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- Page 1 VESDA VLC Installation Guide VLC-500 (Relays Only) VLC-505 (VESDAnet) May 2011 Document Number: 13718_04 Part Number: 18935...
- Page 3 Total Liability To the fullest extent permitted by law that any limitation or exclusion cannot apply, the total liability of Xtralis in relation to the products is limited to: (i) in the case of services, the cost of having the services supplied again; or (ii) in the case of goods, the lowest cost of replacing the goods, acquiring equivalent goods or having the goods repaired.
- Page 4 VESDA by Xtralis VESDA VLC Installation Guide 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 VESDA VLC Installation Guide VESDA by Xtralis Codes and Standards Information for Air Sampling Smoke Detection We strongly recommend that this document is read in conjunction with the appropriate local codes and standards for smoke detection and electrical connections. This document contains generic product information and some sections may not comply with all local codes and standards. In these cases, the local codes and standards must take precedence.
- Page 6 • AFNOR • VNIIPO • CE - EMC and CPD • EN 54-20 Regional approvals listings and regulatory compliance vary between Xtralis VESDA product models. Refer to www.xtralis.com for the latest product approvals matrix. Publication history Last Update December 2009...
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
VESDA VLC Installation Guide VESDA by Xtralis Contents Introduction ............................3 Cabling Requirements ........................4 2.1 Power Cables ..........................4 2.2 Data Cables ........................... 4 Product Specifications ........................5 Product Dimensions ..........................6 Battery Backup Calculations ......................8 Installation ............................9 6.1 Check Procedure Before Installation ..................... - Page 8 VESDA by Xtralis VESDA VLC Installation Guide www.xtralis.com...
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Page 9: Introduction
VESDA VLC Installation Guide VESDA by Xtralis Introduction Scope of this Guide This guide is intended for installation technicians to be able to install, perform basic power and preliminary device checks for the VLC detector. It does not cover information for commissioning. All VESDA equipment is to be commissioned by personnel who have attended a VESDA accreditation course. -
Page 10: Cabling Requirements
VESDA by Xtralis VESDA VLC Installation Guide Cabling Requirements The terminals on the termination card in the VLC will accept wire sizes up to 2.5 sq mm (12 AWG). 2.1 Power Cables Use the power ratings for the detector to determine the required wire sizes. -
Page 11: Product Specifications
VESDA VLC Installation Guide VESDA by Xtralis Product Specifications Supply Voltage 18 to 30 VDC Power Consumption 5.4 W quiescent, 5.9 W with alarm Current Consumption 225 mA at 24 VDC quiescent, 245 mA with alarm Fuse Rating 1.6 A... -
Page 12: Product Dimensions
VESDA by Xtralis VESDA VLC Installation Guide Product Dimensions (8.07) Mounting Bracket (8.86) 112.5 (4.43) (3.74) 112.5 (4.43) (8.86) Figure 1 Dimensions in mm (inches) of VLC with mounting Bracket (Rear View). E=Cable Entry Point on Rear of Enclosure www.xtralis.com... - Page 13 VESDA VLC Installation Guide VESDA by Xtralis Figure 2 Dimensions in mm (inches) for the VLC www.xtralis.com...
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Page 14: Battery Backup Calculations
VESDA by Xtralis VESDA VLC Installation Guide Battery Backup Calculations The nominal battery voltage is 24 VDC. Use Table 1 to calculate and to determine the battery backup requirements for your fire detection system. NORMAL LOAD @ 24 V DC... -
Page 15: Installation
VESDA VLC Installation Guide VESDA by Xtralis Installation 6.1 Check Procedure Before Installation (a) Do not install your 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 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 16: Removal Of
VESDA by Xtralis VESDA VLC Installation Guide 6.2 Removal of 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 17: Securing The Mounting Bracket
VESDA VLC Installation Guide VESDA by Xtralis 6.4 Securing the Mounting Bracket Warning Make sure that there are no electrical wires or plumbing behind the mounting position before drilling. Ensure the mounting position is flat. (a) Place the mounting bracket onto the surface and mark out the two mounting screw holes. Refer to Figure 5 for dimensions. -
Page 18: Attaching The Detector Onto The Bracket
VESDA by Xtralis VESDA VLC Installation Guide 6.5 Attaching the Detector onto the Bracket (a) Determine the required orientation for the VLC. (b) Mount the detector onto the bracket by placing the four rectangular slots located on the rear of the detector onto the four bracket tabs. -
Page 19: Connecting The Air Sampling Pipe
VESDA VLC Installation Guide VESDA by Xtralis Air Inlet Port Cable Entry Ports Cable Terminal Strips Programming Socket 15 pin for VN model 9 pin for RO model Termination Card Anti Tamper Screw Fuse 1.6A VESDAnet Number Aspirator Air Filter... -
Page 20: Cabling Using Glands And Conduits
VESDA by Xtralis VESDA VLC Installation Guide 6.7 Cabling Using Glands and Conduits 6.7.1 Using Glands (a) If using cable glands, use the correct gland size to fit the 25mm (1in) ∅ cable entry hole. (b) Run the wires through the glands and into the VLC enclosure. Use your local codes and electrical standards for cabling. -
Page 21: Procedure To Terminate Wires To The Termination Card
VESDA VLC Installation Guide VESDA by Xtralis 6.8 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 22: 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 8 for the network terminals location on the termination card. b) Connect the VESDAnet wires as shown in Figure 11. This diagram is only an example for five detectors. -
Page 23: Terminating The Relay Wires To The Termination Card
VESDA VLC Installation Guide VESDA by Xtralis 6.11 Terminating the Relay Wires to the Termination Card a) Refer to Figure 8 or Figure 9 for the relay terminals location on the termination card. b) Connect the relay wires to the terminals as per Figure 13 and your site requirements. -
Page 24: Terminating The Auxiliary Wires To The Termination Card
VESDA by Xtralis VESDA VLC Installation Guide 6.12 Terminating the Auxiliary Wires to the Termination Card a) Refer to Figure 8 or Figure 9 for the Reset, LED and Bias terminals on the termination card for the RO or VN model. -
Page 25: Power Up
VESDA VLC Installation Guide VESDA by Xtralis Power Up Caution Powering up the system must be done by VESDA accredited personnel. 7.1 Power Up the System (a) Remove the 1.6A fuse on the termination card. (b) Turn on the power to the detector. -
Page 26: Preliminary System Checks
VESDA by Xtralis VESDA VLC Installation Guide Preliminary System Checks Perform the following preliminary system checks before commissioning. (a) Logging onto the system with a PC or a LCD Programmer. See section 8.1. (b) Normalise the airflow. See section 8.2 (c) VESDAnet communication checks for VN models only. -
Page 27: Normalise The Air Flow And Clearing Air Flow Faults
VESDA VLC Installation Guide VESDA by Xtralis 8.2 Normalise the Air Flow and Clearing Air Flow Faults a) List all the VESDAnet numbers for all detectors to be normalized. b) Go to section 8.2.1 for LCD programming or section 8.2.2 for PC programming. -
Page 28: Using Lcd Programmer
VESDA by Xtralis VESDA VLC Installation Guide 8.3.1 Using LCD Programmer ↵ a) Go to Show Wiring Order menu and press b) Check the displayed list shows all the connected devices and the VESDAnet number for each device is correct. -
Page 29: Installation Checklist
VESDA VLC Installation Guide VESDA by Xtralis Installation Checklist Site Name:……………………………………………………………… Zone:..…………………………………………………………………… Detector Serial Number/s:.…………………………………………… Perform the following checks listed below to ensure that all the necessary items are completed before handing over to a commissioning engineer. INSTALLATION CHECKS ... -
Page 30: Maintenance And Parts Replacement
VESDA by Xtralis VESDA VLC Installation Guide Maintenance and Parts Replacement To maintain the VLC at its peak performance the maintenance schedule given below should be followed. To work effectively the VLC Detector needs to be supported by a well designed Pipe Network. -
Page 31: Exploded View Of Vlc Components
VESDA VLC Installation Guide VESDA by Xtralis 10.1 Exploded view of VLC components A) Air Filter Cartridge B) Termination Card Screws (4) C) Termination Card D) Main Enclosure E) Aspirator F) Sample Air Hose G) Front Cover H) Aspirator Cable Loom J) Manifold Outlet Flange www.xtralis.com... -
Page 32: Opening The Detector
VESDA by Xtralis VESDA VLC Installation Guide 10.2 Opening the Detector 1. Undo two Philips head screws on front cover (A). 2. Open front cover (B) and allow cover to hang by the attached plastic strap. 10.3 Closing the Detector 1. -
Page 33: Replacing The Aspirator
VESDA VLC Installation Guide VESDA by Xtralis 10.5 Replacing the Aspirator Interface Card Connector (C) Disassembly 1. Remove the four screws (A) securing the termination card. 2. Disconnect the aspirator cable loom from the connector on the aspirator. 3. Gently pull out termination card (B) from interface card (connected behind). - Page 34 VESDA by Xtralis VESDA VLC Installation Guide www.xtralis.com...
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