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VESDA VFT-15 Product Guide

VESDA by Xtralis

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www.xtralis.com

The VFT detector can operate in a number of different languages. To change the language, the correct country
code (CCODE) must be entered.

Language

Code

English (default)

44

United States (English)

1

French

33

Spanish

34

Portuguese

35

Italian

39

German

49

Table 5-7: Country Codes for the VFT

5.3.9

LASER CAL: Laser Detector Calibration

Minimum Access Code Required:

Level 3

Factory use only.

5.3.10 LOAD DEFAULTS: Load Defaults

Minimum Access Code Required:

Level 2

This menu option will enable the user to reload all factory defaults for all configuration parameters under the
Configuration and Sector Alarms menus. It is recommended that the system configuration is saved prior to
applying this menu option.

5.3.11 MAINTENANCE: Maintenance Mode

Minimum Access Code Required:

None

Use the Parameter UP & DOWN buttons (Isolate and Scan) to inspect any item in the maintenance list.

Summary of Contents for VESDA VFT-15-C

Page 1: ...VESDA VFT Product Guide VFT 15 VFT 15 C October 2014 Document 16316 Revision B Build 3 Part Number 29318...

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Page 3: ...quipment damage Xtralis is not responsible and cannot be held accountable for any liability that may arise due to improper use of the equipment and or failure to take proper precautions Only persons t...

Page 4: ...te 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...

Page 5: ...de performances ou proc dures autres que celles mentionn es dans ce manuel peut conduire une exposition dangereuse aux radiations Regional Regulatory Requirements and Notices UL For open area applicat...

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Page 7: ...6 2 Servicing 42 7 Specifications 43 7 1 Power Supply 43 7 2 Case 43 7 3 Operating Conditions 43 7 4 Sampling Network 43 7 5 Area Covered 44 7 6 Cabling 44 7 7 Interfaces 44 7 8 Alarm 44 7 9 Communica...

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Page 9: ...onfiguration and guidelines on how to correctly connect RS485 equipment VFT detectors incorporate a rotary valve as a method of sampling individual microbore tubes and providing addressability This un...

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Page 11: ...elay Alarm states are also shown on the display panel and an audible warning is given An optional alarm beacon can also be fitted VFT detectors have an additional preset trigger level Trace which must...

Page 12: ...triggering event ceases If it is latched all the warning mechanisms are maintained until action is taken by the user refer to Section 2 3 These alarm states are global and will be set depending on the...

Page 13: ...have a dual function to allow the user to enter parameter values scroll through configuration items or enter an Access Code Alternate functions are indicated by LEDs located above the buttons Item 3...

Page 14: ...F Sounder silence enter key G Reset value scroll down key H Accept value scroll up key Figure 2 2 Control and configuration buttons 2 Status display This will normally show the smoke density value Als...

Page 15: ...tivate due to an incorrect device configuration To prevent this from occurring ensure that the STANDBY parameter in the Configuration menu is set to 0 For more information refer to Table 5 4 Aspiratio...

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Page 17: ...out in order to correctly install the system 1 Securely mount the back box to a suitable wall or support using the three points shown in the fixing diagrams in Section 3 1 M6 or M8 screws are suitabl...

Page 18: ...xiliary 24 VDC Output 24 VDC power output rated to 1A for powering an external sounder addressable I O devices etc Input Output Fault Relay Output Activates when a Fault is detected Alarm Relay Output...

Page 19: ...are powered by an external 24 VDC power supply The power supply cable cores should be fitted individually with ferrite cores close to the cable gland inside the equipment case To fit the cables with t...

Page 20: ...sis grounding stud 3 RS232 connector 4 Ethernet connector 5 Fuse 1 A 6 Main I O board 7 Beacon connector 8 Display valve connector 9 Programming connector 10 Optional I O modules 11 Drop down display...

Page 21: ...0 75mm minimum IEC60227 H05 W F H05 WH2 F2 for EC Notes l Link Pin 2 0 V and Pin 5 MAINS BAT Refer to page 13 for further information l External Power Supply Connection For use in UL ULC Fire Alarm A...

Page 22: ...e Connection CN14 is only used for special applications Connector Pin Description Description 8 pin RJ45 Standard Ethernet connections Standard Ethernet cable Notes l Refer to Section D 4 for further...

Page 23: ...t 5 10 11 Output 6 12 13 Output 7 14 15 Output 8 16 Table 3 5 Connections from Current Output Board Optional Module RS485 Remote Control Data 1 24 VDC Supply Out Belden 9842 24 AWG cable or equivalent...

Page 24: ...3 1 Default Microbore Tube Configuration The default configuration requires between 1 and 15 normal diameter Microbore tubes each 50 meters 164 feet in length It is recommended that excess tubing be c...

Page 25: ...ooped to one another using short lengths of normal diameter Microbore tube For example if the VFT 15 detector has unused inputs 9 to 15 one way of connecting the unused inputs would be to use short pi...

Page 26: ...the electrical characteristics of the cable connected are appropriate for the distance between the detector and display module When using the cable use one pair for RS485 communications the other pai...

Page 27: ...p this is normal 4 1 Flow Normalization Flow normalization should be carried out as a result of a new installation or after changes or maintenance to the system or microbore tubes It is necessary for...

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Page 29: ...r Access Code is changeable as a parameter in Configuration Mode which requires Level 1 Access The default Access Codes are shown below Access Level Access Code Operator 0 Not required Level 1 260 Lev...

Page 30: ...lay will indicate a fault condition while the detector is isolated TEST None Successive presses of the Test button show 1 Date on the Status Display 2 Time on the Status Display 3 IP address on the St...

Page 31: ...tor It must be replaced for a minimum of 60 minutes prior to flow normalization The following sections show how to enter the Main Menu Modes and what parameters are available in each of these modes 5...

Page 32: ...e Modules 5 3 4 CONFIGURE Configuration Mode Minimum Access Code Required Level 1 The VFT 15 detector uses many configuration parameters and is shipped with factory default values The Configuration Mo...

Page 33: ...Night Start time Hour in 24 format 12 to 23 12 NIGHSTOP Night Stop time Hour in 24 format 0 to 12 12 TRC PRESS Setup for auto Valve Scan 5 to 1000 50 Table 5 4 Configuration Mode Parameters and Value...

Page 34: ...active sectors Note The Instantaneous Fire feature is only available to units with Firmware Build 407 or greater Refer to Section 2 2 1 for further information REFCOMP REFDEL Not used Leave at defaul...

Page 35: ...etting of 8 must not be changed if compliance with EN54 20 or UL is required GAIN X The GAIN X setting is used to condition output signals from the 8 channel 4 20 mA Output Module where it is set to m...

Page 36: ...15 obs ft Sn FIRE 2 n 1 to 15 Sector n Fire 2 Level 0 08 20 obs m 0 024 6 25 obs ft 1 00 obs m 0 305 obs ft 2 20 obs m 0 6 6 25 obs ft 2 00 obs m 0 625 obs ft Sn FIRE 1 n 1 to 15 Sector n Fire 1 Level...

Page 37: ...e date and move to the next step month month will flash 3 Press UP DOWN buttons to change the month 4 Press ENTER to update the month and move to the next step year 5 Press UP DOWN buttons to change t...

Page 38: ...ith the first field flashing 1 Use Value UP DOWN buttons to set the first field 2 Press ENTER to update and move to the next field 3 Repeat the two steps for all fields Once the IP Address has been up...

Page 39: ...in obs ft Normally obs m Note Smoke Alarm Thresholds will revert to default values when changing between obs ft and obs m and vice versa REMPANEL 0 or 1 0 Enables remote panel operation A communicati...

Page 40: ...Laser Detector Calibration Minimum Access Code Required Level 3 Factory use only 5 3 10 LOAD DEFAULTS Load Defaults Minimum Access Code Required Level 2 This menu option will enable the user to reloa...

Page 41: ...COIL value S2 TEST Suppression Control Module S2 TEST value A2 COIL Suppression Control Module A2 COIL value A2 TEST Suppression Control Module A2 TEST value P2 NORM Suppression Control Module P2 NOR...

Page 42: ...he relay module check that MODn n module position in the Engineering menu has now changed to RELAY 4 2 In Setup menu change MODn to RELAY 4 3 In the Configuration menu set MODn triggering event requir...

Page 43: ...VESDA by Xtralis VESDA VFT 15 Product Guide www xtralis com 37 Figure 5 4 Relay Module Single pole double throw SPDT contacts are used in the relay modules with a rating of 2 A at 24 VDC...

Page 44: ...outputs 8 Maximum output voltage 20 V Output current 4 20mA optionally 0 20mA Resolution 16 bits Maximum Integral Nonlinearity 0 012 Maximum Offset 0 05 Maximum total output error 0 15 Output update...

Page 45: ...o access the Setup menu follow these steps 1 Press MENU 2 Use Parameter UP and DOWN buttons to reach SETUP 3 Press ENTER 4 Use Value UP and DOWN buttons to enter the Level 2 Access Code To access the...

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Page 47: ...ld be carried out in accordance with local codes and standards 1 Check control panel for fault indications etc 2 Test the function of control panel LEDs 3 Record results in system log book report any...

Page 48: ...es and cabling X X X X X X X X X X X Inspect fuses and ensure correct ratings X X X X X X X X X X X Replace detector filter elements clean chamber X X X X X X X X X X X Inspect and clean replace filte...

Page 49: ...Humidity non condensing 10 to 95 Note Consult your Xtralis office for operation outside these parameters or where sampled air is continually above 0 05 obs m 0 015 obs ft under normal operating condi...

Page 50: ...al blocks 0 2 2 5 mm 30 12 AWG 7 7 Interfaces Power Power In Relays 4 Alarm Relays 1 Fault Relay Rated 2 A 30 VDC NO NC Contacts 7 8 Alarm Range 0 001 to 20 obs m 0 0003 to 6 10 obs ft Levels Trace Al...

Page 51: ...VESDA by Xtralis VESDA VFT 15 Product Guide www xtralis com 45 A Display Panel Navigation...

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Page 53: ...nformation about the purpose of the area to be protected l Determine the protection level required Design Process To design an effective microbore network it is suggested that the following steps are...

Page 54: ...tector VESDA addresses are created for the system to operate within defined parameters for optimum smoke detection Site conditions have an impact in defining VESDA Addresses Some key guidelines need t...

Page 55: ...s com 49 l Site name and address l Site measurements and layout l Factors requiring special attention l The number and location of VESDA addresses l Overlay showing the pipe network layout with sampli...

Page 56: ...holes 11 Update the design documents with any further changes that may have been made during the tests and give a copy of the updated design documents to the person commissioning the system B 2 1 Micr...

Page 57: ...Action 1 Pre Commissioning Before going to the customer site Gather site information Obtain a copy of l Microbore network design records l Microbore network installation form l Site plans and microbor...

Page 58: ...e for more information on smoke tests You must be aware of the local codes and standards as applicable to the customer site C 1 2 Commissioning Form Prerequisites During the pre commissioning stage yo...

Page 59: ...re less tubes are fitted or where alternate tube configurations are used refer to Section 3 3 but also within the maximum time according to local codes and standards This test should be conducted for...

Page 60: ...hen select File Print to print out a copy of configuration details and include a copy with the hand over documents l Obtain the relevant signatures l Ensure that relevant attachments have been include...

Page 61: ...tector for TCP IP communications to a PC with Xtralis VSC or VSM4 software you will need standard Cat 5 Ethernet cables for connecting the PC Ethernet port to a LAN WAN point and each detector s Ether...

Page 62: ...tor use the serial lead to connect the serial port on the detector to the serial port on the PC The following figure illustrates the connection between the PC and detector A PC with Xtralis VSC or VSM...

Page 63: ...ed converter The requirements for RS485 cabling and installation are outlined in Section D 4 To enable RS485 communications the detectors will require Modbus addresses to be programmed through a direc...

Page 64: ...all other detectors all the jumpers should be removed A Connect jumpers 1 2 and 4 5 only for the first or last detector B Do not use this connector Figure D 5 Bias jumpers on detectors D 4 Installatio...

Page 65: ...ency must be maintained within the equipment requirement specification Any breaks in supply or reductions in voltage below the specified minimum will result in equipment shutdown When this problem exi...

Page 66: ...o Cable Twisted pair construction and cable screens do not completely shield the communication link from external electromagnetic interference EMI Good practice should be followed when installing comm...

Page 67: ...fied by two safety labels shown in the following diagrams Figure E 1 Laser chamber safety labels Warning The laser emits visible light and can be hazardous if viewed with the naked eye Under no circum...

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Page 69: ...tored also These would require the use of additional Initiating circuits from the conventional control panel 4 Additionally in either case above Addressable or conventional interfaces a remote reset i...

Page 70: ...CN7 Output Relay Interface 1 FIRE 2 C Requires 7 x 0 2 6 A 24 AWG cable Note Maximum relay contact rating is 2 A 30 VDC Refer to Section 5 4 1 for further details 2 NC 3 NO 4 FIRE 1 C 5 NC 6 NO 7 ACT...

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