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Product Guide Addendum 

 

VESDA ECO-EX Detector by Xtralis 

iv 

 

17937_05

 

Codes and Standards Information for Air Sampling Gas Detection 

We  strongly  recommend  that  this  document  is  read  in  conjunction  with  the  appropriate  local  codes  and 
standards  for  gas  detection  and  electrical  safety.  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 The information below was correct at time of printing but may now be out 
of date, check with your local codes, standards and listings for the current restrictions.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,  connect  the 
equipment to a power outlet which is on a different power circuit to the receiver or consult the dealer or an 
experienced radio/television technician for help 
 

Canada 

This Class B

 

digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. 

Cet appareil numérique de la classe

 

B

 

est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. 

 

EU Directive 2004/108/EC 

– EMC Directive 

This  equipment  has  been  independently  tested  for  compliance  with  the  requirements  of  the  harmonized 
standard 
 

EN 50270:2006 - 

Electromagnetic  Compatibility 

–  Electrical  apparatus  for  the  detection 

and measurement of combustible gases, toxic gases or oxygen. 

Electrical Safety 

The ECO Detector has been designed to meet the performance requirements of the following standards for 
electrical safety. 
 

 

EN 61010-1:2001 - 

Safety  requirements  for  electrical  equipment  for  measurement,  control 
and laboratory use.  General Requirements 

 

The  ECO  Detector  has  been  independently  tested  for  compliance  with  the  requirements  of  the  following 
standards for electrical safety. 
 

Conforms to ANSI/UL 61010-1 
Certified to CAN/CSA C22.2 No.61010-1 

 

Gas Detection 

The ECO Detector has been designed to meet the performance requirements of the following standards for 
gas detection. 
 

 

EN 50271:2002 - 

Electrical  apparatus  for  the  detection  and  measurement  of  combustible 
gases,  toxic  gases  or  Oxygen 

–  Requirements  and  tests  for  apparatus 

using software and/or digital technologies.  

EN 45544:2000 - 

Workplace  atmospheres 

–  Electrical  apparatus  used  for  the  direct 

detection  and  direct  concentration  measurement  of  toxic  gases  and 
vapours 

 
The ECO Detector has been independently tested for compliance with the performance requirements of the 
following standards. 
 

UNE 23300: 1984 -  

Equipment for the detection of Carbon Monoxide 

 

 

(For CO and CO + NO

2

 variants only) 

 
 
 

 

Summary of Contents for VESDA ECO-EX

Page 1: ...Product Guide Addendum Hazardous Area Installation and Operation July 2013 Document Number 17937_05 Part Number LF42391 ...

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Page 3: ...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 General Warning This product must only be installed configured and used strictly in accordance with the General Terms and Conditions User Manual and product documents available from Xtralis All proper health and safety p...

Page 4: ...ge that you have not relied 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 i in the case of services the cost of having the services supplied again or ii in ...

Page 5: ...on 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 ...

Page 6: ... is on a different power circuit to the receiver or consult the dealer or an experienced radio television technician for help Canada This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB 003 du Canada EU Directive 2004 108 EC EMC Directive This equipment has been independently tested for compliance with the requirements of ...

Page 7: ...an explosion if ignited Also referred to as the LEL This value is different for each type of flammable gas and is defined by the appropriate local regulations for explosive atmospheres LFL An indication of the gas concentration as a percentage of the LFL Modbus A serial communications protocol published by the ModbusIDA for use with programmable logic controllers PLCs It is a commonly available me...

Page 8: ...nfigures commissions and maintains the full range of VESDA by Xtralis fire detection and gas detection product VSC can configure a single VESDA smoke or gas detector or an entire network and is equipped with additional features that allow faster setup fault resolution and event diagnostics WEEE Waste Electronic and Electrical Equipment EU Commission directive 2002 96 EC on the disposal of electric...

Page 9: ...uction to the VESDA ECO EX 1 Packing Contents 2 Product Overview 3 Certification Details 4 North America Class 1 Division 2 4 Rating 4 Conditions of Use 4 Installation 5 Mechanical Dimensions 5 Mechanical Installation 6 Electrical Installation 8 Service and Maintenance 9 Product Specification 10 ...

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Page 11: ...xed point gas detection systems VESDA ECO is designed for use in indoor sheltered locations only VESDA ECO has been independently tested to verify full compatibility with Xtralis manufactured ASD without infringing associated performance approvals e g EN54 20 and UL 268 The embedded and PC software complimenting the VESDA ECO provides a wide range of user defined parameters and reporting capabilit...

Page 12: ... Contents As shipped the product packaging contains the following items which are required for installation and commissioning of the product VESDA ECO EX Gas Detector VESDA ECO Product Guide VESDA ECO EX Product Guide Addendum USB Interface Lead microSD Card supplied fitted into the card slot ...

Page 13: ...ECO B ECO EX Guard C ECO EX Mounting Plate D Guard fixing Screws x4 E Certification Label F Flow indication Arrow G Cable Entry Glands Figure 1 ECO EX Detector Layout Note Please refer to the relevant section of the VESDA ECO Product Guide supplied for more details of the layout of the VESDA ECO product itself ...

Page 14: ...ion à certains produits chimiques peuvent dégrader les propriétés d étanchéité des matériaux utilisés dans les appareils suivants Relays Relais RLY1 RLY2 RLY3 and RLY4 WARNING Explosion hazard Do not disconnect while the circuit is live or unless the area is known to be free of ignitable concentrations ATTENTION Risque d explosion Ne déconnectez pas pendant que le circuit est sous tension ou à moi...

Page 15: ...VESDA ECO EX Detector by Xtralis Product Guide Addendum 17937_05 Mechanical Dimensions 5 Installation Mechanical Dimensions Figure 2 ECO EX Mechanical Dimensions ...

Page 16: ...on page 3 to the secure flat surface using the two mounting lugs provided Fit the VESDA ECO detector to the mounting plate by location of the pipe entry points of the detector into the circular brackets at each end of the mounting plate Ensure that the VESDA ECO is upright before and during fitting of the pipes and electrical connections to ensure that the Guard will fit over it correctly when the...

Page 17: ... Xtralis Product Guide Addendum 17937_05 Mechanical Installation 7 The VESDA ECO EX guard MUST be fitted at all times when the product is energized in the Hazardous Area unless otherwise authorised by the site safety authority ...

Page 18: ...owing additional points need to be noted when installing the electrical connections to the VESDA ECO EX Hazardous Area installation standards require that when using stranded core cable ferrules are used to terminate each core before connection to the equipment terminals The maximum outside diameter of cable specified for use with the cable glands on the ECO EX is 8mm the minimum outside diameter ...

Page 19: ...th or contradict the instructions given in this or the VESDA ECO Product Guide refer to your local Xtralis sales office for advice The details of the service and maintenance operations of the ECO EX are detailed in the VESDA ECO Product Guide supplied Operations requiring diagnostic monitoring or control of the product should be undertaken from a safe area using the Modbus interface supplied not t...

Page 20: ...14 Hydrogen H2 0 2000 ppm 15 Gasoline Vapor 0 100 LFL 16 Pentane C5H12 0 100 LFL 19 Ammonia NH3 0 100 LFL 20 Alcohols 0 100 LFL 31 Oxygen O2 0 25 v v Depletion 32 Oxygen O2 0 25 v v Windowed 41 Carbon Monoxide CO 0 500 ppm 42 Ammonia NH3 0 100 ppm 43 Hydrogen Sulfide H2S 0 100 ppm 44 Sulfur Dioxide SO2 0 10 ppm 45 Nitrogen Dioxide NO2 0 10 ppm 47 Chlorine Cl2 0 20 ppm 49 Carbon Dioxide CO2 0 5 v v...

Page 21: ...ameter 16 AWG maximum Electrical Supply Voltage 18 30 V DC Maximum Power Consumption 3 6W 24 V DC for dual gas detector Typical Current Consumption 60mA 24 V DC for dual gas detector Alarm Relay Output 4 x SPST rated 30 Vdc 1 A Digital I O pin Open collector 24 Vdc 50mA Current Source Outputs 4 20 mA 1 per gas sensor Serial communication RS 485 Modbus RTU Configuration interface Xtralis VSC via lo...

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Page 24: ...t 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 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 ...

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