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VESDA-E VEP-A10-P Product Guide VEP-A10-P (4 Pipes) September 2020 Doc. No. 22071_15 Part No. AD30311-000...
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VESDA-E VEP-A10-P 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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VESDA-E VEP-A10-P Product Guide Scope The VESDA-E VEP-A10-P Product Guide provides a comprehensive description of the VESDA-E VEP-A10- P detector and its accessories. This guide introduces the VEP-A10-P features, 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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VESDA-E VEP-A10-P Product Guide 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.
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The flow through the detector predicted by ASPIRE must be greater than 20 L/m. Additional information: The VESDA-E VEP-A10-P passed the EN 54-20 fire tests with the following configurations: Class A with 40 holes and a Fire-1 setting of 0.028% obs/m Class B with 80 holes and a Fire-1 setting of 0.027% obs/m...
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VESDA-E VEP-A10-P Product Guide Product Security Advice Warning: Failure to comply with the requirements below exposes the system to malicious interference which could disable smoke reporting. Scan the QR code to access the latest security advice available from: https://xtralis.com/33252 Commissioning Requirements All VESDAnet wiring and connection ports must be secured against unauthorized access.
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VESDA-E VEP-A10-P Product Guide Table of Contents Introduction Features Product Information Detector Components How the VEP-A10-P works Front Panel Internal Buttons Communication Ports VESDAnet Specifications Dimensions Pipe Network Design and Installation Design Considerations Installation Considerations Pipe Inlets Managing the Exhaust Air Installation Prepare the Detector Mounting...
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VESDA-E VEP-A10-P Product Guide Smoke Test Air Sampling Test Results Glossary Index www.xtralis.com...
VESDA-E VEP-A10-P Product Guide Introduction The VESDA-E VEP-A10-P is an aspirating smoke detector (ASD) that provides very early warning of fire conditions by drawing air samples through an air sampling pipe network. Figure 1-1: VESDA-E VEP-A10-P Aspirating Smoke Detector The detector easily interfaces with fire warning and fire suppression release systems, and can be integrated into a building management system (BMS).
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VESDA-E VEP-A10-P Product Guide Product Information Detector Components The VEP-A10-P detector contains field-replaceable Filter, Aspirator and Chamber Assembly components. These are shown below in Figure 2-1. Legend A Fascia with 3.5" touchscreen display B Filter C Chamber Assembly D Aspirator Sampling Module Base Figure 2-1: Detector components Refer to Chapter 7 for further information regarding maintenance scheduling and availability of spare parts.
Controls: Reset and Disable button. Touch-screen featuring a limited set of additional controls and lookup tools. 2.3.1 Status LEDS The VESDA-E VEP-A10-P detector features a range of LED Indicators which illuminate when their respective activation conditions are met. Table 2-1: LED Indicators Symbol...
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VESDA-E VEP-A10-P Product Guide Disabling the detector disables signaling of alarms and faults via the relays. The aspirator remains active. Disabled mode is signaled on relay #1 and on the Fault Relay (Relay #3) by default. Refer to sections 4.3.6 and 5.5.9 for further information. The buzzer will beep once every 60 seconds if the beep checkbox for the Disable condition on the Relay configuration screen (section 5.5.9) is ticked.
VESDA-E VEP-A10-P Product Guide Figure 2-5: Airflow Screen Figure 2-6: Airflow Screen with a disabled Sampling Pipe Status Screen The Status screen displays a usage indicator for the filter and status information for the Normalization, AutoLearn Smoke and AutoLearn Flow functions. Note: Refer to Chapter 6 for further information on the Normalization, AutoLearn Smoke and AutoLearn Flow functions.
VESDA-E VEP-A10-P Product Guide Connection Usage? Initial Monitoring and Configuration Configuration Updates Use USB Ethernet Figure 2-8: Connection Method The physical communication ports are located on the main board inside the detector. It is necessary to open the front door in order to access these ports. Refer to Section 7.2 for information on opening the front door. The USB port is used for configuration purposes ONLY.
VESDA-E VEP-A10-P Product Guide Specifications Table 2-2: VEP-A10-P Detector Specifications Specification Value Supply Voltage 18 to 30 VDC (24 VDC Nominal) Power Consumption @24 VDC Aspirator Setting 1 Setting 5 Power (Quiescent) 8.2 W 10.0 W Power (in Alarm) 10.4 W 11.6 W Dimensions (WHD) 350 mm x 225 mm x 135 mm (13.8 in x 8.9 in x 5.3 in)
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Two Fault Warning Levels Maintenance and Major Fault Maintenance Aids Filter and flow monitoring Event reporting via VESDAnet and event log Table 2-4: Ordering Information VESDA-E VEP-A10-P Detector VEP-A10-P (4 Pipes) Exhaust Adaptor US VSP-961 Note: Refer to Table 7-2 for the spare parts list.
VESDA-E VEP-A10-P Product Guide Pipe Network Design and Installation The Pipe Network should be designed by trained personnel, and verified using the ASPIRE software. Design Considerations The following points should be considered when designing a pipe network for the VEP-A10-P detector: Multi Pipe System Minimum Recommended...
VESDA-E VEP-A10-P Product Guide Note: DO NOT glue the inlet pipes to the pipe inlet manifold. When configuring the detector ensure that the correct pipes in use are selected as indicated in Table 3-1. Table 3-1: Preferred use of pipe inlet ports No. of Pipes Preferred Pipe Inlet Port to use Pipe 1 Pipe 2...
VESDA-E VEP-A10-P Product Guide Installation The VEP-A10-P detector is shipped with the following components: 1 VESDA-E VEP-A10-P detector Installation Sheet Mounting bracket Mounting template for directly mounting the detector to the mounting surface Exhaust Adaptor (US only) 1 End of Line resistor for the monitored GPI Check all components for damage and refer any concerns to your authorized representative.
VESDA-E VEP-A10-P Product Guide Mounting The VEP-A10-P detector can be mounted in an upright or inverted position. Do not mount the detector with a sideways orientation as shown in Figure 4-3 below. Figure 4-3: Sideways orientation Ensure the mounting surface is flat as this allows an air tight seal to be achieved between the sampling pipe and the tapered air inlet pipes on the detector.
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VESDA-E VEP-A10-P Product Guide 4.2.1 Inverting the Detector If the pipe network design requires that the sampling pipes enter the detector at the bottom, it is possible to achieve this by inverting the detector. In this case the fascia must be inverted on the detector so that the user interface has the correct orientation.
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VESDA-E VEP-A10-P Product Guide Legend A Top cover retaining tabs B Bottom cover retaining tabs Figure 4-6: Tabs used to remove top and bottom cover 4. Detach the tethers, Figure 4-7 and Figure 4-8. (You can leave the cables from the detector to the fascia connected.) Figure 4-7: Detaching the tethers www.xtralis.com...
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VESDA-E VEP-A10-P Product Guide Figure 4-8: Detector with tethers detached 5. Detach the front door from the fascia by removing pin A from the hinge (Figure 4-9, Figure 4-10). Leave pin B in place – do not remove it. www.xtralis.com...
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VESDA-E VEP-A10-P Product Guide Figure 4-9: Removing door hinge pin A Figure 4-10: Detaching door www.xtralis.com...
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VESDA-E VEP-A10-P Product Guide 6. Change from setup A in Figure 4-11 to setup B by doing the following: a. Leave the fascia upright. b. Rotate the detector 180 degrees. c. Rotate the door 180 degrees and place it next to the right side of the fascia. 7.
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VESDA-E VEP-A10-P Product Guide Figure 4-12: Replacing the door hinge pin - showing correct positioning of door and pin www.xtralis.com...
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VESDA-E VEP-A10-P Product Guide Figure 4-13: Replacing the door hinge pin Figure 4-14: Correct positioning of door hinge pin when fully in place 8. Re-attach the tethers. Attach at the slots circled in Figure 4-15. Position the tethers in the slots and pull up as shown in Figure 4-16. Figure 4-15: Re-attach tethers at circled positions www.xtralis.com...
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VESDA-E VEP-A10-P Product Guide Figure 4-16: Position the tethers and pull up to attach 9. Re attach the top and bottom covers. 10. Re-attach the fascia. Re-attach to the front of the detector by tightening the two retaining screws as shown in Figure 7-8. 11.
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VESDA-E VEP-A10-P Product Guide 4.2.2 Mounting the Detector with the Mounting Bracket 1. Position the mounting bracket (A) to allow sampling pipes (B) and electrical conduit (C) to line up horizontally with the alignment marks (D) and vertically with the appropriate pipe depth line (Figure 4-17). 3/4 inch IPS pipe (1.05 inch OD) should vertically align with the top depth line (E).
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VESDA-E VEP-A10-P Product Guide 5. Insert the remaining three mounting screws (B) and tighten them (Figure 4-20). Legend A Mounting bracket B Mounting screws Figure 4-20: Mounting Bracket 6. Align the mounting studs (A) on the rear of the detector with the mounting stud slots on the mounting bracket, and slide the detector down until the top of the detector is flush with the top of the mounting bracket (Figure 4-21).
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VESDA-E VEP-A10-P Product Guide 4.2.3 Mounting the Detector using the Mounting Template 1. Position the mounting template to allow sampling pipes (A) to horizontally line up with the alignment marks (B) and vertically align with the appropriate pipe depth line (Figure 4-23): 3/4 inch IPS pipe (1.05 inch OD) should vertically align with the top depth line (C).
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VESDA-E VEP-A10-P Product Guide Inverted Detector 3/4 ” IPS 25 mm tec to r of De Ed ge 25 mm 3/4 ” IPS Upright Detector Figure 4-25: Position conduit and pipes 8. Remove the mounting template. 9. In order to allow the detector to be positioned, retract the inlet and exhaust pipes and electrical conduit. 10.
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VESDA-E VEP-A10-P Product Guide Upright Inverted Detector Detector Figure 4-28: Slide detector to the left Rotate the detector clockwise to position the large end of the detector’s top-left, or top-right for an inverted detector, keyhole over the head of screw B. Push the detector to the wall (Figure 4-29). Upright Inverted Detector...
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VESDA-E VEP-A10-P Product Guide Upright Detector Inverted Detector Figure 4-31: Locking screw 13. Tighten the top and bottom screws. 14. Insert the pipes and electrical conduit. www.xtralis.com...
A10-P. 4.3.1 Cabling Inlets The VESDA-E VEP-A10-P contains four inlets for power, relay and network cabling, located on the upper and lower sides of the detector base. The holes have a diameter of 26 mm (1.02 inch). Note: To maintain the specified IP rating, cable glands or conduit must be used.
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VESDA-E VEP-A10-P Product Guide 4.3.2 Socket Locations Legend Power A Power Out B Power In VESDAnet C VESDAnet B D VESDAnet A Relays E 1 - Disable (Isolate) 2 - Minor Fault G 3 - Urgent Fault H 4 - Alert 5 - Action 6 - Fire 1 K 7 - Fire 2...
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VESDA-E VEP-A10-P Product Guide Power to Multiple Detectors Up to three VESDA-E VEP or VEU detectors may be daisy chained to the same power supply by connecting the PWR OUT power passthrough socket to the PWR IN socket on each subsequent detector. PWR IN PWR OUT PWR IN PWR OUT PWR IN...
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Figure 4-35: Example closed loop VESDAnet network The VESDA-E VEP-A10-P detector is shipped with the VESDAnet A and B terminals looped. Remove the A and B links prior to connecting the detector to the VESDAnet. If the detector is not to be networked with other devices, then do not remove the A and B links.
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VESDA-E VEP-A10-P Product Guide 4.3.6 Relays The relays, located on the main processor card, interface to the Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP) to communicate faults, alarms and disabled states. The relays can be programmed using Xtralis VSC. Relays 3 and 6 are permanently set for Urgent Fault and Fire 1 respectively. Table 4-22 below illustrates the default assignments of functions (conditions) to relays and summarizes the default behavior of each relay.
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VESDA-E VEP-A10-P Product Guide Table 4-2: Default Relay Assignments (continued...) Relay # Default Default to Description for default configuration Configurability Assignment Normally Energized Action Energizes when the Action alarm is Fully initiated. configurable Fire 1 Energizes when the Fire 1 alarm is initiated. Fire 1 cannot be removed.
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VESDA-E VEP-A10-P Product Guide 4.3.7 Unmonitored General Purpose Input (GPI) The Unmonitored GPI is a programmable input which can be configured to initiate a number of different actions, including, by default, a Remote Reset function. Refer to Section 5.5.8 on page 64 for further information.
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VESDA-E VEP-A10-P Product Guide 4.3.9 Typical Wiring to Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP) The diagram below shows the correct way to wire VESDA-E detectors to a conventional fire alarm control panel (FACP). To next detector or End of Line resistor (EOL) Dete tor Fire Panel (FACP) Normally Closed (NC)
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VESDA-E VEP-A10-P Product Guide Legend A External device (1 to N) B End of Line Resistor at device end of wiring C GPI Pin 1 D GPI Pin 2 Figure 4-39: Power Supply Connection Diagram www.xtralis.com...
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VESDA-E VEP-A10-P Product Guide 4.3.12 Specify Backup Battery In the event of a mains power supply disruption, the VEP-A10-P detector runs on a backup battery located in the external power supply (the power supply must be compliant with local fire protection codes and standards).
VESDA-E VEP-A10-P Product Guide Powering Up After installing the detector it is necessary to power up the system. The power up sequence lasts approximately 15 seconds. The VEP-A10-P detector does not have a power switch i.e it is an "always on" device which is activated by applying powered cabling to the power input terminal on the main board (Figure 4-33).
VESDA-E VEP-A10-P Product 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. Installation Checks Done (Y/N) The detector is securely locked onto the mounting bracket (if in use).
VESDA-E VEP-A10-P Product Guide Preliminary System Check A preliminary system check is required after installing the VEP-A10-P detector, before it is commissioned for use. To perform the preliminary system check: Power up the detector by connecting the power supply to the Power In terminal. Check that the display is functioning.
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VESDA-E VEP-A10-P Product Guide Configuration This chapter describes a number of configuration options, user functions and security features of the VEP- A10-P detector that the installer and users must to be familiar with. These include: defining connections and connecting to the detector security detector commands configuration options...
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VESDA-E VEP-A10-P Product Guide Figure 5-1: Connection Manager 2. Select Add. The Add Connection dialog is displayed (Figure 5-2). Figure 5-2: Add Connection 3. Select the VESDAnet connection option, then select Next. Adding a USB Connection 1. Select USB, then select Next (Figure 5-3). Figure 5-3: Select USB www.xtralis.com...
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VESDA-E VEP-A10-P Product Guide 2. Enter a unique name for the Connection or accept the pre-generated name, then select Finish (Figure 5-4). Figure 5-4: Enter a Connection Name Adding an Ethernet connection 1. Select Ethernet, then select Next (Figure 5-5). Figure 5-5: Select Ethernet 2. Enter the IP address of the detector. Enter the password that has been set for Ethernet authentication. Select Next (Figure 5-6).
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VESDA-E VEP-A10-P Product Guide 3. Enter a unique name for the Connection or accept the pre-generated name, then select Finish (Figure 5-7). Figure 5-7: Enter a Connection Name www.xtralis.com...
VESDA-E VEP-A10-P Product Guide Connecting to the Detector Once a Connection Profile has been defined, it is possible to connect to the VEP-A10-P detector using the following methods: 5.2.1 Connecting to a detector via USB Direct connection between the detector and the PC installed with Xtralis VSC can be made using a Type A to Type B USB interface lead.
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VESDA-E VEP-A10-P Product Guide detector status screen. For static IP addresses, set Automatically obtain IP Address to off and set the IP Address, Subnet Mask and Default Gateway to a valid address in the building network. Set the detector authentication password. Refer to Section 5.3.1 on page 53 for further information. Connect to a detector using Xtralis VSC 1.
VESDA-E VEP-A10-P Product Guide Security The VEP-A10-P has two levels of protection against unauthorized access. For connection via Ethernet, a password of at least 8 characters must be used. After connection, a four digit PIN is used to control the access level. 5.3.1 Ethernet Authentication A password is used to authenticate access over Ethernet connection when using Xtralis VSC.
VESDA-E VEP-A10-P Product Guide Commands The following commands are able to be issued to the detector. As indicated below in Table 5-2, a small number of basic commands can be executed from the detector via buttons, while the full range of commands can be executed using the Xtralis VSC software.
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VESDA-E VEP-A10-P Product Guide Table 5-2: Detector Commands (continued...) Command Description Execute From A button Xtralis VSC on the Software Detector Start AutoLearn Flow In Xtralis VSC you will be prompted to set the period of time that the environment is monitored to allow the system to decide what flow thresholds are most appropriate.
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VESDA-E VEP-A10-P Product Guide Table 5-2: Detector Commands (continued...) Command Description Execute From A button Xtralis VSC on the Software Detector Start Minor Fault Test Generates a minor fault on the detector and de- energizes the fault relay for 2 minutes. Start Alarm Test Simulates full scale smoke level which causes the Alert, Action , Fire 1 and Fire 2 alarm conditions to occur.
VESDA-E VEP-A10-P Product Guide Configuration Options The VESDA-E VEP-A10-P detector can be configured using the Xtralis VSC software. The following sections describe the configuration options available in Xtralis VSC. 5.5.1 General Options The General options include some basic identification information for the detector.
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VESDA-E VEP-A10-P Product Guide Figure 5-12: VESDAnet Communications Options The Communications configuration options are as follows: Preferred Port: The preferred VESDAnet port to be used to transmit network data from this device. The non-preferred port is used if for some reason transmissions on the preferred port fail. For best performance in large networks, this setting should be randomly distributed between connected devices.
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VESDA-E VEP-A10-P Product Guide Static IP Address Configuration IP Address: IPV4 static address. This address must be used when creating a connection profile for the detector in Xtralis VSC. The default IP address is 192.168.0.200. This allows direct connection between a PC or Laptop and the VEP-A10-P using a standard Ethernet lead.
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VESDA-E VEP-A10-P Product Guide 5.5.4 Smoke Threshold Options The Smoke Threshold options provide the mechanism to set the smoke obscuration trigger point for each alarm level, and the ability to assign day or night thresholds to cater for different levels of activity in the protected area during these times.
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VESDA-E VEP-A10-P Product Guide 5.5.5 Airflow Options The Airflow options provide the ability to set: limits for what the detector considers to be normal airflow behavior for the sampling pipe network which pipe inlets are being used aspirator speed These settings should be confirmed in the ASPIRE design of the sampling pipe network. Note: Refer to Section 5.6 for the default settings.
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VESDA-E VEP-A10-P Product Guide Figure 5-16: Filter Options Service Interval (days): The time period after a new filter is installed at which non urgent fault "Filter smoke- dust limit nearly exceeded " (Fault 767) will be generated. www.xtralis.com...
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VESDA-E VEP-A10-P Product Guide 5.5.7 Referencing Options Periodically, smoke and other pollutants from external sources may enter a protected zone temporarily raising the smoke level. In this case the detector will detect the background smoke and generate an alarm. Referencing is a system design technique employed to compensate for such rises in background smoke levels and therefore reduce nuisance alarms in high sensitivity areas.
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VESDA-E VEP-A10-P Product Guide 5.5.8 General Purpose Inputs Options The General Purpose Inputs options page provides the ability to control the behavior of the Unmonitored and Monitored General Purpose Inputs (GPIs). The GPIs can be configured to initiate a number of different actions. Figure 5-18: General Purpose Input Options The configuration options are as follows: GPI function (Unmonitored) and GPI function (Monitored): Refer to Table 5-3 below for a description...
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VESDA-E VEP-A10-P Product Guide Table 5-3: GPI Operation (continued...) Function State Change Fault 761 Mains OK Unmonitored GPI The detector reports “Power Supply AC Input Failure” (fault 761) when ≤ 2 VDC. The detector does not report “Power Supply AC Input Failure” (fault 761) when ≥...
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VESDA-E VEP-A10-P Product Guide Table 5-3: GPI Operation (continued...) Function State Change Use Night-time Unmonitored GPI Threshold The detector uses night-time Day or Night Night Day or Night thresholds while ≥ 5 VDC. Monitored GPI Closed The detector uses night-time thresholds while the contact is Open Day or Night Night...
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VESDA-E VEP-A10-P Product Guide 5.5.9 Relay Options The Relay options page provides the ability to determine which alarm or fault condition is assigned to each relay and whether each condition is latched. In addition, each relay can be configured Normally Energized or Normally De-Energized.
VESDA-E VEP-A10-P Product Guide Factory Default Settings Table 5-4: Default Settings Parameter Default Values Range Affected by Return to Factory Defaults Minimum Maximum command General Network name Blank Location Blank Address (VESDA zone) Detector Password None VESDAnet Preferred port Port A Port A Port B Loop open ended Unchecked...
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VESDA-E VEP-A10-P Product Guide Table 5-4: Default Settings (continued...) Parameter Default Values Range Affected by Return to Factory Defaults Minimum Maximum command Enabled Unchecked Unchecked Checked Start Holiday Blank Date End Holiday Date Blank Air Flow Air flow thresholds Major High 130% 105% 200% Minor High...
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VESDA-E VEP-A10-P Product Guide Commissioning The VEP-A10-P has been designed to simplify commissioning processes. The AutoLearn function allows the unit to assess its environment and setup appropriate alarm and flow thresholds. The detector is programmed using the Xtralis VSC software. Once the VEP-A10-P detector has been commissioned, it will report alarms and faults according to the parameters defined during installation.
VESDA-E VEP-A10-P Product Guide Maintenance To maintain the VEP-A10-P detector at its peak performance level, the recommended maintenance schedule shown in Table 7-1 below should be followed. Table 7-1: Recommended maintenance schedule for the VEP-A10-P detector Maintenance Check Quarterly Six Monthly Annual Biennial Power Supply and Battery Check Pipe Network Pipe Integrity Smoke Test Check Pipe Flow...
VESDA-E VEP-A10-P Product Guide Open the Door Several maintenance functions require that front door be opened. Open the Front Door 1. Release the door latch by inserting a thin screwdriver into the hole at the bottom left of the door and firmly pushing perpendicular to the door surface.
VESDA-E VEP-A10-P Product Guide Replacing the Filter To maintain the operational integrity of the detector, it is recommended that the Filter be replaced every two years, or when a filter fault occurs. It may be necessary to replace the filter more often where the detector is installed in environments that experience high levels of contamination.
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VESDA-E VEP-A10-P Product Guide 3. Tilt the filter towards the left-hand side of the detector (Figure 7-3). The filter has hinge pins at its base which allow it to be tilted on the chamber manifold. Figure 7-3: Tilt Filter towards the left-hand side of the detector 4.
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VESDA-E VEP-A10-P Product Guide Figure 7-5: Engage hinge pins 3. Tilt the filter to the right. 4. Firmly press, as shown in Figure 7-6, until the filter makes a distinct clicking sound and no additional movement is possible. Figure 7-6: Reinstall the Filter www.xtralis.com...
VESDA-E VEP-A10-P Product Guide Remove the Fascia Several maintenance functions require that the fascia be removed from the VEP-A10-P detector in order to perform them. Caution: Electrostatic discharge (ESD) precautions need to be taken prior to removing the fascia from the detector. A wrist strap must be connected to the case of the detector (Figure 7-7). Attention : Les precausions contre le decharge electrostatique dois etre respecter avant d’ouvrir le panneau du detecteur.
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VESDA-E VEP-A10-P Product Guide Figure 7-8: Fascia removal - remove screws 3. Remove the fascia and allow it to hang by the two tether straps. Figure 7-9: Fascia hanging on two tethers www.xtralis.com...
VESDA-E VEP-A10-P Product Guide Replacing the Aspirator Caution: Electrostatic discharge (ESD) precautions need to be taken prior to removing the fascia from the detector. A wrist strap must be connected to the case of the detector (Figure 1-1). Attention : Les precausions contre le decharge electrostatique dois etre respecter avant d’ouvrir le panneau du detecteur.
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VESDA-E VEP-A10-P Product Guide Figure 7-12: Remove aspirator from the detector Reinstall the replacement Aspirator To replace the aspirator, follow the removal procedure in reverse. www.xtralis.com...
VESDA-E VEP-A10-P Product Guide Replacing the Smoke Detection Chamber Caution: Electrostatic discharge (ESD) precautions need to be taken prior to removing the fascia from the detector. A wrist strap must be connected to the case of the detector (Figure 1-1). (missing or bad snippet) To replace the Smoke Detection Chamber, perform the following steps: 1.
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VESDA-E VEP-A10-P Product Guide Figure 7-14: Disconnect Chamber Loom 5. Remove the chamber from the detector base (Figure 7-15). Figure 7-15: Remove the Chamber from the detector base www.xtralis.com...
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VESDA-E VEP-A10-P Product Guide Installing the replacement Smoke Detector Chamber 1. Position the two indicated looms as shown in Figure 7-16. Position the indicated loom sections beside the air flow sensing module, not on top of it. This will ensure that, when installing the chamber, the looms are not caught between the chamber and the air flow sensing module.
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VESDA-E VEP-A10-P Product Guide 3. Re-install the chamber as shown in Figure 7-18. Be careful to hold looms (A) and (B) in the position shown so that the looms are not caught between the chamber and other parts of the detector. Figure 7-18: Install the Chamber 4.
VESDA-E VEP-A10-P Product Guide Replacing the Sampling Module Caution: Electrostatic discharge (ESD) precautions need to be taken prior to removing the fascia from the detector. A wrist strap must be connected to the case of the detector (Figure 1-1). Attention : Les precausions contre le decharge electrostatique dois etre respecter avant d’ouvrir le panneau du detecteur.
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VESDA-E VEP-A10-P Product Guide 4. Press on the lever on the connector to release the catch (Figure 7-20). Figure 7-20: Release the Sampling Module cable 5. Undo the three screws holding the Sampling Module (Figure 7-21). www.xtralis.com...
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VESDA-E VEP-A10-P Product Guide 6. Remove the Sampling Module. Be sure to include the rubber seal on the base of the Sampling Module (Figure 7-22). Figure 7-22: Remove Sampling Module Installing a replacement Sampling Module 1. Firmly press the Sampling Module into the detector in the direction of the arrow shown so that the rubber seal on the Sampling Module is seated on the pipes in the detector (Figure 7-23).
VESDA-E VEP-A10-P Product Guide Spare Parts The detector's internal components are field replaceable. Table 7-2 below provides a complete list of these spare parts and each one's ordering number. Table 7-2: Spare Parts Part No. Description VSP-960 VESDA-E VEP Mounting Bracket VSP-962 VESDA-E VEP Filter VSP-963 VESDA-E VEP Aspirator VSP-964...
Troubleshooting with the Front Panel Display The main screen of the VESDA-E VEP-A10-P touchscreen display features a range of fault indicators. When a fault is generated, the respective indicator will illuminate. Use Xtralis VSC to further investigate the fault by reviewing the event log.
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VESDA-E VEP-A10-P Product Guide Table 8-1: Fault Indicators (continued...) Fault Indicator Description Expansion Module fault, for example a Remote Display which has previously been in the same VESDA Zone as the detector is now not found on the VESDAnet. www.xtralis.com...
VESDA-E VEP-A10-P Product Guide Troubleshooting with Xtralis VSC The details of fault conditions are written to the detector's event log. The event log can be retrieved using Xtralis VSC and the date, time, fault number and description of any faults can be viewed. The Xtralis VSC software also displays any current faults in the active event list.
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VESDA-E VEP-A10-P Product Guide A Commissioning Forms This is the main commissioning form for each customer site. Table A-1: VESDA-E commissioning form Customer Name Site Address Installer (Name & Contact) Commissioner (Name & Contact) Commissioning Checks Done (Y/N) Notes Aspirator speed setting and pipes in use configured as per ASPIRE.
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VESDA-E VEP-A10-P Product Guide Commissioning checklist for the Remote Display/Relay – If used. Commissioning Checks Done (Y/N) Notes Zone number configured. Have checked that no faults are reported. The alarm and fault relay outputs are wired to the fire panel. Test the Remote Display/Relay’s Relay output connections to the fire panel using the Xtralis VSC Relay Test command.
VESDA-E VEP-A10-P Product Guide VEP-A10-P Detector Commissioning Configuration To record the detector's configuration you can print it using Xtralis VSC. To print the configuration select the detector on the Xtralis VSC tree view at left and choose the Print command on the File menu. ASPIRE Data Print the ASPIRE Installation Data Pack (IDP) in order to record the ASPIRE modeling results for the system.
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VESDA-E VEP-A10-P Product Guide B Glossary Table B-1: Glossary Term Description A Aspirator Impeller type fan used to draw sampled air into the detector. AutoLearn Smoke A feature which allows the detector to learn its environment (background pollution, differences between day and night operations within the facility etc) in order to set appropriate alarm thresholds for that environment.
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VESDA-E VEP-A10-P Product Guide Table B-1: Glossary (continued...) Term Description O Obscuration The reduction in light transmission per meter or per foot due to the presence of particulates. R Referencing Referencing is a technique used to reduce false alarms. It requires VESDAnet. A separate detector takes readings of the background level of smoke and pollutants outside of the protected area.
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VESDA-E VEP-A10-P Product Guide Index reset return to factory defaults access level set system date and time 53, 68 standby 53, 68 start air flow fault test start alarm test accessories start AutoLearn flow display module 9, 37, 39 start AutoLearn smoke programmer 39, 91 start lamp test...
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