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VESDA by Xtralis VESDA Accessories 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.
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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.
It provides the reader with instructions on installing and cabling the respective modules. The VESDA Accessories Product Guide is written for those people who are involved with the design specifications, maintenance and purchase of VESDA systems.
Xtralis offers two systems for the remote mounting of modules: The remote box The 19” subrack The VESDA range of modules have been designed to complement VESDA detectors. The modules available for remote mounting are: The display module The LCD programmer module...
No. of Relays Product Code Remote Programmer Unit VRT-100 Remote VESDA VLP Display Unit VRT-200 VESDA VLP Remote Display Without Relays VRT-600 Remote VESDA VLS Display Unit VRT-400 Remote VESDA VLS Display without Relays VRT-700 Remote VESDA VLS Display 12 RTC...
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VESDA by Xtralis VESDA Accessories Guide 3.1.1 Product Information The remote box comes in two sections. The mounting box to house the remote termination card or VESDAnet socket card and the front cover to mount the module with a processor card. The VESDAnet socket does not have a relay processor card.
VESDA VLC Display (no Relays) VESDA VLF Display with Relays VESDA VLF Display (no relays) 3.2.1 Product Information The front section of the 19” Subrack (VSR-6610) houses the relevant VESDA module. Table 3-3: 19” Subrack Front View Legend Mounting Holes Front Section Figure 3-3: 19" Subrack - Isometric View...
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VESDA by Xtralis VESDA Accessories Guide Legend Back Section Cable Tie Bar Cable Entry Holes Mounting Holes Figure 3-4: 19” Subrack Back View 3.2.2 Mounting a 19” Subrack The 19” Subrack is secured by bolts to a Standard 3U Subrack System. If the 19” Subrack is to be mounted onto a wall, first fasten the optional wall mounting bracket to the wall and then install the 19”subrack onto the...
VESDA Accessories Guide VESDA by Xtralis Wiring Remote Systems 3.3.1 Remote Termination Card The remote termination card can be with or without relays. The remote termination card acts as the interface for VESDAnet terminals, power supply terminals, relays and relay terminals.
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VESDA by Xtralis VESDA Accessories Guide VESDAnet Terminals The module is connected to VESDAnet through VESDAnet terminals on the remote termination card. The terminals enable VESDAnet communication wires to be brought into the remote box or the 19” Subrack and looped out to another device.
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VESDA Accessories Guide VESDA by Xtralis Table 3-4: Relay Change State Conditions State Change 7 Relay Card 12 Relay Card Default Function (when in factory default configuration) Isolate Energizes when an operator isolates the detector by pressing the Isolate key on the display module or by activating the command via a PC or a LCD Programmer or GPI option.
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If an intelligent VESDA power supply is fitted it will report power failures (F15) on VESDAnet. VESDA VLP & VESDA VLS with GPI terminals connected will maintain their aspirator speed for an hour after the loss of mains power.
The display module also indicates faults with the detector and VESDAnet. 4.1.1 Features of the Display Module The display module features: Immediate status reporting for assigned VESDA Address (also called Zones) High intensity alarm LEDs Remote relay option 20 segment vertical bar graph display...
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Mode/Test Silence/Scan Reset Isolate Can be disabled during commissioning (except Silence) Fault Indicators System, Power, Airflow, VESDA Address (also called Zones), Network, Filter, Urgent (This indicator will only illuminate in conjunction with another fault indicator) 4.1.4 Overview Legend Threshold Indicators Alarm LED’s...
Remote Systems on page 11. LCD Programmer The VESDA LCD Programmer allows configuration, commissioning and maintenance of the VESDA system. It is used to program and maintain the detector. The LCD Programmer Module can be mounted into a detector, remote box, or a 19” Subrack. It is also available as a Handheld model. For detailed description and use of the LCD Programmer please refer to the VESDA LCD Programmer Product Manual.
VESDA by Xtralis VESDA Accessories Guide VESDAnet Socket Module The VESDAnet Socket is a 15 Pin Female Connector. It enables external devices to be connected to VESDAnet. The hand-held LCD Programmer and the HLI are connected to VESDAnet using the VESDAnet Socket.
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VESDA Accessories Guide VESDA by Xtralis Legend VESDAnet Terminals 10 Pin Connector Power supply terminals Figure 4-5: VESDAnet Interface Socket Card 4.3.2 Operation of VESDAnet Socket The VESDAnet socket is connected to the (24 VDC) VESDAnet socket card. The terminals on the VESDAnet socket card enable VESDAnet communication wires to be brought into the VESDAnet socket module and looped out to another device.
Can be wired to a secondary reporting device (e.g. a sounder or a beacon) Comprehensive reporting and system management using PC based software or the LCD Programmer Option for recessed mounting Interfaces with all existing VESDA devices 4.4.2 Operation of the Remote Termination Card The remote termination card is housed in the remote box or the 19”...
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VESDA Accessories Guide VESDA by Xtralis 4.4.3 Remote Termination Card Module Specifications Supply Voltage 18 to 30 VDC Power Consumption Power Consumption (W) @24 Silent With Alarm Remote Termination Card 7 1.44 W 2.52 W Relay and relay processor card -...
System Relay Module The system relay module is a 7 relay remote termination card with specialized software. The product software allows reporting of any alarm or fault condition initiated by any VESDA Address (also called Zones) on the VESDAnet loop.
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VESDA Accessories Guide VESDA by Xtralis 4.5.3 Specifications Supply Voltage 18 to 30 VDC Power Consumption Power Consumption (W) @24 Silent With Alarm Power 1.44 W 2.52 W Current 60 mA 105 mA Dimensions (WHD) 105 mm (4.1 in.) x 130 mm (5.3 in.) x 26 mm (1.02 in.) Dimensions in Remote Mounting 140 mm (5.5 in.) x 150 mm (5.9 in.) x 85 mm (3.4 in.)
VESDA Accessories Guide VESDA by Xtralis Other Accessories Labels Sampling point labels – There are two labels to identify sampling holes: Miniature sampling point label These are round labels with a hole in the center to fit around the miniature sampling points Sampling point decal This decal is wrapped around a pipe on the sampling hole.
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