Features
Model VLC-600 addressable, analog output air
aspiration smoke sensor provides:
VESDA
LaserCOMPACT operation communicating
with the established TrueAlarm analog sensing process
for area coverage up to 8000 ft
2
Compact 8
⅞
” (225 mm) square size
Dual stage dust filter that is used on larger systems
Obscuration measurements communicated to the fire
alarm control panel for status determination
Panel selected sensitivity from 0.016%/ft to 4.08%/ft
Local computer port access for the VESDA Vconfig
Pro software program as used on larger systems
Single LED that indicates local status information
Capability of driving a remote LED (ordered
separately)
Trouble conditions are also communicated:
Mechanical problems are received as sensor troubles
Electrical problems are received as “no answer” troubles
Additional details are indicated by the sensor LED and
by accessing sensor diagnostics
Compatible with Simplex
®
4100ES, 4010ES,
4100U, or legacy 4100/4120 fire alarm control
panels:
Communications via 4100ES/4010ES/4100U IDNet
or 4100ES/4100U MAPNET II addressable formats
Connection is to the same SLC (signaling line circuit)
with other devices such as addressable manual
stations, TrueAlarm area smoke sensors, addressable
control modules, etc.
Communications are as a single device and connection is
direct to the SLC without requiring a dedicated interface
4100/4120 requires revision 8.01 or higher software
Three threshold levels are programmable from the
fire alarm control panel with typical selections as:
Stage 1 – Alert at 0.016 to 0.6218% obscuration/ft
Stage 2 – Pre-Alarm at 0.03 to 0.6234% obscuration/ft
Stage 3 – Alarm at 0.05 to 4.08% obscuration/ft
NOTE:
UL listed evacuation alarm sensitivity is not
to be less sensitive than 0.625%/ft
Sampling pipe network:
Uses standard Vision Systems pipe and inlet in
accordance with Vision Systems Aspire design tool
UL listed to Standard 268 (URXG)
*
This product has been approved by the California State Fire Marshal (CSFM) pursuant to
Section 13144.1 of the California Health and Safety Code. See CSFM Listing
7259-1728:0109 for allowable values and/or conditions concerning material presented in
this document. This product was not approved by FM as of document revision date.
Additional listings may be applicable; contact your local Simplex product supplier for the
latest status. Listings and approvals under Simplex Time Recorder Co. are the property of
Tyco Fire Protection Products.
Typical air inlet
VLC-600 TrueAlarm
LaserCOMPACT Air
Aspiration Smoke Sensor
Fire Alarm Control Panel requires 4100ES/4010ES/4100U
IDNet or 4100ES/4100U MAPNET II communications
(4100ES shown for reference)
4100ES/4010ES/4100U IDNet
or 4100ES/4100U MAPNET II
addressable communications
Tr ue Ala rm
Laser
COMPACT
Addressable manual stations,
TrueAlert sensors and other devices
ALARM
FIRE
PULL DOWN
24 VDC power
A LA R M
Clean room cable tray
Remote LED indicator
CLEAN ROOM
SMOKE DETECTOR
ALARM
TrueAlarm LaserCOMPACT System Connections
Description
Air aspiration technology
smoke detection operates
by actively drawing in air for sampling in a high intensity,
stable detection chamber. The Model VLC-600
TrueAlarm LaserCOMPACT smoke detector uses the
latest in VESDA sampling technology including a highly
efficient laser light source and a dual stage dust filter.
TrueAlarm analog sensing
occurs when the
TrueAlarm LaserCOMPACT sensor communicates
smoke chamber information to the connected fire alarm
control panel. The panel evaluates the smoke sensor
information against three programmed thresholds and
declares an alarm or pre-alarm condition depending on
smoke chamber activity.
Status communications.
In addition to smoke
chamber information, the TrueAlarm LaserCOMPACT
also advises the fire alarm control panel of local trouble
conditions. Troubles may include dirty filter, airflow
restriction or failure, etc. Specific details are stored in
memory at the sensor location.
TrueAlarm
Analog Sensing
UL, ULC, CSFM Listed*
VLC-600 TrueAlarm LaserCOMPACT Smoke Sensor with
4100ES/4010ES/4100U IDNet and MAPNET II Communications
S4098-0036-7 7/2013
