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VESDA-E VEP-A10-P-UL Product Guide
VEP-A10-P-UL (4 Pipes)
September 2023
Doc. No. 35711_A5
Part No. AD31042-006

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  • Page 1 VESDA-E VEP-A10-P-UL Product Guide VEP-A10-P-UL (4 Pipes) September 2023 Doc. No. 35711_A5 Part No. AD31042-006...
  • Page 3 VESDA-E VEP-A10-P-UL 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 VESDA-E VEP-A10-P-UL Product Guide Scope The VESDA-E VEP-A10-P-UL Product Guide provides a comprehensive description of the VESDA-E VEP-A10-P-UL detector and its accessories. This guide introduces the VEP-A10-P-UL 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.
  • Page 5 VESDA-E VEP-A10-P-UL 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 VESDA-E VEP-A10-P-UL Product Guide Configuring Detector Thresholds for UL 268 Ed7 standard Compliance OPEN AREA Introduction of ANSI standard UL268 7th edition, which now includes a nuisance alarm requirement for which the detector is not permitted to signal an alarm during UL defined nuisance fire conditions. Xtralis VESDA-E detectors support four configurable alarm thresholds: Fire1 Alarm threshold, used to signal the alarm condition, each sampling port must be configured to be: Above the nuisance smoke level...
  • Page 7 VESDA-E VEP-A10-P-UL Product Guide SPECIAL APPLICATION Xtralis VESDA-E detectors may be optionally configured for use in special application environments with higher Fire Alarm sensitivity that is, by default not allowed by the ANSI UL 268 Ed7 standard. Special application mode is suitable for areas where early warning is paramount, in this mode, the detector may not be compliant with the Nuisance requirement of UL 268 Ed7 standard.
  • Page 8 VESDA-E VEP-A10-P-UL Product Guide Regional Regulatory Requirements and Notices UL Installations For Open Area, Special Application, High Velocity and DUCT installations, ASPIRE software is required to design sampling pipe networks that conform to the performance claims verified by UL refer to Table 1: Sensitivity Range - Open Area Protection below.
  • Page 9 VESDA-E VEP-A10-P-UL Product Guide Electrostatic discharge (ESD) precaution Several maintenance functions require that the fascia be removed from the VEP-A10-P-UL detector in order to perform them. Removing the Fascia Maintenance and installation activities may require the removal of the fascia. Precaution: Electrostatic precautions must be followed to prevent damage to the detector. Précaution : Les précautions électrostatiques doivent être respectées pour éviter d'endommager le détecteur.
  • Page 10 VESDA-E VEP-A10-P-UL Product Guide Precaution: Electrostatic precautions must be followed to prevent damage to the detector. Précaution : Les précautions électrostatiques doivent être respectées pour éviter d'endommager le détecteur. Figure 2: Fascia removal - remove screws 3. Remove the fascia and allow it to hang by the two tether straps. viii www.xtralis.com...
  • Page 11 VESDA-E VEP-A10-P-UL Product Guide Figure 3: Fascia hanging on two tethers www.xtralis.com...
  • Page 12 VESDA-E VEP-A10-P-UL Product Guide Product Security Advice Warning: Failure to comply with the requirements below exposes the system to malicious interference which could disable smoke reporting. Avertissement : Le non-respect des exigences ci-dessous expose le système à des interférences malveillantes qui pourraient désactiver le signalement de fumée. 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.

  • Page 13: Table Of Contents

    VESDA-E VEP-A10-P-UL Product Guide Table of Contents Introduction Features Product Information Detector Components How the VEP-A10-P-UL 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...
  • Page 14 VESDA-E VEP-A10-P-UL Product Guide Smoke Test Air Sampling Test Results Glossary Index www.xtralis.com...

  • Page 15: Introduction

    VESDA-E VEP-A10-P-UL Product Guide Introduction The VESDA-E VEP-A10-P-UL 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-UL 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).

  • Page 16: Product Information

    VESDA-E VEP-A10-P-UL Product Guide Product Information Detector Components The VEP-A10-P-UL 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.

  • Page 17: 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-UL detector features a range of LED Indicators which illuminate when their respective activation conditions are met. Table 2-1: LED Indicators Symbol...
  • Page 18 VESDA-E VEP-A10-P-UL 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 19: Internal Buttons

    VESDA-E VEP-A10-P-UL 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.

  • Page 20: Communication Ports

    VESDA-E VEP-A10-P-UL Product Guide Communication Ports The majority of user operations are performed using software installed on a computer connected to the detector via one of the physical communication ports. The correct connection method to use depends on the purpose for connecting to the detector (Figure 2-8). Connection Usage? Initial...

  • Page 21: Specifications

    VESDA-E VEP-A10-P-UL Product Guide Specifications Table 2-2: VEP-A10-P-UL Detector Specifications Specification Value Supply Voltage Range 18 to 30VDC (Nominal 24VDC ) Maximum Power Consumption* Quiescent Alarm VEP-A10-P-UL 0.57A 0.59A Nominal Power Consumption @ Quiescent Alarm 24VDC Aspirator Setting VEP-A10-P-UL 0.33A 0.41A 0.36A 0.44A Dimensions (WHD) 13.8 in x 8.9 in x 5.3 in...
  • Page 22 Four Alarm Levels Alert, Action, Fire1 and Fire2 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-UL Detector VEP-A10-P-UL Exhaust Adaptor US VSP-961 www.xtralis.com...
  • Page 23 VESDA-E VEP-A10-P-UL Product Guide Note: Refer to Table 7-2 on page 86 for the spare parts list. www.xtralis.com...

  • Page 24: Dimensions

    VESDA-E VEP-A10-P-UL 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 1.04 350.0 13.78 224.0 8.82 230.2 9.06 135.5 132.3 5.21 28.5 1.12 35.0 1.38 45.0 1.77 127.0 143.0 5.63 26.0 1.02...
  • Page 25 VESDA-E VEP-A10-P-UL 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 26 VESDA-E VEP-A10-P-UL 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...

  • Page 27: Pipe Network Design And Installation

    VESDA-E VEP-A10-P-UL 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-UL detector: Single Pipe Multi Pipe System Minimum...

  • Page 28: Managing The Exhaust Air

    VESDA-E VEP-A10-P-UL 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...

  • Page 29: Installation

    VESDA-E VEP-A10-P-UL Product Guide Installation The VEP-A10-P-UL detector is shipped with the following components: 1 VESDA-E VEP-A10-P-UL 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 30: Mounting

    VESDA-E VEP-A10-P-UL Product Guide Mounting The VEP-A10-P-UL 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 31 VESDA-E VEP-A10-P-UL Product Guide 4.2.1 Inverting the Detector Precaution: Electrostatic precautions must be followed to prevent damage to the detector. Précaution : Les précautions électrostatiques doivent être respectées pour éviter d'endommager le détecteur. 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.
  • Page 32 VESDA-E VEP-A10-P-UL Product Guide 3. Take the top and bottom covers off. To do this, press the tabs marked A and B in Figure 4-6. Precaution: Electrostatic precautions must be followed to prevent damage to the detector. Précaution : Les précautions électrostatiques doivent être respectées pour éviter d'endommager le détecteur.
  • Page 33 VESDA-E VEP-A10-P-UL Product Guide Precaution: Electrostatic precautions must be followed to prevent damage to the detector. Précaution : Les précautions électrostatiques doivent être respectées pour éviter d'endommager le détecteur. 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 –...
  • Page 34 VESDA-E VEP-A10-P-UL Product Guide Figure 4-9: Removing door hinge pin A Figure 4-10: Detaching door www.xtralis.com...
  • Page 35 VESDA-E VEP-A10-P-UL Product Guide Precaution: Electrostatic precautions must be followed to prevent damage to the detector. Précaution : Les précautions électrostatiques doivent être respectées pour éviter d'endommager le détecteur. 6. Change from setup A in Figure 4-11 to setup B by doing the following: a.
  • Page 36 VESDA-E VEP-A10-P-UL Product Guide Figure 4-12: Replacing the door hinge pin - showing correct positioning of door and pin www.xtralis.com...
  • Page 37 VESDA-E VEP-A10-P-UL Product Guide Precaution: Electrostatic precautions must be followed to prevent damage to the detector. Précaution : Les précautions électrostatiques doivent être respectées pour éviter d'endommager le détecteur. Figure 4-13: Replacing the door hinge pin Figure 4-14: Correct positioning of door hinge pin when fully in place 8.
  • Page 38 VESDA-E VEP-A10-P-UL Product Guide Figure 4-15: Re-attach tethers at circled positions Precaution: Electrostatic precautions must be followed to prevent damage to the detector. Précaution : Les précautions électrostatiques doivent être respectées pour éviter d'endommager le détecteur. Figure 4-16: Position the tethers and pull up to attach 9.
  • Page 39 VESDA-E VEP-A10-P-UL 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).
  • Page 40 VESDA-E VEP-A10-P-UL 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 41 VESDA-E VEP-A10-P-UL 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 42 VESDA-E VEP-A10-P-UL 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.
  • Page 43 VESDA-E VEP-A10-P-UL 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...
  • Page 44 VESDA-E VEP-A10-P-UL 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 45: Wiring

    A10-P-UL. 4.3.1 Cabling Inlets The VESDA-E VEP-A10-P-UL 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.
  • Page 46 VESDA-E VEP-A10-P-UL 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...
  • Page 47 VESDA-E VEP-A10-P-UL 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...
  • Page 48 Figure 4-35: Example closed loop VESDAnet network The VESDA-E VEP-A10-P-UL 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 49 VESDA-E VEP-A10-P-UL 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 4-2 below illustrates the default assignments of functions (conditions) to relays and summarizes the default behavior of each relay.
  • Page 50 VESDA-E VEP-A10-P-UL 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 51 VESDA-E VEP-A10-P-UL 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)
  • Page 52 VESDA-E VEP-A10-P-UL Product Guide 4.3.11 Typical Wiring for Monitored GPI for PSU Monitoring The diagram below shows the correct way to configure power supply monitoring. It also shows where an End Of Line (EOL) resistor is correctly installed. Refer to Section 4.3.8 on page 38 for further information. Legend A External device (1 to N) B End of Line Resistor at device end of...
  • Page 53 VESDA-E VEP-A10-P-UL Product Guide 4.3.12 Specify Backup Battery In the event of a mains power supply disruption, the VEP-A10-P-UL 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 54: Powering Up

    VESDA-E VEP-A10-P-UL 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-UL 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).

  • Page 55: Installation Checklist

    VESDA-E VEP-A10-P-UL 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).

  • Page 56: Configuration

    VESDA-E VEP-A10-P-UL Product Guide Configuration This chapter describes a number of configuration options, user functions and security features of the VEP- A10-P-UL 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...
  • Page 57 VESDA-E VEP-A10-P-UL 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...
  • Page 58 VESDA-E VEP-A10-P-UL 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).
  • Page 59 VESDA-E VEP-A10-P-UL 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 60: Connecting To The Detector

    VESDA-E VEP-A10-P-UL Product Guide Connecting to the Detector Once a Connection Profile has been defined, it is possible to connect to the VEP-A10-P-UL 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 61 VESDA-E VEP-A10-P-UL Product Guide 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 50 for further information. Connect to a detector using Xtralis VSC 1.

  • Page 62: Security

    VESDA-E VEP-A10-P-UL Product Guide Security The VEP-A10-P-UL 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.

  • Page 63: Commands

    VESDA-E VEP-A10-P-UL 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 64 VESDA-E VEP-A10-P-UL 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 65 VESDA-E VEP-A10-P-UL 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.

  • Page 66: Configuration Options

    VESDA-E VEP-A10-P-UL Product Guide Configuration Options The VESDA-E VEP-A10-P-UL 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.
  • Page 67 VESDA-E VEP-A10-P-UL Product Guide 5.5.2 VESDAnet Options The VESDAnet options provide the ability to control network data transmission behaviour for VESDAnet connections. Note: Refer to Section 5.6 for the default settings. 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.
  • Page 68 VESDA-E VEP-A10-P-UL Product Guide 5.5.3 Ethernet Options The Ethernet options provide the ability to configure the detector to join an existing wired Ethernet network using the normal building network connection process or be directly connected to a PC or laptop. Figure 5-13: Ethernet Options The Ethernet configuration options are as follows: Dynamic IP Address Configuration Automatically obtain IP Address: Controls whether the VEP-A10-P-UL uses a static IP address or...
  • Page 69 VESDA-E VEP-A10-P-UL Product Guide 5.5.4 Security Options The Security options page allows you to define the number of Ethernet connections and the USB and Ethernet connection idle timeouts. Figure 5-14: Security Options Maximum number of Ethernet connections: The number of connections which can be running at any time.
  • Page 70 VESDA-E VEP-A10-P-UL 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 71 VESDA-E VEP-A10-P-UL 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. Note: Refer to Section 5.6 for the default settings.
  • Page 72 VESDA-E VEP-A10-P-UL Product Guide 5.5.7 Filter Option The Filter option page allows you to define the time period after which a filter fault will be generated. Figure 5-17: 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 "...
  • Page 73 VESDA-E VEP-A10-P-UL Product Guide 5.5.8 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.
  • Page 74 VESDA-E VEP-A10-P-UL 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. Figure 5-19: 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...
  • Page 75 VESDA-E VEP-A10-P-UL 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 76 VESDA-E VEP-A10-P-UL 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...
  • Page 77 VESDA-E VEP-A10-P-UL 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 78: Factory Default Settings

    VESDA-E VEP-A10-P-UL 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...
  • Page 79 VESDA-E VEP-A10-P-UL 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 UL7 Mode Open Area Air Flow Air flow thresholds Major High 130% 105%...

  • Page 80: Commissioning

    VESDA-E VEP-A10-P-UL Product Guide Commissioning The VEP-A10-P-UL 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-UL detector has been commissioned, it will report alarms and faults according to the parameters defined during installation.

  • Page 81: Autolearn Flow

    VESDA-E VEP-A10-P-UL Product Guide Table 6-1: AutoLearn Smoke range Alarm Level AutoLearn Smoke Range Alert 0.0015% - 0.614% obs/ft (0.005% – 2.0% obs/m) Action (Pre-Alarm) 0.0015% - 0.614% obs/ft (0.005% – 2.0% obs/m) Fire1 (Alarm) 0.0030% - 0.614% obs/ft (0.010 % – 2.0% obs/m) Fire2 0.0061% - 6.575% obs/ft (0.020 % –...

  • Page 82: Maintenance

    VESDA-E VEP-A10-P-UL Product Guide Maintenance To maintain the VEP-A10-P-UL 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-UL detector Maintenance Check Quarterly Six Monthly Annual Biennial Power Supply and Battery Check Pipe Network Pipe Integrity Smoke Test Check Pipe Flow...

  • Page 83: Open The Door

    VESDA-E VEP-A10-P-UL 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 84: Replacing The Filter

    VESDA-E VEP-A10-P-UL 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 85 VESDA-E VEP-A10-P-UL 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 86 VESDA-E VEP-A10-P-UL Product Guide Figure 7-5: Engage hinge pins 2. Tilt the filter to the right. 3. 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 87: Replacing The Aspirator

    VESDA-E VEP-A10-P-UL Product Guide Replacing the Aspirator Precaution: Electrostatic precautions must be followed to prevent damage to the detector. Précaution : Les précautions électrostatiques doivent être respectées pour éviter d'endommager le détecteur. Ensure the area surrounding the aspirator is clear of dirt and debris prior to replacement. Care must be taken during aspirator replacement.
  • Page 88 VESDA-E VEP-A10-P-UL Product Guide Precaution: Electrostatic precautions must be followed to prevent damage to the detector. Précaution : Les précautions électrostatiques doivent être respectées pour éviter d'endommager le détecteur. Figure 7-9: Remove aspirator from the detector Reinstall the replacement Aspirator To replace the aspirator, follow the removal procedure in reverse. www.xtralis.com...

  • Page 89: Replacing The Smoke Detection Chamber

    VESDA-E VEP-A10-P-UL Product Guide Replacing the Smoke Detection Chamber Precaution: Electrostatic precautions must be followed to prevent damage to the detector. Précaution : Les précautions électrostatiques doivent être respectées pour éviter d'endommager le détecteur. To replace the Smoke Detection Chamber, perform the following steps: 1.
  • Page 90 VESDA-E VEP-A10-P-UL Product Guide Precaution: Electrostatic precautions must be followed to prevent damage to the detector. Précaution : Les précautions électrostatiques doivent être respectées pour éviter d'endommager le détecteur. 4. Disconnect the chamber loom from the connector labeled J3 (Figure 7-11). Figure 7-11: Disconnect Chamber Loom 5.
  • Page 91 VESDA-E VEP-A10-P-UL Product Guide Installing the replacement Smoke Detector Chamber Precaution: Electrostatic precautions must be followed to prevent damage to the detector. Précaution : Les précautions électrostatiques doivent être respectées pour éviter d'endommager le détecteur. 1. Position the two indicated looms as shown in Figure 7-13. Position the indicated loom sections beside the air flow sensing module, not on top of it.
  • Page 92 VESDA-E VEP-A10-P-UL Product Guide Figure 7-14: Position the Chamber looms Precaution: Electrostatic precautions must be followed to prevent damage to the detector. Précaution : Les précautions électrostatiques doivent être respectées pour éviter d'endommager le détecteur. 3. Re-install the chamber as shown in Figure 7-15. 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.

  • Page 93: Replacing The Sampling Module

    VESDA-E VEP-A10-P-UL Product Guide Replacing the Sampling Module Precaution: Electrostatic precautions must be followed to prevent damage to the detector. Précaution : Les précautions électrostatiques doivent être respectées pour éviter d'endommager le détecteur. Ensure the area around the Sampling Module is clear of dirt and debris prior to replacement. Care must be taken during Sampling Module replacement.
  • Page 94 VESDA-E VEP-A10-P-UL Product Guide Precaution: Electrostatic precautions must be followed to prevent damage to the detector. Précaution : Les précautions électrostatiques doivent être respectées pour éviter d'endommager le détecteur. 4. Press on the lever on the connector to release the catch (Figure 7-17). Figure 7-17: Release the Sampling Module cable www.xtralis.com...
  • Page 95 VESDA-E VEP-A10-P-UL Product Guide Precaution: Electrostatic precautions must be followed to prevent damage to the detector. Précaution : Les précautions électrostatiques doivent être respectées pour éviter d'endommager le détecteur. 5. Undo the three screws holding the Sampling Module (Figure 7-18). Figure 7-18: Undo Sampling Module screws www.xtralis.com...
  • Page 96 VESDA-E VEP-A10-P-UL Product Guide Precaution: Electrostatic precautions must be followed to prevent damage to the detector. Précaution : Les précautions électrostatiques doivent être respectées pour éviter d'endommager le détecteur. 6. Remove the Sampling Module. Be sure to include the rubber seal on the base of the Sampling Module (Figure 7-19).
  • Page 97 VESDA-E VEP-A10-P-UL Product Guide Installing a replacement Sampling Module Precaution: Electrostatic precautions must be followed to prevent damage to the detector. Précaution : Les précautions électrostatiques doivent être respectées pour éviter d'endommager le détecteur. 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 7-20).

  • Page 98: Spare Parts

    VESDA-E Exhaust Adaptor US VSP-962 VESDA-E Filter VSP-962-20 VESDA-E Filter - 20 Pieces VSP-963 VESDA-E Aspirator VSP-964-04 VESDA-E Smoke Detection Chamber - MK4 VSP-965 VESDA-E Sampling Module VSP-969-04 VESDA-E VEP-A10-P-UL Front Cover - Plastic - LCD - 3.5” Display www.xtralis.com...

  • Page 99: Troubleshooting

    Use the Xtralis VSC software to further investigate the fault. Troubleshooting with the Front Panel Display The main screen of the VESDA-E VEP-A10-P-UL 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.
  • Page 100 VESDA-E VEP-A10-P-UL 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 101: Troubleshooting With Xtralis Vsc

    VESDA-E VEP-A10-P-UL 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.

  • Page 102: A Commissioning Forms

    VESDA-E VEP-A10-P-UL 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 103 VESDA-E VEP-A10-P-UL 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 104: Vep-A10-P-Ul Detector Commissioning Configuration

    VESDA-E VEP-A10-P-UL Product Guide VEP-A10-P-UL 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.
  • Page 105 VESDA-E VEP-A10-P-UL 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.
  • Page 106 VESDA-E VEP-A10-P-UL 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.
  • Page 107 VESDA-E VEP-A10-P-UL Product Guide Index reset return to factory defaults access level set system date and time 50, 66 standby 50, 66 start air flow fault test start alarm test accessories start AutoLearn flow display module 8, 37-38 start AutoLearn smoke programmer 38, 87 start lamp test...
  • Page 108 VESDA-E VEP-A10-P-UL Product Guide exhaust 4, 9, 15-18, 29, 42-43 maintenance check pipe flow FACP 37, 39, 87, 93 check pipe network fault 3-6, 8, 10, 34, 37, 39, 42, 52, 59, 62, 65-66, 68, 72, 87, 89 clean sampling point airflow filter inspection filter...
  • Page 109 VESDA-E VEP-A10-P-UL Product Guide network 9, 15, 93 sensitivity 3, 9, 93 network design 15-16 settings network testing default size significant smoke change pipe flow rate 15, 68 specifications pipe length alarm range pipe network 3-4, 15, 59 dimensions pipes in use 6, 15, 59 power polarity...
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