
VESDA-E VEP-A10-P Product Guide
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Use USB
Initial
Configuration
Monitoring and
Configuration Updates
Connection
Usage?
Use
Ethernet
Figure 2-8: Connection Method
The physical communication ports are located on the main board inside the detector. It is necessary to open
the front door in order to access these ports. Refer to Section 7.2 for information on opening the front door.
USB
The USB port is used for configuration purposes ONLY. It allows direct connection between the VEP-A10-P
detector and a PC or laptop running the Xtralis VSC software.
Refer to Section 4.3.4 for information on connecting the USB lead, and Section 5.1.2 for information on
creating connection profiles in Xtralis VSC.
Note:
The USB port must not be used for permanent field connection. For example, do not use a USB to
Ethernet adaptor to connect the detector to a LAN using USB.
Ethernet
The Ethernet port is used for configuration and/or monitoring purposes. It enables direct or routed network
connection between the detector and a PC or laptop installed with Xtralis VSC.
Refer to Section 4.3.4 for information on connecting the Ethernet lead, and Section 5.1.2 for information on
creating connection profiles in Xtralis VSC.
A password is required to access the detector via ethernet connection. It is initially set using Xtralis VSC
during configuration with the USB port, and the user is required to enter it when creating an Ethernet
connection profile in Xtralis VSC. It is also necessary to enter additional PIN codes to access administrative
and distributor functions. Refer to Section 5.3 on page 53 for further information.
2.6
VESDAnet
A VESDAnet network allows:
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the VEP-A10-P detector to report alarms and faults to a Fire Panel using a remote display module,
remote relay module or HLI.
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configuration and monitoring of devices from a central computer.
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connection to a reference detector.
Gateway function of the VEP-A10-P
The VEP-A10-P detector also provides a gateway to the VESDAnet for a PC running Xtralis VSC connected
to the VEP-A10-P via Ethernet, USB.
Refer to the VESDA Communications Guide for further information on VESDAnet network connectivity.
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