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Page 1: ...VESDA VLC Product Guide January 2011 Document 10280_10 Part Number 18938 ...

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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 trained through an Xtralis accredited training course can install test and maintain the system Liability You agree to install configure and use the products strictly in accordance with the User Manual ...

Page 4: ...scription 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 Th...

Page 5: ...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 FDA This Xtralis product incorporates a laser device and is classified as a Class 1 laser product that complies with FDA regulations 21 CFR 1040 10 The laser is housed in a sealed detector chamber and contains no serviceable parts The la...

Page 6: ...ime less than 60 seconds l For a Class B detector hole sensitivity must be better than 4 5 obscuration m and transport time less than 90 seconds l For a Class C detector hole sensitivity must be better than 10 obscuration m and transport time less than 120 seconds These limits should be verified using ASPIRE2 during the design of the sampling pipe network The product is compliant with EN 54 20 flo...

Page 7: ...nge states 19 4 5 Auxiliary GPI Terminals 19 5 Mounting the Detector 21 5 1 Securing the mounting bracket 21 5 2 Installing the Detector 21 6 Connecting the VLC to the Pipe Network 23 6 1 Inlet Pipes 23 6 2 Air Exhaust Pipe 23 7 Wiring Connections 25 7 1 Termination Card 25 8 Power Source 29 9 Battery Backup 31 9 1 Backup battery size calculation sheet 31 10 Starting Up 33 10 1 Installation Checkl...

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Page 9: ...features and technical specifications and gives an understanding of its components and their function You will also find instructions on installing cabling and powering up the detector This guide is for anyone involved with the design maintenance and purchasing a VESDA system It is assumed that anyone using this guide has knowledge and the appropriate certification from the local fire and electric...

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Page 11: ...e at very low concentrations The embedded and PC software complimenting the VLC provides a wide range of user defined parameters and reporting capabilities The detector easily interfaces with fire warning and fire suppression release systems and can be easily integrated into a building management system 2 1 Configurations The VLC is available as l Relays Only RO model VLC 500 for stand alone VLC l...

Page 12: ...l AutoLearn feature l One pipe inlet that can be split into two pipes l Clean air barrier for optics protection l Option for inverted mounting l High efficiency aspirator l Airflow monitoring l Optional remote display and relay capability l Active fault monitoring l Easy cable termination l Event log to 12000 events l RO Version Relay Only version for stand alone VLC l VN Version VESDAnet VN versi...

Page 13: ...first stage air filter removes dust and dirt from the sampled air and flows to the laser detector chamber to detect the presence of smoke Any smoke detected in the laser detection chamber is signaled to the main processor card If the presence of detected smoke is higher than the set thresholds it is reported as a Pre Alarm or an Alarm depending upon the alarm thresholds The second stage filter fur...

Page 14: ...zation OK The OK LED Green stays lit during normal operation indicating the unit is functionally normally This LED flashes twice repeatedly during air flow normalization operation and three times repeatedly when AutoLearn is activated Reset Isolate Reset Isolate Push Button Switch The Reset Isolate LED Yellow is lit when VLC is isolated While it remains isolated the Pre Alarm and Fire relays will ...

Page 15: ...connected to a Remote Display Module mounted into a Mounting Unit or a 19 Subrack Unlike the VLP and the VLS detectors the display module cannot be mounted into the VLC Legend A Threshold indicators B Bar graph C Numerical Display D Alarm Level LEDs E Fault LEDs F Push Button Keys Figure 3 2 VRT J00 Display Module mounted into a remote unit ...

Page 16: ...cted level of smoke relative to the preset fire alarm level Threshold Indicators The illuminated LEDs represent visual settings for ALERT PRE ALARM and FIRE alarm levels Fault LEDs Urgent Indicates a serious fault requiring immediate attention System Indicates a fault in the network Zone Indicates a fault in the VESDA Zone monitored by the Display Module Power Indicates a fault in the power supply...

Page 17: ...rm level Smoke Level Indicates the current level of smoke in the relevant VESDA address and is represented as obs m or obs ft Zone Number This is the VESDA Zone number assigned to the Display Module Note The Mode Button is used to select the parameters represented by the Numeric Display sensitivity smoke level zone number The values displayed in the numerical display represent the current readings...

Page 18: ...mer Product Guide A hand held programmer can be connected to the VLC VN Models VLC 505 The VESDAnet socket and VESDAnet terminals can be found on the termination card and can be accessed by removing the front cover of the detector A LCD Programmer mounted into a remote Unit or a 19 Sub Rack may also be used for VLC 500 models refer to Programming socket on page 27 Legend A Display B Keys Figure 3 ...

Page 19: ...ront view of the VLC detector Legend A Programming socket 15 Pin for VLC 505 9 Pin for VLC 500 B Termination card C VESDAnet number D Air filter cartridge E Filter screw F Air exhaust port G Aspirator H 1 6 Amp fuse I Anti tamper screw J Cable entry ports K Air inlet port L Wire terminal strips Figure 3 5 View of components in the enclosures box ...

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Page 21: ...mputer Design Tool ASPIRE2 Pipe Size ID 15 21 mm 0 874 in OD 25 mm 1 050 in Relays 3 relays contacts rated 2A 30 VDC Programmable to latched or non latched states Relays Default Configuration Fire Pre Alarm Alert Fault Maintenance and Isolate Programmable 0 60 sec time delay for each relay IP Rating IP30 Cable Access 4 x 25 mm 1 in cable entries Cable Termination Screw terminal blocks 0 2 2 5 sq m...

Page 22: ...VESDA VLC Product Guide VESDA by Xtralis 16 www xtralis com 4 2 Product Dimensions Figure 4 1 Dimensions in mm inches for VLC ...

Page 23: ...VESDA by Xtralis VESDA VLC Product Guide www xtralis com 17 E Cable Entry Port on rear of enclosure Figure 4 2 VLC detector dimensions rear view ...

Page 24: ...0 Seconds 60 Seconds Adm Delay Times Simultaneous Simultaneous Cumulative Adm Instantaneous Fire Disabled N A N A Adm AutoLearn 14 days 0 Hours 0 Minutes 0 days 0 Hours 15 Minutes 15 days 23 Hours 59 Minutes Adm Air flow Thresholds l High Urgent l High Minor l Low Minor l Low Urgent l 130 l 120 l 80 l 70 l 105 l 105 l 25 l 25 l 200 l 200 l 95 l 95 Adm Communications l Open ended loop l Preferred P...

Page 25: ...erminals via a remote reset isolate switch l LED Terminals These output terminals provide a 5 V 15 mA DC supply via a 220 ohm resistor to power a remote LED l Reset GPI Terminals These terminals are also known as the General Purpose Input GPI and are used for Reset Mains OK or Standby functions The input terminal requires a voltage supply between 5 V and 24 VDC to operate The voltage input to this...

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Page 27: ...ting bracket to the surface using appropriate fasteners ensuring that the bracket is horizontally straight and sits flush on the surface Determine the ports for cable entry Press out the tabs for the cable entry air inlet and air exhaust ports 5 2 Installing the Detector Determine the orientation for mounting the VLC detector Remove the front cover and if necessary separate it from the enclosure b...

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Page 29: ...nnect the detector to the Pipe Network 1 Ensure a minimum length of 500 mm 20 in of straight pipe before terminating the pipe at the air inlet port of the detector 2 Square off and de burr the end of the sampling air pipe ensuring the pipe is free from debris 3 Insert the pipe into the inlet port ensuring a firm fit DO NOT glue the inlet pipes to the Pipe Inlet Manifold 6 2 Air Exhaust Pipe Unplug...

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Page 31: ...Power 9 Pre Alarm NO 9 Power 10 Pre Alarm C 10 Power 11 Fault NO NC Normally Close NO Normally Open C Common 12 Fault C 13 Fault NC Legend A Terminal A D 1 6 Amp Fuse B Terminal B E VESDAnet Socket C Relays Figure 7 1 VLC termination card VN Model VLC 505 Terminal A Terminal B 1 FIRE NO 1 Bias GND 2 Fire C 2 Reset GPI 3 PRE ALARM NO 3 Reset GPI 4 PRE ALARM C 4 Bias 5 FAULT NO 5 LED GND 6 FAULT C 6...

Page 32: ... the network It is recommended that RS 485 BELDEN 9841 120 Ohm twisted pair cables or similar be used The VLC is shipped without the VESDAnet A and B channels looped If the detector is not to be networked with other devices then loop the A and B channels Figure 7 3 Stand alone VESDAnet connection for VLC Figure 7 4 An example of the wire connection for VESDAnet closed loop 7 1 2 Relay terminals Th...

Page 33: ...Use a LCD Programmer and connect the programmer cable to the 15 pin VESDAnet programming socket OR l Use a PC with a VESDA PC Link HLI and the appropriate data cables to connect to the 15 pin VESDAnet programming socket l RO model The programming socket on the termination card has 9 pins The RO model is programmed using a PC Software Connect the PC to the detector using a RS232 data cable directly...

Page 34: ...t also shows where an End Of Line EOL resistor is correctly installed Figure 7 6 Typical wiring to a fire panel with EOL 7 1 6 Wiring To an Address Loop Module This wiring example is for wiring VESDA detectors to a typical Address Loop module 3 input 1 output These are example drawings Refer to the appropriate product manual for the exact wiring details of the third party equipment Figure 7 7 Addr...

Page 35: ...device The detector has reverse polarity protection to minimize the risk of reverse power connection to the detector Notes l The VLC detector will not operate when the power supply is reversed l Operating the detector outside the DC supply voltage range of 18 VDC and 30 VDC may cause damage to the device Legend A From 24V Power Supply B 24V Power to Next Device Figure 8 1 Wire connection details f...

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Page 37: ...es be changed as per the battery manufacturer s specifications or as per your local codes and standards 9 1 Backup battery size calculation sheet Normal Load 24 VDC Full alarm load 24 VDC Equipment Load mA Number Total Load mA Number Total Detector 225 245 Remote Display 90 110 Remote Programmer 50 backlight off 110 backlight on Hand held Programmer 50 backlight off 110 backlight on Other 24 V loa...

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Page 39: ...T LED indicator will remain lit l If the system is functioning normally the OK LED indicator will remain lit l If a Remote Display Module is connected the following indicators are lit l Fire alarm threshold indicators l Smoke threshold levels on bar graph l Two digit numerical display l Various fault indicators if there are any faults l System OK indicator if there are no faults If any of the abov...

Page 40: ...ring screws are provided in a separate bag with the detector Is the sampling air pipe firmly connected to the air inlet port Ensure the pipe is NOT glued Have the power wires been connected to the correct terminals on the detector If required has the end of line resistor been connected Have the alarm signaling wires been terminated to the correct terminals of the detector Has the plug at the exhau...

Page 41: ... Programmer or using Xtralis VSC PC based software The preliminary systems check includes l Conducting a VESDAnet communications check l Accepting factory default configurations or changing to site requirements l Normalizing the air flow l Conducting a basic pass fail smoke test For details on preliminary systems check refer to the LCD Programmer or the relevant software manuals Refer to the VESDA...

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Page 43: ...may be necessary for harsh environments or be required by your local fire authority Maintenance Check Quarterly Six Monthly Annual Bi annual Power Supply X Check Pipe Network X Filter Inspection X Pipe Integrity Smoke Test X Check Pipe Flow X Clean Sampling Point X Flush Pipe Network X Table 12 1 Maintenance schedule for VLC detector Caution When a VLC detector has been isolated no fire warnings w...

Page 44: ...pening and closing a VLC detector 12 2 Replacing the Aspirator 1 Remove the 4 screws securing the termination card A 2 Disconnect the wires on the aspirator B 3 Gently pull out termination card A from the interface card You can t see the interface card it is connected to the back of the termination card Leave the termination card suspended by its wires 4 Pull off the air hose from aspirator pipe C...

Page 45: ...over back on and tighten the screws 8 Power ON the detector and check the aspirator is running 9 Resolve all Fault conditions 12 3 Internal Wiring The table below provides the cable loom interconnecting details inside the detector Use the look up table in conjunction with the attached circuit diagram to assist with maintenance From To Connector Name on CPU Cable Name Pins CPU card Detection chambe...

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Page 47: ...re parts with quantities required is given below Part No Description Number of detectors Installed to warrant ONE Spare Part Normal Service Mission Critical VSP 005 Filter Cartridge 50 20 VSP 501 Aspirator n a 20 VSP 502 VLC VN Remote Display Module 50 20 VSP 510 VLC RO Termination Card CTC RO 50 20 VSP 515 VLC VN Termination Card CTC VN 50 20 Table 13 1 Recommended spare parts stock ...

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Page 49: ... 10 power 10 system 10 urgent 10 zone 10 fault lights 33 fault relay settings 19 faults latched 18 filter inspection 37 filter service interval 18 fire light 10 fire relay setting 19 fire threshold 18 first stage air filter 7 flush pipe network 37 H high minor 18 high urgent 18 I inlet pipes 23 internal wiring 39 isolate button 10 isolate LED 10 L laser detection chamber 7 LCD Programmer 12 LED an...

Page 50: ... 27 R relay terminals 26 reset GPI terminals 19 reset button 10 33 reset isolate button 8 reset isolate 19 RO model 27 S second stage filter 7 sensitivity 11 silence button 10 smoke level 11 18 spare parts 41 standby mode 19 starting up 33 T termination card 25 U ultra clean air 7 unlatch relays 33 V VESDAnet 12 VLC dimensions 16 mounting 21 VLC 500 5 12 VLC 505 5 VLC configuration 13 VN model 27 ...

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