Frequently Asked Questions
VESDA Sensepoint XCL – Micro / Large Bore Gas Detectors
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Q: What are the visual status indicators on VESDA Sensepoint XCL
– Micro / Large Bore?
A:
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Green: Normal (gas concentration is within normal range).
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Red (flashes): Alarm (gas concentration is beyond the alarm
threshold).
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Yellow (flashes): Fault state.
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Blue (flashes): Bluetooth pairing between detector and smart device
is in progress.
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Blue (steady): Bluetooth connection is established.
Q: How does VESDA Sensepoint XCL – Micro Bore connect to a VEA tube?
A: VESDA Sensepoint XCL – Micro Bore connects to VEA tubes 6mm (1/4”) OD using flexible
tubes (supplied).
Q: How does VESDA Sensepoint XCL – Large Bore connect to a pipe?
A: VESDA Sensepoint XCL – Large Bore connects to pipes using 60° elbows (supplied).
Q: Where does VESDA Sensepoint XCL – Micro Bore connect on a VEA tube?
A: VESDA Sensepoint XCL – Micro Bore can connect at any point along the length of the VEA
tube.
Q: Where does VESDA Sensepoint XCL – Large Bore connect on a pipe?
A: VESDA Sensepoint XCL – Large Bore can connect at any point of the pipe network. Use
ASPIRE pipe modelling tool to validate pipe network performance (transport time, hole
pressure/flow) under such conditions.
Q: How many VESDA Sensepoint XCL – Micro Bore detectors can connect to a single VEA
tube?
A: x2 VESDA Sensepoint XCL – Micro Bore detectors per tube, total of 80 per VEA unit.
Q: How many VESDA Sensepoint XCL – Large Bore detectors can connect to a single pipe?
A: Multiple VESDA Sensepoint XCL – Large Bore detectors can connect on a single pipe. Use
ASPIRE pipe modelling tool to validate pipe network performance (transport time, hole
pressure/flow) under such conditions.
Q: What is the flow orientation for the VESDA Sensepoint XCL – Micro / Large Bore detectors?
A:
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VESDA Sensepoint XCL – Micro Bore can operate in any flow orientation.
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VESDA Sensepoint XCL – Large Bore flow orientation is marked on the flow cap.
Q: Why do you bump test the VESDA Sensepoint XCL detectors?
A: To verify:
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Accuracy of gas reporting
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Activation of output signals
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Integrity of VESDA Sensepoint XCL – Micro Bore and VEA tube connections
Q: How often do you bump test the VESDA Sensepoint XCL detectors?
A: In between calibration
Q: When do you calibrate VESDA Sensepoint XCL detectors?
A:
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After installation
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After gas sensor replacement
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Every 6 months