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Xtralis VESDA VLP

Product Guide

August 2008

Document Number: 10278_07

Part Number: 19145

Summary of Contents for VESDA VLP

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Page 3: ... equipment 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 Manua...

Page 4: ...Convention Description 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 ...

Page 5: ...is powered in an FM Division 2 hazardous classified location defined by FM 3611 FM Approved Applications The product must be powered from VPS 100US 120 VPS 100US 220 or VPS 220 only ONORM F3014 ONORM F3014 transport times for all tubes including capillaries must not exceed 60 seconds from any hole This means that the pre designed pipe networks that include capillaries cannot be used AS1603 8 The p...

Page 6: ...pprovals UL ULC FM LPCB VdS CFE ActivFire AFNOR VNIIPO CE EMC and CPD EN 54 20 Regional approvals listings and regulatory compliance vary between Xtralis VESDA product models Refer to www xtralis com for the latest product approvals matrix Document 10278_06 Part 19145 ...

Page 7: ...the mounting bracket 19 Mounting the VLP in Normal Orientation 19 Mounting the VLP in the Inverted Orientation 20 Mounting the VLP without a mounting bracket 20 Recess mounting kit 21 6 Connecting the VLP to the Pipe Network 22 Inlet Pipes 22 Managing the Exhaust Air 23 7 VLP Wiring Connections 24 The Termination Card 24 VESDAnet Terminals 24 Connections for GPI 25 Typical Wiring To Fire Alarm Con...

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Page 9: ... and fire suppression release systems and can be easily integrated into a building management system VLP Features The VLP features make it a versatile smoke detection product Each detector can cover an area up to 2 000 m 2 20 000 sq ft Wide sensitivity range Four programmable alarm thresholds AutoLearn feature Four pipe Inlets Individual pipe flow monitoring Replaceable air filter cartridge Option...

Page 10: ...on the alarm thresholds The second stage filter further filters the air to produce ultra clean air The ultra clean air is used to clean the optical surfaces in the laser detection chamber Figure 1 Operation and internal air flow of a VLP A B C D E F Legend A Air inlets from pipe networks B Air is drawn into the aspirator C Some air is filtered and D flows into the chamber for testing E is filtered...

Page 11: ...ESDA VLP Product Guide www xtralis com 5 VLP Configurations The modular options available with a VLP are Fire and OK LEDs FOK LCD Programmer VLP Display Module Figure 2 VLP 012 installed with LCD Programmer and Display Module ...

Page 12: ...our alarm stages for the assigned detector An array of fault LEDs illuminate in different configurations to report Urgent Minor Zone and System faults Up to 20 Display Modules can be assigned to one detector however the Display Module can be configured to report the status of only one detector at a time Figure 3 Display Module for VLP Legend A Alarm Threshold Indicators B Bar graph of detected smo...

Page 13: ...general fire alarm response procedure This indicates a fire may be imminent or is in progress When interfaced with a Fire Alarm Control Panel FACP it can generate an automatic fire alarm FIRE 2 When illuminated this LED indicates a fire is in progress The detector can be interfaced with an FACP to activate automatic suppression systems and evacuation procedures Bar graph The Bar graph is a 20 step...

Page 14: ...nds it performs a light test function Silence This button silences any alarm or fault warnings The LEDs stop flashing to acknowledge a fault or alarm condition Reset Resets any latched alarms and faults on the detector Any active alarms or faults are reported again after the time delays have elapsed Isolate Isolates the detector from any external devices or systems an isolate alarm will normally b...

Page 15: ...9 VLP Components Figure 6 An exploded view of the detector A B C D E F G H Legend A Front cover E Pipe inlet manifold B Termination card F Air filter C Blank card protecting processor card G Aspirator D Chassis with laser detector chamber H Mounting box enclosure ...

Page 16: ...Air 20 to 60 C 4 to 140 F Humidity 10 95 RH non condensing Storage Temperatures Non operational Up to 2 years battery life Dry 95 humidity 0 to 85 C Must not exposed to sunlight or other radiation sources Sampling Pipe Network Maximum length per pipe 100 m 328 ft Aggregate pipe length 200 m 650 ft Pipe Modelling Design Tool ASPIRE2 Pipe Size Internal Diameter 15 21 mm 0 874 inch External Diameter ...

Page 17: ...1 0 015 2 obs m 0 0046 0 625 obs ft Fire 2 0 020 20 obs m 0 0062 6 25 obs ft Limited to 12 obs m 4 obs ft in UL mode All shipments are factory configured for UL Mode If the UL Mode is switched OFF the UL listing will be voided Key Software Features Event log Up to 18 000 events stored on FIFO basis AutoLearn Minimum 15 minutes Maximum 15 days 23 hrs 59 minutes Recommended minimum period 14 days Du...

Page 18: ...Xtralis VESDA VLP Product Guide Xtralis VESDA 12 www xtralis com VLP Dimensions Figure 7 VLP dimensions rear view ...

Page 19: ...Xtralis VESDA Xtralis VESDA VLP Product Guide www xtralis com 13 Figure 8 VLP dimensions ...

Page 20: ... seconds 0 seconds 60 seconds Adm Alarm Delays Alert 10 seconds 0 seconds 60 seconds Adm Delay Times Simultaneous Simultaneous Cumulative Adm Instant Fire Disabled Enabled Disabled Adm Change over Times Day Night 07 00 00 19 00 00 Two seconds 11 59 58 Adm Weekend Saturday Sunday Adjust to suit environment Adjust to suit environment Adm Holidays First Day Last Day 1 Jan 90 1 Jan 90 Adjust to suit e...

Page 21: ...tions to Change States Relays 1 2 4 5 and 7 are fully configured For example relay 5 could be configured to de energize on Alert Reference detector Reference Zone No Dilution Delay 255 100 2 minutes Selectable 1 0 minutes Selectable 100 15 minutes Adm Adm Adm Display relay Card None display only 7 relay fitted Selectable depending on card fitted Selectable depending on card fitted Adm Relay Set Se...

Page 22: ...efault relay assignment Relay Default State change Latch 1 Isolate Energizes when an operator isolates the detector by pressing the Isolate key on the Display Module or by activating the command via a PC or a LCD Programmer or GPI option Unlatched 2 Minor Fault De energizes when a Minor Fault is detected Latched 3 Urgent Fault De energizes when an Urgent Fault is detected Latched 4 Alert Energizes...

Page 23: ...Display Module or the LCD Programmer Function State change External Reset Detector Reset when 5 VDC is at this terminal Reset Mains OK The detector monitors the state of the external power supply and responds to the following conditions Mains OK 5 VDC at this terminal Mains Fail 2 VDC at this terminal Standby Mode The detector Isolates and the aspirator turns OFF when 5 VDC is at this terminal Not...

Page 24: ...unction it overrides the clock settings for day start and night start When using the standby or remote isolate options it is recommended that all displays on VESDAnet are configured to have the Isolate button disabled When programming the display through the LCD Programmer choose Isolate Disabled from the Button Lockout menu ...

Page 25: ...ting bracket is placed To secure the mounting bracket to the mounting surface place the flat side against the surface ensuring that the lances do not sit flush to the surface The figure below illustrates the bracket position for normal and inverted orientations Secure the mounting bracket to the surface using appropriate fasteners ensuring that the bracket is horizontally straight and sits flush o...

Page 26: ...o the mounting surface remove the chassis from the mounting box See Replacing the chassis Air Inlet Pipe Manifold on page 32 for details Use the four keyhole slots to secure the mounting box to a flat surface ensuring that it is horizontally straight Re install the chassis into the mounting box Carefully re connect the looms and complete the cabling prior to closing the front cover See Internal Wi...

Page 27: ...Xtralis VESDA Xtralis VESDA VLP Product Guide www xtralis com 21 Recess mounting kit These kits are used to house a detector inside a wall cavity Figure 12 Recess mounting kit ...

Page 28: ...ork Ensure a minimum length of 500 mm 19 7 in of straight pipe before terminating the pipes at the air inlet ports of the detector Square off and de burr the end of the sampling air pipes ensuring the pipes are free from swarf Determine the Air Inlet Ports to be used See Table 6 on page 22 for details Remove the plugs from only those Air Inlet Ports intended for use Insert the pipes into the pipe ...

Page 29: ...pe to the exhaust manifold In the event the side port is used as an exhaust port press out the knockout hole Remove the plug on the exhaust manifold located at the divider of the chassis and the termination card Run a 25 mm 1 inch pipe through the side port and insert into the exhaust manifold ensuring it is a tight fit Note DO NOT glue this pipe to the exhaust manifold Note Some applications may ...

Page 30: ...ected Xtralis VESDA devices VESDAnet cables are terminated at the VESDAnet A and B Terminals on the termination card Communication wires from another Xtralis VESDA device are brought into the detector at one terminal and looped out to another device on VESDAnet from the other terminal It is necessary to maintain the polarity throughout the network It is recommended that RS 485 Belden 9841 120 Ohm ...

Page 31: ... is not to be networked with other devices then do not disturb this loop Remove this loop to connect the detector to the VESDAnet Figure 16 Stand alone VESDAnet connection Figure 17 An example of the wire connection for VESDAnet closed loop for illustrative purposes only Connections for GPI Figure 18 Wire connection details GPI 11 10 GPI GPI 0V 24 VDC ...

Page 32: ...or the exact wiring details of the third party equipment Figure 20 Addressable Loop Module with EOL Normally Closed NC FIRE 1 Common C Normally Open NO Normally Closed NC ACTION Common C Normally Open NO Normally Closed NC FAULT Common C Normally Open NO GPI Set to reset NC Reset C NO Input Short Fire Open Fault Fire Panel FACP Detector EOL To next detector or EOL resistor Normally Closed NC FIRE ...

Page 33: ...The detector has reverse polarity protection to minimize the risk of reverse power connection to the detector For further information see Product Specifications on page 10 Caution The VLP detector will not operate when the supply is reversed Note Operating the detector when DC supply voltage is outside the voltage range of 18 VDC and 30 VDC may cause damage to the device Figure 21 Wire connection ...

Page 34: ...lation of the backup battery size a Battery Calculation Sheet is included below Table 7 Calculating the size of backup battery Normal loads 24 V DC Full alarm load 24 V DC Equipment Load mA Qty Total Load mA Qty Total Detector 3000rpm 240 290 Detector 3500rpm 280 330 Detector 4000rpm 320 370 Detector 4200rpm 340 390 Integral Display 60 80 Integral Programmer 20 backlight off 80 backlight on Remote...

Page 35: ... polarities of the power wires are correctly terminated On power up The aspirator starts up and air is felt flowing out of the exhaust port If a programmer module is fitted the word VESDA will be displayed If a Display Module is fitted the following indicators are lit Fire Alarm Threshold indicators Smoke Threshold indicators on bargraph Two digit numerical display Various fault indicators if ther...

Page 36: ...ng screws are provided in a separate bag with the detector 3 Is the sampling air pipe firmly connected to the air inlet port Ensure the pipe is NOT glued 4 Have the power wires been connected to the correct terminals on the detector 5 If required has the end of line resistor been connected 6 Have the alarm signalling wires been terminated to the correct terminals of the detector 7 Has the Interfac...

Page 37: ...nce can be conducted by the original installer a VESDA distributor or a service contractor To work effectively the VLP detector needs to be supported by a well designed pipe network The VESDA Maintenance Manual contains a schedule for pipe network maintenance Table 9 Maintenance schedule for VLP detector Note The frequency of maintenance checks could vary depending upon local codes and standards a...

Page 38: ...sconnecting the power cables 4 Remove the front panel by first opening the cover plate and screw covers then unscrew the front cover Figure 22 Removing front cover 5 Disconnect data cables connecting the chassis assembly to the termination card front panel modules if fitted and manifold Figure 23 Remove data cables 6 Unscrew the three manifold retaining screws 7 Remove chassis holding the chassis ...

Page 39: ...the flow sensor lead 9 Unscrew manifold retaining screws Figure 25 Removing pipe inlet manifold 10 Remove the manifold by sliding it downward away from the pipe network 11 Attach the replacement manifold and chassis by reversing the procedure above 12 Configure the node using VSC or VSM4 by highlighting the detector in the Device Tree window and highlighting Restore Node Configuration from the dev...

Page 40: ...connector into its socket If there is any difficulty reverse the orientation of the connector before inserting again From To Connector Name on CPU Cable Name Pins CPU card Filter Switch Card Filter switch or X12 Fil SW 5 CPU card Termination or X1 connector on termination card Termination or X1 Termination 13 CPU card Relays or X2 connector on termination card Relays or X3 Relays 10 CPU card Detec...

Page 41: ...ESDA VLP Product Guide www xtralis com 35 Figure 26 Internal wiring diagram A B D F G E Legend A Detector chamber B Programmer module C Display module D Detector terminal card E Processor card F Aspirator G Flow sensor card C ...

Page 42: ...SP 000 Blank Plate non EMC painted with VESDA logo N A N A VSP 001 LCD Programmer 50 20 VSP 002 Display Module 50 20 VSP 005 Filter Cartridge 20 10 VSP 006 VLP detector chassis assembly complete with manifold 50 20 VSP 011 Recess Mounting Kit for VLP N A N A VSP 013 Detector Cover Assembly complete with EMC shields N A N A VSP 014 7 relay termination card 50 20 VSP 015 VLP detector Aspirator Assem...

Page 43: ...attery 28 Bar graph 7 Battery back up 28 C Change over Times 14 Chassis Air Inlet Pipe Manifold 32 Chassis Air Inlet Pipe Replacement 32 Check Pipe Flow 31 Check Pipe Network 31 Clean Sampling Point 31 Communications 15 Connecting VLP to Pipe Network 22 Contact Us ii Conventions ii D Default settings 14 Delay 14 15 Delay Times 14 Detection chamber 4 Detector Chamber 3 Detector Front Cover 6 Diluti...

Page 44: ...ipes 22 Instant Fire 14 Internal Wiring 34 Introduction 3 Inverted Reset 17 IP Rating 10 Isolate 17 Isolate button 8 Isolate LED 7 Isolate relay 16 L Laser detection chamber 4 LCD Programmer 5 LCD programmer 8 Low Minor 14 Low Urgent 14 M Mains OK 17 Maintenance 31 Minor fault 6 Minor fault relay 16 Mode button 8 Mode Test button 8 N Network Delay 15 Network fault 7 Normalizing air flow 31 Numeric...

Page 45: ...utton 8 Smoke Change 14 Smoke Level 14 Smoke level 8 Socket VESDAnet 8 Spare parts 36 Specifications 10 Standby Mode 17 Starting Up 29 System fault 6 7 T Termination Card 24 Threshold Indicators 7 Threshold Setting 11 U UL Version 15 Ultra clean air 4 Unlatch relays 29 Urgent Fault 16 Urgent fault 6 7 Use Night time Threshold 17 V VESDAnet 8 VESDAnet closed Loop 25 VESDAnet Terminals 24 VLP Compon...

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