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LaserCOMPACT

Product Guide

August 8, 2007

Document Number: 10280_04

Part Number: 18938

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Page 1: ...LaserCOMPACT Product Guide August 8 2007 Document Number 10280_04 Part Number 18938 FlameStop is a Distributor for VESDA ASD Products www flamestop co nz ...

Page 2: ...LaserCOMPACT Product Guide VESDA 2 ...

Page 3: ...roducts 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 spec...

Page 4: ...ulations 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 3611 Hazardous Approval Warning Exposure to some chemicals may degrade the sealing of relays used on the detector Relays used on the detector are m...

Page 5: ...VESDA LaserCOMPACT Product Guide iii FCC Class B EN 61000 6 3 EN 50130 4 Document 10280_04 ...

Page 6: ...LaserCOMPACT Product Guide VESDA iv ...

Page 7: ... 17 Installing the Detector 17 Recess mounting kit 18 These kits are used to house a detector inside a wall cavity 18 Connecting the VCL to the Pipe Network 18 Inlet Pipes 18 Air Exhaust Pipe 19 Wiring Connections 19 Termination Card 19 VESDAnet Terminals VN Model only 21 Relay terminals 21 Programming socket 22 Auxiliary GPI Terminals 22 For further information see Auxiliary GPI Terminals on page...

Page 8: ...LaserCOMPACT Product Guide VESDA vi Replacing the aspirator 30 Assembly 30 Internal wiring for LaserCOMPACT 31 Spare Parts 31 ...

Page 9: ...d electrical authorities 1 2 Introduction to LaserCOMPACT The LaserCOMPACT is an aspirating smoke detector providing very early warning of fire conditions by drawing air samples through an air sampling pipe network The detector chamber can detect presence of smoke at very low concentrations The embedded and PC software complimenting the LaserCOMPACT provides a wide range of user defined parameters...

Page 10: ...g Easy cable termination Event log to 12000 events RO Version Relay Only version for stand alone LaserCOMPACT VN Version VESDAnet VN version for networked LaserCOMPACT Remote modules available VN version only to meet site specific requirements Three programmable general purpose input functions PC capable programming and monitoring 1 3 Operation of the LaserCOMPACT An air sampling pipe network coll...

Page 11: ... further filters the air to produce ultra clean air The ultra clean air is used to clean the optical surfaces in the laser detection chamber Figure 2 Operation and internal air flow of LaserCOMPACT Detector LaserCOMPACT display The LaserCOMPACT has five LEDs to indicate Alarms Faults OK normal working of the detector and Reset Isolate status The LaserCOMPACT VN offers the option for a remotely mou...

Page 12: ...g the unit is functionally normally This LED flashes twice repeatedly during air flow normalization operation and three times repeatedly when AutoLearn is activated Reset Isolate The Reset Isolate LED Yellow is lit when LaserCOMPACT is isolated While it remains isolated the Pre Alarm and Fire relays will not work The Fault relay will continue to work Reset Isolate Push Button Switch To Reset the u...

Page 13: ...y Module mounted into a Mounting Unit or a 19 Subrack Unlike the LaserPLUS and the LaserSCANNER detectors the display module cannot be mounted into the LaserCOMPACT Figure 3 VRT J00 Display Module mounted into a remote unit B A C D E F Legend A Threshold Indicators B Bar graph C Numerical Display D Alarm Level LEDs E Fault LEDs F Push Button Keys ...

Page 14: ...initiate a general fire alarm response procedure FIRE When lit this indicates that there is enough smoke to initiate a general fire alarm response procedure This indicates a fire may be imminent or is in progress When interfaced with a Fire Alarm Control Panel FACP it can generate an automatic fire alarm Bar graph The Bar graph is a 20 step indicator where each indicator represents an increase in ...

Page 15: ...s have elapsed Isolate Isolates the detector from any external devices or systems an isolate alarm will normally be raised at the Fire Alarm Control Panel FACP Note It is normal practise to signal the Isolate condition to the Fire Control Panel using the Isolate relay Numerical Display Sensitivity Shows the level of smoke that must be measured to illuminate the entire bar graph and always correspo...

Page 16: ... Guide A hand held programmer can be connected to the LaserCOMPACT VN Models VLC 505 The VESDAnet socket and VESDAnet terminals can be found on the termination card and can be accessed by removing the front cover of the detector A LCD Programmer mounted into a remote Unit or a 19 Sub Rack may also be used for VLC500 models see Programming socket on page 22 Figure 4 LCD programmer Legend A Display ...

Page 17: ...res box Legend A Reset Isolate Button B LED indicators A B A B C D E F G H I J K L Legend A Programming socket 15 Pin for VN model 9 Pin for RO model B Termination card C VESDAnet number D Air filter cartridge E Filter screw F Air exhaust port G Aspirator H 1 6 Amp fuse I Anti tamper screw J Cable entry ports K Air inlet port L Wire terminal strips ...

Page 18: ...sing Storage Temperatures Non operational Up to 2 years battery life 0 to 85 C Dry 95 humidity 0 to 85 C Must not exposed to sunlight or other radiation sources Sampling Pipe Network Maximum area of coverage 800 m 2 8000 sq ft Maximum Single Pipe Length 80 m max 20 holes Maximum branched 2 Pipe Lengths 50 m each max 20 holes Computer Design Tool ASPIRE Pipe Size ID 15 21 mm 0 874 in OD 25 mm 1 050...

Page 19: ...ory Default UL268 Fire set to 12 obs m 4 obs ft to comply with UL268 If the factory default is off the fire threshold can be set up to 20 obs m 6 25 ft Key Software Features Event log Up to 12000 events stored on FIFO basis Volatile Event Log Smoke level alarms and faults with time and date stamp AutoLearn Minimum 15 minutes maximum 15 days Recommended minimum period 14 days During AutoLearn thres...

Page 20: ...LaserCOMPACT Product Guide VESDA 12 Product Dimensions Figure 7 Dimensions in mm inches for LaserCOMPACT ...

Page 21: ...VESDA LaserCOMPACT Product Guide 13 Figure 9 LaserCOMPACT detector dimensions rear view E Cable Entry Port on rear of enclosure ...

Page 22: ...10 seconds 0 seconds 60 seconds Adm Alarm Delays Pre Alarm 10 seconds 0 seconds 60 seconds Adm Alarm Delays Alert 10 seconds 0 seconds 60 seconds Adm Delay Times Simultaneous Simultaneous Cumulative Adm Instantaneous Fire Disabled N A N A Adm AutoLearn 14 days 0 Hours 0 Minutes 0 Days 0 Hours 15 minutes 15 days 23 Hours 59 Minutes Adm Adm Adm Air flow Thresholds High Urgent High Minor Low Minor Lo...

Page 23: ... Reset GPI Terminals These terminals are also known as the General Purpose Input GPI and are used for Reset Mains OK or Standby functions The input terminal requires a voltage supply between 5 V and 24 VDC to operate The voltage input to this terminal is isolated from the system by an opto coupler device Connect the Reset terminal to the positive output and the Reset terminal to the ground output ...

Page 24: ...K The detector monitors the state of the external power supply and responds to the following conditions Mains OK 5 VDC is at this terminal Mains Fail 2 VDC is at this terminal Standby Mode The detector Isolates and the aspirator turns OFF when 5 VDC is at this terminal Note No Alarms can be gen erated in this state Reset Isolate While power is applied to the GPI the detector is isolated In additio...

Page 25: ...able entry Press out the tabs for the cable entry air inlet and air exhaust ports Installing the Detector Determine the orientation for mounting the LaserCOMPACT detector Remove the front cover and if necessary separate it from the enclosure box The back of the enclosure box is slotted over the four mounting bracket tabs Slide the detector downwards until it slides onto the tabs Screw in the anti ...

Page 26: ...ctor inside a wall cavity Figure 12 Recess mounting kit 1 6 Connecting the VCL to the Pipe Network Inlet Pipes The air inlet port is designed to fit a standard pipe of 25 mm 1 in OD A 25 mm to 1 050 inches adaptor is included for all USA shipments to fit the Pipe Inlet Figure 13 Pipe reducer ...

Page 27: ...ctor If necessary pipe the exhaust back to the relevant VESDA Zone The maximum suggested length for the exhaust pipe is 4 m 13 ft 1 7 Wiring Connections Termination Card The Termination Card acts as the interface for VESDAnet VN Model VESDA Link RO Model power supply Terminals relay and relay Terminals Figure 14 LaserCOMPACT termination card VN Model VLC 505 NC Normally Close NO Normally Open C Co...

Page 28: ...al A C Relays E VESDAlink Socket B Terminal B D 1 6 Amp Fuse Terminal A Terminal B 1 FIRE NO 1 Bias GND 2 Fire C 2 Reset GPI 3 PRE ALARM NO 3 Reset GPI 4 PRE ALARM C 4 Bias 5 FAULT NO 5 LED GND 6 FAULT C 6 LED 7 FAULT NC 7 Power 8 Power 9 Power 10 Power NC Normally Closed NO Normally Open C Common E A C B D E ...

Page 29: ...485 BELDEN 9841 120 Ohm twisted pair cables or similar be used The LaserCOMPACT is shipped without the VESDAnet A and B channels looped If the detector is not to be networked with other devices then loop the A and B channels Figure 16 Stand alone VESDAnet connection for LaserCOMPACT Figure 17 An example of the wire connection for VESDAnet closed loop Relay terminals There are three relays designat...

Page 30: ...ket on the termination card has 15 pins Use a LCD Programmer and connect the programmer cable to the 15 pin VESDAnet programming socket OR Use a PC with a VESDA PC Link HLI and the appropriate data cables to connect to the 15 pin VESDAnet programming socket RO model The programming socket on the termination card has 9 pins The RO model is programmed using a PC Software Connect the PC to the detect...

Page 31: ...onal fire alarm control panel FACP It also shows where an End Of Line EOL resistor is correctly installed Figure 19 Typical wiring to a fire panel with EOL Normally Closed NC FIRE 1 Common C Normally Open NO Normally Closed NC ACTION Common C Normally Open NO Normally Closed NC FAULT Common C Normally Open NO GPI Set to reset NC Reset C NO Input Short Fire Open Fault Fire Panel FACP Detector EOL T...

Page 32: ...olarity protection to minimize the risk of reverse power connection to the detector Note The LaserCOMPACT detector will not operate when the power supply is reversed Note Operating the detector outside the DC supply voltage range of 18 VDC and 30 VDC may cause damage to the device Figure 21 Wire connection details for power terminals on VN and RO model termination card Normally Closed NC FIRE 1 Co...

Page 33: ...ons or as per your local codes and standards Backup battery size calculation sheet Table 6 Calculating the size of backup battery 1 10 Starting Up Note A LaserCOMPACT detector must be powered up by VESDA accredited personnel only Normal load 24 V DC Full alarm load 24 V DC Equipment Load mA Number Total Load mA Number Total Detector 2490 rpm 170 190 Remote Display 90 110 Remote Programmer 50 backl...

Page 34: ...em is functioning normally the OK LED indicator will remain lit If a Remote Display Module is connected the following indicators are lit Fire alarm threshold indicators Smoke threshold levels on bar graph Two digit numerical display Various fault indicators if there are any faults System OK indicator if there are no faults If any of the above does not happen contact your commissioning engineer or ...

Page 35: ...rovided in a separate bag with the detector 3 Is the sampling air pipe firmly connected to the air inlet port Ensure the pipe is NOT glued 4 Have the power wires been connected to the correct terminals on the detector 5 If required has the end of line resistor been connected 6 Have the alarm signalling wires been terminated to the correct terminals of the detector 7 Has the Interface card been cor...

Page 36: ...tenance can be conducted by the original installer a VESDA distributor or a service contractor To work effectively the LaserCOMPACT detector needs to be supported by a well designed pipe network The VESDA Maintenance Manual contains a schedule for pipe network maintenance More frequent maintenance may be necessary for harsh environments or be required by your local fire authority Table 8 Maintenan...

Page 37: ... cover 2 Open the front cover and allow cover to hang by the attached plastic strap Closing the detector 1 Replace the front cover over detector enclosure ensuring the plastic strap and cable loom are not wedged between the cover and enclosure 2 Tighten the two screw Figure 22 Opening and closing a LaserCOMPACT detector ...

Page 38: ...re 23 Illustration for replacing the aspirator Assembly 1 Put the aspirator pipe inlet into the hole leading to the pipe network E 2 Tighten the screws securing the aspirator D 3 Connect the air hose to the aspirator pipe C Ensure a tight fit over the pipe 4 Insert the termination card A into the interface card slot F 5 Tighten the termination card screws A 6 Reconnect the wires to the aspirator B...

Page 39: ...en below Table 10 Recommended spare parts stock From To Connector Name on CPU Cable Name Pins CPU card Detection chamber Pre amp or X9 Pre Amp 6 Wire ribbon CPU card Detection chamber Laser or X10 Laser 6 Termination card LED PCB LED card or X11 LED cable 7 Termination card Aspirator Aspirator or X12 Aspirator cable 3 Part No Description Number of detectors Installed to warrant ONE Spare Part Norm...

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Page 41: ...etection chamber 3 Detector Chamber 2 Device ID 14 F Fault Airflow 6 Filter 6 Network 6 Power 6 System 6 Urgent 6 Zone 6 Fault lights 26 Fault Relay Settings 15 Faults Latched 14 Filter Inspection 28 Filter Service Interval 14 Fire light 6 Fire Relay Setting 15 Fire Threshold 14 First Stage Air Filter 2 Flush Pipe Network 28 H High Minor 14 High Urgent 14 I Inlet Pipes 18 Internal Wiring 31 Introd...

Page 42: ... Pre alarm light 6 Pre Alarm Relay 15 Pre Alarm Threshold 14 Preliminary Systems Check 28 Programming Socket 22 R Relay Terminals 21 Reset GPI Terminals 15 Reset Button 26 Reset button 7 Reset Isolate 16 Reset Isolate button 4 RO model 22 S Second Stage Filter 3 Sensitivity 7 Silence button 7 Smoke Level 7 14 Spare Parts 31 Standby Mode 16 Starting up 25 T Termination Card 19 U Ultra clean air 3 U...

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