VLQ-100 Product Manual
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1. Is the air sampling pipework installed and checked as per the site plans EE 26 www xtralis com VESDA by Xtralis VESDA VLQ Product Guide 4 5 Powering Up After installing the detector it is necessary to power up the system The power up sequence lasts approximately two minutes The VESDA VLQ detector does not have a power switch i e it is hard wired to a 24 VDC supply and it is assumed that the power supply has been installed as per manufacturers instructions in accordance with local electrical codes If the system fails to power up check all power wires are secured to their terminals and that the polarity is correct On power up e The Power LED illuminates and the detector runs a series of self diagnostic and lamp tests e Ifthere is a fault the Fault LED illuminates To identify the fault check the fault code on the display panel or within the Xtralis QSC software e The aspirator starts It is normal for the detector to display faults immediately after the first power up Reset the detector using the Xtralis QSC software or the reset button on the detector This will unlatch the relays and turn off the Fault LED Any remaining faults will cause the Fault LED to illuminate again Proceed with the preliminary system check 4 6 Preliminary System Check A preliminary system check is required after installing the VESDA VLQ detector before it is commissioned for use The check can be conducted by using buttons on the det2. 4 2 1 Cabling Inlet There are two cabling inlet ports The ports are fitted with rubber grommets They are not intended for wiring conduit connections System designs that use conduit must use the optional brackets and junction box 4 2 2 Wiring Terminals The wiring terminals are located beneath the detector Figure 1 1 and are accessible when the detector has been detached from the detector base 00000 7 0 O00000000 PRE ALARW n O00000000 Oo00000009 ALARM aril x Figure 4 12 Wiring Terminals 4 2 3 Relays The relays interface to the Fire Alarm Control Panel FACP to communicate fault and alarm states Refer to Figure 4 12 above for the location of the relay terminals FAULT PRE ALARM and FIRE Relay Terminals The FAULT relay is energized during normal operation while the PRE ALARM and FIRE relays are only energized when the respective alarm thresholds are exceeded after the configured time delay The operation of the relays are summarized in the following table Table 4 1 Fault and Fire Relay Operation FAULT Relay PRE ALARM and FIRE Relay Normal Operation Fault Normal Operation Pre Alarm or Fire Energized or un powered state De energized T U T S ol s fo NO 22 www xtralis com VESDA by Xtralis VESDA VLQ Product Guide 4 2 4 Monitored General Purpose
3. ensuring that the sampling pipe inlet arrows on the surface mount bracket are appropriately positioned Insert Surface Mount Bracket from top side of the ceiling tile and screw the detector base into it from the bottom side of the ceiling tile Put the ceiling tile back in its position and pass the wires through the surface mount bracket and detector base holes Secure the surface mount bracket in the ceiling void in accordance with local electrical codes Feed wires through the wire retaining strip on the base of the detector and attach to the appropriate terminal block connectors Fit the terminal bock connectors to the appropriate sockets on the terminal block Align detector body to the base so that there is room to rotate it clockwise ensuring that pipe inlets match the arrows shown on the detector body Insert pipes into the pipe inlets and seal them tightly 4 1 3 Flush Mount on Suspended Ceiling Tile Flush mounting places the sampling pipes inside the ceiling cavity and the detector body in the protected area Note There must be no significant pressure differential between the ceiling cavity and the protected area 4 1 3 1 Mounting with Junction Box 8 Flush Mount Bracket Junction Box D Surface Mount Bracket Figure 4 9 Flush Mount on suspended Ceiling Tile with Junction Box Remove the ceiling tile A on which installation is required Use the Flush Mount Bracket B to cut the tile to pass the detector body and
4. 0 046 ft 0 915 ft Pre Alarm Threshold Set the threshold of Pre alarm 0 1 o0bs m 1 5960bs m 0 03 ft 0 457 ft Alarm Delay Configure delay of fire alarm 0 30 45 or 60 seconds Reset External Device PSU Monitoring Reset Disable Standby Enable or disable buzzer Enable Disable GPI Configuration Configure the GPI action 24 www xtralis com VESDA by Xtralis VESDA VLQ Product Guide 7 4 Device Information Table 7 3 below details information for the VLQ available in the Xtralis QSC software under Device Information Table 7 3 Device Information fim e www xtralis com 35 VESDA VLQ Product Guide VESDA by Xtralis This page is intentionally left blank 36 www xtralis com VESDA by Xtralis VESDA VLQ Product Guide 8 Maintenance To maintain the VESDA VLQ detector at its peak performance level the recommended maintenance schedule shown in Table 8 1 below should be followed Table 8 1 Recommended maintenance schedule for the VESDA VLQ detector Quarterly Six monthly Annual Y pow fF o e dowd wi Lo o vw Eo vw EE a E v 8 1 Replacing the Filter The detector reports a fault condition on the front panel and in the event log to indicate that the filter requires replacement after the recommended period of time has elapsed or filter use percentage limit reached whichever occurs first After removing the old filter and prior to inserting the new one it is ne
5. 0 094 0 625 e 2x 4 5mm in holes per inlet These are the recommended configurations to maximize the area 0 15 0 3 2 coverage with four sampling locations 0 046 0 094 0 625 e 2x 4 5mm in holes per inlet www xtralis com 13 VESDA VLQ Product Guide VESDA by Xtralis This page is intentionally left blank 14 www xtralis com VESDA by Xtralis VESDA VLQ Product Guide 4 Installation The VESDA VLQ detector is shipped with the following components e VESDA VLQ detector including base e Flush Mount or Surface Mount bracket kits ordered separately e Stub pipes and end caps ordered separately Check all components for damage and refer any concerns to your authorized representative It may be necessary to procure the following items e Generic third party wiring junction box e TypeA to Mini Type B USB Interface Lead for configuration purposes a gt Figure 4 1 Type A to Mini Type B USB Interface Lead www xtralis com 15 VESDA VLQ Product Guide VESDA by Xtralis 4 1 Mounting Depending on the type of surface the VESDA VLQ detector can be installed in different ways to suit environmental aesthetic and local code requirements There are several mounting techniques described in this section to suit differ
6. Fire Panel FACP Normally Closed NC FIRE Common C Input Normally Open NO Short Fire Open Fault Normally Closed NC FAULT Common C Normally Open NO GPI Set to reset Figure 4 14 Typical wiring to a fire panel with EOL www xtralis com 23 VESDA VLQ Product Guide VESDA by Xtralis 4 2 7 Wiring to an Addressable Loop Module This wiring example is for wiring VESDA detectors to a typical Input Output Loop module 3 inputs 1 output Note 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 FIRE Common C lt Fire Input Normally Open NO Short Fire Open Wiring Fault Normally Closed NC FAULT Common C 1 Fault Input Normally Open NO Short Detector Fault Open Wiring Fault GPI Set to reset EOL End of Line Resistor To Next Detector To FACP Figure 4 15 Input Output Loop Module with EOL 24 www xtralis com VESDA by Xtralis VESDA VLQ Product Guide 4 3 Specify Backup Battery for Power Supply In the event of a mains power supply disruption the VLQ detector runs on a backup battery connected to the external power supply The size of the battery is determined by e local codes and standards the total power required by the system back up time required allowance for reduction in capacity with age expected temperature var
7. 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 Refer to Section 7 3 on page 34 for GPI configuration options With monitored GPI the detector monitors the GPI for open or short circuit faults when the GPI function is set to any value When the GPI function parameter is set to PSU monitoring the detector indicates an external equipment fault condition by monitoring the line impedance A 47K 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 detector to identify open or short circuits 4 2 5 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 Legend l External device 1 to N l l l B I l End of Line Resistor at device end of D A wiring l GPI Pin 1 D GPI Pin 2 Figure 4 13 Power Supply Connection Diagram 4 2 6 Typical Wiring to a 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
8. WhenaFire alarm is raised the buzzer will beep continuously until the detector is silenced orthe smoke is no longer present e Whena Fault is detected the buzzer will alternate between on and off until the detector is silenced or the fault condition is corrected e During a manually initiated system test 2 2 3 USB Port Detector configuration can be performed using the Xtralis QSC software installed on a computer connected to the detector via the USB port The USB port is located on the outside of the detector beneath the shroud It is necessary to remove the rubber grommet in order to access this port Figure 2 4 USB Port 8 www xtralis com VESDA by Xtralis VESDA VLQ Product Guide 2 3 Specifications Table 2 3 VLQ Detector Specifications Specification Supply Voltage 24 VDC nominal 18 to 30 VDC externally supplied from UL1481 EN54 4 listed power supply as appropriate to meet local codes Ensure that the power supply is installed in accordance with local electrical codes Current Consumption 170 mA quiescent 190 mA alarm 260 mm x 228 mm x 110 mm 10 24in x 8 98in x 4 35in Weight 1 2 Kg 2 65 Ibs Operating Conditions Temperature To operate the VESDA VLQ detector outside e Tested to 10 C to 55 C 14 F to 131 F these parameters please contact your e Recommended Ambient 0 C to 39 C 32 F to 103 F nearest Xtralis Office Humidity e 0 95 RH non condensing Sampling Pipe N
9. align to the insertion guides Figure 8 5 and lower filter into place Figure 8 5 Filter insertion 3 Reposition the retaining bracket orfor units with retaining clips realign the clips with the magnets Figure 8 3 C and D 4 Tighten the retaining screws using a Philips head screwdriver www xtralis com 39 VESDA VLQ Product Guide VESDA by Xtralis This page is intentionally left blank 40 www xtralis com VESDA by Xtralis VESDA VLQ Product Guide 9 Troubleshooting 9 1 Fault Codes Fault codes can be viewed on the LED display or by using the Xtralis QSC software e Faults 01 though to 18 are hardware faults which require that the detector be replaced e Faults 41 through to 50 are generally rectifiable with minimal user interaction e Tocorrect some faults you may be prompted to log on to the detector The login procedure is described in Section 5 1 on page 29 Table 9 1 Fault Codes Fault Code Fault Type Description Possible Resolution 01 Detector Hardware Self test failed Contact your authorized EEPROM fault service representative Calibration data EEPROM fault Configuration fault 12V fan power supply fault main board module fault 5V power supply fault 3 3V power supply fault main board version fault Laser control circuit fault Smoke signal receive and amplification circuit fault Fans fault Flow circuit fault Ambient temperature circuit fault Fault relay control circuit fault Ala
10. by walls e Ensure that there is no pressure differential between sampling holes and exhaust ports e Pipes are free of debris e All joints must be glued except the pipes entering the detector Notes e Sampling holes should face into the direction of airflow or point downwards in static airflow situations For return air sampling refer to the notes in Section 3 4 on page 12 e Forcode specific information see Codes and Standards Information for Air Sampling Smoke Detection on page iii 3 2 Pipe Inlets The VESDA VLQ detector supports two sampling pipes Both pipes must be connected for proper detector operation The air inlet ports are tapered such that they accommodate both 25 mm 1 in or IPS inch 1 05 in outer diameter pipes Each air inlet port allows maximum insertion of the sampling pipe to a depth of 15 mm 0 60 in While connecting the detector to the pipe network e Square off and de burr the end of the sampling air pipes ensuring the pipes are free from debris e Insert the pipes into the pipe inlet s ensuring a firm fit Note DO NOT glue the pipes to the pipe inlets 3 3 Exhaust Air Air is expelled from the detector via the filter and after the detection chamber into the area where the detector is located Refer to Figure 2 2 on page 6 There should be no pressure differential between the sampling holes and the exhaust ports www xtralis com 11 VESDA VLQ Product Guide 3 4 Air Sampling Configuratio
11. drill four holes for the shroud screws Remove the Shroud E pipe inlet fascia F and snap offs G from both pipe inlets Figure 4 10 www xtralis com 19 20 VESDA VLQ Product Guide VESDA by Xtralis Remove Shroud E Remove pipe inlet E fascia Kl H Remove snapoffs Snapoffs removed Figure 4 10 Remove shroud pipe inlet fascia and snapoffs Place the Flush Mount Bracket B from the top side of the tile and screw the Shroud E placed from the bottom side of the ceiling tile Remove the detector base from the detector body by holding the detector body and rotating the base anti clockwise Screw the Junction Box C to the Surface Mount Bracket D with appropriate fasteners Screw the Junction Box with Surface Mount Bracket to the Detector Base then pass the wires from the conduit through to the Junction Box C Surface Mount Bracket D and Detector Base Do not connect conduit to the Junction Box yet Feed wires through the wire retaining strip on the base of the detector and attach to the appropriate terminal block connectors Fit the terminal bock connectors to the appropriate sockets on the terminal block Align detector base to the detector body so that there is room to rotate it anti clockwise and then slide the detector body into the detector base ensuring that pipe inlets match the arrows shown on the detector body Insert the detector body from the top side of the tile and snap fit to the Shroud E
12. rooms Datacenter containers IT equipment cabinets Controlled environmental vaults CEV Semi conductor tools Modular laboratories Anechoic chambers Flight simulators Generator enclosures Signaling huts Pump houses Ammunitions holding areas Hyperbaric chambers Barracks self contained units Connection to the detector using Xtralis QSC software is available via the USB interface Figure 1 1 VESDA VLQ The detector contains dry contact relays which allow connectivity to fire waming and fire suppression release systems and integration into a building management system BMS www xtralis com 3 VESDA VLQ Product Guide VESDA by Xtralis 1 1 Features The VESDA VLQ detector provides the following features Laser based absolute smoke detection Clean air barriers for optics protection Up to 100 m 1000 ft coverage Up to 2 x 6m 2 x 20ft pipes straight up to 2 x 9m 2 x 30ft pipes branched 2 or 4 VEWFD EWFD NFPA76 or 2 or 4 Class A Class B EN 54 20 sample holes Metric Imperial pipe inlets Pre alarm Alarm and Fault Relays 5 LEDs Pre alarm Fire alarm Fault Power Filter replacement Monitored on board filter AutoLearn Smoke General Purpose Input GPI IP30 enclosure Xtralis QSC software support USB for direct PC connection Event log Low power consumption 4 www xtralis com VESDA by Xtralis VESDA VLQ Product Guide 2 Product Information 2 1 How it Works The VESDA VLQ dete
13. switches and wiring terminals are located beneath the detector and are accessible by removing the detector base E eaustvens Figure 2 2 VESDA VLQ Detector Overview 2 2 1 Front Panel The VESDA VLQ front panel contains a series of indicators and buttons These are described below gge Q o9 9996 Figure 2 3 VESDA VLQ Front Panel and Status LEDs Indicators The VESDA VLQ detector provides information via a series of Status LEDs Table 2 1 LED Indicators LED Description i Filter Replacement of vaw puse ee Eam Re 6 www xtralis com VESDA by Xtralis VESDA VLQ Product Guide Buttons The VESDA VLQ detector provides accessibility to a range of functions via a set of control buttons Table 2 2 Control Buttons Button Description Reset Silence Resetting the detector unlatches all latched alarms and faults returns relays to their normal state and clears the active event list Silencing silences the buzzer for the current fault e Toreset the detector press this button once rs is displayed on the panel To silence the buzzer press and hold this button till SI is displayed on the panel 5 to 10 seconds SI is displayed alternately with the highest priority fault code The buzzer will remain silent unless another fault is reported To take detector out of Silence mode press this button once while detector is displaying SI While the filter is removed pressing t
14. this time Reset the detector after 5 minutes of operation 3 Normalize the airflow This takes approximately 5 minutes 4 Reset the detector after normalization It should now be running without faults It is important that the protected environment is representative of normal operating conditions during the AutoLearn process 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 by using controls on the front panel or from within Xtralis QSC 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 environmental background variations During the learning cycle if an alarm condition occurs AutoLearn will not complete its cycle In this situation the user must restart the AutoLearn process If AutoL earn 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 leaming times range from 15 minutes to 2 hours Note AutoLearn Smoke thresholds are volatile therefore if thresholds are set using AutoLearn smoke then it must be run each time the detector is powered up 6 2 Commissioning Smoke Test It is recommended that a smok
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17. A VLQ Product Guide VESDA by Xtralis Table 2 2 Control Buttons continued Button Description Normalize Airflow Airflow Normalization sets the reference point for airflow AutoLeam Smoke thresholds based on ambient operating conditions AutoLeam Smoke sets the alarm thresholds based on the environmental conditions e Press this button once to start the flow normalization no is displayed on the panel Normalization takes between 5 to 10 minutes To cancel normalization press this button while no is displayed To start the AutoLeam smoke press and hold this button till AL is displayed on the panel AutoLearn takes 15 minutes to complete when started from the panel To cancel the AutoLearn press and hold this button when AL is displayed Notes e AutoLearn Smoke thresholds are volatile therefore if thresholds are set using AutoLearn smoke then it must be run each time the detector is powered up AutoLearn Smoke over rides the DIP switch settings within the smoke threshold range Refer to Section 5 3 for further information You must be logged on to the detector through the front panel to use this button Refer to Section 5 1 for further information 2 2 2 Buzzer The buzzer will sound under the following conditions e During power up self testing e When a Pre Alarm is raised the buzzer will alternate between on and off until the detector is silenced or the smoke is no longer present e
18. VESDA VLQ Product Guide VLQ 100 February 2014 Document 26104 03 Part Number 30320 Phone Office 65 6757 7045 Emails sales allfireinternational com ALL FIRE INTERNATIONAL VESDA by 4 xtralis VESDA by Xtralis VESDA VLQ 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 right to 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
19. Where applicable reposition the ceiling tile A Connect wiring conduit to the Junction Box C Secure the Flush Mount Bracket B in the ceiling void in accordance with local electrical codes Insert pipes into the pipe inlets and seal them tightly Use short capillary tubes maximum 30 cm 1 ft with appropriate sampling heads www xtralis com VESDA by Xtralis VESDA VLQ Product Guide 4 1 3 2 Mounting without Junction Box Legend Figure 4 11 Flush Mount on suspended Ceiling Tile with no Junction Box Follow steps 1 to 5 from the previous section Pass the wires through the detector base holes C Feed wires through the wire retaining strip on the base of the detector and attach to the appropriate terminal block connectors 4 Fitthe terminal bock connectors to the appropriate sockets on the terminal block 5 Align detector base body to the detector body so that there is room to rotate it anti clockwise ensuring that pipe inlets match the arrows shown on the detector body 6 Support the flush mount bracket in the ceiling void in accordance with local electrical codes 7 Insert pipes into the pipe inlets and seat them tightly Use short capillary tubes maximum 30cm 1ft with appropriate sampling heads N gt www xtralis com 21 VESDA VLQ Product Guide VESDA by Xtralis 4 2 Wiring The terminal block connectors located on the underside of the VESDA VLQ detector will accept 0 2 2 5 mm or 30 12 AWG wire sizes
20. an experienced radio television technician for help FDA This Xtralis product incorporates a laser device and is 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 The laser chamber is identified by the label shown below DO NOT OPEN NO SERVICEABLE PARTS NE PAS OUVRIR DISPOSITIFS PIECES DANGER NON ECHANGEABLES Laser Radiation when Open AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM Rayonnement Laser en cas d ouverture EVITE TOUTE ETPOSITILE DIRECTE LE FAISEAN Product Listings UL ULC VNIPPO EN 54 20 and other agencies pending Document 26104 03 Part Number 30320 www xtralis com iii VESDA VLQ Product Guide VESDA by Xtralis This page is intentionally left blank iv www xtralis com VESDA by Xtralis VESDA VLQ Product Guide Table of Contents heel ncm 3 Tu Eealutes nstnesdeut ue iondorlnctetheite cte OE aa ne tcn 4 2 Product Information sssussssssssessse ess e RR RR RR rere 5 2 1 How it Works sssssssssssssssssssssssssss s s ee eee e esses sees e esee erre 5 2 2 Detector Overview eoo ette vehe teste eie Belgas c roce 6 2 3 Specifications 0 2 2 2 ccc ccc ccecccccccccccceeeceecceceececececccceceeseee
21. block Align detector body to the base so that there is room to rotate it clockwise ensuring that pipe inlets match the arrows shown on the detector body Insert pipes into the pipe inlets and seat them tightly Remove Teeth Figure 4 6 Remove teeth to provide cabling access www xtralis com 17 VESDA VLQ Product Guide VESDA by Xtralis 4 1 2 Surface Mount on Suspended Ceiling Tile 4 1 2 1 Mounting with Junction Box The Surface Mount Bracket is used behind the ceiling tile to spread the detector fixing load across a weak surface A Generic third party Junction Box Surface Mount Bracket Figure 4 7 Mount on suspended Ceiling Tile with Junction Box Remove the ceiling tile on which installation is required Remove the detector base from the detector body by holding the detector body and rotating the base anti clockwise 3 Use the Surface Mount Bracket B to mark and then cut holes for connection with the detector base 3 screws and the holes for the wiring inlets ensuring that the sampling pipe inlet arrows on the surface mount bracket are appropriately positioned 4 Connect wiring conduit to the Junction Box A and screw the Surface Mount Bracket into the Junction Box 5 Insert Junction Box and surface mount bracket assembly from top side of the ceiling tile and screw the detector base to the surface mount bracket from the bottom side of the ceiling tile ensuring that the sampling pipe inlet arrows on t
22. cessary to reset the filter used percentage value This can be done using the detector controls or from within Xtralis QSC Requirements Philips head screwdriver Filter Removal Procedure 1 Rotate cover 45 counter clockwise and remove by lifting outwards Figure 8 1 Figure 8 1 Remove the Detector Cover 2 Release the filter e Where the filter is secured with a retaining bracket Remove screws C with a Philips head screwdriver and lift out the filter retaining bracket D Figure 8 2 www xtralis com 37 VESDA VLQ Product Guide VESDA by Xtralis Figure 8 2 Remove filter retaining bracket e Where the filter is secured with retaining clips Whilst holding the filter housing B loosen the screws C and D with a Philips head screwdriver turn the clips E and F outwards away from the magnets beneath them Figure 8 3 Figure 8 3 Loosen filter retaining screws 2 Liftthe filter G out of the detector Figure 8 4 38 www xtralis com VESDA by Xtralis VESDA VLQ Product Guide Figure 8 4 Remove Filter Filter Insertion Procedure 1 With the filter removed from the detector pressing Test and Disable button simultaneously displays filter use percentage value When a new filter is used reset the filter use percentage value To do this press the Reset button on the front panel once or use the Xtralis QSC software 2 Tilt the new filter and
23. ctor continually samples air from the protected environment via two pipe inlets for the sampling pipes on each side of the pipe inlets A1 A2 Upon entering the detector the air passes through respective inlet manifolds B1 B2 and the aspirators C1 C2 The sampled air then enters the filter D where the majority is exhausted out through filter exhaust I2 and a portion from each inlet is separated into two pathways one pathway enters as clean air E1 E2 and the other pathway enters as sampled air F1 F2 into the detection chamber G Sampled air is used for smoke detection and the clean air used for optics protection After smoke detection the air is exhausted out of the chamber exhaust 11 Flow measurement is performed at the chamber exhaust H Legend Legend B r wpe eeen F Sample Air 6 Detection cramer H FowSewor i Meres Figure 2 1 Air Path www xtralis com 5 VESDA VLQ Product Guide VESDA by Xtralis 2 2 Detector Overview The VESDA VLQ detector is a lightweight unit designed to be ceiling or wall mounted and operates with a simple sampling pipe network The detector unit features two sampling pipe inlets unobtrusive exhaust vents a simple control panel and display and a buzzer to provide audio notifications A USB port described below in Section 2 2 3 provides the ability to interface with a computer which allows configuration with the Xtralis QSC software Configuration DIP
24. dering Information 2 4 Dimensions 260 mm 10 24 in 114mm 4 49 in ja 228 mm 8 98 in pr 26 8 mm 1 05 in 63 2 mm 2 49 in 56 2 mm 2 21 in 110 mm 435in 13 mm max 0 50 in max Figure 2 5 Detector Dimensions 10 www xtralis com VESDA by Xtralis VESDA VLQ Product Guide 3 Air Sampling Pipe Network The detector uses two linear pipes of up to 6 m 20 ft or two branched pipes of up to 9 m 30ft to cover a maximum of 100 m 1000 ft Short pipes can be used to suit the installation 3 1 Installation Considerations The following points should be considered when installing sampling pipe e Minimize flexing in sampling pipes by supporting the pipe every 1 5 m 5ft orless orat a distance described in local codes and standards 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 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 Ensure that all sampling holes are from within a single space not physically different areas separated
25. e and screw the detector base to the Surface Mount Bracket B Screw the surface mount bracket to the junction box and pass the wires through its holes ensuring that the sampling pipe inlet arrows on the surface mount bracket are appropriately positioned Feed wires through the wire retaining strip on the base of the detector and attach to the appropriate terminal block connectors Fit the terminal bock connectors to the appropriate sockets on the terminal block Align detector body to the base so that there is room to rotate it clockwise ensuring that pipe inlets match the arrows shown on the detector body Insert pipes into the pipe inlets and seat them tightly 4 1 1 2 Mounting without Junction Box This mounting technique is used where concealed cable entry is possible Figure 4 5 Ceiling mounted with no Junction Box Remove the detector base from detector body by holding the detector body and rotating the base anti clockwise Secure the detector base to the hard surface with appropriate fasteners ensuring that the sampling pipe inlet arrows on the detector base are appropriately positioned Remove the appropriate number of side teeth above the sloped front panel cover Figure 4 6 to allow wires to pass through Feed wires through the wire retaining strip on the base of the detector and attach to the appropriate terminal block connectors Fit the terminal bock connectors to the appropriate sockets on the terminal
26. e test be carried out to verify 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 www xtralis com 31 VESDA VLQ Product Guide VESDA by Xtralis This page is intentionally left blank 32 www xtralis com VESDA by Xtralis VESDA VLQ Product Guide 7 Xtralis QSC Software Xtralis QSC is used for configuration and commissioning of the VESDA VLQ detector Buttons are green and change to pink when active and only when logged on to VESDA VLQ are all the buttons are visible T 1 Installation 1 Install the STM virtual COM Driver Use the 32 bit VCP_V1 x x_Setup exe or 64 bit VCP V1 x x Setup x64 exe installer as appropriate for your Windows operating system Extract the Xtralis QSC executable QSC exe to a folder on your PC s hard drive but do not run it before powering up the detector Connect a USB cable between the detector and the PC Apply power to the detector Launch Xtralis QSC Xtralis QSC will report Unable to open communication Select Connection Parameters and select the available COM port then OK Once connected the detector time will be displayed at the bottom of the window and Self test or Running
27. ector or by connecting to the detector using the Xtralis QSC software The preliminary systems check includes e Normalizing the air flow Activate the normalization process using the N button on the detector or by using Xtralis QSC e Conducting a basic smoke test e Check interface to FACP i e verify alarm and fault conditions www xtralis com 27 VESDA VLQ Product Guide VESDA by Xtralis This page is intentionally left blank 28 www xtralis com VESDA by Xtralis VESDA VLQ Product Guide 5 Configuration The VESDA VLQ detector is configured using the Xtralis QSC software or onboard DIP switches 5 1 Logging on using the Display Panel Prior to configuring or operating the detector using the display panel controls it is necessary to log in to the detector Login Sequence OON To log out of the detector use the same sequence Once logged in the detector shows Ln on the display Note When detector is logged on from the front panel it is not possible to log on from Xtralis QSC and vice versa 5 2 Setting the time using the Display Panel It is possible to set the time by the detector control panel or the Xtralis QSC software Setting the time using Xtralis QSC 1 Log onto the detector 2 Press the Set Time button 3 The current Hour Minute Second Year Month and Day settings are displayed in a pop up window Edit as required then confirm the changes Setting the time using the Control Panel 1 Logonto
28. eees 9 24 DIMENSIONS x cc sos sees se cca uS 10 3 Air Sampling Pipe Network 00 0 2c c cece ccc cece cece cece ccecceceeeeeeeeeees 11 3 1 Installation Considerations 22 2 2 0 00 e cece nnne 11 3 2 Pipe MletS lt 22 2 Bae Go Ie Fa nce sae tn mana avis up ERA t of Wel eee hits enacted 11 3 9 Exhaust AI 2 6 T t es colo ian eee tal ats Soke ae ti tan Pete nc EN MA FATE 11 3 4 AirSampling Configurations 2 00 0 ccc eecc cee eccccccceccccccccceeeeecceeeees 12 4 Installation 1 c lee cei sen a ee sated eaten bees eleekt 15 wi Mounting tee ek ec tet et ette c EMSS tees 16 42 Wiring ES NE A E E IR I cece cece cece eee EE E EEE AE 22 4 3 Specify Backup Battery for Power Supply sueeeeeeeeeeeees 25 44 Installation Checklist sonori e c cece ccc cece cece e Imm mme 26 4 5 Powering Up oso eens Ae ech lene ede poo One deb nnatedes dbs E E Dens 27 4 6 Preliminary System Check 0 220000 c cece cece cece eeccceceeeceeceeeeeeees 27 5 Configuration _ 0 00000 c coc cece cee sess esses esses essere 29 5 1 Logging on using the Display Panel 00 0 2 ccc cece cee ceec eee ceceeeeees 29 5 2 Setting the time using the Display Panel 0 00 222 c cece cece eee eee 29 5 3 DIP Switch Configuration 20 0 2 222 2 c cece ce ccc RR I Rer erre 30 6 Commissioning uuutuutuutuuusssssssssss es RR RR RR e eee eeeeeeeeeeeees 31
29. ent mounting surfaces The detector base is used in all mounting techniques in conjunction with either the surface mount bracket or flush mount bracket to secure the detector to the mounting surface Detector Base Surface Mount Bracket Flush Mount Bracket Figure 4 2 Detector base and mounting brackets When the detector is attached to the detector base the sampling pipes on the detector must be aligned with the sampling pipe markers on the base Push the detector into the base on 45 degree counter clockwise rotation then rotate 45 degrees clockwise to lock into place Figure 4 3 Fit detector to base and rotate clockwise 4 1 4 Surface Mount on Hard Ceiling Wall 4 1 1 1 Mounting with Junction Box This mounting technique is used where conduit and cable entry is required on the surface of the wall or ceiling 2Z 7 Fee ES i m B A Generic third party CIR Surface Mount Bracket C Electrical Conduit Figure 4 4 Ceiling mounted with Junction Box 16 www xtralis com VESDA by Xtralis VESDA VLQ Product Guide N gt 9 Secure the Junction Box A to the hard surface with appropriate fasteners Connect wiring conduit C to Junction Box and pass the wires through Remove the detector base from the detector body by holding the detector body and rotating the base anti clockwise Pass wires through the detector bas
30. etwork Pipe Length e Linear Up to 2x 6m 2x 20 ft e Branched Up to2x 9 m 2x 30ft Sampling Holes e 20r4 10r2 per pipe Refer to Section 3 4 on page 12 for further information Accepts both metric and American standard pipe sizes Metric 25 mm 1 05 in American Pipe IPS 21 mm 24 in 3 relays Pre Alarm Fire and Fault Contacts rated 2A 30 VDC Programmable to latch or non latch states Programmable 0 60 sec delay for each relay e Side entry through removable partition Cable Termination Screw terminal blocks 0 2 2 5 sq mm 30 12 AWG Sensitivity Range 0 005 3 obs m 0 001594 0 915 obs ft Threshold Setting Range e Fire Alarm 0 15 m 3 m 0 046 ft 0 915 ft e Pre Alarm 0 1 m 1 596 m 0 03 ft 0 457 ft Product UL listed between 0 to 39 C 32 F to 103 F Table 2 4 Software Features Specification Value Event Log Up to 1 000 events www xtralis com 9 VESDA VLQ Product Guide VESDA by Xtralis Table 2 4 Software Features continued Specification AutoLearn Smoke e Minimum 15 minutes e Maximum 2 Hours through Xtralis QSC e Recommended minimum period 1 hour Thresholds are automatically changed from the previously set values to the updated values after the AutoLearn process has completed AutoLearn Smoke over rides the DIP switch settings within the smoke threshold range Maintenance Aids e Event log e Smoke log 2 3 1 Ordering Information Table 2 5 Or
31. found normalize the detector Low Airflow Airflow through one or both sample e Check sampling holes pipes has exceeded the acceptable and pipe for obstruction low flow limit or partial blockage e Examine environment for changes that may affect airflow If a cause cannot be found normalize the detector 4 GPI The monitored General Purpose The End Of Line resistor Input line is open or short circuit provides a known termination to the external equipment Check that the 47K EOL resistor is fitted to the GPI terminals on the back of the unit Examine monitored device if fitted Refer to Section 4 2 5 on page 23 for further information 42 www xtralis com Filter Replace Filter life expired Replace filter and reset filter use percentage value Refer to Section 8 1 on page 37 for further information 43 44 45 46 47 8 VESDA by Xtralis VESDA VLQ Product Guide Table 9 1 Fault Codes continued Fault Code Fault Type Possible Resolution External Device on GPI External device failure Check that the EOL resistor is fitted Examine monitored device if fitted Refer to Section 4 2 5 on page 23 for further information 50 Display Panel Display panel button stuck Attempt to release button check that the detector housing and front panel are correctly fitted and aligned www xtralis com 43 VESDA VLQ Product Guide VESDA by Xtralis This page is intentionally left blank Phone Office 65 67
32. g airflow direction Ensure that the air sampling configuration complies to local codes and standards Ensure that the rules in Table 3 1 are followed when a single hole per inlet or two holes per inlet are used When the air sampling pipes are unbalanced for example configurations 2A 3B 4C shown in Table 3 2 below smoke entering the holes closer to the detector will trigger an alarm earlier than smoke entering the furthest holes www xtralis com VESDA by Xtralis VESDA VLQ Product Guide Fire Alarm Threshold Setting Upper Limit m ft NFPA76 NFPA76 NFPA76 Table 3 2 Air Sampling Configurations No of Sampling Example Detector Configurations Description VEWFD EWFD SFD Locations EN 54 20 EN 54 20 EN 54 20 Class A Class B Class C These are the recommended configurations for small protected 0 4 0 8 3 areas where a single sampling location is required 0 125 0 25 0 937 e A 2x 4 5mm 11 64 holes per inlet or 1 x 6 5mm 1 4 hole per inlet e B 4x 4 5mm 11 64 or 2 x 6 5mm 1 4 holes close to each other for a combined inlet configuration These are the recommended configurations for small protected 0 2 0 4 3 areas where two sampling locations are required 0 063 0 125 0 937 e A B 2x4 5mm 11 64 holes per inlet or 1 x 6 5mm 1 4 hole per inlet e C 2x 6 5mm 1 4 holes These are the recommended configurations for protected areas 0 15 0 3 2 where three sampling locations are required 0 046
33. gure 5 1 DIP Switch Location Table 5 1 DIP Switch Configuration Switch Position Purpose Configuration Default Switch Settings Sw1 sw2 sws Set Fire Alarm Smoke 0 15 m 0 046 ft 0 3 m Threshold Pre alarm set 0 3 m 0 091 ft 0 091 lft to 50 of Fire Alarm automatically ae 0 8 m 0 28 ft 1 096 m 0 30 ft 1 5 m 0 46 ft 2 0 m 0 61 ft 3 0 m 0 91 ft Set Flow Delays OFF No Delay e ee Set Fire Alarm latching ON Latched WM m wadhl Set Fault latching ON Latched WEM nad Set Flow Fault Limits ON 50 m ape Set Fire Alarm Delays No Delay OFF No Delay 30s Delay 30 www xtralis com VESDA by Xtralis VESDA VLQ Product Guide 6 Commissioning The VESDA VLQ has been designed to simplify the commissioning process The AutoLearn function allows the unit to assess its environment and setup appropriate alarm thresholds The detector is monitored during commissioning using Xtralis QSC Once the VESDA VLQ detector has been commissioned it will report alarms and faults according to the parameters defined during installation Note Detectors should be commissioned with a smoke test Prior to commissioning the detector 1 Check that the pipe network is clean and correctly fitted with all joints correctly glued except where the pipe enters the detector which must not be glued 2 Check that the power is connected and on Let the detector run for around 5 minutes Ignore the faults during
34. he Reset Silence button once will reset the filter use percentage value Disable Standby Disabling the detector disables all relay outputs with the exception of the fault relay The aspirator remains active Standby shuts down the aspirator and puts the detector standby mode There is no smoke detection during standby and the fault relay is activated e To disable the detector press this button once e Tore enable the unit press the button while db is displayed on the panel To place the detector in standby mode press and hold this button until Sb is displayed on the panel 5 to 10 seconds To take detector out of standby mode push and hold this button when Sb is displayed on the panel 5 to 10 seconds Note You must be logged on to the detector through front panel to use this button Refer to Section 5 1 for further information Two Test modes are available e Lamp and Buzzer Test Press this button to ensure that all LEDs display segments and buzzer operate correctly Lt is displayed momentarily when the button is pressed e Alarm and Fault Test Press and hold this button until At is displayed on the front panel 5 to 10 seconds It activates alarm and fault relays To stop the test press and hold this button when At is displayed on the panel Note You must be logged on to the detector through front panel to use this button Refer to Section 5 1 for further information www xtralis com 7 VESD
35. he detector body are appropriately positioned 6 Put the ceiling tile back in its position and pass the wires through the wiring conduit junction box surface mount bracket holes and detector base holes 7 Secure the Junction Box A wiring conduit and Surface Mount Bracket B in the ceiling void in accordance with local electrical codes 8 Feed wires through the wire retaining strip on the base of the detector and attach to the appropriate terminal block connectors 9 Fit the terminal bock connectors to the appropriate sockets on the terminal block 10 Align detector body to the base so that there is room to rotate it clockwise and then slide it into the detector body ensuring that pipe inlets match the arrows shown on the detector body 11 Insert pipes into the pipe inlets and seal them tightly N 4 1 2 2 Mounting without Junction Box The Surface Mount Bracket is used behind the ceiling tile to spread the detector fixing load across a weak surface Surface Mount Bracket Figure 4 8 Mount on suspended Ceiling Tile with no Junction Box 18 www xtralis com 8 9 10 VESDA by Xtralis VESDA VLQ Product Guide Remove the ceiling tile on which installation is required Remove the detector base from the detector body by holding the detector body and rotating the base anti clockwise Use Surface Mount Bracket A to drill three mounting holes and two wiring holes into the ceiling tile
36. iations Note It is recommended that batteries connected to the external power supply 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 4 2 Calculating the size of backup battery Normal loads se 24V DC Full alarm load ue 24V DC Detector mA LR p oO mms lI SC E E eus eo pem T ssi EIE a for Standby Capacity Lu S e aaea a go c7 Multiply by battery factor X1 25 www xtralis com 25 VESDA VLQ Product Guide VESDA by Xtralis 4 4 Installation Checklist u BENE ERN BEEN Detector Serial Number s and Date of Manufacture ed pt La RN RR cs EE Perform the following checks listed below to ensure that all the necessary items are completed before handing over to a commissioning engineer Installation Checks Yes No Is the detector securely locked onto the mounting surface E Are the sampling pipes firmly connected to the air inlet ports Ensure that the pipes are NOT glued into the detector Is power supply installed in accordance with local electrical codes and the power wires been connected to the correct terminals inside the detector If required has the GPI end of line resistor EOL been connected aT Have the alarm and fault signaling wires been terminated to the correct terminals on the detector
37. ns VESDA by Xtralis Both inlets must be fitted with pipes with 1 or 2 holes and the configuration must comply to the rules in Table 3 1 below Table 3 1 Pipe and Sampling Hole Rules 1 hole per 2 holes per Combined pipe pipe Inlet 20ft 6m 20ft 6 m 20 ft 6m n n m Description Minimum pipe length per inlet Maximum linear pipe length per inlet combined inlet from detector to furthest sampling hole Maximum branched pipe length per inlet total Maximum distance in branched pipe from detector to furthest sampling hole Furthest sampling hole distance from the detector Hole sizes per pipe combined inlet pipe la la 6m 20ft 6m 20ft 6 m 20 ft 1x6 5mm 2x4 5mm 2x6 5 mm 1 4 11 64 1 4 or 4x4 5mm 11 64 20 ft 20 ft 20 ft m m m m Maximum capillary length 30 cm 1 ft 30 cm 1 ft 30 cm 1 ft 12 Notes Ensure that all sampling holes are from within a single space not physically separated by walls Ensure that there is no pressure differential between sampling holes and the exhaust port Ensure that the number of bends does not exceed four 4 per inlet and per branch Do not use a single VLQ to perform ceiling and retum air grille detection For return air grille detection the pipe can be routed to the return air grille whilst the detector is installed away from the retum air grille The sampling holes must be oriented 30 to the incomin
38. ortunity to appraise the products and have made your own independent assessment of the fitness or suitability of 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 1 in the case of services the cost of having the services supplied again or 2 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 court of 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 VLQ Product Guide VESDA by Xtralis Scope The VESDA VLQ Product Guide provides a comprehensive description of the VLQ detector This guide introduces the VESDA VLQ features technical specifications and gives an understanding of its components and their func
39. rm relay control circuit fault RTC fault Chamber BG too high Chamber BG too low 24V input voltage is lower than 18V Check PSU voltage across or higher than 30V the OV and 24V terminals on the rear of the unit with multimeter to ensure it is constant and between 18 30V DC Adjust or replace the PSU as required The detector has been unable to Check the sample holes establish a reference level for pipe and connection to the normal airflow unit for obstruction and integrity Make corrections as required restart the unit wait 10 minutes then normalize again www xtralis com 41 VESDA VLQ Product Guide VESDA by Xtralis Table 9 1 Fault Codes continued Fault Code Fault Type Possible Resolution Autolearn Smoke Failed The detector has been unable to Re activate when area is establish suitable alarm thresholds smoke free or set suitable during Autolearn Smoke Pre Alarm and Fire thresholds manually using the onboard DIP switches or the Xtralis QSC software Refer to Section 5 3 on page 30 for further information Filter Absent Filter not fitted or fitted incorrectly Check filter is fitted correctly or insert new filter Refer to Section 8 1 on page 37 for further information High Airflow Airflow through one or both sample e Check sample pipes pipes has exceeded the acceptable for damage breaks high flow limit e Examine environment for changes that may affect airflow If a cause cannot be
40. rmalization if the detector airflow is within the acceptable range Normalization takes approximately 5 minutes Disable On Allows disabling of the detector when disabled detector stops reporting alarms on relays Standby On Allows setting the detector to standby The detector shuts down the aspirator and stops airflow and smoke detection www xtralis com 33 VESDA VLQ Product Guide VESDA by Xtralis Table 7 1 Xtralis QSC Commands continued Allows setting of the detector time chose set to PC time for this version Get Event Log Allows to log up to last 1000 events and stores in a CSV file do not change any timing on the right side up down button Get Smoke Allows logging of smoke at between 1 and 60 second intervals and stores in a CSV file this is useful to determine minimum and maximum thresholds settings during the fire tests if required It is recommended that the smoke interval is set to 10 seconds or greater This is a live smoke data capture so Xtralis QSC must be running during this function 3 f Table 7 2 below details VLQ configuration items available in the Xtralis QSC software under Device Configuration Configuration Table 7 2 Configuration Items Configuration Item Parameters Range Configure via Xtralis QSC Allow configuration of the Enable Disable detector from Xtralis QSC Set the units of smoke Metric Imperial Fire Alarm Threshold Set the threshold of Fire alarm 0 15960bs m 3 obs m
41. the General Terms and Conditions User Manual and product documents available from Xtralis All proper health and 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 of the 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 opp
42. the detector Refer to Section 5 1 for further information 2 Press and hold the Reset and Normalize buttons simultaneously for 5 seconds 3 Setthe hour by pressing the Test button to set the first digit and the Disable button to set the second digit Press the Reset button when the correct value is on screen to advance 4 Setthe minute by pressing the Test button to set the first digit and the Disable button to set the second digit Press the Reset button when the correct value is on screen to advance 5 Setthe second by pressing the Test button to set the first digit and the Disable button to set the second digit Press the Reset button when the correct value is on screen to advance 6 Setthe year by pressing the Test button to set the first digit and the Disable button to set the second digit Press the Reset button when the correct value is on screen to advance 7 Set the month by pressing the Test button to set the first digit and the Disable button to set the second digit Press the Reset button when the correct value is on screen to advance 8 Setthe day by pressing the Test button to set the first digit and the Disable button to set the second digit Press the Reset button www xtralis com 29 VESDA VLQ Product Guide VESDA by Xtralis 5 3 DIP Switch Configuration The VESDA VLQ provides a range of configuration options using an on board DIP Switch bank Fi
43. tion You will also find instructions on installing cabling and powering up the detector This guide is for anyone involved with the design maintenance and purchasing of a VESDA VLQ system It is assumed that anyone using this product has the knowledge and appropriate certification 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 UK and Europe 44 1442 242 330 D A CH 49 431 23284 1 The Americas 1 781 740 2223 Asia 86 21 5240 0077 Australia and New Zealand 61 3 9936 7000 Middle East 962 6 588 5622 ii www xtralis com VESDA by Xtralis VESDA VLQ Product Guide Codes and Standards Information for Air Sampling Smoke Detection We s
44. trongly 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 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 pursuant to part 15 of the 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 correct the 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
45. will be displayed in the status bar N nO 0 RO 7 2 Functions Table 7 1 below details Xtralis QSC commands functions Table 7 1 Xtralis QSC Commands Logon off Default with Logon written When pressed turns to Pink and prompts user with another screen to login tothe VESDA VLQ unit Press OK when Login screen pops up Successful logon makes other buttons visible where login is required to perform such functions Reset Resets alarms and faults when pressed and momentarily changes to Pink and back to Green when reset is completed Silences the buzzer and changes to Pink Connection Parameters Allows to choose the communication port change to appropriate virtual com port Reset Filter Use Percentage VESDA VLQ stores smoke hours to determine filter usage and raises a trouble to replace the filter when certain smoke hours limit is reached This button allows to reset the smoke hours when an expired filter is replaced with a new filter Filter must be removed from the unit to use this function Lamp Test Allows to perform LED Buzzer and display test once Alarm and Relay Test Allows to perform fire and fault relay test prompts the user with another screen to test fire and fault relays Alarm test simulates the smoke value to generate an Alarm condition AutoLearn Smoke Allows to start AutoLearn smoke feature AutoLearn uses background conditions to set appropriate thresholds Normalize Airflow This button allows air flow no
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