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VESDA-E VEP-A10-P
Product Guide
VEP-A10-P
(4 Pipes)
November 2018
Document: 22071_13
Part Number: 30311

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  • Page 1 VESDA-E VEP-A10-P Product Guide VEP-A10-P (4 Pipes) November 2018 Document: 22071_13 Part Number: 30311...
  • Page 3 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.
  • Page 4 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-E system. It is assumed that anyone using this product has the knowledge and appropriate certification from local fire and electrical authorities.
  • Page 5 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.
  • Page 6 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...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    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...
  • Page 8 VESDA-E VEP-A10-P Product Guide Smoke Test Air Sampling Test Results Glossary Index www.xtralis.com...

  • Page 9: Introduction

    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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  • Page 11: Product Information

    If the detected smoke is higher than the set alarm thresholds it is reported as an Alert, Action, Fire 1 or Fire 2 alarm condition. Air is exhausted from the VEP-A10-P and may be vented back into the protected zone. Alarms can be signalled via Relays and VESDAnet. Ethernet and WiFi can be used for configuration and secondary monitoring, and a USB interface is provided for initial setup.

  • Page 12: Front Panel

    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...
  • Page 13 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 5.5.10 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 5.5.10) is ticked.

  • Page 14: Internal Buttons

    VESDA-E VEP-A10-P Product Guide Figure 2-5: Airflow Screen Figure 2-6: Airflow Screen with a disabled Sampling Pipe Note: VEP-A10-2P detectors show only two pipes. Status Screen The Status screen displays a usage indicator for the filter and status information for the Normalization, AutoLearn Smoke and AutoLearn Flow functions.

  • Page 15: Communication Ports

    Refer to Section 7.2 for information on opening the front door. The USB port is used for configuration purposes ONLY. It allows direct connection between the VEP-A10-P detector and a PC or laptop running the Xtralis VSC software.
  • Page 16 VESDA-E VEP-A10-P Product Guide the VEP-A10-P detector to report alarms and faults to a Fire Panel using a remote display module, remote relay module or HLI. configuration and monitoring of devices from a central computer. connection to a reference detector. Gateway function of the VEP-A10-P The VEP-A10-P detector also provides a gateway to the VESDAnet for a PC running Xtralis VSC connected to the VEP-A10-P via Ethernet, USB or WiFi.

  • Page 17: Specifications

    Must not be exposed to sunlight or other radiation sources Sampling Pipe Network Maximum length per pipe when using four straight pipes: Four pipe VEP-A10-P: 70 m (230 ft) Maximum total pipe length (with branches): Four pipe VEP-A10-P: 560 m (1,837 ft) Pipe Modeling Design Tool: ASPIRE...
  • Page 18 VESDA-E VEP-A10-P Product Guide Table 2-2: VEP-A10-P Detector Specifications (continued...) Specification Value Threshold Setting Range Alert: 0.005%–2.0% obs/m (0.0016% - 0.625% obs/ft) Action: 0.005%–2.0% obs/m (0.0016% - 0.625% obs/ft) Fire1: 0.010 %–2.0% obs/m (0.0031% - 0.625% obs/ft) Fire2: 0.020 %–20.0% obs/m (0.0063% - 6.25% obs/ft)

  • Page 19: Dimensions

    VESDA-E VEP-A10-P Product Guide Dimensions inch 28.5 1.12 35.0 1.38 45.0 1.77 134.0 5.28 34.0 1.34 34.0 1.34 34.0 1.34 34.0 1.34 26.5 1.04 J 350.05 13.78 224.0 8.82 230.2 9.06 M 135.48 N 132.28 5.21 28.5 1.12 35.0 1.38 45.0 1.77...
  • Page 20 VESDA-E VEP-A10-P Product Guide inch 17.5 0.69 315.0 12.4 17.5 0.69 D 144.99 5.71 77.2 3.04 Figure 2-10: Rear dimensions with Mounting Bracket www.xtralis.com...
  • Page 21 VESDA-E VEP-A10-P Product Guide inch 224.0 8.82 112.0 4.41 40.9 1.61 D 268.39 10.57 40.71 20.25 183.5 7.22 20.25 Figure 2-11: Rear Dimensions with hole locations for direct mounting www.xtralis.com...
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  • Page 23: 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: At all times the detector requires a minimum total airflow of 20 liters per minute, and 15 liters per minute per pipe for multi-pipe systems.

  • Page 24: Managing The Exhaust Air

    VESDA-E VEP-A10-P Product Guide screwdriver in the large slot and twist, or use a small screwdriver in the side slots to lever the plug out. Insert the pipes into the pipe inlet(s) ensuring a firm fit. Note: DO NOT glue the inlet pipes to the pipe inlet manifold.

  • Page 25: Installation

    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.

  • Page 26: Mounting

    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.
  • Page 27 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.
  • Page 28 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.)
  • Page 29 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...
  • Page 30 VESDA-E VEP-A10-P Product Guide Figure 4-9: Removing door hinge pin A Figure 4-10: Detaching door www.xtralis.com...
  • Page 31 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.
  • Page 32 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...
  • Page 33 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.
  • Page 34 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.
  • Page 35 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).
  • Page 36 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).
  • Page 37 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).
  • Page 38 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.
  • Page 39 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).
  • Page 40 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...

  • Page 41: Wiring

    Refer to the VESDA-E System Design Manual for cabling details. Note: The VEP-A10-P detector is IP 40 rated, therefore a suitable cable gland or conduit must be used to maintain the IP rating. (The IP rating is not UL tested.) Caution:...
  • Page 42 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...
  • Page 43 For all connection methods the detector also provides a gateway to all the other devices on the VESDAnet network. The USB port is used for initial configuration and local maintenance or servicing of the VEP-A10-P using a PC installed with Xtralis VSC software.
  • Page 44 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.
  • Page 45 Note that Relay 3 is fixed Normally be added. Energized in order to ensure that a fault will Fixed Normally be signaled when power to the VEP-A10-P Energized is removed. See Table 4-1. Alert Energizes when the Alert alarm is initiated.
  • Page 46 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.
  • Page 47 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 5.5.9 on page 69 for further information.
  • Page 48 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)
  • Page 49 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...
  • Page 50 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).

  • Page 51: Powering Up

    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). This process must only be performed by Xtralis accredited personnel.

  • Page 52: Installation Checklist

    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.

  • Page 53: Preliminary System Check

    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.
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  • Page 55: Configuration

    Ethernet or WiFi. For example, the installer would connect directly to a VEP-A10-P using the USB port with a laptop running Xtralis VSC in order to configure the detector to enable Ethernet or WiFi, the parameters of which could be unique for each installation.
  • Page 56 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...
  • Page 57 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 or WiFi connection 1. Select Ethernet / WiFi, then select Next (Figure 5-5).
  • Page 58 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...

  • Page 59: Connecting To The Detector

    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.
  • Page 60 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 56 for further information.
  • Page 61 5.2.4 Connection to a detector via VESDAnet A VEP-A10-P that is part of a VESDAnet network can be accessed via another VESDA-E device acting as a gateway: the VEP-A10-P must be physically connected to the VESDAnet, as described in Section 4.3.5.

  • Page 62: Security

    A password is used to authenticate access over Ethernet or WiFi connection when using Xtralis VSC. The password is set in the General options tab for the VEP-A10-P detector, and applies to both Ethernet and WiFi access. Refer to Section 5.5.3 on page 62 and Section 5.5.4 on page 64 for further information. When creating connection profiles in Xtralis VSC, the same password must be entered.
  • Page 63 VESDA-E VEP-A10-P Product Guide Passwords must be chosen in line with the guidelines in the detector user guide and provided to trusted users only. Default PIN codes must be changed as part of the initial configuration. System Maintenance Requirements Do NOT use the USB port for long-term monitoring or allow it to be permanently wired to building infrastructure.

  • Page 64: Commands

    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.
  • Page 65 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.
  • Page 66 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...

  • Page 67: Configuration Options

    Serial Number: The serial number of the device. This is factory set and cannot be changed. VESDA Zone: The unique zone number used to link this detector and remote display/relay devices or remote relay which output alarm and trouble status for this detector to the Fire Alarm Control Panel.
  • Page 68 The Ethernet configuration options are as follows: Dynamic IP Address Configuration Automatically obtain IP Address: Controls whether the VEP-A10-P uses a static IP address or automatically obtains an address from a DHCP server available on the building network. If this option is selected, the IP address, Subnet Mask and Default Gateway fields are disabled.
  • Page 69 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. Prior to connecting the detector to a router or other gateway device, the default address must be changed to an address in the range used by the router.
  • Page 70 Security Mode is set to Open. If the security mode is set to WPA then the password for the access point is set using the WPA Key button shown. WiFi IP Configuration Parameters The following parameters allow setting of a dynamic or static IP address for the VEP-A10-P on the WiFi network: Dynamic IP Address Configuration Automatically obtain IP Address: Controls whether the VEP-A10-P uses a static IP address or...
  • Page 71 VESDA-E VEP-A10-P Product Guide 5.5.5 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.
  • Page 72 VESDA-E VEP-A10-P Product Guide 5.5.6 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.
  • Page 73 VESDA-E VEP-A10-P Product Guide Figure 5-18: 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...
  • Page 74 VEP-A10-P detector monitoring the protected area. This allows the VEP-A10-P detector to determine if a rise in smoke levels is due to background pollution or a problem inside the protected area. The ability to compensate for the background level of smoke greatly reduces the chance of false alarms.
  • Page 75 VESDA-E VEP-A10-P Product Guide 5.5.9 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.
  • Page 76 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 ≥...
  • Page 77 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...
  • Page 78 VESDA-E VEP-A10-P Product Guide 5.5.10 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.

  • Page 79: Factory Default Settings

    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...
  • Page 80 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 Delays 10 seconds 0 seconds 60 seconds Cumulative Delay Unchecked Unchecked Checked Instant Fire Unchecked Unchecked Checked Significant Smoke 0.005 % obs/m 0.0001 % obs/m...
  • Page 81 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 GPI Function Mains OK (Monitored) Button Lockout Unchecked Unchecked Checked Relays Assignment of Relays See Table 4-2 to conditions Normally Energized See Table 4-2...
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  • Page 83: Commissioning

    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.

  • Page 84: Autolearn Flow

    This test involves introducing a smoke sample at the furthest sampling hole and then measuring the time taken for the smoke to travel to the detector. Results are logged and compared to subsequent tests to note variations of the system. Refer to the VESDA-E Commissioning Guide for details of the commissioning smoke test. www.xtralis.com...

  • Page 85: Maintenance

    When maintenance is performed on the pipe network or sample points it is recommended that you temporarily set the detector to Standby in order to turn off the aspirator. Setting the VEP-A10-P to Standby mode deactivates the aspirator and stops all detection of alarms (but not detection and signaling of faults). Standby mode is signaled on relay #1 by default.

  • Page 86: Open The Door

    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.

  • Page 87: Replacing The Filter

    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.
  • Page 88 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.
  • Page 89 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...

  • Page 90: Remove The Fascia

    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).
  • Page 91 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...

  • Page 92: Replacing The Aspirator

    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 7-7). Attention : Les precausions contre le decharge electrostatique dois etre respecter avant d’ouvrir le panneau du detecteur.
  • Page 93 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...

  • Page 94: Replacing The Smoke Detection Chamber

    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 7-7). Attention : Les precausions contre le decharge electrostatique dois etre respecter avant d’ouvrir le panneau...
  • Page 95 VESDA-E VEP-A10-P Product Guide 4. Disconnect the chamber loom from the connector labeled J3 (Figure 7-14). 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...
  • Page 96 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.
  • Page 97 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.

  • Page 98: Replacing The Sampling Module

    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 7-7). Attention : Les precausions contre le decharge electrostatique dois etre respecter avant d’ouvrir le panneau du detecteur.
  • Page 99 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...
  • Page 100 VESDA-E VEP-A10-P Product Guide Figure 7-21: Undo Sampling Module screws www.xtralis.com...
  • Page 101 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).

  • Page 102: Spare Parts

    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...

  • Page 103: Troubleshooting

    VESDA-E VEP-A10-P Product Guide Troubleshooting If the VEP-A10-P detector identifies a fault condition, the Fault LED on the front of the detector illuminates and an event containing details of the condition is written to the Xtralis VSC active event list and the detector's event log.
  • Page 104 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...

  • Page 105: Troubleshooting With Xtralis Vsc

    Xtralis VSC will display the cause and troubleshooting information for the selected fault. Alternatively, select Help->VSC Help, then select Troubleshooting > Fault Codes. For fault codes above 750, select VESDA-E. For fault codes between 0 and 89, select VESDAnet faults.
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  • Page 107: A Commissioning Forms

    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.
  • Page 108 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.

  • Page 109: Vep-A10-P Detector Commissioning Configuration

    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.
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  • Page 111 H High Airflow Environment Where there are 10 or more air exchanges per hour. High Level Interface (HLI) A communications interface between a VESDA device and other pieces of equipment using another communications protocol. L Latching If the cause of a condition is removed (for example, smoke decreases below the threshold) and latching is enabled, the detector “remembers”...
  • Page 112 This is the primary method used to signal alarms and faults. S Sampling Network The pipe network constructed to allow the VESDA-E detector to draw air for sampling. Sensitivity Sensitivity refers to sensitivity to smoke. A high sensitivity denotes response to a lower concentration of smoke than a low sensitivity.
  • Page 113 VESDA-E VEP-A10-P Product Guide Index reset return to factory defaults access level set system date and time 56, 73 standby 56, 73 start air flow fault test start alarm test accessories start AutoLearn flow display module 9, 39, 41 start AutoLearn smoke...
  • Page 114 VESDA-E VEP-A10-P Product Guide event log 3, 12, 56, 65-66, 73, 97, 105 exhaust 5, 11, 17-20, 31, 45-47 maintenance check pipe flow check pipe network FACP 39, 42, 97, 105 clean sampling point fault 3, 5-7, 9, 12, 36, 39, 42, 45, 59, 66, 69,...
  • Page 115 VESDA-E VEP-A10-P Product Guide mounting 20, 29, 31 network 11, 17, 105 sampling module 5, 92, 96 network design 17-18 sensitivity 3, 11, 105 network testing settings size default pipe flow rate 17, 77 significant smoke change pipe length specifications pipe network...
  • Page 116 VESDA-E VEP-A10-P Product Guide zone 59, 61, 79, 105 www.xtralis.com...

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