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Section 5

VESDA Student Workbook

5-1

VSC Software Overview

VSC software

• VSC configures, commissions and maintains

the full range of VESDA fire detection
products including smoke detectors, LCD
programmers and high-level interfaces

• VSC can configure a single VESDA smoke

detector or an entire network and is equipped
with additional features that allow faster
setup, fault resolution and event diagnostics

Summary of Contents for VESDA E-Series

Page 1: ...VESDA Student Workbook Rev 8a 15SEP21...

Page 2: ...entirely coincidental Trademarks and patents VESDA is a trademark of Xtralis Intended use Use this product only for the purpose it was designed for refer to the data sheet and user documentation for d...

Page 3: ...Software Configuration 7 ASPIRE Software 8 Commission a System Appendix A VSC Software Installation Appendix B ASPIRE Software Installation Appendix C Course Checklist Appendix D VESDA Pipe Network De...

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Page 5: ...earning outcomes At the end of this course you will be able to Install maintain and troubleshoot VESDA ASD Aspirating Smoke Detectors and components Configure devices using VSC software Design VESDA p...

Page 6: ...w 1 2 VESDA Student Workbook Zoom Meeting Attendee Controls Audio controls Mute Unmute Click the microphone to mute and unmute your microphone Push to talk by pressing and holding the spacebar Or use...

Page 7: ...ESDA Student Workbook 1 3 Audio controls Audio Controls Click the next to Mute Unmute to change your microphone and speakers Click Audio Settings to access full audio settings Audio controls Adjust Au...

Page 8: ...controls Start Video Stop Video Click the video camera to turn your video on and off Video controls Video Controls Click the next to Start Video Stop Video to change your cameras if using multiple cam...

Page 9: ...VESDA Course Overview VESDA Student Workbook 1 5 Video controls Adjust Video Settings as desired Chat Chat Click Chat Type message into Chat box Click the dropdown arrow to select your chat recipient...

Page 10: ...t Workbook Share Screen Share Screen Click Share Screen Locate the screen you wish to share Click Share Reactions Reactions Click Reactions Select an icon to share with your instructor You will use th...

Page 11: ...VESDA Course Overview VESDA Student Workbook 1 7 Leave the meeting Leave Click Leave to exit the meeting at the end of the day Introductions Let s take a few minutes for introductions...

Page 12: ...ve a minimum of 80 on the VESDA Introduction Assessment 3 Attend live Instructor Led webinar 2 days 4 Accomplish 100 of the course checklist 5 Achieve a minimum of 80 on the Post Webinar Assessment We...

Page 13: ...DA Introduction eLearning Obtain a score of 80 on the VESDA Introduction Assessment Download VSC Software and Installation Instructions ASPIRE Software and Installation Instructions CONN zip file Stud...

Page 14: ...VESDA Course Overview 1 10 VESDA Student Workbook Create Xtralis Account...

Page 15: ...VESDA Course Overview VESDA Student Workbook 1 11 7 Create Xtralis Account www xtralis com 7 Create Xtralis Account Click SIGN IN...

Page 16: ...VESDA Course Overview 1 12 VESDA Student Workbook 7 Sign In or Register Sign In to your Xtralis account or click Register 7 Download documentation Search for desired documents...

Page 17: ...Student Workbook 1 13 7 Download documentation Click Download to save documentation 7 Technical support Contact Edwards Technical Support at 1 800 655 4497 For your VESDA specific needs please select...

Page 18: ...iew 1 14 VESDA Student Workbook Agenda Day 1 Agenda Course Introduction and Overview Product Overview Hardware Installation VESDAnet Introduction to VSC software VSC software configuration ASPIRE soft...

Page 19: ...ourse Overview VESDA Student Workbook 1 15 Day 2 Agenda ASPIRE software configuration continued Apply ASPIRE settings using VSC Commission a System System test Poll Please take a moment to complete th...

Page 20: ...VESDA Course Overview 1 16 VESDA Student Workbook...

Page 21: ...Section 2 VESDA Student Workbook 2 1 VESDA Products Aspirating Smoke Detection Aspirating Gas Detection Advanced Smoke Detection ASD...

Page 22: ...ess time RSET Required safe Egress time Objective ASET RSET ASD technology advantages Standard fire prevention methods are reactive leaving little time for preventative response Active aspirating smok...

Page 23: ...VESDA Products VESDA Student Workbook 2 3 ASD iVESDA ASD...

Page 24: ...VESDA Products 2 4 VESDA Student Workbook VESDA model comparison chart...

Page 25: ...ducts VESDA Student Workbook 2 5 Worldwide certifications Certified by more than 35 regulators worldwide ISO 9001 2000 certified manufacturing Six Sigma quality systems 49 Active detection cumulative...

Page 26: ...alarms Unnecessary evacuation and business interruption VESDA E Solution Flair chamber with laser based light scattering and imaging reliable VEWFD Allows responders time to assess and control fire a...

Page 27: ...VESDA Products VESDA Student Workbook 2 7 Smoke can be difficult to detect Environments influence effective detection...

Page 28: ...VESDA Products 2 8 VESDA Student Workbook Evacuation is a challenge Discreet detection is required...

Page 29: ...VESDA Products VESDA Student Workbook 2 9 Discreet detection is required Maintenance access is difficult...

Page 30: ...VESDA Products 2 10 VESDA Student Workbook Maintenance access is difficult Suppression System pairing...

Page 31: ...VESDA Products VESDA Student Workbook 2 11 Healthcare Data Centers communication infrastructure...

Page 32: ...VESDA Products 2 12 VESDA Student Workbook Industrial facilities Industrial facilities...

Page 33: ...VESDA Products VESDA Student Workbook 2 13 Solutions for all environments Detectors...

Page 34: ...ow Region Codes IP 30 VESDA VLF Four programmable alarm thresholds Metric and imperial pipe entry ports Out of the box setup On board fault diagnosis IFF Up to 18 000 event log memory AutoLearn smoke...

Page 35: ...n Model Variants VLI 880 Stand alone relays only VLI 885 VESDAnet network IP 66 Patented fail safe intelligent filter extending detector life and providing consistent sensitivity over the entire life...

Page 36: ...arger x of flow passes through HEPA filter Smaller y of flow passes unfiltered Flows recombined to enter detector at lower obscuration than original Pipe Flow Splits into x and y Flow Sensors Air comi...

Page 37: ...utoLearn smoke flow Day Night smoke thresholds 2624 ft total pipe length Two programmable GPIs one monitored Referencing IP 40 Model Variants VEU A00 LEDs Version VEU A10 3 5 Display Version New High...

Page 38: ...s 1837 ft total pipe length Two programmable GPIs one monitored Referencing IP 40 Model Variants VEP A00 P LEDs Version VEP A10 P 3 5 Display Version VESDA VEP A00 1P Up to 1000 m2 10760 ft2 coverage...

Page 39: ...s until the Disabled LED illuminates To re enable the unit press and hold the button for approximately 4 seconds until the Disabled LED deactivates Main Screen 3 5 inch touch screen features Detector...

Page 40: ...Previous Screen Next Screen Percentage of flow graphically Pipes in Use Percentage of Normalized airflow Pipes 1 2 3 4 Status Screen Previous Screen AutoLearn Flow in Progress AutoLearn Smoke in Progr...

Page 41: ...tubes ports inlet maximum addressable Six tubes ports minimum Four programmable alarm thresholds Seven programmable relays 20 000 events in event log Wi Fi Ethernet and USB connectivity Networkable V...

Page 42: ...itional screen functions are as the VEU and VEP VEA 3 5 inch display Hybrid solution Air sampling Active performance Linear high tech capacity vacuum pump technology Modular build One device 40 addres...

Page 43: ...nt Workbook 2 23 Operation monitoring state Actively samples through all ports simultaneously Operation smoke event Upon detection of smoke raises global alarm then scans each tube Scanning identifies...

Page 44: ...cans each tube independently Raises tube alarm reporting effected sampling point s System restores to normal condition 1 2 3 6 7 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 32 4 8 9 10 11 13 15 17 19 21 23 25 27 29...

Page 45: ...18 20 22 24 26 28 30 32 4 8 9 10 11 13 15 17 19 21 23 25 27 29 31 40 Rotary Valve Smoke Sensor Remote Sampling Point Central Test Port Manifold Pump Centralized smoke testing Manual test function enab...

Page 46: ...E VEA 6mm Microbore Tube UL compliant Plenum rated VESDA E VEA 4mm Microbore Tube UL compliant Plenum rated Reducer Straight Union RA Joiner Blanking Plug Sample points VESDA E VEA 4 6mm Standard Sam...

Page 47: ...eas Enables users to quickly locate the source of smoke due to a smaller search area Provides real time detection by Sector to monitor fire growth Provides four individually configurable alarm levels...

Page 48: ...ectors reach the Alert level the sector with the highest smoke concentration is designated as the First Alarm Sector FAS Once FAS is identified the VES continues to monitor all sectors to track fire g...

Page 49: ...between two positions only Utilizes spring mechanism to toggle between open and closed position spring does not apply continuous force Requires less stringent production control 89 VES Sector Scan Ti...

Page 50: ...hreshold 86 Backward compatibility Backward compatible with VESDA VLS Identical physical and electrical footprint pipe arrangement wired relays and VESDAnet connectivity Replicates VLS signature to ma...

Page 51: ...ow Wi Fi permanent disablement in hardware End user shall make a conscious decision to break the link Once broken Wi Fi capability is removed indefinitely 91 New features Motherboard 7 Segment Display...

Page 52: ...uture proof expandability protecting end user initial investment Connectivity Serial USB Ethernet Wi Fi World class connectivity for unprecedented ease of monitoring and maintenance Fully Field Replac...

Page 53: ...Section 3 VESDA Student Workbook 3 1 Installation Learning outcomes By the end of this module you will be able to Verify required items and accessories Identify site requirements...

Page 54: ...nstallation Read the following documents prior to installation Product Data Sheet VESDA Pipe Network Design Guide VESDA Pipe Network Installation Guide Product Manual Installation Data Pack IDP genera...

Page 55: ...NSTALLED IN AN AREA ON THE CEILING THAT IS FREE FROM OBSTRUCTIONS FOR A MINIMUMOF 18 INCHES ON ALL SIDES PLACEMENT OF SAMPLING POINTS NEAREST TO WALLS SHALL BE GREATERTHAN 12 INCHES 304mm AND NOT EXCE...

Page 56: ...Installation 3 4 VESDA Student Workbook IDP Installation Practices...

Page 57: ...l environmental temperature Only 1 DUCT coverage per any detector The exhaust cannot be split The intake and exhaust need to be in the same duct Will it be exposed to condensation Detector can be moun...

Page 58: ...e detector to the mounting bracket Open the door on the front of the detector by inserting a thin screwdriver A into the hole at bottom left of the door B and firmly pushing perpendicular to the door...

Page 59: ...inch pipe depth line B Bottom 25mm pipe depth line C Electrical Conduit alignment marks A Detector mounting Position A Position B Position C Detector installation Detectors mounted neatly evenly space...

Page 60: ...Installation 3 8 VESDA Student Workbook Power supplies Acceptable 24VDC power supplies BPS6A BPS10A Cabling installation Cabling is neat and easy to trace...

Page 61: ...Acquire pipe layout drawings calculations from the main contractor end user designer or a qualified distributor s engineer Prepare pipe and pipe fittings according to recommendations Obtain tools and...

Page 62: ...Remove all dust and shavings created when cutting the pipe Vacuum piping before connecting to VESDA detector Bends and clips Wide radius bends are recommended as their airflow restriction is almost ne...

Page 63: ...Capillary sampling Where to use Capillary Sampling Below false ceiling In cabinet detection Where there is a requirement for aesthetics security or unobtrusive protection One set of capillary samplin...

Page 64: ...A minimum of 20in 500mm of straight pipe is required before the pipe enters the detector This allows airflow to become stable before entering the flow sensor Short entry piping will NOT allow for acc...

Page 65: ...le Apply solvent cement on the outside of the pipe Don t apply solvent cement at the pipe entry Considerations Pipe Glue Straight Pipe before Bends Test Points Cutting Pipe Every 5 Feet Vertical Horiz...

Page 66: ...es and Sample Points VEA recommended sample point fittings 40 tubes inlet maximum addressable 6 tubes minimum 328 ft maximum tube length Keep all tubes same length Coil up unused tubing Model Variants...

Page 67: ...EA 6mm Microbore Tube UL compliant Plenum rated VESDA E VEA 4mm Microbore Tube UL compliant Plenum rated VESDA E VEA 4 6mm Standard Sampling Point White Black VESDA E VEA 4 6mm Surface Mount Sampling...

Page 68: ...Installation 3 16 VESDA Student Workbook...

Page 69: ...0 detectors max RS485 Interface runs over shielded twisted pair wire up to 1 3km 4 160 ft in length from node to node Daisy chain loop configuration half duplex VESDAnet is RS 485 15 pin or USB Fault...

Page 70: ...85 Belden 9841 120 Ohm twisted pair cables be used for including the devices in the network Network cables are terminated at the VESDAnet A and B Terminals Cabling from one VESDA E device is brought i...

Page 71: ...VESDA Network Serial to Ethernet Converter MN COM1S Serial to Ethernet Converter Connection options VESDAnet A VESDAnet network allows The VESDA detector to report alarms and faults to a Fire Panel us...

Page 72: ...o VESDA detectors VLF 250 500 VLI VEA VEU VEP VEP 1P Program with VSC Program with VSC Connection Type VESDAtalk Direct Serial Cable Connection Type VESDAnet BACnet USB Ethernet BACnet IP Program with...

Page 73: ...d Passwords VEA VEU VEP VLS VLI VLC VLF USER 1111 ADM 1413 DST 1451 VLF stand alone DST 7244 VFT USER Level 1 260 ADM Level 2 693 obsolete only for existing projects Highly recommended USB to RS 232 C...

Page 74: ...VESDAnet Connection 4 6 VESDA Student Workbook...

Page 75: ...d maintains the full range of VESDA fire detection products including smoke detectors LCD programmers and high level interfaces VSC can configure a single VESDA smoke detector or an entire network and...

Page 76: ...converter ICAM IFT or VESDA VFT detectors via Modbus TCP IP VESDA VLI over USB or Ethernet Multiple individual and networked VESDA E VEU VEP VES VEA detectors via USB Ethernet WiFi Multiple ECO detec...

Page 77: ...Passwords DST 1451 ADM 1413 USR 1111 Connection Password A password is used to authenticate access over Ethernet or WIFI connection when using Xtralis VSC The password is set in the General options t...

Page 78: ...VSC Software Overview 5 4 VESDA Student Workbook VSC Menu Bar File menu Click File Select New Make a selection based on your current project...

Page 79: ...VSC Software Overview VESDA Student Workbook 5 5 File menu The File menu allows you to Create New Open Import Close Save Print Edit menu The Edit menu allows you to Cut Copy Paste Select Insert...

Page 80: ...rview 5 6 VESDA Student Workbook Insert menu From the Edit menu Select Insert Choose a device to add The added device displays View menu The View menu allows you to Toggle the Toolbar and Status Bar C...

Page 81: ...Device View Only available when an object that displays a grid is selected Customize Tree Grid Style Manager Cell Editing Toggles the option to directly edit cells Hide Empty Rows Toggles the display...

Page 82: ...available for the selected device and change according to the device selected Connection Manager Create edit or remove connections Connect and View Open a connection Connect and Synchronize Device is...

Page 83: ...tware Overview VESDA Student Workbook 5 9 Help Display help for the software Contacts About dialog displays version and copyright information for the software Register Where to register software VSC T...

Page 84: ...name and location for the new file Merge Configurations Displays the Merge Configuration dialog where you can compare the configuration of two devices and decide which is the correct value to use Main...

Page 85: ...g this command a new Device View is displayed Connect and Synchronize Displays the Open Connection dialog where you can open a connection to a device and manage connections When you connect using this...

Page 86: ...used to display the grid Cancel Retrieve Stops the retrieving of events from the device Update Restarts the retrieving of events from the device Filter Displays the Filter Events dialog where you can...

Page 87: ...Ranges A list of possible ranges for the Y axis Obscuration Y Zoom Out Increases the range of values on the Y axis Obscuration This means you will see less detail Trend Graph Toolbar The Trend Graph...

Page 88: ...VSC Software Overview 5 14 VESDA Student Workbook Alarm Status Reset Click the Alarm Status tab Select Reset to clear Alarms and Latching Troubles...

Page 89: ...are Overview VESDA Student Workbook 5 15 Disable Click the Alarm Status tab Select Disable to prevent Detector relays from activating Silence Click the Alarm Status tab Select Silence to stop Detector...

Page 90: ...VSC Software Overview 5 16 VESDA Student Workbook Summary Status Indicates Device status Smoke levels Airflow Filter life used Detail Status Indicates Obscuration Air Flow Raw Flow...

Page 91: ...VSC Software Overview VESDA Student Workbook 5 17 Version Info Displays Device Serial Number Device Version Comms Version Chamber Version Ultrasonics Version Display WiFi Add a USB VESDAnet Connection...

Page 92: ...VSC Software Overview 5 18 VESDA Student Workbook Add a connection Double click the VSC icon on your desktop Add a connection Click Connection Select Manager...

Page 93: ...VSC Software Overview VESDA Student Workbook 5 19 Add a connection Click Add Add a connection Select VESDAnet Click Next...

Page 94: ...re Overview 5 20 VESDA Student Workbook Add a connection When installing a VESDA detector the initial configuration is performed using the USB connection medium Select USB Click Next Add a connection...

Page 95: ...VSC Software Overview VESDA Student Workbook 5 21 Add a connection Type the Name for this connection Click Finish Add a connection Click Close...

Page 96: ...USB VESDAnet connection a Double click the VSC icon on your desktop b Click Connection c Select Manager d Click Add e Select VESDAnet f Click Next g Select USB h Click Next i Click Next j Type the Nam...

Page 97: ...VSC Software Overview VESDA Student Workbook 5 23 Add a connection Double click the VSC icon on your desktop Add a connection Click Connection Select Manager...

Page 98: ...VSC Software Overview 5 24 VESDA Student Workbook Add a connection Click Add Add a connection Select VESDAnet Click Next...

Page 99: ...udent Workbook 5 25 Add a connection Select Ethernet WiFi Click Next Add a connection Type the Remote Device IP Address Verify Port Click Remember Password Click Show Text Type your Password for class...

Page 100: ...VSC Software Overview 5 26 VESDA Student Workbook Add a connection Type a Name for the connection Click Finish Add a connection Click Close...

Page 101: ...5 27 Copy and Paste CONN Files Locate Connections folder Click the Search icon on your desktop taskbar Type C ProgramData Xtralis Common Connections This is done for classroom purposes only this is no...

Page 102: ...Student Workbook Locate Connections folder Click to open folder Open the VESDA files folder Open the VESDA files folder you created on your desktop Double click to unzip the CONN files folder Click Ye...

Page 103: ...VSC Software Overview VESDA Student Workbook 5 29 Copy CONN files Copy the 12 CONN files Select location to paste Paste all 12 CONN files into the Connections folder...

Page 104: ...complete checklist item 2 2 Copy and Paste 12 CONN files a Click the Search icon on your desktop taskbar b Type C ProgramData Xtralis Common Connections c Open the Connections folder d Open the VESDA...

Page 105: ...Section 6 VESDA Student Workbook 6 1 VSC Software Configuration Learning outcome By the end of this module you will be able to Configure detectors using VSC software...

Page 106: ...e Configuration 6 2 VESDA Student Workbook Lab Station Configuration Lab Station Configuration Each Lab Station has an EST3 panel used to power 2 VEPs Each VEP has an Ethernet connection to the classr...

Page 107: ...VESDA Student Workbook 6 3 Lab Station Configuration Mounted behind each lab station door is a managed industrial ethernet switch connected to the classroom network One switch has a connection to a Ro...

Page 108: ...VSC Software Configuration 6 4 VESDA Student Workbook Connect and View Launch VSC software Double click the VSC icon on your desktop...

Page 109: ...VSC Software Configuration VESDA Student Workbook 6 5 Set as default Click Connection Select Manager Edit connection All 12 of your connections have been created...

Page 110: ...oftware Configuration 6 6 VESDA Student Workbook Set as default Select the Connection assigned specifically to you Click Set as Default Click Close Connect and view Click Connection Click Connect and...

Page 111: ...VSC Software Configuration VESDA Student Workbook 6 7 Connect and view To view your Default connection Click OK Connect and view To view a different connection Click Details...

Page 112: ...VSC Software Configuration 6 8 VESDA Student Workbook Connect and view To view a different connection Click a Name Click OK Connect and view Connection displays...

Page 113: ...book 6 9 Activity Please complete checklist item 3 3 Connect and View a Double click the VSC icon on your desktop b Click Connection c Click Manager d Select the Connection assigned specifically to yo...

Page 114: ...VSC Software Configuration 6 10 VESDA Student Workbook Logon With the VESDAnet selected Click Connection Select Logon Logon Click dropdown arrow Select ADM ADMINISTRATOR Type the PIN 1413 Click OK...

Page 115: ...VSC Software Configuration VESDA Student Workbook 6 11 Logon It is strongly recommended to change the PIN Click OK Logon ADM Administrator displays in the lower right hand corner...

Page 116: ...4 Logon a Click Connection b Select Connect and View c Click OK d Click Connection e Select Logon f Select ADM ADMINISTRATOR g Type the PIN 1413 h Click OK i In the field please consider changing your...

Page 117: ...VSC Software Configuration VESDA Student Workbook 6 13 Set Options Click View Select Options Set Options Under Regional Settings Set Language to English Set Units to ft Fahrenheit Click OK...

Page 118: ...DA Student Workbook Activity Please complete checklist item 5 5 Set Options a Select View b Select Options On the General tab under Regional Settings Set Language to English Set Units to ft Fahrenheit...

Page 119: ...Student Workbook 6 15 Set system date and time Click Device Select Set system date and time Set system date and time The default is Computer Time Select Custom Time radio button Set the desired Syste...

Page 120: ...rkbook Activity Please complete checklist item 6 6 Set System Date and Time a Click VESDAnet b Click Device c Select Set system date and time Select Custom Time radio button Set the desired System Tim...

Page 121: ...dent Workbook 6 17 Configure a detector From the Project Tree Double click the detector General tab Type the Network Name Add a Location Type an Address VESDA zone if needed HLI and Legacy programmer...

Page 122: ...referred Port is Port A class A If the Loop open ended on this device checkbox is selected then a connection is not terminated on this port Minimum Interval between status events sec for a selected de...

Page 123: ...Select Security Mode Type WPA Key IP Address Configuration Automatically obtain IP Address DHCP Smoke Thresholds tab Alarm Levels Smoke obscuration levels at which alarm conditions are generated Dela...

Page 124: ...day to night sensitivity Air Flow tab Airflow of normalized A percentage of the normalized airflow what causes a fault to report Significant flow change Amount of airflow change in which an event is...

Page 125: ...s detectors Referencing tab Referencing Enabled Detector name of detector providing reference signal Delay minutes length of time between the external smoke rise and the internal subtraction of smoke...

Page 126: ...rammed to perform one of several functions Button Lockout the Reset and Disable buttons on the front of the detector are unable to be used if selected Relays tab Configure according to the illustratio...

Page 127: ...k Name and Location On the Ethernet tab Verify IP Address Subnet Mask and Default Gateway On the Smoke Thresholds tab Set Delay sec Fire 2 10 Fire 1 5 Action 3 Alert 1 Activity Please complete checkli...

Page 128: ...VSC Software Configuration 6 24 VESDA Student Workbook Normalize Air Flow Normalize Air Flow Click the detector Click Device Select Normalize Air Flow...

Page 129: ...VSC Software Configuration VESDA Student Workbook 6 25 Normalize Air Flow Click the Detail Status tab Air Flow Normalizing is On Normalize Air Flow Wait until Air Flow Normalizing turns Off...

Page 130: ...VSC Software Configuration 6 26 VESDA Student Workbook Normalize Air Flow Ask the instructor to Smoke your Detector Normalize Air Flow Notice the changes happening to your Trend Graph...

Page 131: ...Workbook 6 27 Normalize Air Flow The different thresholds are indicated by horizontal yellow lines Mouse over the line to see the threshold In our example the Fire 1 threshold displays Normalize Air F...

Page 132: ...complete checklist item 8 8 Normalize Air Flow a Click the detector b Click Device c Select Normalize Air Flow Click the Detail Status tab Wait until Air Flow Normalizing turns Off Ask the instructor...

Page 133: ...VSC Software Configuration VESDA Student Workbook 6 29 Air Flow Fault Test Air Flow Fault Test Click the detector Select Device Click Start Air Flow Fault Test...

Page 134: ...VSC Software Configuration 6 30 VESDA Student Workbook Air Flow Fault Test Click Yes Air Flow Fault Test Wait a few minutes Click OK Note Status indicates Aspirator failed...

Page 135: ...VESDA Student Workbook 6 31 Activity Please complete checklist item 9 9 Air Flow Fault Test a Click Device b Select Start Air Flow Fault Test Click Yes to perform the test Wait a few minutes Click OK...

Page 136: ...VSC Software Configuration 6 32 VESDA Student Workbook Go to Standby For maintenance purposes Click Device Select Go to Standby Go to Standby Detector Set to Standby displays...

Page 137: ...A Student Workbook 6 33 End Standby When maintenance is complete Click Device Select End Standby Activity Please complete checklist item 10 10 Go to Standby a Click Device b Select Go to Standby c Cli...

Page 138: ...VSC Software Configuration 6 34 VESDA Student Workbook View Event Log View Event Log Click View Select Event Log...

Page 139: ...VSC Software Configuration VESDA Student Workbook 6 35 Run Event Log Set Time Range Click OK Run Event Log Event Log displays Click Save icon...

Page 140: ...dent Workbook Save Event Log Select a location Type a File Name Click Save Use this report when contacting Technical Support Activity Please complete checklist item 11 11 View Event Log a Click View b...

Page 141: ...VSC Software Configuration VESDA Student Workbook 6 37 Save Data Save Data Click File Select Save...

Page 142: ...ware Configuration 6 38 VESDA Student Workbook Save Data Select a file location Click Save Activity Please complete checklist item 12 12 Save Data a Click File b Select Save Select a file location Cli...

Page 143: ...VSC Software Configuration VESDA Student Workbook 6 39 Print Preview Device Report Print Preview Device Report Select a Device Click File Choose Print Preview...

Page 144: ...iguration 6 40 VESDA Student Workbook Print Preview Device Report Click Close Activity Please complete checklist item 13 13 Print Preview Device Report a Select a Device b Click File c Choose Print Pr...

Page 145: ...e Calculation tool used to ensure optimum design of VESDA aspirating smoke detection pipe networks Parameters must comply with the local standards that are applicable for area and application Transpor...

Page 146: ...nd codes 17 7 3 6 2 7 If provided test ports at the end most remote location of a pipe run installed in the pipe network solely for the purpose of validating consistency in performance also referred t...

Page 147: ...pment SPE Room area detection Raised floors with combustibles No common airflow above and below Raised floors with combustibles common airflow above and below VEWFD EWFD below floor VEWFD above floor...

Page 148: ...ASPIRE Software 7 4 VESDA Student Workbook Launch ASPIRE33 Software Launch ASPIRE33 software Double click the ASPIRE33 icon to launch the software...

Page 149: ...ASPIRE Software VESDA Student Workbook 7 5 ASPIRE software Legend A Menu Bar B Toolbar Buttons C Tree View D Details Pane A B C D ASPIRE software...

Page 150: ...ASPIRE Software 7 6 VESDA Student Workbook ASPIRE software YOU are the Detector Forward Back Left Right L F R B D 1 2 152 DESIGN Point of View POV...

Page 151: ...ASPIRE Software VESDA Student Workbook 7 7 Set Preferences Set preferences Double click the ASPIRE icon...

Page 152: ...E Software 7 8 VESDA Student Workbook Set preferences Click Tools Select Preferences Set preferences Click the System tab and configure the following Pipe Parts Collection America Units US Language En...

Page 153: ...onfigure the following Interface Advanced Enforced Limit NFPA Hole Sizes 5 64 1 8 9 64 5 32 11 64 13 64 1 4 Set preferences Click the General tab and configure the following Select Show capillary rela...

Page 154: ...Click Tools c Select Preferences d Click System Select America US and English e Click Project Defaults Set Enforced Limit to NFPA Set the Interface to Advanced Verify Hole sizes 5 64 1 8 9 64 5 32 11...

Page 155: ...ame project Double click the ASPIRE icon Verify Enforced Limit is set to NFPA Verify Interface is set to Advanced Right click New Project Select Rename Type Aspire Project Press Enter Add a detector C...

Page 156: ...A Student Workbook Add a detector Configure the following Detector Type VEP Detector Name Ceiling Aspirator Speed 2 Set Air Temperature and Relative Altitude as needed Add a pipe Click the Add a new p...

Page 157: ...ASPIRE Software VESDA Student Workbook 7 13 Add a pipe Name the pipe Ceiling Right Select Simple pipe Add a pipe Set the Number of bends before 1st Hole to 1 Click Finish...

Page 158: ...ASPIRE Software 7 14 VESDA Student Workbook Add a pipe Click the Calculate icon Add a pipe In the Direction column double click the F elbow Select R to redirect the pipe...

Page 159: ...From the Device Tree click Ceiling Right pipe Click Edit Select Copy Click Edit Select Paste Copy a pipe Rename Copy of Ceiling Right to Ceiling Left In the Direction column double click the R elbow...

Page 160: ...s POV You are the Detector The Distance from the prior fitting or hole HOLE Size Time smoke takes to travel to the detector CAP Tube length Pressure at the hole measured in pa How much smoke at each h...

Page 161: ...ASPIRE Software VESDA Student Workbook 7 17 Active 3D view Click the Enlarge View arrow in the lower left hand corner Active 3D view The active 3 D view of the pipe displays...

Page 162: ...pipe Pipe Properties editable Add NOTES CLICK this section of pipe and click VP ELB 90 as above Exploring the enlarged 3D view Auto Frame The Enlarged 3 D View We have added a 90 degree elbow and it...

Page 163: ...checklist item 15 15 Project Configuration a Double click the ASPIRE33 desktop icon b Verify Enforced Limit is set to NFPA c Verify Interface is set to Advanced d Rename New Project Right click New Pr...

Page 164: ...n 3 In the Direction column Double click the F elbow Select R to redirect the pipe Activity Please complete checklist item 15 15 Project Configuration g Copy pipe 1 From the Device Tree click Ceiling...

Page 165: ...VESDA Student Workbook 7 21 Copy detector Click Ceiling detector Click Edit Select Copy Click Aspire Project Click Edit Select Paste Copy detector Right click and select Rename Rename Copy of Ceiling...

Page 166: ...od detectors for this project The overall number of SP Sample Ports should be limited to prevent excessive dilution Two grille coverage using one detector Expand detector Select Ceiling Right right cl...

Page 167: ...ware VESDA Student Workbook 7 23 Two grille coverage using one detector Select Two Grilles detector Set Detector Type VEP 1P Two grille coverage using one detector Click the Add a new pipe to this det...

Page 168: ...VESDA Student Workbook Two grille coverage using one detector Name the pipe Two Grilles Pipe Click the Simple branch icon Two grille coverage using one detector Set the Number of bends before 1st bran...

Page 169: ...ASPIRE Software VESDA Student Workbook 7 25 Two grille coverage using one detector Click Calculate Close the Endcap Click Endcap Set the Hole Diameter to 0...

Page 170: ...udent Workbook Delete 90 bend Click the first row in the Item column Click the red X Set Relative Distance values In the Relative Distance column type 14 2 1 1 1 2 Press Enter With Section 1 still sel...

Page 171: ...st item 16 16 Create a Two Grilles Pipe Network a Copy detector 1 Click Ceiling detector Click Edit Select Copy Click Aspire Project Click Edit Select Paste Right click and select Rename Rename Copy o...

Page 172: ...icon Set the Number of bends before 1st branch to 0 Click Finish 3 Click Calculate Activity Please complete checklist item 16 16 Create a Two Grilles Pipe Network 4 Click the to expand the Two Grille...

Page 173: ...egardless if the grille is running Sampling methods return air grille S tandoff post 100 to 200 mm long 4 in to 8 in S ampling pipe S elf tapping screws AH U S ampling point angled to obtain best airs...

Page 174: ...7 30 VESDA Student Workbook Sampling Point Sensitivity After adding a detector and pipe Click the Two Grille Detector Click Sampling Point Sensitivity Sampling Point Sensitivity Sampling Point Sensit...

Page 175: ...or not utilized in US Market always set to 0 Click the Alert check box Click Apply under Fire 1 ONLY Verify the NFPA Limit is consistent Click the Update these Pre Alarm thresholds as well check box C...

Page 176: ...0 for all Alert Action and Fire 1 Click Apply under Fire 1 ONLY Verify the NFPA Limit is consistent Click the Update these Pre Alarm thresholds as well check box Click Yes Click Apply under Alert Cli...

Page 177: ...omputing the Fire 2 Release Point Computing the Release point is a simple calculation Desired release point 2 5 divided by the of holes 8 Fire 2 0 3125 ft Hole Sensitivity vs Detector Sensitivity Adju...

Page 178: ...2 G 1 H 1 I 1 J 2 K 1 5 L 2 M 1 N 1 O 1 P 2 D E F L K J I H G A B C M N O P CLOSED End Cap Add a VEP 1P Add pipe simple pipe of bends 7 finish Turn your bends starting at the top R F D L F L B Insert...

Page 179: ...pipe Rename the pipe Computer Room Pipe Configure the Number of bends before 1st hole to 7 Click Finish Configure the direction of your bends starting at the top R F D L F L B Delete two holes after...

Page 180: ...ASPIRE Software 7 36 VESDA Student Workbook Isometric Ceiling Pipe Network Original CAD drawing...

Page 181: ...ipe Rename the pipe Computer Room Pipe Configure the number of bends before 1st hole to 4 Click Finish Configure direction of your bends starting at the top Change holes to Capillary Add two bends aft...

Page 182: ...order could cause the pipes to cross at the inlet 4 AHU design Add a VEP detector Rename the detector AHU Add simple pipe 5 bends Click Finish Direction elbows R D R F L Add 6 holes between the R F 90...

Page 183: ...y Please complete checklist item 20 20 Create a 4 AHU design a Add a VEP detector Rename the detector AHU b Add simple pipe Set Number of bends before 1st hole to 5 Click Finish Direction elbows R D R...

Page 184: ...ASPIRE Software 7 40 VESDA Student Workbook Create a Computer Room AC Unit Computer Room AC Unit 245 201 VEP 1P Simple Pipe...

Page 185: ...rkbook 7 41 Activity Please complete checklist item 21 21 Create a Computer Room AC Unit CRAC a Add a VEP 1P detector Rename the detector Computer Room AC b Add a Simple pipe c Complete the Pipe Netwo...

Page 186: ...moke While this scanning process is underway the aspirator pulls air through the open inlet As a result we care about TT during non scan operation only VES Scan vs Non scan modes Non Scan NON_SCAN mod...

Page 187: ...rkbook 7 43 VES Scanning vs Non Scan Mode Scan During SCAN mode the focus is on sensitivity not TT VES Scanning vs Non Scan Mode Scan NOTE You must configure all pipes By default Aspire creates all pi...

Page 188: ...ASPIRE Software 7 44 VESDA Student Workbook VES Scan vs Non Scan Modes SCAN Pipe 1 Pipe 2 Create a Dry Storage Warehouse...

Page 189: ...ew Back View 10 Feet 4 3 2 1 Top down Detail VES Four Pipe Activity Please complete checklist item 22 22 Create a Dry Storage Warehouse a Add a VES detector Rename the detector Dry Storage Warehouse b...

Page 190: ...ASPIRE Software 7 46 VESDA Student Workbook Print Documents for System Installation Generate Installation Data Pack IDP Click File Select Generate IDP...

Page 191: ...ASPIRE Software VESDA Student Workbook 7 47 Generate IDP Make your selections Click Ok Generate IDP Click Close when complete...

Page 192: ...ASPIRE Software 7 48 VESDA Student Workbook Generate IDP The IDP is complete Generate BOM Click File Select Generate BOM...

Page 193: ...ASPIRE Software VESDA Student Workbook 7 49 Generate BOM Select Yes Click OK Generate BOM The BOM is complete...

Page 194: ...Select Commissioning Report Activity Please complete checklist item 23 23 Print Documents for System Installation a Click File Select Generate IDP Make your selections Click Ok Click Close b Click Fi...

Page 195: ...Section 8 VESDA Student Workbook 8 1 Commission a System Commissioning 1 Pre commissioning before site 2 Pre commissioning at site 3 Configuration and thresholds 4 System test 5 Hand over...

Page 196: ...e smoke test Optional digital manometer if sample hole pressure is required to be measured Wide Bore Networks Max range 3kpa Narrow Bore Networks 0 20kpa at the end of the recommended length of microb...

Page 197: ...ystem check Verify VSC communication Normalize airflow Pipe Integrity Smoke Test 2 Pre Commissioning at site Pipe Integrity Smoke Testing Test pipe integrity in any typical customer site Suitable for...

Page 198: ...e hole in the pipe run and start the timer 3 Stop the timer when the detector registers smoke and record the results 4 Compare the time expected with the actual recorded time If the actual recorded ti...

Page 199: ...anels using VSC Launch VSC software Click Connect and View Check the connection Click OK Double click the Detector 3 Configuration and thresholds Configure the system Zones Remote Modules Relays GPI R...

Page 200: ...a In the VSC software Double click the Detector Select Smoke Thresholds tab Enter Alarm Thresholds in Alarm Levels Day settings Click Apply Click OK Activity Please complete checklist item 25 25 Test...

Page 201: ...usly recorded results to identify deviations Performance Test Measuring the performance of the system based on the given design arrangement and application parameters run through ASPIRE ceiling height...

Page 202: ...leshooting Maintenance Smoke Pellet Test Please refer to commission guide and local resources for actual test steps 4 System tests Real testing In some applications it is a requirement to conduct real...

Page 203: ...lick Start Flow Scan NOTE This process might take up to 35 minutes Commissioning VEA overview Generate a log file with all the available data and check the airflow values in the event log for each tub...

Page 204: ...th Block the tube completely at the sample point end and ensure zero flow when tube flow scan is performed Ensure no leakage at any changeover point when using tube connectors Commissioning VEA Transp...

Page 205: ...sioning forms are complete Print a copy of VSC Configuration details Obtain relevant signatures Attach relevant documents Make copies of the completed forms and attachments and forward to Installing c...

Page 206: ...Commission a System 8 12 VESDA Student Workbook References Troubleshooting references VESDA Troubleshooting Guide VESDA Maintenance Guide VSC Help...

Page 207: ...ce Check Monthly Bi Annually Annually Every Two Years Power Supply Pipe Network visual In Duct Pipe Test Filter Inspection Raw Air Flow Pipe Integrity Smoke Test Check Pipe Flow Cleaning Sampling Poin...

Page 208: ...Commission a System 8 14 VESDA Student Workbook 9 Filter life based on background smoke levels Activity Please complete checklist item 26 26 Create a logo a Complete the Pipe Network drawing as shown...

Page 209: ...Student Workbook 8 15 VESDA Post Webinar Assessment Please follow this link to complete the VESDA Post Webinar Assessment https learning edwardsfire com course view php id 647 Login to Edwards Learni...

Page 210: ...sion a System 8 16 VESDA Student Workbook Login to Edwards Learning Center Type your Username Type your Password Click Log in Complete the VESDA Post Webinar Assessment Click You enter the correct pas...

Page 211: ...Commission a System VESDA Student Workbook 8 17 Type the password Type Password VESDAcert 2020 Click Submit to unlock the Assessment Launch the VESDA Post Webinar Assessment Select Normal Click Enter...

Page 212: ...Commission a System 8 18 VESDA Student Workbook Launch the VESDA Post Webinar Assessment Click Launch course Start Assessment Click Start Assessment...

Page 213: ...y Quiz Instructor will mark you complete once they receive a completed Assessment Report may take a few days To obtain your course certificate To obtain a certificate upon passing a course 1 Sign into...

Page 214: ...ay and complete the Survey Once the Survey is submitted a Certificate button replaces the Survey button 2 Click the Certificate button to display the Certificate 1 To obtain your course certificate To...

Page 215: ...Appendix A VESDA Student Workbook A 1 VSC Software Installation VSC Software Installation Double click the VSC executable file...

Page 216: ...tware Installation A 2 VESDA Student Workbook VSC Software Installation Wait for installation to begin VSC Software Installation Select the I accept the terms in the License Agreement checkbox Click I...

Page 217: ...VSC Software Installation VESDA Student Workbook A 3 VSC Software Installation Please wait while the Setup Wizard installs VSC VSC Software Installation Click Finish...

Page 218: ...VSC Software Installation A 4 VESDA Student Workbook...

Page 219: ...Section B VESDA Student Workbook B 1 ASPIRE Software Installation Software installation Double click the ASPIRE software...

Page 220: ...ASPIRE Software Installation B 2 VESDA Student Workbook Software installation Select a language Click OK Software installation Click Next...

Page 221: ...Installation VESDA Student Workbook B 3 Software installation Select the I accept the terms in the License Agreement Radio button Click Next Software installation Click Browse to select the desired fo...

Page 222: ...ASPIRE Software Installation B 4 VESDA Student Workbook Software installation Click Next Software installation Click Install...

Page 223: ...ASPIRE Software Installation VESDA Student Workbook B 5 Software installation Please wait while the software installs Software installation Click Finish...

Page 224: ...ASPIRE Software Installation B 6 VESDA Student Workbook...

Page 225: ...ted on your desktop e Double click to unzip the CONN files folder you downloaded from ELC f Click Yes unzip the files to VESDA files g Copy the 12 CONN files h Paste all 12 CONN files into the Connect...

Page 226: ...button Set the desired System Time and System Date Click OK 7 Configure a Detector a Double click the detector On the General tab Verify the Network Name and Location On the Ethernet tab Verify the I...

Page 227: ...the changes happening to your Trend Graph d Click the Alarm Status tab Click Silence Click Reset 9 Air Flow Fault Test a Click Device b Select Start Air Flow Fault Test Click Yes to perform the test...

Page 228: ...IRE33 software b Click Tools c Select Preferences d Click System Select America US and English e Click Project Defaults Set the Interface to Advanced Set Enforced Limit to NFPA Set Hole Sizes to 5 64...

Page 229: ...Add a new pipe to this detector icon Name the pipe Ceiling Right Select Simple pipe Set Number of bends before 1st Hole to 1 Click Finish 2 In the Toolbar click the Calculate icon 3 In the Direction...

Page 230: ...Two Grilles detector Set Detector Type to VEP 1P 2 Click the Add a new pipe to this detector icon Name the pipe Two Grilles Pipe Click the Simple branch icon Set the Number of bends before 1st branch...

Page 231: ...ing Point Sensitivity Click the Alert check box Set Safety Factor to 0 for all Alert Action and Fire 1 Click Apply under Fire 1 ONLY Verify the NFPA Limit is consistent Click the Update these Pre Alar...

Page 232: ...e Computer Room Pipe Configure the number of bends before 1st hole to 7 Click Finish Configure the direction of your bends starting at the top R F D L F L B Delete two holes after the last Bend 90 Clo...

Page 233: ...om Pipe Configure the number of bends before 1st hole to 4 Click Finish Configure the direction of your bends starting at the top Change holes to Capillary Add two bends after 3rd Capillary Add four b...

Page 234: ...Rename the detector AHU b Add simple pipe Set Number of bends before 1st hole to 5 Click Finish Direction elbows R D R F L Add 6 holes between the R F 90s Verify 6 holes between the L and the Endcap C...

Page 235: ...3 5 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 1 5 1 5 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 21 Create a Computer Room AC Unit CRAC a Add a VEP 1P detector Rename the detector Computer Room AC b Add a Simple pipe c Complete...

Page 236: ...Dry Storage Warehouse b Complete the Pipe Network drawing as shown 23 Print Documents for System Installation a Click File Select Generate IDP Make your selections Click Ok Click Close b Click File Se...

Page 237: ...tab Enter Alarm Thresholds to be applied in Alarm Levels Day Settings Click Apply Click OK 25 Test Transport Time a Ask instructor to smoke your detector to test Transport Time b Record Transport Tim...

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Page 242: ...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 docume...

Page 243: ...et which is on a different power circuit to the receiver or consult the dealer or an experienced radio television technician for help FDA This VESDA product incorporates a laser device and is classifi...

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Page 245: ...22 4 8 Dilution 22 4 9 Cumulative Sampling 23 4 10 Reference Sampling 24 4 11 Sampling Methods for Different Applications 25 4 12 Additional Monitoring Equipment 26 5 Defining the Site 27 5 1 Regulato...

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Page 247: ...the sampling holes Conventional smoke detectors wait for the smoke to migrate through the detector while an aspirating smoke detection system actively draws air samples into the sampling pipes These...

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Page 249: ...g steps are taken The order in which these are completed may differ with each project l Gather site information l Define VESDA Addresses also known as VESDA Zones l Select appropriate sampling method...

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Page 251: ...n creating fire zones VESDA Addresses also known as VESDA Zones and the pipe network design Note Local codes and standards have precedence over any VESDA recommendations Where the parameters set by th...

Page 252: ...ect detection l Location of mechanical ventilators air handling units return air ducts and supply and exhaust air systems l The beam layout beam pockets and other odd construction spaces 3 7 Surroundi...

Page 253: ...ling pipes should be fitted with an endcap Use the ASPIRE2 software to assist in determining the size of the hole in the endcap 6 For optimum detector performance you should keep pipe runs to a simila...

Page 254: ...ing pipe needs to be concealed for aesthetic or security reasons The main pipe network is installed in the ceiling void with capillary tubes branching off at required intervals to penetrate the ceilin...

Page 255: ...upwards into the space between the beams E At the top end the direction of the pipe is changed to horizontal The end of the horizontal sampling pipe is capped with a sealed end cap which may or may no...

Page 256: ...Figure 4 12 on page 15 Legend A Ceiling Void B Sampling Holes Figure 4 5 Ceiling void sampling Legend A Floor Void B Sampling Holes Figure 4 6 Floor Void Sampling 4 4 2 Return Air Sampling Smoke tends...

Page 257: ...to the AHUs l transport time should be less than 60 seconds l sampling hole sensitivities should be maintained Legend A Sampling pipe B Return grill C End cap without hole D Sampling hole Figure 4 8...

Page 258: ...etween racks will be covered on the top and at the end of the rows The result of this is a full separation between supply and return air Cold air will be supplied through a raised floor into the conta...

Page 259: ...er a maximum of 0 4 m 4 sq ft 3 Care should be taken to keep the number of bends to a minimum 4 We recommend that sampling holes should be angled at 30 degrees to the airflow 5 In high velocity air fl...

Page 260: ...over the cabinet ventilation grille The holes are drilled so that they face into the air stream from the cabinet Each monitored cabinet must have at least one sampling hole The exhaust fan can cause...

Page 261: ...en installing sample points on the top of cabinets with extractor fans These fans may create low air pressure in the cabinet which may stop any air samples being able to enter the sampling point 4 5 3...

Page 262: ...Pipe Network Design Guide VESDA by Xtralis 18 www xtralis com Figure 4 18 Ceiling and drop down pipe sampling Note Ceiling and under cable tray sampling holes should be arranged in a staggered configu...

Page 263: ...e by vertical orientation of sampling tubes In a single fire compartment the detector sampling tube is located in the upper half of the duct to minimize the effects of thermal stratification l The inl...

Page 264: ...in 42 8 L min 1 51 cfm Large Ducts Width 1 2 m 3 7 ft For large ducts the inlet pipe is recommended to have two branches Figure 4 22 shows a side view of a duct section with the relative insertion pos...

Page 265: ...m 1 5 m 5 ft 8 3 0 mm 1 8 in 41 4 L min 1 46 cfm 2 m 6 ft 6 in 10 3 0 mm 1 8 in 50 0 L min 1 76 cfm Table 4 2 Hole size for large duct ASPIRE2 calculations shown in Table 4 1 and Table 4 2 apply to a...

Page 266: ...ampling pipe network Factors such as temperature ventilation and roof height all affect the degree of stratification and the level to which the smoke will rise Changes in the above mentioned factors r...

Page 267: ...protected area any smoke will be dispersed and diluted Traditional point detectors will wait until one detector reaches 100 of the smoke threshold before alarming VESDA systems are able to aggregate t...

Page 268: ...om all VESDA detectors monitoring the internal VESDA Addresses also known as VESDA Zones This allows the internal VESDA detectors to determine if a rise in smoke levels is due to background pollution...

Page 269: ...In Duct Return Air Grille Clean Rooms Computer Rooms EDP Environments Containment Aisles Control rooms Telecommunications Theaters Libraries archival storage Hotels Hospitals Casinos Elec switching ca...

Page 270: ...of the refrigeration gas ammonia in refrigerated storage facilities It is possible to utilize the VESDA air sampling technology by incorporating VESDA ECO to detect the presence of these gases in a p...

Page 271: ...egulatory requirements whereas VESDA Addresses also known as VESDA Zones are areas that can be monitored by one VESDA detector VESDA addresses are created for the system to operate within defined para...

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Page 273: ...gure 10 1 on page 43 6 1 Grid Overlay The Grid Overlay method is utilized to map the pipe layout and determine the position of sampling holes The dimensions of the grid depend upon the required maximu...

Page 274: ...each other Figure 6 2 Plotting the first row of sampling holes Plot sampling holes in equidistant parallel rows to form squares If the area to be plotted is irregularly shaped a combination of square...

Page 275: ...work Design Guide www xtralis com 31 Legend A Detector B Sampling pipe 1 C Sampling pipe 2 D Sampling pipe 3 E Sampling pipe 4 Figure 6 4 Plotting the sampling pipes by connecting the sampling holes a...

Page 276: ...re 5 2 mm tube and 8 m 26 ft drop pipes 4 m 13 ft for small bore 5 2 mm tube and 8 m 26 ft drop pipes 4 m 13 ft for small bore 5 2 mm tube and 8 m 26 ft drop pipes 4 m 13 ft for small bore 5 2 mm tube...

Page 277: ...ce based design provides an alternate fire protection system to prescriptive fire codes They do this by assessing the environmental risks at the concept design stage This design approach offers signif...

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Page 279: ...ctor Notes l Some applications whilst noted as clean in Table 7 1 may have areas that are contaminated or considered dirty Whilst this Detector selection table provides a guide as to the most appropri...

Page 280: ...abinets O Equipment Cubicles Substations Museums Art Galleries Offices Historic Buildings O Cold Rooms Auditoriums Refrigerated Storage Schools Storage Areas Dormitories Atria Aircraft Hangars Laborat...

Page 281: ...ns or provide for heat dissipation Most local codes and standards support that any environment with 7 5 air changes per hour ACH or more is classified as a high air volume exchange area The sampling m...

Page 282: ...l IT or other mission critical purposes The capillaries are suspended from a sampling pipe at the top of the equipment cabinet or come up from an under floor void Legend A Capillary B Drop pipe C Floo...

Page 283: ...cation effect one or more vertical pipes are installed in addition to the pipes on the ceiling Refer to Section 4 7 for an example of pipe network installation for areas with high ceilings Legend A Pi...

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Page 285: ...ole l Number and radius of bends l Number of pipes l Length of capillary tubes l Size of sampling holes l Aspirator speed 9 1 Hole Balance Hole balance is the amount of air being drawn from the sampli...

Page 286: ...arning is desired Pipe lengths affect the time to transport a sample of air from the collection point to the detector Factors like bends diameter of sampling holes and endcap holes also affect the tra...

Page 287: ...ultiple pipe network systems for the same area The advantages of multiple pipe systems are l Shorter pipes have better response times as the air transport distance from the end of pipe to the detector...

Page 288: ...pipes over fewer longer pipe lengths A single pipe of 100 meters has a transport time of 80 seconds Two pipes of 50 meters have a transport time of around 33 seconds Four pipes of 25 meters have a tr...

Page 289: ...e detector The use of excessive amounts of glue can block or partially block pipe airflow to the detector and severely affect the detectors ability to detect smoke Testing must be conducted after the...

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Page 291: ...etwork This information is also useful to complete the commissioning form Information that needs to be recorded includes l Site name and address l Site use application l Site measurements and layout l...

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Page 296: ...ar 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 Convention Description Ca...

Page 297: ...let 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 is class...

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Page 299: ...pe Adaptors 8 3 7 Capillary Tubes and Drop Pipes 9 3 8 Miniature Sampling Points 9 3 9 Mounting Fixtures 10 3 10 Solvent Cement 10 3 11 Labels 11 4 Working with Pipes 13 4 1 Cutting Pipes 13 4 2 Joini...

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Page 301: ...ve on to commissioning the VESDA system This step requires you to install the pipework as specified in design documents and record any changes to the plan that you are required to make These details w...

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Page 303: ...tion 4 4 Do not glue the pipes at this stage 7 Drill sampling holes in the pipe ensuring that the spacing between sampling holes is as per the design documents and the holes are at the correct orienta...

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Page 305: ...sign requirements The sampling pipe used must also comply with local codes and standards Figure 3 1 A section of VESDA pipe 3 2 Couplings Socket Unions and Expansion Joints Couplings socket unions and...

Page 306: ...and drop pipes to the air sampling pipe A B C Figure 3 4 Y Piece A Tee B and J Piece C Note It is important that the air sampling pipe is branched in the direction away from the detector 3 5 Reducing...

Page 307: ...e C Reducing connector D Capillary tube E Flush sampling pint F Miniature sampling point 3 8 Miniature Sampling Points Miniature sampling points are attached to the sampling end of capillary tubes The...

Page 308: ...ounting options Some of the mountings commonly used are illustrated below Figure 3 9 Pipe mounting fixtures pipe clips self locking ties saddle strap 3 10 Solvent Cement Solvent cement is used to bond...

Page 309: ...e as being a smoke detector pipe and warns against tampering with it Refer to Figure 3 12 l Test Point label This label identifies a sampling point which is used for test purposes It is normally the l...

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Page 311: ...he coupling or adaptor Failing to do so will create a turbulence due to expansion of space between the pipe end and the coupling lip Figure 4 2 Turbulence created due to a gap in pipe coupling All joi...

Page 312: ...e runs to prevent buckling Refer to Figure 4 5 Figure 4 5 U bend 4 4 Mounting The pipe network should be mounted as per the design and ASPIRE specifications The fittings used for mounting will depend...

Page 313: ...e size of sampling holes may be different for each hole in a pipe network so check the size required for each hole in the IDP l Holes MUST be drilled at 90 to the pipe If the drill is at an angle the...

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Page 315: ...The normal procedure for installing an on ceiling pipe network is 1 Check the design documents to gather information on the size and configuration of the pipes The design documents could include pipe...

Page 316: ...ps or self locking ties ensuring that the distance between the roof and the pipe is according to the design specifications For further information refer to Section 3 9 on page 10 6 When securing the p...

Page 317: ...per site requirements Design documents will specify the requirement for inter beam sampling The three methods for inter beam sampling are Sampling Pipe Traversing inside of the Beam Pocket Bend the s...

Page 318: ...re only requires steps 4 and 5 5 1 6 Concealed Sampling Concealed sampling is used when there is a requirement for aesthetics or for security Capillary tubes and drop pipes are normally used for conce...

Page 319: ...ille 3 Sampling pipes on return air grilles having high velocity air flows which may require mounting on standoff posts to keep the sampling pipe 25 mm to 200 mm 1 to 8 inches away from the grille Ref...

Page 320: ...d a VESDA VLF should not monitor more than one AHU Legend A Sampling Pipe B Return grille C End cap without a hole D Sampling hole Figure 5 10 Sampling over a return air grille 5 Drill sampling holes...

Page 321: ...m any fans and closer to air vents this reduces large negative pressures l For air return negative pressure ducts the detector must be installed before humidifiers heating coils and filters l In air r...

Page 322: ...tube testing Face the holes on both pipes to the airflow and slightly rotate the pipes so the water level on both sides of the tube is the same Mark the position of the pipes orientation on the pipe...

Page 323: ...hole for the exhaust probe The hole should be l Downwind of the sampling probe by at least 300 mm 1 ft l A quarter the height of the duct up from the bottom This is done so that the air hitting the ex...

Page 324: ...tubes or drop pipes are to be run to the cabinet 3 Attach appropriate sized reducing connection to the Tee 4 Attach capillary tube or drop pipes to the reducing connector 5 Run the capillary or the d...

Page 325: ...50 mm 1 to 2 inches below the top of the cabinet 9 Attach sampling point fitting to ensure the correct sampling hole size Note Microbore installations only require steps 1 and 6 to 9 5 3 2 On Cabinet...

Page 326: ...rizontal and vertical support beams and posts 2 Secure the sampling pipe to the support beams and post using appropriate support for example mounting clamps or self locking ties 3 Drill sampling holes...

Page 327: ...s of stratification Vertical sampling is typically used in areas that have high ceilings In addition to On ceiling sampling pipes are also installed vertically ensuring that air can be sampled at diff...

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Page 329: ...hases at the site If significant changes to the original plan were required you should retest the new proposed pipe network before installing it Failure to retest the design with ASPIRE may lead to th...

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Page 331: ...nlet pipe 23 manometer 23 probes 25 E elbow 8 10 end cap 10 exhaust probe 24 25 expansion joint 7 G gluing 13 I in cabinet 9 installation 5 intake probe 24 J j pieces 8 10 joining 13 joint expansion j...

Page 332: ...oint 13 tees 8 y pieces 8 10 pipe adaptor 8 pipe benders 15 pipe network 3 components 7 plastic ratchet 10 R radius 8 reducing connectors 8 S saddle strap 10 sampling in cabinet 9 sampling holes drill...

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Page 337: ...Commissioning before you receive the appropriate training may void the warranty Document Conventions The following typographic conventions are used in this document Convention Description Bold Used t...

Page 338: ...ich is on a different power circuit to the receiver or consult the dealer or an experienced radio television technician for help FDA This VESDA product incorporates a laser device and is classified as...

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Page 340: ...e on Site 7 4 System Configuration and Setting Thresholds 9 4 1 Generic Configuration VLC VLS VLP 9 4 2 Detector Specific Configuration Steps VLC VLS VLP 11 4 3 VESDA VFT 15 Detector Configuration 15...

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Page 342: ...ESDA system installation It forges together the elements of designing and installing a pipe network installing the detectors cabling for power and communications and the powering up of the system Your...

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Page 344: ...er site Gather site information Obtain a copy of l Pipe network design records l Pipe network installation form l Site plans and pipe layout plans Start to fill in l Commissioning forms l Any regulato...

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Page 346: ...1 10 Optional Digital manometer if sample hole pressure is required to be measured l Wide Bore networks Max range 3kpa l Narrow Bore networks 0 20kpa at the end of the recommended length of Microbore...

Page 347: ...VLC detectors l Will light up and cycle LEDs on and off l If a fault has been detected the FAULT LED indicator will remain lit l If the system is functioning normally the OK LED indicator will remain...

Page 348: ...and Time l For LCD Programmer See LCD screen 144 l For Xtralis VSC See VESDAnet Form Clock Set Tab Setting Units l For LCD Programmer See LCD screen 157 and select SI for International System of Unit...

Page 349: ...l Set the network delay l Set the preferred communications port For Xtralis VSC Select VESDAnet Form Communications Tab l Set network delay l Set the Health Check period l Set the preferred communicat...

Page 350: ...the customer site or accept the defaults 2 Set the delay time for the air flow threshold 3 Flow Control Select the pipe in use 4 Aspirator set the aspirator speed 5 Normalize the airflow by highlighti...

Page 351: ...hreshold flow control OR normalizing air flow 2 See LCD screen 24 63 Flow Threshold Set airflow values to suit the customer site or accept the defaults 3 Set the delay time for the air flow threshold...

Page 352: ...cleared For LCD Programmer See LCD screens 71 74 1 Select screen 72 and set the relays to Energized or De energized 2 Select screen 73 and set the relay conditions The isolate function is non latchin...

Page 353: ...values to suit the customer site or accept the defaults Set the delay time for the air flow threshold 2 See LCD screen 95 Normalize the airflow For Xtralis VSC Select devices menu tree detector form...

Page 354: ...ss 1 Operator 2 Level 1 3 Level 2 4 Level 3 Access Code Levels are downwards applicable for example if a User enters the Level 2 Code they have access at the Operator Level and Level 1 The Operator Ac...

Page 355: ...or each sector can be set through the SECTORS ALMS menu option Day start and Night start times are accessed through the CONFIGURE menu option via the NIGHSTART and NIGHSTOP parameters Setting GPI Func...

Page 356: ...d that ASPIRE2 be used to evaluate the efficiency of the pipe network and its calculations are compared the actual smoke test results Significant differences between the ASPIRE2 estimates and the test...

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Page 358: ...l Very sensitive sites can use the electrical overload PVC coated wire burn test or the smouldering test coil test UK customers can refer to BS 6266 BFPSA Code of Practice Appendix A for system perfo...

Page 359: ...the expected time check the pipe for breaks 5 1 3 Smoke Pellet Testing This method is suitable for the testing of high and enhanced sensitivity environments Smoke is produced by lighting a number of...

Page 360: ...design Legend A 500mm 20 in B Kitchen foil in tray C 20mm 0 874 in Figure 5 2 Polyurethane Mat Smoke Test 5 1 5 Wire Burn Smoke Testing This test is performed by using a transformer to overload the po...

Page 361: ...de variation between the ASPIRE2 predictions and the test results the pipe network should be checked for leaks blockage and to see that the installed pipe network matches the model used in ASPIRE2 l I...

Page 362: ...rs The detectors can be tested using a diagnostic test from LCD Programmer or Xtralis VSC software In the LCD programmer select the relevant device then the diagnostic option In Xtralis VSC this optio...

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Page 364: ...oning forms are complete and all relevant sections have been filled in l If you have used Xtralis VSC select the Device Address or VESDAnet then select File Print to print out a copy of configuration...

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Page 366: ...6 Configuring Detector 9 D Device Testing 23 Devices Assigning 13 Display Module Assigning 9 H Hand Over 25 I Initial Response Test 22 Integrity Test 19 N Normalizing the Air Flow 8 P Peak Smoke Respo...

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