These installation instructions provide essential information for installing VESDA-E VES Aspirating Smoke Detectors in accordance with the system design. Additional installation and product documentation is listed
below in the Reference Documents section.
VESDA-E VES Installation Instructions
System Components
The detector is shipped with the following components:
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1 aspirating smoke detector
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1 mounting bracket
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1 mounting template for directly mounting the detector to the mounting surface
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1 End of Line Resistor for the monitored GPI (fitted to terminal)
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1 installation instruction sheet
Prerequisites
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A completed system design.
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A 24V DC Power Supply, compliant with local codes and standards.
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Screws and inserts that are appropriate for the mounting suface.
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Type A to Type B USB Interface Lead for initial configuration of the detector.
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Labels as specified in the system design, e.g. Sampling Point labels.
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Cable glands that are compliant with the IP rating of the detector.
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Conduit, as specified in the system design.
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0.2 mm
2
to 2.5 mm
2
(24 - 14 AWG) wiring for relays.
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A PC or laptop with Xtralis VSC installed for initial configuration.
Standards Compliance
UL and ULC
For open area, open area high velocity and duct protection the fire alarm threshold (setting) that initiates an
evacuation signal must be set such that the sensitivity of each sampling hole is more sensitive than 10%/m
(3.2 %/ft) as determined by the ASPIRE software.
Power Consumption (18 - 30 VDC Supply)
Quiescent
In Alarm
Aspirator Speed
Setting 1
Setting 5
Setting 10
Setting 1
Setting 5
Setting 10
VES-A00-P
7.9 W
9.7 W
14.8 W
8.5 W
9.9 W
14.5 W
VES-A10-P
8.6 W
10.5 W
15.4 W
9.4 W
10.8 W
15.2 W
Peak current: 1.5 A
Environmental Requirements
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Temperature
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Ambient:
0°C to 39°C (32°F to 102°F) *
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Tested to:
(EN54-20): -10°C to 55°C (14°F to 131°F)
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Sampled Air:
-20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F) **
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Humidity:
5% to 95% RH, non-condensing
Note:
Please consult your Xtralis representative for information on operation outside these
parameters or where sampled air is continually above 0.05% obs/m (0.015% obs/ft) under
normal operating conditions.
* Product UL listed for use from 0°C to 38°C (32°F to 100°F)
** The sampled air temperature shall be within the Ambient temperature specification at entry into the Detector.
Refer to Xtralis Design Guides and Application Notes for sampled air pre-conditioning.
Reference Documents
Additional installation and product information is contained in the following documents, which are
available for download in the Xtralis partner extranet at www.xtralis.com.
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33830 - VESDA-E VES-A00-P Product Guide
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33794 - VESDA-E VES-A10-P Product Guide
Installation Instructions
Notes
The VESDA-E detector can be mounted in an upright or
inverted position. Do not mount the detector with a sideways
orientation.
Ensure the mounting surface is flat as this allows an air tight
seal to be achieved between the sampling pipe and the
tapered air inlet pipes on the detector.
Refer to the detector Product Guide for information on
inverted mounting.
A
B
Ensure that there is sufficient clearance to mount the
detector, noting the location of air sampling pipes and
cable entry points. Due to the rigid nature of the plastic
pipe, installation must provide for sufficient movement in all
pipework (air inlet, air exhaust and cable pipes) to allow pipe
ends to be easily fitted and removed.
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A:
Minimum 50 mm (2 in.) below ceiling level.
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B:
The detector can be mounted directly against a
wall or obstruction.
Attach the detector to the wall using the mounting bracket
Position the mounting bracket as specified by the system designer
E
F
B
D
A
C
D
G
G
G
G
G
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Position the mounting bracket (A) to allow sampling pipes
(B) and electrical conduit (C) to line up horizontally with the
alignment marks (D) and vertically with the appropriate pipe
depth line.
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3/4 inch IPS (1.05 inch OD) sampling pipe should vertically
align with the top depth line (E).
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25 mm OD sampling pipe should vertically align with
the bottom depth line (F).
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Hold the plate in position and mark positions for 5 screw
holes (G) on the mounting surface. Remove the plate and
drill holes. Insert plugs if required.
Secure the mounting bracket to the mounting surface
B
B
D
D
A
D
C
C
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Align the mounting plate with the holes. Ensure that the
plate is level.
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Insert and tighten two screws (B) in the keyhole slots (C)
followed by three screws (D) in the remaining slots.
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Use screws and inserts that are appropriate for the
mounting surface and the weight of the detector.
Position the detector on the mounting bracket
A
A
A
B
C
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Align the mounting studs (A) on the rear of the detector
with the mounting stud slots on the mounting bracket.
Ensure that the center stud (B) is in its slot.
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Slide the detector (C) down until the top of the detector is
flush with the top of the mounting bracket.
Secure the detector to the mounting bracket
A
B
C
C
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Open the door by inserting a thin screwdriver into hole (B)
and pushing firmly.
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Remove the tape covering the partially inserted locking
screw (C).
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Tighten the locking screw.
Attach the detector directly to the mounting surface
Use the provided mounting template. Refer to the Product Guide for further information.
Note:
Do not remove the mounting studs from the rear of the detector as they are also used to hold
internal components in place.
Inverted Mounting
Some system designs require that the detector be inverted. Directions for correcting the orientation of the
fascia for an inverted detector are available in the Product Guide.
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