Vesdanet - VESDA -E VES-A00-P Product Manual

VESDA-E VES-A00-P Product Guide
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.
USB
The USB port is used for configuration purposes ONLY. It allows direct connection between the VES-A00-P
detector and a PC or laptop running the Xtralis VSC software.
Note: The USB port must not be used for permanent field connection.
Ethernet
The Ethernet port is used for configuration and/or monitoring purposes. It enables direct or routed network
connection between the detector and a PC or laptop installed with Xtralis VSC.
WIFI
The WiFi module provides wireless connection of the detector to the building network for the purpose of
configuration and secondary monitoring with Xtralis VSC.
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VESDAnet

A VESDAnet network allows:
the VES-A00-P detector to report alarms and faults to a Fire Panel using a remote display module,
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remote relay module or HLI.
configuration and monitoring of devices from a central computer.
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connection to a reference detector.
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Gateway function of the VES-A00-P
The VES-A00-P detector also provides a gateway to the VESDAnet for a PC running Xtralis VSC connected
to the VES-A00-P via Ethernet, USB or WiFi.
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Connection
Usage?
Initial
Configuration
Use USB
Figure 2-3: Connection Method
Monitoring and
Configuration Updates
Use WiFi
or Ethernet
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