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VESDA VLF-500

Product Guide

November 2017

Document: 7209

Revision: A

Build: 1

Part Number: 20297

Summary of Contents for VLF-500

Page 1: ...VESDA VLF 500 Product Guide November 2017 Document 7209 Revision A Build 1 Part Number 20297 ...

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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: ...r other documents Used for the result of an action The following icons are used in this document 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 per...

Page 5: ...er 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 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 p...

Page 6: ...e sensitivity must be better than 1 5 obscuration m and transport time less than 90 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 90 seconds The product is compliant with EN 54 20 flow monitoring requirements p...

Page 7: ...siderations 23 3 5 Air sampling in a duct 23 4 Commissioning 25 4 1 General 25 4 2 AutoLearn Smoke 25 4 3 AutoLearn Flow 26 4 4 Xtralis VSC 26 4 5 Commissioning smoke test 26 5 Detector Overview 27 5 1 Features 27 5 2 Description 27 5 3 Applications 27 6 Product Interface 29 6 1 Front View 29 6 2 Instant Recognition Display 30 6 3 Controls and Indicators 31 6 4 Smoke level Instant Fault Finder dis...

Page 8: ... VESDA Commissioning Form 47 10 2 VLF 500 Detector Commissioning Form 48 10 3 Display Relay Configuration 49 10 4 Relay Configuration 49 10 5 VESDAnet Interface Card VIC 010 plug in 49 10 6 VESDAnet Multi Function Relay Card VIC 020 VIC 030 49 10 7 Ancillary Devices 50 10 8 ASPIRE Data 50 10 9 Smoke Test 50 10 10 Air Sampling Test Results 50 11 Glossary 53 12 Frequently Asked Questions FAQ 55 Inde...

Page 9: ...d to provide simple installation and commissioning absolute smoke detection and reliable and consistent response to smoke events without being affected by false alarms 1 1 General Notification Note Prior to carrying out any work or maintenance on the VESDA VLF take the necessary steps to advise the monitoring authority that power may be removed and the system disabled Caution Electrostatic dischar...

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Page 11: ...crews l this Product Guide Check all components for damage and refer any concerns to your VESDA distributor Notes l Removing the rear cover of the detector will void your warranty l Opening or removing the sealed laser detection chamber will void your warranty 2 1 Dimensions Legend mm inches A 256 10 08 B 182 8 7 20 C 134 0 5 28 D 204 0 8 03 E 36 0 1 42 F 25 5 1 00 G 27 0 1 06 H 92 1 3 63 I 182 8 ...

Page 12: ... critical elements of the detector chamber reducing the detectors performance Attention N installez pas le détecteur sur le côté Les particules et la condensation risqueraient de s accumuler sur des éléments critiques de la chambre de detection ce qui réduirait les performances du détecteur Ensure that there is sufficient clearance to mount the detector noting the location of air sampling pipes an...

Page 13: ... drilling the attachment holes for the mounting bracket ensure that all mounting surfaces i e walls cabinet sides etc are clear of electrical wiring and plumbing Avertissement Avant de percer les trous de fixation pour le support de montage assurez vous que toutes les surfaces de montage c est à dire les murs les côtés des armoires etc ne comportent pas de câbles électriques ni de tuyaux Where the...

Page 14: ... 6 Hook the smoke detector onto the mounting bracket tabs and pull it down into place 7 Use the two M4 x 20 mm locking screws provided and screw them into the screw holes on the left and right side of the detector See the items marked F in Figure 2 4 below 8 The air sampling pipe can now be attached and power connected Refer to Section 2 7 on page 12 for connection information For inverted install...

Page 15: ...ck push in the securing tab and lift up the field service access door Refer to Figure 6 3 on page 31 2 Remove the 2 retaining screws and lift off the main cover 3 Disconnect the restraining strap from the clip C and the ribbon cable from the user interface card B and place the cover aside 4 Open the clips E 5 Lift out the user interface display card carefully turn it through 180 and then clip it b...

Page 16: ... front cover a restraining strap will take the load For inverted mounted detectors the cover should be removed and placed aside 6 Disconnect all field wiring from the terminal block 7 Unscrew the two M4 x 20 mm locking screws on the left and right side of the detector See the items marked F in Figure 2 7 below 8 Use a screw driver to push down the anti tamper clip in hole A at the same time push t...

Page 17: ...ineered solutions in this manual may not be suitable and it is recommended that alternate designs are verified by a suitably qualified installer using ASPIRE Examples of these circumstances are where pressure differences exceed 50 Pa in situations where the detector is located outside the protected area in cases where there are hazardous substances inside the protected area eg hospital operating t...

Page 18: ...uirements The screw type terminals located on the termination card within the VESDA VLF will accept wire sizes from 0 2 mm to 2 5 mm 30 12 AWG Refer to Codes and Standards Information for Air Sampling Smoke Detection on page iii for code specific requirements Refer to the VESDA System Design Manual for cabling details To reach the terminal block open the field service access door refer to Section ...

Page 19: ...le below to achieve several different functions GPI Function parameter value Result None GPI is disabled If GPI will not be used we recommend that you leave the EOL resistor assembled Reset Detector is reset on activation of the GPI closing contact Note The factory default value of the GPI function is Reset Disable Detector is disabled while GPI is active contact closed and reset on de activation ...

Page 20: ...urrent consumption 410 mA nominal 490 mA in alarm It is recommended that the power supply be compliant with local codes and standards required by the regional authority For code specific information refer to Codes and Standards Information for Air Sampling Smoke Detection on page iii Caution Check the product termination wiring label during installation and subsequent maintenance visits Attention ...

Page 21: ...f relay with no power applied NO Normally open contact of relay with no power applied Common Common contact for the relay Figure 2 12 Terminal block display relays Note By default the Fault relay is normally energized when no fault is present For example when there is no fault present terminal 12 is held open and terminal 14 is held closed When there is a fault present terminal 12 is held closed a...

Page 22: ...wings Refer to the appropriate product manual for the exact wiring details of the third party equipment Figure 2 14 Addressable Loop Module with EOL 2 7 8 Interface Card The VESDA VLF allows for the installation of a variety of interface cards Refer to the specific interface card installation sheet product guide or your local VESDA support person for further information regarding installation and ...

Page 23: ...he detector using a PC with Xtralis VSC software installed for status monitoring and command input and for event log extraction and software upgrades For code specific information see Codes and Standards Information for Air Sampling Smoke Detection on page iii Legend A 9 Pin DB9 PC COM Serial extension cable male B Cutaway exposing the RS232 Serial Port female Figure 2 15 9 pin connector and RS232...

Page 24: ...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 Interface card been co...

Page 25: ...oughout the design 5 Capillary tube designs must use the same size and length of capillary tube throughout the design 6 The distance from the detector to the first sampling point must be 1 to 2 times the distance between sampling points For example if the sampling points are 4 meters apart then the distance from the detector to the first sampling point must be between 4 and 8 meters Given the cons...

Page 26: ...5 2 0 0 12 8 3 5 4 0 0 8 2 2 0 12 9 24 Use ASPIRE to calculate hole sizes in this range Table 3 1 Single pipe hole numbers and sizes For code specific information refer to Codes and Standards Information for Air Sampling Smoke Detection on page iii The set up below shows a single pipe arrangement with 4 sampling holes and a fitted end cap without a sampling hole Legend A Smoke Detector B Sampling ...

Page 27: ...3 0 0 12 5 3 0 4 0 0 3 0 0 12 6 3 0 4 0 0 2 3 0 0 12 7 12 Use ASPIRE to calculate hole sizes in this range Table 3 2 Branched pipe hole numbers and sizes For code specific information refer to Codes and Standards Information for Air Sampling Smoke Detection on page iii The set up below shows a branched pipe arrangement with 5 sampling holes per branch and fitted end caps without sampling holes Leg...

Page 28: ...d cap should be fitted to the end of the sampling pipe l during installation consideration should be given to the future maintenance requirements of the air handling unit Access to filters should not be restricted and pipe network should be easily removable by the use of socket unions For full details concerning return air grille sampling pipe network design consult the VESDA System Design Manual ...

Page 29: ... the detector is located outside the protected area the solutions presented in this manual may not be suitable and it is recommended that alternate designs are verified by a suitably qualified installer using ASPIRE The following points should be considered when installing the sampling pipe l minimize flexing in sampling pipes by supporting the pipe every 1 5 m 5 ft or less or at a distance descri...

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Page 31: ...t the exhaust deflector is fitted unless exhaust is returned to the protected environment For code specific information refer to Codes and Standards Information for Air Sampling Smoke Detection on page iii Legend A AutoLearn Smoke button B AutoLearn Smoke indicator C AutoLearn Flow indicator D AutoLearn Flow button Figure 4 1 Interface display Notes l It is important that the protected area is wor...

Page 32: ...ir flow thresholds that will not give rise to false flow rates due to normal flow variations such as might arise through air conditioning related false alarms The system will normalize the flow and then monitor the flow trend to set the flow fail thresholds The AutoLearn Flow indicator LED will remain on for the duration of the AutoLearn process At the start of the process the flow thresholds are ...

Page 33: ...unction Each segment of the Smoke Dial also corresponds to a specific fault condition A Field Service Access Door is provided to allow easy access to AutoLearn functions for detector commissioning It provides access for filter replacement and connecting a PC for comprehensive configuration and diagnostics processes The detector uses Ultrasonic Flow Sensing to monitor the integrity of the sampling ...

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Page 35: ...ant Fault Finder l Test Reset and Disable l AutoLearn Smoke setting alarm thresholds l AutoLearn Flow setting baseline for normalizing air flow and flow thresholds 6 1 Front View Front view of the detector as installed and operating This view shows cable and air sampling pipe entry points the Instant Recognition display and the fitted exhaust deflector Legend A Air inlet port D Rear cable entry no...

Page 36: ... Indicates the Action condition has been reached Red D ALERT Indicates the Alert condition has been reached Red E DISABLED Indicates the unit has been disabled solid or is in standby mode flashing Yellow F POWER Illuminates when the detector is powered Green G FAULT Fault light continuously on indicates a Major Fault When flashing indicates a Minor fault Yellow Figure 6 2 Instant Recognition Displ...

Page 37: ...ecurity tab B Finger clip C Field service access door Figure 6 3 Field Service Access Door security tab and clip 6 3 1 Interface information and control buttons Interface information and control buttons are located behind the field service access door Legend A Instant Fault Finder fault descriptions B Air filter cartridge C Alarm level definitions D Control buttons Reset Disable Instant Fault Find...

Page 38: ...this button Xtralis VSC software is required The fan continues to run when VESDA VLF is disabled but stops when it is in stand by mode Instant Fault Finder Indicates current active faults on the detector Pressing and holding in the Reset button and the Disable button together will show the fault type by number on the Smoke Dial Refer to Section 6 4 3 on page 34 for the fault definitions Fire 1 Tes...

Page 39: ...this period the unit is online alarms are communicated and default thresholds are active To deactivate this function press the AutoLearn Smoke button again AutoLearn Flow The detector automatically measures air flow to the pipes and sets the air flow threshold values Refer to Section 4 3 on page 26 Pressing the recessed AutoLearn Flow button sets the airflow fault thresholds as well as normalizing...

Page 40: ...gure 6 5 Smoke level and fault condition display 6 4 2 Instant Fault Finder When a fault is registered on the detector the fault light D remains on for Major Fault situations and flashes for Minor Fault The Instant Fault Finder function is operated by pressing the Reset and Disable buttons together Instant Fault Finder provides rapid fault diagnosis and is an additional function of the Smoke Dial ...

Page 41: ...pect the external device and also check that the GPI is set to the correct mode Also check that the EOL resistor is correctly connected 7 Interface card Interface Card needs replacement Replace the Interface Card 8 Field wiring General Purpose Input or Interface Card wiring If no interface card is installed check the GPI wiring for an open circuit If an interface card is installed refer to the car...

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Page 43: ...econds Fire 2 Verification Delay 1 2 0 60 seconds 10 seconds Alarm Latching Enable Enabled or Disabled Enabled Fault Latching Enable Enabled or Disabled Disabled Airflow Major High Flow Fault 100 150 130 Airflow Major Low Flow Fault 50 100 70 Airflow Minor High Flow Fault 100 150 120 Airflow Minor Low Flow Fault 50 100 80 AutoLearn Smoke 15 min 15 days 14 days AutoLearn Flow 15 min 15 days 14 days...

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Page 45: ...ed Air 20 C to 60 C 32 F to 140 F Humidity non condensing 5 to 95 Product UL listed for use from 0 C to 38 C 32 F to 100 F Sampled Air temperature shall reach Ambient Detector temperature upon entry into Detector Refer to Xtralis Design Guides Application Notes for sampled air pre conditioning 8 4 Sampling Network Air inlet pipe OD 25 mm ID 21 mm IPS in OD 1 05 in Alternate pipe sizes can be model...

Page 46: ...eshold sets 1 2 Day and night For code specific information refer to Codes and Standards Information for Air Sampling Smoke Detection on page iii 8 9 Display l 4 Alarm State Indicators Alert Action Fire 1 and Fire 2 l Fault and Disabled Indicators l 10 sector Smoke Level Indicators l 10 sector Instant Fault Finder l Reset Disable and Test Controls l Smoke and Flow AutoLearn Controls and Indicators...

Page 47: ...display labels VESDA VLF 500 02 English Asian language set International display labels VESDA VLF 500 03 Scandinavian language set International display labels VESDA VLF 500 04 English Russian language set International display labels Filter Cartridge VSP 005 Aspirator VSP 715 VESDAnet Interface Card VIC 010 Multifunction Control Card MCC VIC 020 Multifunction Control Card MCC with Monitored Power...

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Page 49: ...ridge and the aspirator Caution Electrostatic discharge precautions need to be taken prior to removing the front cover from the detector otherwise damage may occur to the detector Attention Il convient de prendre des précautions contre les décharges électrostatiques avant d enlever le capot avant du détecteur sinon l appareil risque d être endommagé Legend A Air filter cartridge B Aspirator Figure...

Page 50: ...m Airflow Yearly Check air flow via Xtralis VSC software Compare the current reading with previous reading to determine if the flow rate has reduced Smoke test Yearly Conduct smoke tests and verify detector performance refer to the VESDA System Design Manual Compare response times with those previously recorded and investigate any discrepancies Check power supplies Yearly Test in accordance with s...

Page 51: ...replacement l The filter is for single use only it cannot be cleaned and re used 9 3 1 Filter Replacement Steps Ensure the detector remains powered up during filter replacement and a new filter cartridge is available 1 Push in the security tab and lift up the field service access door A 2 Set the detector to Standby mode by pressing the Disable button for 6 seconds The Disabled LED begins to flash...

Page 52: ...ring loom from the connection point E at the aspirator 5 Undo the retaining screw on the aspirator A 6 Swing out the aspirator then lift and remove it from the detector Notes l Any time the aspirator is removed ensure the area surrounding the aspirator is clear of dirt and debris prior to replacement l Care must be taken during aspirator replacement The aspirator must be correctly seated this is e...

Page 53: ...iring Checked 2 Detector Diagnostics 3 Display Diagnostics 4 Test Relay 1 2 3 4 Client Representative Name 1 Test witnessed by Date Hand Over Documents 1 Copy of this form 2 ASPIRE Installation Data Pack 3 ASPIRE Bill of Materials 4 Commissioning form for each detector 5 Commissioning form for each interface card 6 Ancillary devices form 7 Smoke test results 8 Forms to comply with the local codes ...

Page 54: ...ESDAnet Interface Card or Multi relay card or None Alarm Thresholds Significant Smoke Day Alert Instant Fire Enable disable Action Filter Service Period Fire 1 Reference Detector Address Zone Fire 2 Dilution Day Night Changeover Enable Disable Delay seconds Day starts Flow Threshold High Major Night starts High Minor Night Alert Low Minor Action Low Major Fire1 Delay seconds Networked Fire2 Flow A...

Page 55: ...Configuration Relay 1 2 3 Start up Latching Fault Action Fire 1 D Normally De energized E Normally Energized 10 5 VESDAnet Interface Card VIC 010 plug in VESDAnet Interface Card Installed Yes No Card Serial Number Preferred Port Port A Port B Loop Open Ended on this card Yes No 10 6 VESDAnet Multi Function Relay Card VIC 020 VIC 030 Relay Relay 1 Relay 2 Relay 3 MPO GPI Startup Latching Alert Fire...

Page 56: ...me Device Serial No Firmware Version Location 10 8 ASPIRE Data Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 Group 4 Aggregate Sensitivity Balance Suction Pressure least Endcap Sensitivity Factor Pipe Flow Rate L min 10 9 Smoke Test Test Results Test Method Type of Smoke Test Date 10 10 Air Sampling Test Results Pipe or Branch 1 Branch 2 Transport Time from End Cap Hole Test 1 Initial Response Alert Action Fire 1 Fire ...

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Page 59: ...ut is a programmable input H High Airflow Environment Where there are 10 or more air exchanges per hour I Instant Fault Finder Illuminates one or more segments of the Smoke Dial with corresponding fault numbers O Obscuration The reduction in light passing through a uniform length due to the presence of particulates R Relay The connection on a VESDA detector which allows external equipment to be ha...

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Page 61: ...liters per minute What do I do if my VESDA VLF is showing a flow rate of 0 l min Check whether the unit is in standby mode on the front panel Pressing the standby button for 6 seconds will cancel this mode however it is advisable to first identify the reason for the detector being in standby mode Xtralis VSC will also indicate standby mode usually with a blue box that surrounds the detector in the...

Page 62: ...F detectors need to have the front cover lifted Secure the replacement filter and acknowledge the action via a configuration tool Xtralis VSC or programmer What do you recommend that the four VESDA VLF alarm relays be used for Alert Action Fire 1 and Fire 2 Check whether your local codes require specific relays to be fixed VESDA VLF has action and fire set to specific relays What are the order num...

Page 63: ...t settings 25 26 37 detector removal 10 dimensions 5 39 disable 13 31 32 34 40 48 53 55 disabled 10 13 29 30 37 45 46 display 8 9 14 25 27 29 30 34 40 49 55 F FACP 15 53 faq 55 fault 13 15 22 27 29 32 34 40 49 latching 55 features 27 field service access door 9 10 12 25 27 31 45 46 filter 9 34 43 45 48 replacement 27 34 44 45 55 fire 1 15 25 27 29 30 32 34 37 40 48 50 53 55 fire 2 25 29 30 37 40 4...

Page 64: ...14 18 25 30 34 39 40 44 46 R reference detector 40 48 relay 13 15 32 40 47 49 50 53 55 remote display 50 remote relay card 50 reset 13 29 31 32 34 40 49 55 return air grille 22 27 RS232 17 31 40 S serial port 17 31 significant smoke 48 smoke dial 27 29 32 34 53 smoke level 34 40 smoke test 25 26 37 44 47 49 50 specifications 39 T terminal block 10 12 14 15 U user interface 8 10 29 55 V VESDAnet 27...

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