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1. Figure 7 1 Front cover removal 44 www xtralis com VESDA by Xtralis VESDA VLI Product Guide 7 3 Replacing the Intelligent Filter The detector constantly monitors the difference between the flow of filtered air and the flow of un filtered air into the manifold The flow of filtered air decreases when compared to the flow of un filtered air as dirt and other particles accumulate in the Intelligent Filter Although it is recommended to replace the Intelligent Filter every two years environmental conditions dictate the actual frequency of Intelligent Filter replacement The detector displays a fault condition that requires replacement of the Intelligent Filter when the flow of filtered air falls below the minimum threshold when compared to the flow of un filtered air Remove the Intelligent Filter Set the detector to Standby mode Refer to section 7 1 for further information Remowve the front cover Refer to section 7 2 for further information Unclip the Intelligent Filter A by pulling the locking lever outward B Remove the Intelligent Filter np Figure 7 2 Intelligent Filter Removal Reinstall the Intelligent Filter 1 Position the Intelligent Filter inside the detector aligning the locking tabs A to the slots B 2 Pushthe locking lever in the direction of arrow C until it clicks into the locked position and the Intelligent Filter Present Switch D is actuated 3 Execute the2. Figure 7 7 Chamber Assembly Replacement Chamber Assembly Reinstall the Chamber Assembly To reinstall the Chamber Assembly follow the removal procedure in reverse order 48 www xtralis com VESDA by Xtralis VESDA VLI Product Guide 7 7 Spare Parts Gray colored internal components such as the Intelligent Filter and Aspirator are field replaceable VSP 030 VLI Intelligent Filter VSP 031 VLI Secondary Foam Filter VSP 032 VLI Aspirator VSP 033 VLI Chamber Assembly Table 7 2 Suggested spare parts stock www xtralis com 49 VESDA VLI Product Guide VESDA by Xtralis This page is intentionally left blank 50 www xtralis com VESDA by Xtralis VESDA VLI Product Guide 8 Troubleshooting If the VLI 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 event log Tools such as the LCD Programmer or the Xtralis VSC software must be used to obtain specific information on the event to enable further investigation and correction of the fault The Xtralis VSC Online Help contains descriptions of each fault and recommended corrective actions Additionally if a Remote Display unit is connected to the detector the specific fault type will be indicated on the Remote Display The fault types shown on the display are listed below in Table 8 1 Table 8 1 Fault Types indicated by the Remote Display Power If the monitored GPI
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4. Ensure that the exhaust pipe if fitted is NOT glued Has the front cover been fitted correctly Is the air sampling pipework installed and checked as perthe site plans Are the VESDAnet terminals looped back on a standalone VESDAnet enabled detector Refer to section 3 2 2 Is the Intelligent Filter installed and its lever locked down Is the secondary foam filter installed Table 3 6 Installation Checklist 30 www xtralis com VESDA by Xtralis VESDA VLI Product Guide 3 6 Preliminary System Check A preliminary system check is required after installing the VLI detector before it is commissioned for use The check can be conducted by connecting the detector to a LCD Programmer or using the Xtralis VSC software The preliminary systems check includes e Fornetworked detectors conducting a communications check e Configure the pipes in use setting e Normalizing the air flow e Conducting a basic pass fail smoke test For details on preliminary systems check refer to the LCD Programmer or the relevant software documentation Refer to the LCD Programmer and Commissioning Guides for further details www xtralis com 31 VESDA VLI Product Guide VESDA by Xtralis This page is intentionally left blank 32 www xtralis com VESDA by Xtralis VESDA VLI Product Guide 4 Pipe Network Design The Pipe Network should be designed by trained personnel and verified using the ASPIRE2 software 4 1 Design Consideration
5. Function is used and this LED is lit it indicates a fault in the power supply A communications fault on VESDAnet Airflow Higher or lower than acceptable levels of air flow through the inlet pipe An air filter requires changing Note Itis normal for a new system to indicate airflow faults These are rectified as part of the setup and commissioning process 8 1 Troubleshooting with Xtralis VSC The Xtralis VSC software displays faults in the active event list as they occur The list displays the date and time of the fault the serial number of the device on which the fault has occurred the zone number fault number and a description of the fault For detailed information about a fault access the device tree menu highlight the device and select device information This will display the details of the fault The fault is removed from the active event list once the it is cleared 8 2 Troubleshooting with an LCD Programmer The LCD Programmer reports individual device faults The faults are reported in the status screen and are clearly identified with a F icon against the fault Details of the faults can be interrogated through the status option of the respective device For further details please refer to the LCD Programmer Product Guide 8 3 Fault Reporting Through Relays VESDA devices are often interfaced with Fire Alarm Control Panels FACPs or building management systems BMS and may not be connected to displa
6. Level AutoLearn Smoke Range 0 025 1 990 obs m 0 008 0 637 obs ft Action Pre Alarm 0 025 1 995 obs m 0 008 0 638 obs ft Fire1 Alarm 10 025 2 0 obs m 0 008 0 64 obs ft 0 025 20 0 obs m 0 008 6 4 obs ft For code specific information see Codes and Standards Information for Air Sampling Smoke Detection on page iii www xtralis com 41 VESDA VLI Product Guide VESDA by Xtralis 6 2 AutoLearn Flow AutoLearn Flow process is initiated within Xtralis VSC During the AutoLearn Flow process the detector determines the average and peak air flow levels monitored over time and sets suitable air flow thresholds that will not give rise to nuisance flow faults due to normal flow variations such as might arise through air conditioning related nuisance faults The system will normalize the flow and then monitor the flow trend to set the flow fault thresholds During the learning cycle flow faults can be reported If a flow fault is reached AutoLearn will not complete its cycle In this situation the user must restart the AutoLearn process If AutoLearn is halted the flow thresholds will be left at the previous settings Conditions experienced during learning are assumed to be representative of normal operating conditions The AutoLearn Flow learning times range from 15 minutes to 15 days with the default being set to 14 days 6 3 Commissioning Smoke Test It is recommended that a smoke test b
7. Unlatches all latched alarms and faults and v returns relays to their normal state Reset does not apply to the Isolate condition Normalize Air Flow Starts the air flow normalization process for the selected detector The normalization process determines the reference flow rate The detector can be in normal or disabled mode but not standby mode While the aspirator is turned off during the process the detector will not register smoke levels from the protected environment A fault will be generated if the process fails i Start AutoLearn Smoke 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 smoke thresholds are most appropriate It is recommended to set the smoke thresholds a little higher than expected before starting the AutoLearn to prevent any unnecessary triggering of alarms When the AutoLearn has finished the levels are overwritten Cancel AutoLearn Smoke Cancel the AutoLearn Smoke process Smoke thresholds will remain at levels set prior to commencing AutoLeam Smoke ii Reset Aspirator Reset the smoke hours for the aspirator Reset Intelligent Filter Reset the Intelligent Filter status information after vi installing a replacement Reset Secondary Foam Filter Reset the Secondary Foam Filter status vi information after installing a replacement Rebuild Zone List Send a command to detectors on the same vw VESDAnet for them t
8. VLI Product Guide 3 Installation The VLI detector is shipped with all the components necessary for installation with the exception of pipe and associated materials Components include e 1VLI detector 1 Mounting bracket 1 End of Line resistor with units factory fitted with VESDAnet Card Multilingual Installation Sheet this Product Guide Check all components for damage and refer any concerns to your authorized representative Additional Requirements Depending on the nature of the installation it may be necessary to acquire the following items e Screws and inserts for the mounting bracket appropriate for the installation location e USB Interface Lead if configuration of the detector is to be done via the USB interface b Figure 3 1 Type A to Type B USB Interface Lead www xtralis com 17 VESDA VLI Product Guide VESDA by Xtralis 3 1 Mounting The VLI detector can be mounted in an upright or inverted position Do not mount the detector with a sideways orientation as shown in Figure 3 2 below el Figure 3 2 Sideways orientation Ensure the mounting surface is flat This will permit an air tight seal to be achieved between the sampling pipe and the tapered air ports on the detector Ensure that there is sufficient clearance to mount the detector noting the location of air sampling pipes and cable entry points Due to the rigid nature of the plastic pipe installation must provide for sufficient movement in
9. be changed through the normal isolate de isolate standby functions of the Display Module or the LCD Programmer e When the night time threshold is configured as a GPI function it overrides the clock settings for day start and night start 28 www xtralis com VESDA by Xtralis VESDA VLI Product Guide When using the standby or remote isolate options it is recommended that all displays on VESDAnet are configured to have the Isolate button locked out When programming the display through the LCD Programmer choose Isolate Disabled from the Button Lockout menu www xtralis com 29 VESDA VLI Product Guide VESDA by Xtralis 3 5 Installation Checklist Name of Installer Perform the following checks listed below to ensure that all the necessary items are completed before handing over to a commissioning engineer Detector Serial Number s and Date of Manufacture Installation Checks Were the detector and the mounting bracket intact in the box Pit LLL LLL UL LL o o Is the detector securely locked onto its mounting bracket Are the sampling air pipes firmly connected to the air inlet ports Ensure that the pipes are NOT glued Have the power wires been connected to the correct terminals on the If required has the end of line resistor been connected Have the alarm and fault signaling wires been terminated to the correct terminals of the detector o D D D O e 6 T Has the plug at the exhaust port been removed
10. is clean and correctly fitted with all joints correctly seated and sealed except the endcaps and the pipe which enters the detector which must not be glued It is important that the protected area is working under normal operating conditions when operating the AutoLearn processes For code specific information see Codes and Standards Information for Air Sampling Smoke Detection on page iii 6 1 AutoLearn Smoke AutoLearn Smoke is initiated within Xtralis VSC or the LCD Programmer During the AutoLearn Smoke process the detector determines the average smoke and peak smoke obscuration levels and sets suitable alarm thresholds for the operating environment This process will minimize nuisance alarms due to normal environment smoke variations During the learning cycle alarm conditions can be reported If an alarm condition occurs AutoL earn will not complete its cycle In this situation the user must restart the AutoL earn process If AutoLearn is halted the alarm thresholds will be left at the previous settings Conditions experienced during learning are assumed to be representative of normal operating conditions The AutoLearn Smoke learning times range from above 15 minutes to 15 days with the default being set to 14 days If AutoLearn is running during the changeover period from Day to Night Thresholds make sure that AutoLearn runs for at least an hour in both the Day and Night periods Table 6 1 AutoLearn Smoke range Alarm
11. mae IN 38 reset aspirator 38 reset intelligent filter 38 reset secondary foam filter 38 46 return to factory defaults 38 A e N 38 start air flow fault test 39 start alarm Test 39 start AutoLearn smoke 38 start fault Test 39 view current air flow 39 COmmissioning 41 57 le LE EE 42 COnnechon 0 22 e ee ie 35 le RR ROR EO eI RI OC EIER 36 ethernet SS SS SS ee 36 VESDANeL 2 bowed ee Pe h 37 59 60 D detector remove front cover 44 replace aspirator 47 replace chamber assembly 48 replace intelligent filter 45 replace secondary foam filter 46 dmensons EES ee 10 12 disable EE RE EE RE 8 57 display module ooo 14 22 E EOL resistor occ 17 22 23 ESE ete EDT 20 44 48 Ethernet 0 200 c cece eee Se 9 event op 3 11 57 exhaust iii EE se docs 6 18 33 34 expansion Card 3 13 F FAG PE aurea sos es ma do 22 23 51 57 Tau GO eege 8 11 14 22 26 airflow SS SS ee ee 51 AAA OE ERES 51 network SS SS Ge 51 DOWET EE Eie 51 system SS Ge ee 51 Vie EO sanne 51 ZONE zi ce SE EE REN ENN d gu 51 UA OE dn need 26 intelligent filter 5 6 30 38 45 49 secondary foam 5 6 30 38 46 49 tertiary clean air 5 6 il EER eas Lea tete 8 11 14 26 27 ik TE
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13. the products for your purpose You acknowledge that you have notrelied on any oral or written information representation or advice given by or on behalf of Xtralis or its representatives Total Liability To the fullest extent permitted by law that any limitation or exclusion cannot apply the total liability of Xtralis in relation to the products is limited to i in the case of services the cost of having the services supplied again or ii in the case of goods the lowest cost of replacing the goods acquiring equivalent goods or having the goods repaired Indemnification You agree to fully indemnify and hold Xtralis harmless for any claim cost demand or damage including legal costs on a full indemnity basis incurred or which may be incurred arising from your use of the products Miscellaneous If any provision outlined above is found to be invalid or unenforceable by a courtof law such invalidity or unenforceability will not affect the remainder which will continue in full force and effect All rights not expressly granted are reserved www xtralis com i VESDA VLI Product Guide VESDA by Xtralis Scope The VESDA VLI Product Guide provides a comprehensive description of the VLI detector and its accessories This guide introduces the VLI 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 T
14. the risk associated with isolating a detector or zone e Check to see if the detector is also being used by a third party e Ensure that any ancillary devices dependent on the detector are isolated before work commences 7 1 Set the Detector to Standby To set the detector to standby press and hold the Reset Disable button for 2 seconds The Disabled LED will illuminate and the aspirator will turn off To re activate the unit press and hold the button for 2 seconds While the detector is in standby mode any faults may be cleared by pressing this button once The button will not operate if e aremote reset switch has been fitted to the Reset GPI terminals and is set to the Isolate position or e the Reset Disable button has been locked out in the programming www xtralis com 43 VESDA VLI Product Guide VESDA by Xtralis 7 2 Remove the Front Cover Several maintenance functions require that the front cover be removed from the VLI detector in order to perform them The front cover is held on by four captive screws It may be removed by turning the screws counter clockwise Caution Electrostatic discharge ESD precautions need to be taken prior to removing the front cover from the detector in order to prevent damage to sensitive electrical components within the VLI detector Remove the Front Cover The front cover is held on by four captive screws and a tether It may be removed by turning the screws counter clockwise
15. Alarm Control Panels FACP to communicate faults alarms and isolate states Fault and Fire1 Relay Terminals Fault Trouble and Fire1 Alarm relay terminals are located on the main board inside the detector The Fault relay is energized during normal operation while the Fire relay is only energized when a Fire is detected The operation of the relays are summarized in the following table Table 3 1 Fault and Fire Relay Operation FAULT Relay FIRE Relay Normal Operation Fault Normal Operation Energized or unpowered state De energized S y p ESI ts The three additional relays can be programmed using Xtralis VSC software or the LCD Programmer Refer to the Xtralis VSC Online Help or LCD Programmer Product Guide for details NC C C NO NO Programmable Relays 3 2 4 Unmonitored General Purpose Input GPI The GPI is a programmable input which can be configured to initiate a number of different actions including by default a Remote Reset function Notes e When the detector is isolated or de isolated via the GPI the status cannot be changed through the normal isolate de isolate functions of the Display Module or the LCD Programmer e When the night time thresholds are invoked via the GPI it overrides the clock settings for day start and night start The GPI requires a voltage supply between 5V and 30 VDC from the connected device in order to operate The input is isolated from the system by an opto coupler dev
16. Exhaust Air Air is expelled from the detector via the exhaust port at the bottom of the unit enclosure The air exhaust port is tapered to accept standard pipes of OD 25 mm ID 21 mm or IPS inch and to provide an airtight seal Remove the exhaust port plug and if required connect an outlet pipe to the exhaust manifold DO NOT glue this pipe to the exhaust manifold as this will void the warranty Where the detector is located outside the protected area it may be necessary to return the exhaust air to the protected environment For example where pressure differences exceed 50 Pa or where hazardous substances are present inside the protected area Return air pipes need to be as short as possible to minimize the effect of airflow resistance in the return air pipe network 24 www xtralis com VESDA by Xtralis VESDA VLI Product Guide 5 Operation Once the VLI detector has been commissioned it will report alarms and faults according to the parameters defined during installation The procedures below describe how to define a connection to the detector within Xtralis VSC 5 1 Connecting to the Detector Xtralis VSC supports connecting to a VLI detector via a range of connection mechanisms and communication protocols Connection methods are defined and saved for future use within the Connection Manager To define a connection to a networked or standalone VLI detector follow this procedure 1 Select Connection Manager from the menu syst
17. I 3 2 1 Power Source There are two sets of power terminals on the main board Connect to a 24 VDC power supply to the PWR IN socket and if required loop out to another detector via the PWR OUT socket The detector will not operate if the power supply polarity is reversed Caution Operating the detector when DC supply voltage is outside the specified voltage range may cause damage to internal components For further information refer to the Product Specifications on page 10 PWR OUT Figure 3 6 Wire connection details for power terminals Power to Multiple Detectors Up to 8 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 Hasse e a IT ia aa Ta E E 21 utos e Detectors Se fa ka tn esas RE ET DNE N EOE Detector 1 Detector 2 Detector 3 Figure 3 7 Multiple Detectors powered by a single power supply 20 www xtralis com VESDA by Xtralis VESDA VLI Product Guide Compliance It is recommended that the power supply be compliant with local codes and standards required by the regional authority For code specific information see Codes and Standards Information for Air Sampling Smoke Detection on page iii 3 2 2 VESDAnet VESDAnetis a bidirectional data communication network between connected VESDA devices VESDAnet connectivity is available on the VESDAnet enabl
18. Input GPI Monitored An input to a detector which is monitored for open or short circuits It can be used to monitor the power supply 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 VESDAnet or another communications protocol Obscuration The reduction in light transmission per meter or per foot due to the presence of particulates Referencing A technique in which a detector is set up to provide measurements of background smoke level This reference level is then subtracted from the readings of detectors in the protected area to avoid nuisance alarms resulting from background pollution Relay A device on a detector which allows extemal equipment to be hard wired to it and be triggered when various conditions occur example sounding a siren at Alert threshold S Sampling Network The pipe network constructed to allow the VESDA detector to draw airfor sampling Sensitivity Degree of response i e activation of alarm condition of a detector A high sensitivity denotes response to a lower concentration of smoke than a low sensitivity Z Zone A defined area within the protected premises from which an alarm signal can be received www xtralis com 57 VESDA VLI Product Guide VESDA by Xtralis This page is intentionally left blank 58 www xtralis com VESDA by Xtralis Index A access
19. LI Product Guide Level Air flow Thresholds High Urgent 15096 10596 200 High Minor 130 105 200 Low Minor 70 25 95 Low Urgent 50 25 95 Delay 0 seconds 0 seconds 60 seconds Secondary Filter 1460 m 4 years 1 Day 3655 days 10 years Adm Service Interval VESDAnet enabled detectors Reference detector e Zone No 255 Selectable Selectable e Reference 10096 196 10096 e Dilution Delay 2 minutes 0 minutes 15 minutes Communications e Network Delay 15 seconds 10 seconds 45 seconds e Preferred Port A n a n a e Health Check 45 seconds 40 seconds 60 seconds e Open ended None n a n a 3 4 2 Relay Assignments and Conditions to Change States Relays 1 and 2 are fixed to Fire1 Alarm and Fault respectively Relays 3 4 and 5 are fully configurable For example relay 3 could be configured to Alert Fire2 or Minor Fault Table 3 4 Relay assignments and conditions to change state Relay Default State changes Fire1 Alarm Energizes when an alarm is initiated Unlatched 2 Iran De energizes when a fault is detected Latched 345 na Configurable Configurable www xtralis com 27 VESDA VLI Product Guide VESDA by Xtralis 3 4 5 Unmonitored General Purpose Input GPI Functions The unmonitored GPI can be configured to initiate a number of different actions including by default a Remote Reset function The GPI can be configured through Xtralis VSC or through the Miscellaneous screen menu of
20. MS 1 1 Features The VLI detector contains the following features www xtralis com Area coverage up to 2000m 21 500ft2 Intelligent Filter patent pending Up to four pipes with a total pipe length of 360m 1200ft Wide sensitivity range AutoLearn Smoke and Flow Clean Air Zero Five high intensity status LEDs Five relays fire fault and three configurable configurable as latching or non latching IP54 enclosure Inertial separator sub sampling probe Ultrasonic individual pipe flow monitoring Replaceable aspirator detection chamber and filters Programmable General Purpose Input GPI Local USB configuration port BACnet over Ethernet Optional expansion cards VESDAnet with monitored GPI Referencing on VESDAnet enabled model Event log for up to 18 000 events Easy mounting through steel support bracket Xtralis VSC Xtralis VSM4 and ASPIRE2 software support VESDA VLI Product Guide VESDA by Xtralis 1 1 1 Intelligent Filter The Intelligent Filter is fully monitored and provides consistent sensitivity over the entire life of the detector The filter significantly reduces the exposure of the internals of the detector to contaminants in the incoming air while providing consistent sensitivity to smoke Refer to section 2 2 for further information 4 www xtralis com VESDA by Xtralis VESDA VLI Product Guide 2 Product Information 2 4 Detector Components The VLI detector contains a range of field rep
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22. Reset Intelligent Filter Life command using Xtralis VSC Refer to section 5 3 for further information on this command Note Do not reinstall a used filter Figure 7 3 Intelligent Filter Installation www xtralis com 45 VESDA VLI Product Guide VESDA by Xtralis 7 4 Replacing the Secondary Foam Filter To maintain the operational integrity of the detector it is recommended that the secondary foam filter be replaced every 2 years or when a filter fault occurs or more often for environments that experience high levels of contamination When the secondary foam filter needs to be replaced a fault is raised on the detector During the replacement process the detector needs to be informed that a new filter has been installed Remove the Secondary Foam Filter 1 Setthe detector to Standby mode Refer to section 7 1 for further information 2 Remove the front cover Refer to section 7 2 for further information 3 Remove two secondary foam filter screws A 4 Remove the secondary foam filter B Figure 7 4 Secondary Foam Filter Replacement Reinstall the Secondary Foam Filter To reinstall the Secondary Foam Filter follow the removal procedure in reverse order and execute the Reset Filter command in Xtralis VSC Note Donotreinstall a used filter 46 www xtralis com VESDA by Xtralis VESDA VLI Product Guide 7 5 Replacing the Aspirator Any time the aspirator is removed ensure the area surrounding the aspi
23. VESDA VLI Product Guide December 2010 Documen t 18500 A1 Part Number 29674 VESDA by 4 xtralis VESDA by Xtralis VESDA VLI 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 This document is subject to copyright owned by Xtralis AG Xtralis You agree not to copy communicate to the public adapt distribute transfer sell modify or publish any contents of this document without the express prior written consent of Xtralis Disclaimer The contents of this document is provided on an as is basis No representation or warranty either express or implied is made as to the completeness accuracy or reliability of the contents of this document The manufacturer reserves the rightto change designs or specifications without obligation and without further notice Except as otherwise provided all warranties express or implied including without limitation any implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are expressly excluded General Warning This product must only be installed configured and used strictly in accordance with the General Terms and Conditions User Manual and product documents available from Xtralis All proper health a
24. all pipework air inlet air exhaust and cable pipes to allow pipe ends to be easily fitted and removed Figure 3 3 Mounting location Mount the Detector 1 Horizontally align the mounting bracket A and place the flat side flush against the surface Use appropriate fasteners B to secure the bracket Mounting bracket e fasens Locking Mechanism bles Figure 3 4 Mounting Bracket 2 Ensure that the locking mechanism C is bent outwards as shown below in Figure 3 5 3 Place the four slots located at the rear of the detector onto the hooks D of the mounting bracket 4 Slide the unit downwards onto the hooks D until the locking mechanism C clicks 18 www xtralis com VESDA by Xtralis VESDA VLI Product Guide Legend Led DN Mounting bracket Locking Mechanism A Figure 3 5 Mounting the detector www xtralis com 19 VESDA VLI Product Guide VESDA by Xtralis 3 2 Wiring The screw type terminals located on electrical terminals within the VLI detector will accept wire sizes from 0 2 mm to 2 5 mm 30 12 AWG Refer to Codes and Standards Information for Air Sampling Smoke Detection on page iii for code specific requirements Refer to the VESDA System Design Manual for cabling details Caution Electrostatic discharge ESD precautions need to be taken prior to removing the front cover from the detector in order to prevent damage to sensitive electrical components within the VL
25. an used to draw sampled air into the detector AutoLeam Smoke A feature which allows the detector to learn about its environment background pollution differences between day and night operations within the facility etc in order to set appropriate alarm thresholds for that environment AutoLeam Flow A feature which allows the detector to learn about its environment airflow patterns differences between day and night operations within the facility etc in order to set appropriate airflow thresholds for that environment E BACnet The data communications protocol used on the Ethernet port C Capillary Tubes Flexible tubes attached to the sampling pipe network for sampling specific areas or objects away from the sampling pipe Commissioning The process of making a smoke detection system operational Disable Disables the alarm relay outputs from actuating previously known as Isolate and indicates a fault E Event Log All VESDA detectors provide internal data logging of events which have occurred in the protected zone F Fire This indicates a serious situation and may lead to automatic generation of a normal fire alarm Fire Alarm Control Panel FACP A panel which all fire detection products report their status to G General Purpose Input GPI An input to a detector which can be used to place the Unmonitored detector in a certain condition Applying a voltage between 5V and 30VDC triggers the selected condition General Purpose
26. and held Programmer 50 110 system Relay Moda ks Other 24V Loads Total mA Total Capacity Standby Alarm Divided by 1000 for Standby Capacity E NT AAA SAMA Multiply by battery factor X1 25 Note If monitored GPI terminals are connected to the power supply and configured for external fault the aspirator speed will be maintained for one hour after the loss of mains power after which the aspirator speed will be limited to 3000 rpm to conserve power 24 www xtralis com VESDA by Xtralis VESDA VLI Product Guide 3 3 Powering Up After installing the detector it is necessary to power up the system This takes approximately 15 seconds The VLI detector is an always on device which is activated by applying powered cabling to the power input terminal on the main board This process must only be performed by Xtralis accredited personnel If the system fails to power up check all power wires are secured to their terminals and the polarities of the power wires are correctly terminated On power up e The Power LED illuminates e The aspirator starts up and air is felt flowing out of the exhaust port e Ifthere is a fault the Fault LED illuminates It is normal for the detector to display troubles immediately after the first power up Reset the detector by pressing the reset button on the front cover of the detector to unlatch the relays and fault LED Any remaining faults will cause the Fault LED to illumina
27. attery life Dry lt 95 humidity 0 to 85 C Must not exposed to sunlight or other radiation sources Sampling Pipe Network Maximum length per pipe 120m 350ft Total pipe length 360 m 1200 ft Pipe Modeling Design Tool ASPIRE2 Pipe Size Internal Diameter 15 21 mm 0 874 inch External Diameter 25 mm 1 05 inch Relays 5 relays Fire Fault 3x Configurable Contacts rated 2A 30 VDC Programmable to latch or non latch states Programmable 0 60 sec delay for each relay Interfaces All Detectors e USB Type 2 e Ethernet RJ45 VESDAnet enabled detectors e RS485 Alarm Range 0 025 to 20 0096 obs m 0 008 to 6 496 obs ft 10 www xtralis com VESDA by Xtralis VESDA VLI Product Guide Specification Threshold Setting Range e Alert 0 05 1 990 obs m 0 016 0 63796 obs ft e Action 0 1 1 995 obs m 0 032 0 638 obs ft e Fire1 0 15 2 0 obs m 0 048 0 64 obs ft e Fire2 0 155 96 20 096 obs m 0 05 6 4 obs ft Limited to 12 obs m 4 obs ft in UL mode Reference smoke level source for VESDAnet enabled detectors Notes All shipments are factory configured for UL Mode If the UL Mode is switched OFF the UL listing will be voided e UL Mode ON Fire set to 12 obs m 4 obs ft to comply with UL268 e UL Mode OFF Fire threshold can be set up to 20 obs m 6 4 ft Table 2 3 Key Software Features Event Log Up to 18 000 events stored on FIFO basis A
28. e Fire1 Secondary Service Alarm Foam Filter Period Day Night Changeover Enable Reference Address Disable Detector Zone Night starts Delay seconds Action Flow High Major Pre Alarm Threshold High Minor Low Minor Low Major 6 Delay seconds Networked Flow Averaging Period sec Networked 54 www xtralis com VESDA by Xtralis VESDA VLI Product Guide A 2 Display Relay Configuration Table A 3 Display Relay Configuration commissioning form Button Lockout Enabled Disabled fAuoteanSmoke meteen tien pue A 3 Relay Configuration Table A 4 Relay Configuration commissioning form sn 3 2 3 lz 5 fto anna Fn N E LL EL LL Ee vi LL eom vv TT Hd Emme v E congue II D Normally De energized E Normally Energized AA VESDAnet Interface Card Table A 5 VESDAnet Interface Card commissioning form EE INN Ned A 5 ASPIRE2 Data Table A 6 ASPIRE2 Data commissioning form Pipe Flow Rate L min www xtralis com 55 VESDA VLI Product Guide VESDA by Xtralis A 6 Smoke Test Table A 7 Smoke Test commissioning form Test Results Test Method Type of Smoke A 7 Air Sampling Test Results Table A 8 Air Sampling Test results commissioning form Transport Time from End Cap Hole Initial Response Action Pre Alarm Fire1 Alarm Action Pre Alarm 56 www xtralis com VESDA by Xtralis VESDA VLI Product Guide B Glossary Impeller type f
29. e carried out to prove the integrity of the pipe network to demonstrate that the system is working and to measure the transport time to the detector 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 Commissioning Guide for details of the commissioning smoke test 42 www xtralis com VESDA by Xtralis VESDA VLI Product Guide 7 Maintenance To maintain the VLI 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 VLI detector Maintenance Check Quarterly Six Annual Biennial Quadrennial Monthly Power Supply Check Pipe Network Pipe Integrity Smoke Test Check Pipe Flow Clean Sampling Point Flush Pipe Network Replace Intelligent Filter Replace Secondary Foam Filter Notes e Maintenance can be conducted by the original installer or an authorized distributor or service contractor e Therequired frequency of maintenance checks may vary depending upon local codes and standards and the environment of the installation Caution While the detector or zone is isolated no fire warnings will be annunciated by the detector Prior to any maintenance or testing e Inform appropriate supervising authority about
30. ed VLI detector VLI 885 Refer to section 2 7 1 for further information Itis recommended that RS 485 Belden 9841 120 Ohm twisted pair cables or similar cables be used for including the devices in the network The network cables are terminated at the VESDAnet A and B Terminals on the VESDAnet card Cabling from one VESDA device is brought into the detector at one terminal and looped out to another device on VESDAnet from the other terminal Notes e Connection between devices should be from A to B Avoid using A to A or B to B e The polarity of the data wires must be maintained throughout the network K dee VESDAnet B Module 1 VESDAnet A va VESDAnet B VESDAnet A VESDAnet B Module 5 Module 4 VESDAnet A VESDAnet A t VESDAnet B VESDAnet B Module 2 Module 3 Figure 3 8 Example closed loop VESDAnet network The VLI 885 detector is shipped with the VESDAnet A and B terminals looped Remove this loop prior to connecting the detector to the VESDAnet If the detector is not to be networked with other devices then do not remove this loop Shield A A Shield B B Figure 3 9 Closed loop for standalone detectors with VESDAnet capability Note Refer to the VESDA Communications Guide for further information www xtralis com 21 VESDA VLI Product Guide VESDA by Xtralis 3 2 3 Relays The relays located on the main processor card interface to Fire
31. em The Connection Manager dialog is displayed m Available Connections Name Target State Default setas Default E Automatically connect to default Figure 5 1 Connection Manager 2 Select Add The Add Connection dialog is displayed Add Connection xi Select the type of connection to add C VESDAtalk C ECO C MODBUS C MODBUS RS 485 C VESDAlink C Xtralink C VESDAnet BACnet Res LST cm mm Figure 5 2 Add Connection 3 Selectthe BACnet connection option then select Next www xtralis com 35 VESDA VLI Product Guide VESDA by Xtralis 5 1 1 Creating a USB Connection 1 Openthe VLI detector and connect the USB cable from the USB socket on the main board inside to a PC or laptop located near the detector with the Xtralis VSC software installed Refer to Chapter 7 for further information on opening the detector Follow the steps in section 5 1 Select BACnet from the Add Connection dialog box Figure 5 2 Select USB then select Next Figure 5 3 Select the detector type from the list of available detectors then select Next Enter a unique BACnet Device ID then select Next Enter a unique name for the device then select Finish Add Connection BACnet EN KE M Select the type of connection to add C Ethemet BACnet IP USB me ES oa Figure 5 3 Select USB 5 1 2 Creating an Ethernet BACnet IP Connection Follow the
32. er to section 7 2 for further information USB The USB port is used for configuration purposes It allows direct connection between the VLI detector and a PC or laptop installed with Xtralis VSC It is not necessary to install USB drivers in order for the operating system to recognize the detector Ethernet The Ethernet port is used for configuration and or monitoring purposes It enables TCP IP network connection between the detector and a PC or laptop installed with Xtralis VSC or Xtralis VSM4 or other BACnet protocol compatible applications RS485 The RS485 port is present on the VESDAnet Card on the VESDAnet enabled model and can be used for configuration of any device on the VESDAnet It provides connectivity for the handheld LCD Programmer or a local PC or laptop Refer to section 2 8 1 for further information on the LCD Programmer www xtralis com 9 VESDA VLI Product Guide VESDA by Xtralis 2 5 Specifications Table 2 2 VLI Detector Specifications Supply Voltage 18to30VDC Power Consumption 24 VDC e Normal 9 6W e Alarm on 10 8W Current Consumption e Normal 415mA e Alarm on 440mA Dimensions WHD 426 5mm x 316 5mm x 180mm 16 8 in x 12 5in x 7 1in Operating Conditions Temperature e Tested 10 to 55 C 14 F to 131 F e Ambient 0 to 40 C 32 F to 104 F e Sampled Air 20 to 60 C 4 to 140 F Humidity 10 95 RH non condensing Storage Temperatures Non operational Up to 2 years b
33. he Pre Alarm LED blinks when the Alert threshold is reached The Pre Alarm LED is lit when the Action threshold is reached Disabled The Disabled lamp is lit when the detector is disabled Fault The Fault LED is lit when a fault is detected when airflow normalization is being performed or when the Clean Air Zero function is in progress Refer to Chapter 8 for information on troubleshooting The POWER LED illuminates when the detector is powered up Reset Disable Button e Toresetthe detector press this button once e Todisable the unit press and hold the button for approximately 2 seconds until the Disabled LED illuminates e Tore enable the unit press and hold the button for approximately 2 seconds until the Disabled LED deactivates e While the detector is disabled any faults may be cleared by pressing this button once The button will not operate if e aremote reset switch has been fitted to the Reset GPI terminals and is set to the Isolate position or e the Reset Disable button has been locked out in the programming www xtralis com VESDA by Xtralis VESDA VLI Product Guide 2 4 Communication Ports The majority of user operations are performed using software installed on a computer connected to the detector via one of the communication ports The communication ports are located on the main board inside the detector It is necessary to remove the front cover from the detector in order access these ports Ref
34. he Remote Display Module provides real time indication of the status of a VLI detector and a single zone Figure 2 8 Remote Display Module The unit contains a 20 segment vertical bar graph display a 2 digit numeric display an audible sounder clear alarm and fault indicators and can be mounted in a remote mounting box or 19 inch subrack 14 www xtralis com VESDA by Xtralis VESDA VLI Product Guide e Smoke levels are continuously shown on the bar graph display where each illuminated segment indicates the current level of detected smoke e Thetop segment of the bar graph indicates the Fire 1 smoke threshold level and each segment below that level represents 1 20 of the Fire 1 smoke threshold level e The Fire 1 Action and Alert smoke threshold indicators provide a visual representation of the programmable alarm thresholds showing how close the smoke level is to triggering the next level of alarm e Fault conditions are indicated by a series of LEDs and an audible tone e The numerical readout can show either the current smoke level in obscuration m 96 obscuration ft or the Fire 1 threshold in obscuration m 96 obscuration ft e Four buttons enable users to reset isolate or silence the detector and control the mode of the remote display module These buttons can be locked out www xtralis com 15 VESDA VLI Product Guide VESDA by Xtralis This page is intentionally left blank 16 www xtralis com VESDA by Xtralis VESDA
35. his guide is for anyone involved with the design maintenance and purchasing of a VESDA system It is assumed that anyone using this product has knowledge and the appropriate certifications from local fire and electrical authorities Document Conventions The following typographic conventions are used in this document Bold Used to denote emphasis Used for names of menus menu options toolbar buttons Italics Used to denote references to other parts of this document or other documents Used for the result of an action The following icons are used in this document Caution This icon is used to indicate that there is a danger to equipment The danger could be loss of data physical damage or permanent corruption of configuration details Warning This icon is used to indicate that there is a danger of electric shock This may lead to death or permanent injury Warning This icon is used to indicate that there is a danger of inhaling dangerous substances This may lead to death or permanent injury Contact Us The Americas 1 781 740 2223 Asia 852 2916 8894 Australia and New Zealand 61 3 9936 7000 Continental Europe 32 56 24 19 51 UK and the Middle East 44 1442 242 330 ii www xtralis com VESDA by Xtralis VESDA VLI 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 sm
36. ice 3 2 5 Monitored General Purpose Input GPI Wiring Monitored GPI is available in units fitted with the VESDAnet card It can be used to monitor the detector power supply With monitored GPI the detector monitors the GPI for open or short circuit faults when the GPI function is set to any value except None When the GPI function parameter is set to external the detector indicates an external equipment fault condition by monitoring the line impedance An End of Line EOL resistor is supplied with the product and must be assembled in parallel with the device to be monitored The EOL resistor provides a known termination to the external equipment this allows the VLI detector to identify open or short circuits 22 www xtralis com VESDA by Xtralis VESDA VLI Product Guide 3 2 6 Typical Wiring to Fire Alarm Control Panel FACP The diagram below shows the correct way to wire VESDA detectors to a conventional fire alarm control panel FACP It also shows where an End Of Line EOL resistor is correctly installed To next detector or End of Line resistor EOL Detector Fire Panel FACP Normally Closed NC e FIRE Common C O O Input Normally Open NO a iens 5M pen Fau Normally Closed NC FAULT Common C Normally Open NO GPI Set to reset Figure 3 10 Typical wiring to a fire panel with EOL 3 2 7 Typical Wiring to Address Loop Module This wiring example is for wiring VESDA detectors to a typical Input Ou
37. ith Xtralis VSC SES SE c eee ec eee ee 51 8 2 Troubleshooting with an LCD Programmer 51 8 3 Fault Reporting Through Relays SS SG 51 A Commissioning Foms SS SS GE SG Ge 53 A 1 VLI Detector Commissioning om 54 A 2 Display Relay Configuration ooooocccccccccccccccccccococccccoccccccnccoccncns 55 www xtralis com 1 VESDA VLI Product Guide VESDA by Xtralis A 3 Relay Configuration SS SG SG eee ee esee 55 AA VESDAnet Interface Card SS cece cece SG Gee 55 AS JASPISEZ Dalai See Ae ee Me 55 ALO smoke Testa eM Reb iOS 56 A 7 Air Sampling Test Results 200 000 0000 ccc cece cece Ge ee 56 Bi GIGSSAR Yo si EO EES A A NA 57 WON EE 59 2 www xtralis com VESDA by Xtralis VESDA VLI Product Guide 1 Introduction The VESDA VLI is an aspirating smoke detector ASD that provides very early warning of fire conditions by drawing air samples through an air sampling pipe network The VLI detector is especially designed to operate in harsh and dirty environments It incorporates features that specifically address the common challenges of industrial installations including high background levels of airborne particles the need for an IP54 rated enclosure detector longevity the need for in field maintenance Figure 1 1 VESDA VLI Aspirating Smoke Detector The detector easily interfaces with fire warning and fire suppression release systems and can be integrated into a building management system B
38. laceable components A Front cover Chamber assembly with tertiary clean air filter e Secondary toam iter slee pl Electrostatic Discharge ESD cover Figure 2 1 Detector components Refer to Chapter 7 for further information regarding maintenance scheduling and availability of spare parts www xtralis com VESDA VLI Product Guide VESDA by Xtralis 2 2 How the VLI works The VLI detector continually samples air from a protected area via a sampling pipe network A Upon entering the detector the air passes four ultrasonic flow sensors B then through the mixer compartment of the Intelligent Filter C where itis split between two pathways One pathway carries the majority of the air through the HEPA filter compartment while the other carries a small proportion of the air through a separate ultrasonic flow sensor D The air recombines in the main aspirator F Legend Legend Ultrasonic Flow Sensors D UtrsonicFlowSensor Eed F Main Aspiator o SampingPrabe EIE Foam Fier n Keener M to zero Aspaor lees E Figure 2 2 Internal airflow example Note The Intelligent Filter is constantly monitored for blockage using the ultrasonic flow sensor in the unfiltered path D The arrangement of four sets of ultrasonic flow sensors at the detector air inlets A and a separate ultrasonic flow sensor in the unfiltered path D allows the detector to measure the split of the airflow
39. level A A cce GR 37 DIST sontes ES AE 37 VEN ds o CREE es 37 accessories ERE 14 display module 14 22 28 programmer 14 22 24 28 29 31 37 41 51 remote display 51 acHon se ER SS hr 8 11 14 aggregate sensitivity 55 STEE ee ebe EE ROERE 8 14 27 rage ER EE eL RER RER EDEN 10 alero e teet 8 11 14 NN 3 aspirator 5 6 47 49 57 Clean Air Zero aspirator 7 AutoLearn 11 26 41 55 AutoLearn Flow 42 57 AutoLearn Smoke 41 57 B BACnet coccion 3 6 9 11 36 57 batter 24 button disable GG susan 8 eet o 209 E er 29 55 esel EER ee 8 C cable entry pont 18 capillary tubes EENS 57 chamber assembly coo 48 49 checklist air sampling results 56 www xtralis com VESDA VLI Product Guide COMMISSIONING SS 53 display relay configuration 55 installation 2 30 MORBO 55 relay configuration 2 2 55 smoke test iS ESEG EE ER EE 56 VESDAnetinterface card 55 elean air 6 7 Clean Air Zen 7 VOM EE 7 commands accept factory defaults 38 cancel AutoLearn smoke 38 Clean Air Zen 39 clear event Jop 38 lege 38 enable SESSE See 38 monitor filter 39 normalize air IOW 000 38 rebuild zone list See 38 relay test ie or bci eed 39 A ec spake sa
40. llation Guide for best installation practices 4 3 Inlet Pipes The VLI detector supports up to four sampling pipes The inlets in the pipe inlet manifold are tapered such that they receive both 25 mm 1 in or IPS 3 4 inch outer diameter pipes Each air inlet port allows maximum insertion of the sampling pipe to a depth of 15 mm 0 60 in This prevents the sampling pipes from damaging the flow sensors While connecting the detector to the pipe network e Ensure a minimum length of 500mm 19 7in of straight pipe before terminating the pipes at the air inlet ports of the detector e Square off and de burr the end of the sampling air pipes ensuring the pipes are free from debris e Determine the Air Inlet Ports to be used Refer to Table 4 1 below for details e Remove the plugs from only those Air Inlet Ports intended for use e Insert the pipes into the pipe inlet s ensuring a firm fit Note DO NOT glue the inlet pipes to the pipe inlet manifold www xtralis com 33 VESDA VLI Product Guide VESDA by Xtralis When configuring the detector ensure that the correct pipes in use are selected Table 4 1 Preferred use of pipe inlet ports No of Pipes Preferred Pipe Inlet Port to use Pei Pipez Pipes Piped Inlet 2 or 3 Inlet 2 or 3 ef Figure 4 1 Pipe inlet port numbering For code specific information see Codes and Standards Information for Air Sampling Smoke Detection on page iii 4 4 Managing the
41. nd safety precautions must be taken during the installation commissioning and maintenance of the product The system should not be connected to a power source until all the components have been installed Proper safety precautions must be taken during tests and maintenance ofthe products when these are still connected to the power source Failure to do so or tampering with the electronics inside the products can result in an electric shock causing injury or death and may cause equipment damage Xtralis is not responsible and cannot be held accountable for any liability that may arise due to improper use of the equipment and or failure to take proper precautions Only persons trained through an Xtralis accredited training course can install test and maintain the system Liability You agree to install configure and use the products strictly in accordance with the User Manual and product documents available from Xtralis Xtralis is not liable to you or any other person for incidental indirect or consequential loss expense or damages of any kind including without limitation loss of business loss of profits or loss of data arising out of your use ofthe products Without limiting this general disclaimer the following specific warnings and disclaimers also apply Fitness for Purpose You agree that you have been provided with a reasonable opportunity to appraise the products and have made your own independent assessment of the fitness or suitability of
42. o feature is a process that directly measures the chamber clean air smoke reading This will reduce drift in the chamber smoke reading as caused by contamination The user can initiate the Clean Air Zero process using Xtralis VSC It takes less than 60 seconds to complete during which time the detector is offline Clean Air Zero Process 1 2 3 The user executes the Clean Air Zero command in Xtralis VSC The main aspirator is turned off The Clean Air Zero aspirator located inside the chamber assembly is turned on This aspirator pumps clean air into the Chamber and purges any contaminated air After a waiting period to allow the chamber to purge a smoke reading is taken with clean air inthe chamber This reading is the new clean air background value The Clean Air Zero aspirator is turned off and the main aspirator is turned back on An event indicating that the Clean Air Zero process has taken place is added to the event log www xtralis com 7 VESDA VLI Product Guide VESDA by Xtralis 2 3 Front Panel The VLI detector provides the following information and control capability e Status LEDs Alarm Pre Alarm Disabled Fault and Power e Controls Reset and Disable button ALARM PRE ALARM RESET DISABLE DISABLED FAULT POWER Figure 2 3 Front Panel Controls and LEDs Status LEDs Table 2 1 LED Indicators Al D The Alarm LED is lit when the Fire 1 Alarm threshold is reached Pre Alarm T
43. o rebuild the list of display modules that are assigned to each detector Clear Event Log Remove all entries from the Event Log Iw v v v v v v v v v v 38 www xtralis com VESDA by Xtralis VESDA VLI Product Guide Command Description Execute From Start Fault Test Generate a fault on the detector and de energizes v the fault relay Relay 2 Start Alarm Test Simulate full scale smoke level and initiates all alarm activity Alarm relays will energize unless isolated Start Air Flow Fault Test Test the air flow sensing system by shutting down the aspirator for 30 seconds Relay Test Test the available relays View Current Air Flow View the current airflow Monitor Filter Display filter status Clean Air Zero Measure chamber background Note This command will shut down the aspirator for up to a minute www xtralis com 39 VESDA VLI Product Guide VESDA by Xtralis This page is intentionally left blank 40 www xtralis com VESDA by Xtralis VESDA VLI Product Guide 6 Commissioning The VLI 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 Xtralis VSC software or LCD Programmer via VESDAnet Note Detectors should be commissioned with a smoke test Prior to commissioning the detector check 1 Thatthe power is connected and on 2 Thatthe pipe network
44. oke detection and electrical connections This document contains generic product information and some sections may not comply with all local codes and standards In these cases the local codes and standards must take precedence The information below was correct at time of printing but may now be out of date check with your local codes standards and listings for the current restrictions FCC Compliance Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuantto part 15 ofthe FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception the user is encouraged to try to correctthe interference by one or more of the following measures re orientate or relocate the receiving antenna increase the separation between the equipment and receiver connectthe equipmentto a power outlet which is on a different power circuit to the receiver or consult the dealer or an experienced radio television technician for help FDA This Xtralis product incorporates a laser device and i
45. r the OPERATOR level The user can view the event log change the date and the time They can also perform selected zone control functions Atthe ADMINISTRATOR level access is available to most functions These include setting alarm thresholds normalizing air flows reset filter and defining the relay configuration DST Absolute The DISTRIBUTOR level allows unlimited access to all the system commands and parameters Table 5 1 User Access Levels The default PIN for each level of user is set at the factory The distributor has access to the PINs for each level PIN numbers are disclosed to authorized personnel attending accredited training courses After logging in the user has the option to change the default PIN To guard against unauthorized access if someone enters an incorrect PIN number three times they will not be allowed another attempt for ten minutes www xtralis com 37 VESDA VLI Product Guide VESDA by Xtralis 5 3 Commands The following commands are able to be issued to the detector Command Description Execute From Retum to Factory Defaults Restores the configuration of the detector to the initial factory default values Accept Factory Defaults Applies the factory default settings to the detector Disable Disables all the output relays associated with the detector Standby Turns off the aspirator and stops all signaling Enable Enables all the output relays associated with the detector Reset
46. ratio as the filter load increases over time The detector sets the sensitivity proportionally depending on flow ratio thus ensuring consistent and reliable operation over time A portion of recombined air sample is then passed through a sampling probe inertial separator and the secondary foam filter H which ensures only smoke sized particles are passed into the detection chamber for analysis The larger dust particles are unable pass through the probe and filter arrangement and hence are exhausted out of the detector N This eliminates nuisance alarms caused by larger dust particles and extends the life of the chamber K The tertiary clean air filter L provides air to form clean air barriers within the chamber K which protects the optical surfaces from contamination When smoke passes through the Chamber K it creates light scatter which is detected by the sensor circuitry The air sample is measured and the detector reports smoke levels adjusted according to the sensitivity ratio determined by the Flow Sensors B and D Air is exhausted from the detector and may be vented back into the protected area N Note The status ofthe detector all alarms service and fault events are monitored and logged with time and date stamps Status reporting can be transmitted via relay outputs across VESDAnet VN version only or BACnet 6 www xtralis com VESDA by Xtralis VESDA VLI Product Guide 2 2 1 Clean Air Zero The Clean Air Zer
47. rator is clear of dirt and debris prior to replacement Care must be taken during aspirator replacement The aspirator must be correctly seated this is essential so that gaskets are not damaged or dislodged from the underside of the aspirator Remove the Aspirator Set the detector to Standby mode Refer to section 7 1 for further information Remove the front cover Refer to section 7 2 for further information Power down the detector Unplug the Aspirator electrical connector Remove the three Aspirator screws A and the two screws on the exhaust port B Remove the Aspirator C SR ovd cT c Figure 7 5 Aspirator Replacement Reinstall the Aspirator To reinstall the Aspirator follow the removal procedure in reverse order www xtralis com 47 VESDA VLI Product Guide VESDA by Xtralis 7 6 Replacing the Chamber Assembly Remove the Chamber Assembly 1 Set the detector to Standby mode Refer to section 7 1 for further information 2 Remove the front cover Refer to section 7 2 for further information 3 Power down the detector 4 Remove the three ESD Cover screws Figure 7 6A 5 Remove the ESD Cover Figure 7 6B Figure 7 6 Chamber Assembly Replacement ESD Cover 4 Disconnect the cable 5 Remove the two chamber assembly screws Figure 7 7 A 6 Disconnect the air inlet Figure 7 6 and the exhaust tube Figure 7 6D while sliding the chamber out 7 Remove the chamber assembly Figure 7 7 B
48. s The following points should be considered when designing a pipe network for the VLI detector e The detector requires a minimum total airflow of 40 liters per minute and a minimum of 20 liters per minute per pipe Refer to the VESDA Pipe Network Design Guide for best design practices 4 2 Installation Considerations The following points should be considered when installing sampling pipe e minimize flexing in sampling pipes by supporting the pipe every 1 5m 5ft or less or at a distance described in local codes and standards evenly arrange the sampling pipe network over return air grilles sampling pipe fits firmly into the tapered detector port DO NOT glue this connection allow sufficient movement at the detector to permit pipe removal for maintenance keep the exhaust pipe as short as possible to minimize airflow resistance in the pipe pipe ends must be made smooth for bonding sampling holes must be drilled in line and perpendicular to the pipe sample holes must be clear of rough edges and debris pipes are free of debris all joints must be bonded except the endcaps and pipes entering the detector Notes e In protected areas sampling holes should face into the direction of airflow or point downwards in static airflow situations e Keep the sampling holes evenly spaced e For code specific information see Codes and Standards Information for Air Sampling Smoke Detection on page iii Refer to the Pipe Network Insta
49. s programmers and remote units and enables them to communicate A VESDAnet network allows e configuration and monitoring of devices from a central computer e connection to a reference detector e connection to additional accessories such as remote displays The VESDAnet enabled VLI detector VLI 885 can join a VESDAnet network when the optional VESDAnet expansion card is installed Figure 2 6 VLI VESDAnet Card The VLI VESDAnet Card also includes a 15 pin socket for directly connecting a hand held LCD Programmer refer to section 2 8 1 or a High Level Interface HLI and a socket for monitored General Purpose Input refer to section 3 2 5 Refer to the VESDA Communications Guide for further information on VESDAnet network connectivity www xtralis com 13 VESDA VLI Product Guide VESDA by Xtralis 2 8 Accessories A range of optional accessories are available to augment the VLI detector 2 8 1 LCD Programmer The VESDA LCD Programmer is used for configuring commissioning and maintenance of the devices on VESDAnet It is connected via VESDAnet and can be mounted at a remote location A hand held model VHH 100 is also available This model is connected to a DB9 socket on the optional VESDAnet expansion card refer to section 2 7 1 Legend legend LCD Display se Figure 2 7 Hand held LCD Programmer Refer to the LCD Programmer Product Guide for further details 2 8 2 Remote Display Module T
50. s classified as a Class 1 laser productthat complies with FDA regulations 21 CFR 1040 10 The laser is housed in a sealed detector chamber and contains no serviceable parts The laser emits invisible light and can be hazardous if viewed with the naked eye Under no circumstances should the detector chamber be opened FM Hazardous Applications 3611 Hazardous Approval Warning Exposure to some chemicals may degrade the sealing of relays used on the detector Relays used on the detector are marked TX2 5V G6S 2 5V or EC2 5NU VESDA detectors must not be connected or disconnected to a PC while the equipment is powered in an FM Division 2 hazardous classified location defined by FM 3611 FM Approved Applications The product must be powered from VPS 100US 120 VPS 100US 220 or VPS 220 only ONORM F3014 ONORM F3014 transport times for all tubes including capillaries must not exceed 60 seconds from any hole This means thatthe predesigned pipe networks that include capillaries cannot be used AS1603 8 The performance of this product is dependent upon the configuration of the pipe network Any extensions or modifications to the pipe network may cause the product to stop working correctly You must check that ASPIRE2 approves alterations before making any changes ASPIRE2 is available from your authorized representative AS1851 1 2005 Maintenance Standards Wherever this document and the AS1851 1 differ AS1851 1 should be follo
51. steps in section 5 1 Select BACnet from the Add Connection dialog box Figure 5 2 Select Ethernet BACnet IP then select Next Figure 5 4 Enter a unique IP address then select Next If the detector is being connected to a corporate network this address may need to be provided by the network administrator Enter a unique BACnet Device ID then select Next Enteraunique name for the device then select Finish Add Connection BACnet EN R N om M Select the type of connection to add Ethemet BACnet IP C USB ms ES oa Figure 5 4 Select Ethernet BACnet IP Note For specific information relating to network configuration refer to the VESDA Communications Guide 36 www xtralis com VESDA by Xtralis VESDA VLI Product Guide 5 1 3 Creating a VESDAnet Connection 1 Follow the steps in section 5 1 2 Select VESDAnet from the Add Connection dialog box Figure 5 2 3 Select the COM port associated with the High Level Interface HLI and click on the Next button 4 Enterthe name you wantto identify the connection with in the Name field and click on the Finish button Note For specific information relating to VESDAnet configuration refer to the VESDA Communications Guide 5 2 Access Levels When accessing the VLI detector via Xtralis VSC or LCD Programmer there are three user levels DST ADM and USER It is necessary to log in using a four digit PIN code This is the USER o
52. te Proceed with the preliminary system check www xtralis com 25 VESDA VLI Product Guide VESDA by Xtralis 3 4 Configuration The VLI detector can be configured using Xtralis VSC software installed on a direct or network connected PC 3 4 1 Default Settings Table 3 3 Default Settings Parameter Default Values Event Log Events EIE TT Thresholds e Alert 0 296 obs m 0 0596 obs m 1 99096 obs m 0 06496 obs ft 0 01696 obs ft 0 63796 obs ft e Action 0 396 obs m 0 196 obs m 1 99596 obs m Pre Alarm 0 09696 obs ft 0 03296 obs ft 0 63896 obs ft e Fire1 0 496 obs m 0 1596 obs m 2 096 obs m Alarm 0 12896 obs ft 0 04896 obs ft 0 6496 obs ft e Fire2 2 096 obs m 0 15596 obs m 20 096 obs m 0 6496 obs ft 0 0596 obs ft 6 4 obs ft Alarm Delays 10 Seconds 60 Seconds Instant Fire Disabled Enabled Disabled Change over Times e Day e 07 00 00 11 59 58 e Night e 19 00 00 Weekend Saturday amp Sunday Adjust to suit Adjust to suit Adm environment environment Holidays e First Day e 1 Jan 90 Adjust to suit Adjust to suit Adm e Last Day e 1 Jan 90 environment environment Smoke Change e Change by e 0 02 obs m e 0 02 obs m e 0 2 obs m dm e Min Interval 0 006 obs ft 0 006 obs ft 0 064 obs Tt e 2seconds e 2seconds e 10seconds AutoLeam 15 days 23 hours 15 minutes 59 minutes n default UL mode maximum sensitivity is limited to 4 ft 26 www xtralis com VESDA by Xtralis VESDA V
53. the LCD programmer Refer to the Xtralis VSC Online Help or LCD Programmer Product Guide for further details Refer to section 3 2 4 for further information on GPI wiring Table 3 5 GPI Functions External Reset Detector Reset when 2 5 VDC is at this terminal The detector monitors the state of the Mains Fault Reported external power supply and responds to the oT following conditions e Mains OK 25 VDC at this terminal e Mains Fail lt 2 VDC at this terminal Standby Mode The detector Isolates and the aspirator turns OFF when 2 5 VDC is at this terminal Note No Alarms can be generated in this state The detector isolates when the voltage rises above 5 VDC and de isolates when the voltage falls below 5V Use Night time The detector switches over from day time Threshold to night time thresholds when z 5 VDC are at these terminals Reset Isolate While power is applied to the GPI the detector is isolated In addition the Isolated disconnection or connection of power to Reset Reset the GPI resets the unit e gt 5VDC detector isolates e lt 2 VDC detector reset Inverted Reset This is the reverse of the normal reset function e lt 2 VDC detector reset e 25VDC normal operating mode Notes e The signal voltage into the GPI terminals must be between 5 to 30 VDC e When the detector is isolated de isolated or set to standby as a GPI function the status cannot
54. tput Loop module 3 inputs 1 output These are example drawings Refer to the appropriate product manual for the exact wiring details of the third party equipment Detector 3 Inputs 1 Output Loop Module Normally Closed NC A FIRE 1 Common C E O Fire Input Normally Open NO o O Ce to Pai pen Wiring Fault Normally Closed NC A ACTION Common C e O Pre Alarm Normally Open NO e 2 rs m T pen Wiring Fault Normally Closed NC e FAULT Common C 3 Fault Input Normally Open NO e 3 Short Detector Fault Open Wiring Fault Elsa To Next Detector To FACP e Figure 3 11 Input Output Loop Module with EOL www xtralis com 23 VESDA VLI Product Guide VESDA by Xtralis 3 2 8 Specify Backup Battery In the event of a mains power supply disruption the VLI detector runs on a backup battery The size of the battery is determined by e local codes and standards e the total power required by the system e back up time required e allowance for reduction in capacity with age e expected temperature variations Note Itis recommended that batteries be inspected and changed as per manufacturer s specifications or as per local codes and standards To facilitate the calculation of the backup battery size a Battery Calculation Sheet is included below Table 3 2 Calculating the size of backup battery Normal loads 24 V DC Full alarm load 24 V DC ay ay pec o Be Remote Programmer 50 110 H
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56. utoLearn e Minimum 15 minutes e Maximum 15 days 23 hrs 59 minutes e Recommended minimum period 14 days Thresholds are automatically changed from the previously set values to the updated values after the Auto earn process has completed Adjustment for external ambient conditions Four Alarm Levels Alert Action Pre Alarm Fire1 Alarm and Fire2 Two Fault Warning Levels Minor Fault and Urgent Fault Maintenance Aids e Filter and flow monitoring e Event reporting via VESDAnet BACnet and event log Table 2 4 Ordering Information Remote Display Module VRT 200 Remote VESDAnet Socket Module VRT 300 Remote Processor Only Module With 7 VRT 500 relays Remote Display Without Relays VRT 600 Note Refer to section 7 7 for the spare parts list www xtralis com 11 VESDA VLI Product Guide VESDA by Xtralis 2 06 Dimensions om m Pa san 708 5s ass nos OLARA els ur rus sar DESS 60 3 REIS D os a om ina ass es s sss aas Po ses sar E 250 s GES CARI pes 213 Figure 2 5 Rear Dimensions 12 www xtralis com VESDA by Xtralis VESDA VLI Product Guide 2 7 Expansion Cards A range of optional expansion cards that enhance the capabilities of the VLI detector can be fitted 2 7 1 VESDAnet Card VESDAnet is a proprietary communications protocol which is used on a network that connects the VESDA range of smoke detectors display
57. wed in preference to this document www xtralis com iii VESDA VLI Product Guide VESDA by Xtralis Regional Regulatory Requirements and Notices UL For open area protection the fire alarm threshold signal that initiates an evacuation procedure via the Fire Alarm Panel must not be set less sensitive than 0 625 ft The detector can send this signal via the Fire Alarm Panel Output signal or the Pre alarm output signal Through validation testing Underwriters Laboratories Inc has verified that VESDA ECO gas detectors when installed within the sample pipe network present no significant effects on the smoke detection performance of VESDA The use of the ASPIRE2 calculation software is required to verify system design performance with all devices included in the design Product Listings e UL e ULC Regional approvals listings and regulatory compliance vary between product models Refer to www xtralis com for the latest product approvals matrix Document 18500 A1 Part Number 29674 iv www xtralis com VESDA by Xtralis VESDA VLI Product Guide Table of Contents 1 Introduction o eee Ee oe ere del daly 3 tI oi ER EE eed fot TA OE uec 3 2 Product Information 5 2 1 Detector Components EE GE ee 5 2 2 HowtheVLIWOFKS EE GE GE ee 6 2 3 vErontPanel 4 outs ce RERUM 8 2 4 Communication bois 9 2 5 Specifications zhas bu Re tiene iam 10 2 05 DIMENSIONS cec e aer RU NINE LOC 12 2 1 EXPARSIONEAFOS a te ero trece adr
58. y modules In such instances the fault relays signal the fault to the FACP or the BMS which then reports the fault It would be necessary to use an LCD Programmer or Xtralis VSC software to further investigate the fault www xtralis com 51 VESDA VLI Product Guide VESDA by Xtralis This page is intentionally left blank 52 www xtralis com VESDA by Xtralis VESDA VLI Product Guide A Commissioning Forms This is the main commissioning form for each customer site Table A 1 VESDA commissioning form ml NEN Commissioner Name amp Contact DS Checks Wiring Checked Detector Diagnostics Display Diagnostics Test Relay Client Representative Name NN N 1 Test witnessed by Date de Copy of this form ASPIRE2 Installation Data Pack ASPIRE2 Bill of Materials Commissioning form or printout from Xtralis VSC for each detector Commissioning form or printout from Xtralis VSC for each display module Smoke test results Forms required for compliance with local codes and standards Customer s Signature Commissioner s Signature www xtralis com 53 VESDA VLI Product Guide VESDA by Xtralis A 1 VLI Detector Commissioning Form For all VESDAnet systems highlight the device the zone or VESDAnet then select File Print to file Table A 2 VLI Detector commissioning form ses VESDA Zone Name Firmuare Versi n 1 OS Alarm Thresholds Significant Smoke Day Action Enable Pre Alarm disabl
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