VESDAnet wires as shown in Figure 6-9. This diagram is only an example for five detectors. -
Page 26: Terminating The Auxiliary Wires To The Termination Card
VESDA VLC Installation Guide VESDA by Xtralis Terminal A Terminal A Fire Fire Pre-Alarm Pre-Alarm Fault Fault Terminal pin location for Model Terminal pin location for Model Figure 6-11: Wire Connections Details for Relays 6.12 Terminating the Auxiliary Wires to the Termination Card a. -
Page 27: Power Up
VESDA by Xtralis VESDA VLC Installation Guide Power Up Caution: Powering up the system must be done by VESDA accredited personnel. Attention : La mise sous tension doit être effectuée par du personnel accrédité VESDA. Power Up the System a. Remove the 1.6A fuse on the termination card. - Page 28 VESDA VLC Installation Guide VESDA by Xtralis This page is intentionally left blank. www.xtralis.com...
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Page 29: Preliminary System Checks
Press the Reset/Isolate button on the front cover to reset the detector after Normalization. All the fault lights should go off. If any of the fault lights are lit consult the Status menu on the programmer or the Active Event List on Xtralis VSC to determine the faults and consult your System Design Manual to rectify. -
Page 30: Vesdanet Communication Check (For Vn Model Only)
VESDA VLC Installation Guide VESDA by Xtralis 8.2.2 Using a PC a. From the View menu select Device View. b. Select the detector to be normalized from the displayed list of devices. c. From the Device menu, select Normalize Air Flow to start the function. -
Page 31: Installation Checklist
VESDA by Xtralis VESDA VLC Installation Guide 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 32 VESDA VLC Installation Guide VESDA by Xtralis This page is intentionally left blank. www.xtralis.com...
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Page 33: 10 Maintenance And Parts Replacement
VESDA by Xtralis VESDA VLC Installation Guide 10 Maintenance and Parts Replacement To maintain the VESDA VLC at its peak performance the maintenance schedule given below should be followed. To work effectively the VESDA VLC Detector needs to be supported by a well designed Pipe Network. -
Page 34: Exploded View Of Vesda Vlc Components
VESDA VLC Installation Guide VESDA by Xtralis 10.1 Exploded view of VESDA VLC components Legend A Air Filter Cartridge B Termination Card Screws (4) C Termination Card D Main Enclosure Aspirator Sample Air Hose G Front Cover H Aspirator Cable Loom... -
Page 35: Replacing The Aspirator
1. Insert a new air filter cartridge (A). 2. Tighten filter screw (B). 3. Reset the filter counter by connecting a LCD programmer or a PC with Xtralis VSC software to the programming socket. 4. Using a LCD programmer (VN version only): Enter your user level and PIN number to Log ON to the detector. - Page 36 VESDA VLC Installation Guide VESDA by Xtralis Legend A Screws B Termination Card C Interface Card Connector Figure 10-4: Remove Termination Card 4. Be careful not to dislodge any wires connected to the termination card. 5. Leave the termination card suspended by its wires.
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