VESDA lasercompact VLC-500 User manual

V
VE ES SD DA A LaserCOMPACT™
INSTALLATION MANUAL
VLC-500 (Relays Only) Model
VLC-505 (VESDAnet) Model
April 2004
Version 3.4

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This VESDA®Aspirating Smoke Detection System must only be installed, configured and used
strictly in accordance with the General Terms and Conditions and System Design Manual
available from Vision Fire & Security Pty Limited. You acknowledge that you have read and
agree to those terms and conditions.
You acknowledge that you have been provided with a reasonable opportunity to appraise the VESDA®
System and have made your own independent assessment of the fitness or suitability of the VESDA®
System for your purpose. You acknowledge that you have not relied on any oral or written information,
representation or advice given by or on behalf of Vision Fire & Security or its representatives.
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expense or damages including, without limitation, loss of business, loss of profits or loss of data. You
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Security in connection with the VESDA®System.
You expressly agree that you assume the entire risk as to the results and performance of the VESDA®
System resulting from the configuration of the VESDA®System. Vision Fire & Security does not
warrant, guarantee or make any representations, either expressly or implied, regarding the current or
future use, or the results of the use, of the VESDA®System, with respect to its correctness, accuracy,
reliability, completeness, interworking, functionality, currentness or otherwise resulting from the
configuration of the VESDA®System.
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and liability, whether imposed or implied by statute or by rule of law or otherwise, which are not
expressly set out in the General Terms and Conditions.
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standard of the VESDA®System will be under the express warranties the General Terms and
Conditions (if applicable) and Vision Fire & Security will in no event be liable to pay any amount or
damages resulting from or in connection with the VESDA®System.
To the extent by law that any limitation or exclusion can not apply, the total liability of Vision Fire &
Security in relation to the VESDA®System is limited to:
(a) in the case of services, the cost of having the services supplied again; or
(b) in the case of goods, the lowest cost of replacing the goods, acquiring equivalent goods or
having the goods repaired.
To the extent permitted by law, Vision Fire & Security has no liability with respect to damage to or
arising out of, or the condition or performance of, the VESDA®System resulting from negligence or
improper use, storage, installation, configuration or handling of the VESDA®System (where 'improper'
includes treatment other than in accordance with the VESDA Manual, these terms and conditions or
the in formation provided at a training session); or accident, unforeseeable circumstances or disaster;
or modifications to the VESDA®System other than in accordance with Vision Fire & Security'
instructions; or attachment of or interoperation with features, software or products not approved by
Vision Fire & Security in writing; or where the VESDA®System has been serviced by persons not
authorized by Vision Fire & Security in writing to service the VESDA®System.
Publication history
Release 3.4 - April 2004
M0140_12

Copyright Information
This document may not be reproduced, in whole or in part, by any means without the prior express
written permission of the copyright owner.
Copyright ©2004 Vision Fire & Security Pty Ltd
A.C.N. 008 009 514
Disclaimer
The manufacturer reserves the right to change designs or specifications without obligation and without
further notice. VESDA, LaserTEKNIC, LaserPLUS, LaserSCANNER, LaserCOMPACT, LaserFOCUS,
VESDAnet, VESDAlink, ASPIRE, AutoLearn, VSM, VConfig, InfoWORKS, PROACTIV, PRECISION
and VSC are trademarks used under licence by the distributor.
Codes and Standards Information
Vision Fire & Security strongly recommends that this guide is read in conjunction with the appropriate local
codes and standards for smoke detection systems and electrical connections. This guide contains generic
information and some sections may not comply fully with all local codes and standards. In these cases the
local codes and standards must take precedence.
FCC Compliance Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, the user is
encouraged to try and correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorientate or relocate the receiving antenna
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver
• Connect the equipment to a power outlet which is on a different power circuit from which the receiver is
connected
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help
FM 3611 Hazardous Approval Warning
Exposure of some chemicals may degrade the sealing of relays used on the detector. Relays used on the
detector are marked "TX2-5V" or "G6S-2-5V" or "EC2-5NU".
UL Warning
The fire alarm threshold (signal) that initiates an evacuation procedure via the Fire Alarm Panel must not be
set higher than 0.625%/ft. The COMPACT unit can send this signal either via the Fire Alarm Panel Output
signal or the Pre-alarm output signal.
Approvals and Standards
The product complies with the following standards.
AS 1603.8 FCC Class B
AS/NZS 3548 AS2211
EN50081-1 21 CFR 1010.2
EN50130-4 21 CFR 1010.3
EN 60950
Safety Label
The LaserCOMPACT incorporates a Laser device and is classified as a Class 1 Laser product which
complies with FDA Regulations 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11. The laser is housed in a sealed Detector
chamber and contains no serviceable parts. This laser emits invisible light and can be hazardous if viewed
with the naked eye. Under no circumstances should this chamber be opened. There is a safety label on
the chamber as shown below.
Figure 1 The Laser Warning Label

Contents
Contents....................................................................................................................................... 1
1Introduction .......................................................................................................................... 2
2Cabling Requirements......................................................................................................... 3
2.1 Power Cables..................................................................................................................... 3
2.2 Data Cables........................................................................................................................ 3
3Product Specifications........................................................................................................ 4
4Product Dimensions............................................................................................................ 5
5Battery Backup Calculations .............................................................................................. 7
6Installation ............................................................................................................................ 8
6.1 Check Procedure Before Installation.................................................................................. 8
6.2 Removal of Front Cover ..................................................................................................... 9
6.3 Removal of Plastic Plugs for Cable Entry........................................................................... 9
6.4 Securing the Mounting Bracket........................................................................................ 10
6.5 Attaching the Detector onto the Bracket........................................................................... 11
6.6 Connecting the Air Sampling Pipe.................................................................................... 12
6.7 Cabling Using Glands and Conduits ................................................................................ 13
6.7.1 Using Glands......................................................................................................... 13
6.7.2 Using Conduits ...................................................................................................... 13
6.8 Procedure to Terminate Wires to the Termination Card .................................................. 14
6.9 Terminating the Power Wires to the Termination Card.................................................... 14
6.10 Connecting the VESDAnet Wires to the Termination Card (VN model only)................ 15
6.11 Terminating the Relay Wires to the Termination Card.................................................. 16
6.12 Terminating the Auxiliary Wires to the Termination Card.............................................. 17
6.13 Closing Up the LaserCOMPACT................................................................................... 17
6.14 Pipe Bonding Check...................................................................................................... 17
7Power Up............................................................................................................................. 18
7.1 Power Up the System....................................................................................................... 18
8Preliminary System Checks.............................................................................................. 19
8.1 Logging On to the System................................................................................................ 19
8.1.1 Logging On with a PC............................................................................................ 19
8.1.2 Logging On with a LCD Programmer (For VN Model Only).................................. 19
8.2 Normalise the Air Flow and Clearing Air Flow Faults....................................................... 20
8.2.1 Using a LCD Programmer (For VN Model only).................................................... 20
8.2.2 Using a PC............................................................................................................. 20
8.3 VESDAnet Communication Check (For VN Model only).................................................. 20
8.3.1 Using LCD Programmer ........................................................................................ 21
8.3.2 Using a PC............................................................................................................. 21
8.4 Basic Pass/Fail Smoke Test............................................................................................. 21
9Installation Checklist......................................................................................................... 22
10 Maintenance and Parts Replacement........................................................................... 23
10.1 Exploded view of LaserCOMPACT components........................................................... 24
10.2 Opening the Detector .................................................................................................... 25
10.3 Closing the Detector...................................................................................................... 25
10.4 Replacing the Air Filter Cartridge .................................................................................. 25
10.5 Replacing the Aspirator................................................................................................. 26

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1 Introduction
Scope of this Manual
This manual is intended for installation technicians to be able to install, perform basic power
and preliminary device checks for the LaserCOMPACT detector. It does not cover
information for commissioning. All VESDA equipment is to be commissioned by personnel
who have attended a VESDA accreditation course.
Use the checklist in Section 9 to verify that the installation has been correctly completed. Fill
out the details in the checklist sheet for the site and submit it to the appropriate personnel.
CAUTION
• The Detector must only be installed by VESDA accredited personnel.
• The performance of the system depends on the pipe network that was designed for
the site. Any alteration to the pipe network may alter the performance of the
system. The ASPIRE™ design tool is to be used to verify the suitability of any pipe
network design and subsequent alterations. ASPIRE™ is available from your
distributor.
• The IP rating for the LaserCOMPACT is IP 30. This rating indicates the device is not
to be installed where there is the possibility of any water or liquid falling onto the
device.

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2 Cabling Requirements
The terminals on the termination card in the LaserCOMPACT will accept wire sizes up to
2.5sq mm (12 AWG).
2.1 Power Cables
Use the power ratings for the detector to determine the required wire sizes.
The power requirements for the detector to operate are as follows:-
Operating voltage 18 VDC to 30 VDC
Current consumption 225mA max. (No Alarm)
245mA max. (With Alarm)
2.2 Data Cables
The recommended RS 485 data cable for interconnecting to other detector units on the
VESDAnet loop is Belden 9841 (or equivalent). The cable characteristics are as follows:-
• 24 AWG, Twisted pair, Shielded, 120 ohms impedence
The maximum specified length for the RS485 cable between any two devices on the
VESDAnet network is 1300m (4000ft).

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3 Product Specifications
Supply Voltage 18 to 30VDC
Power Consumption 5.4W quiescent, 5.9W with alarm
Current Consumption 225mA at 24VDC quiescent, 245mA with alarm
Fuse Rating 1.6A
Dimensions (WHD) 225mm x 225mm x 85mm (8 7/8in x 8 7/8in x 3 3/8in)
Weight 1.9kg (4.2lbs)
Operating Temperature
Detector Ambient -10°to 39°C (14°F to 103°F)
Sampled Air: -20°to 60°C (-4°to 140°F)
Humidity: 10-95% RH, non-condensing
Sampling Pipe Network
Maximum area of coverage 800sq m(8610sq.ft) Maximum Single Pipe Length 80m (max. 20 holes)
Maximum branched (2) Pipe Lengths 50m each (max. 20 holes)
Com
p
uter Desi
g
n Tool: ASPIRE™
Pipe Size
ID: 15-21mm (9/16in – 7/8in) OD: 25mm (1in)
Relays
3 Relays rated 2A @ 30VDC Programmable to latching or non-latching 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 25mm (1in) cable entries
Cable Termination Screw terminal blocks (0.2-2.5sq mm, 30-12 AWG)
Sensitivity Range
0.005 to 20.00% obs/m (0.0015 to 6.25% obs/ft)
Threshold Setting Range Alert: 0.005 – 1.990% obs/m
(0.0015 - 0.6218% obs/ft)
Pre-Alarm: 0.010 –1.995% obs/m
(0.0031 - 0.6234% obs/ft)
Fire: 0.015 – 20.00% obs/m
(0.0046 – 6.25% obs/ft) **
** Limited to 4% obs/ft for UL approved projects
Key Software Features
Event log: up to 12,000 events stored on FIFO basis Smoke level, alarms and faults with time and date stamp
AutoLearn: Minimum 15 minutes, maximum 15 days.
Recommended minimum period 14 days. During
AutoLearn thresholds are NOT changed from pre-set values.

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4 Product Dimensions
Figure 1 Dimensions in mm (inches) of LaserCOMPACT with mounting Bracket (Rear View)
E=Cable Entry Point on Rear of Enclosure
E
112.5
(4.43)
112.5
(4.43)
Mounting
Bracket
205
(
8.07
)
95
(
3.74
)
225
(8.86)
225
(8.86)

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Figure 2 Dimensions in mm (inches) for the LaserCOMPACT
70.5
(
2.78
)
85
(3
.
35)
225
(
8.86
)
225
(
8.86
)
60 (2.36)
33
(1.30)
Ri
g
ht Hand Side View
Bottom View
31 (1.22)
45 (1.77)
28
(1.10)
A
ir Inlet Port
17.8
(0.68)
26 (1.02)
Air Exhaust Port
Cable Entry
E
E= Cable Entry Point
E

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5 Battery Backup Calculations
The nominal battery voltage is 24 VDC.
Use Table 1 to calculate and to determine the battery backup requirements for your fire
detection system.
NORMAL LOAD @ 24 V DC FULL ALARM LOAD @ 24 VDC
EQUIPMENT
LOAD
(mA) QTY TOTAL (ma) LOAD
(mA) QTY TOTAL (ma)
LaserCOMPACT
225 245
Remote Display
Other 24V loads
TOTAL (mA) TOTAL (mA)
X X
STANDBY HOURS ALARM HOURS
= X 1.06
STANDBY CAPACITY (mAHr) ALARM CAPACITY
(mAHr)
TOTAL CAPACITY =
STANDBY + ALARM
(mAHr)
DIVIDE BY 1000
MULTIPLY BY BATTERY
FACTOR 1.25 AHr
Table 1. Calculations to determine the battery backup requirements

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6 Installation
6.1 Check Procedure Before Installation
(a) Do not install your LaserCOMPACT if there are any signs of shipping damage to the
product. Inform your distributor if there is any damage.
(b) Check the model of the LaserCOMPACT is correct as per the design specifications for
the site. Refer to the model number located on the bottom of the detector enclosure.
(c) Identify the location where the detector is to be mounted. The LaserCOMPACT can be
mounted on a wall or a suitable secure surface. There are two allowable mounting
positions for the LaserCOMPACT as shown in Figure 3 and listed below.
• Mounting the device with the air inlet pipe on the top of the box and with the air
exhaust pipe at the bottom. (Normal Orientation)
• Mounting the device with the air inlet pipe at the bottom of the box and with the air
exhaust pipe on the top. (Inverted Orientation)
(d) Verify that the selected mounting location is suitable to fit the detector by test fitting the
LaserCOMPACT onto the actual mounting position. Ensure there is 150mm of clear
space around the air inlet pipe and cable entry points to allow for pipe and conduit entry.
(e) Verify that the cable entry points and the sampling air pipes are at the correct locations.
(f) Determine the type of fasteners required to attach the mounting bracket onto the
mounting surface. The size of the screw holes on the mounting plate is 8mm.
Figure 3 LaserCOMPACT Orientation, Normal (left), Inverted (right)
Cable Entry (One
entry point on rear of
enclosure, not shown)
A
ir Inlet Port Air Exhaust
Port
Cable Entry
Air Exhaust
Port

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6.2 Removal of Front Cover
(a) Unscrew the two Philips head screws located on the left and right hand sides of the front
cover.
(b) Remove the cover. The front cover is held to the main enclosure with a plastic tie. There
is a cable loom labelled LED CARD that connects the termination card in the enclosure
to the LED card located behind the front cover. If you need to separate the front cover
from the main enclosure perform steps (c) to (d), otherwise go to step 6.3.
(c) Remove the LED CARD cable connector from its socket on the termination card.
(d) Twist the plastic tie by 90 degrees on the cover side and slip the tie out through the slot.
Figure 4 LaserCOMPACT with Front Cover removed. (Normal Orientation).
6.3 Removal of Plastic Plugs for Cable Entry
(a) Determine the cable entry holes to be used. Refer to Figure 4.
(b) Use your thumb to push out the hole plugs from inside the enclosure.
Cover
Enclosure
Cable Entry (One entry
point on rear of enclosure.
Not shown.)
Termination
Card
Air Inlet
Aspirator
Screws

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6.4 Securing the Mounting Bracket
Warning Make sure that there are no electrical wires or plumbing behind the
mounting position before drilling. Ensure the mounting position is flat.
(a) Place the mounting bracket onto the surface and mark out the two mounting screw
holes. Refer to Figure 5 for dimensions. Use a spirit level to ensure the bracket is level.
(b) Use the appropriate fasteners to suit the mounting surface. Secure the bracket to the
surface.
Figure 5 Hole Dimensions and Orientation of Mounting Bracket
205 +/- 0. 5mm (8.07in)
8mm
φ
This side faces
the back of the
detector

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6.5 Attaching the Detector onto the Bracket
(a) Determine the required orientation for the LaserCOMPACT.
(b) Mount the detector onto the bracket by placing the four rectangular slots located on the
rear of the detector onto the four bracket tabs. Refer to Figure 6.
(c) Slide the device downwards until it locks onto the tabs and screw in the anti tamper
screw. Refer to figure 7 for screw location.
(d) Check the unit does not slide off its bracket.
Figure 6 Mounting the Detector onto the Mounting Bracket
Back of the box
Mounting bracket
Bracket tab X 4
Rectangular Slots X 4

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Figure 7 Location of Anti Tamper Screw and other Components inside the Enclosure
6.6 Connecting the Air Sampling Pipe
The air inlet port is designed to fit a standard pipe of 25mm (1in) OD. A tapering of the air
inlet port prevents the pipe from being inserted beyond 15mm (5/8in).
Note Where it is common practice to use ¾ inch pipe which has a 1 1/16 inch OD, a
suitable adaptor should be used to connect the pipe to the inlet manifold. Such
an adaptor is supplied with the LaserCOMPACT in the appropriate territories.
a) De-burr and square off the end of the sampling air pipe. Ensure the pipe is free from
swarf.
b) Remove the plugs from the inlet and exhaust ports.
c) Insert the pipe into the inlet port ensuring a firm fit. DO NOT glue this connection.
d) Pipe the exhaust when necessary.
Caution DO NOT GLUE THE AIR INLET AND EXHAUST PIPE CONNECTION
Glued connection makes disconnecting the sampling air pipe from the
LaserCOMPACT for maintenance extremely difficult and will result in
damage to the equipment.
Anti Tamper
Screw
Termination
Card
Programming Socket
15 pin for VN model
9
p
in for RO model
Air Filter
Cartridge
Air Inlet Port Cable Entry Ports
Aspirator
Fuse 1.6A
Air Exhaust Port
Filter Release Screw
Cable Terminal
Stri
p
s
VESDAnet
Number

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6.7 Cabling Using Glands and Conduits
6.7.1 Using Glands
(a) If using cable glands, use the correct gland size to fit the 25mm∅cable entry hole.
(b) Run the wires through the glands and into the LaserCOMPACT enclosure. Use your
local codes and electrical standards for cabling.
6.7.2 Using Conduits
(a) Terminate the conduits at the cable entry holes on the sides of the box using the
appropriate conduit connectors.
(b) Run the wires through the conduits and into the LaserCOMPACT enclosure. Use your
local codes and electrical standards for cabling.
Figure 8 Terminal Pins Location on Termination Card for VN model
NC = Normally Close
NO = Normally Open
C = Common
Figure 9 Terminal Pins Location on Termination Card for RO Model
Terminal A Terminal B
1 Bias (-) (GND) 1 Shield
2 Reset (-) 2 VESDAnet A (-)
3 Reset (+) 3 VESDAnet A (+)
4 Bias (+) 4 Shield
5 LED (-) (GND) 5 VESDAnet B (-)
6 LED (+) 6 VESDAnet B (+)
7 FIRE (NO) 7 Power (-)
8 FIRE (C) 8 Power (+)
9 PRE-ALARM (NO) 9 Power (-)
10 PRE-ALARM (C) 10 Power (+)
11 FAULT (NO)
12 FAULT (C)
13 FAULT (NC)
Terminal A Terminal B
1 FIRE (NO) 1 Bias (-) (GND)
2 FIRE (C) 2 Reset (-)
3 PRE-ALARM (NO) 3 Reset (+)
4 PRE-ALARM (C) 4 Bias (+)
5 FAULT (NO) 5 LED (-) (GND)
6 FAULT (C) 6 LED (+)
7 FAULT (NC) 7 Power (-)
8 Power (+)
9 Power (-)
10 Power (+)

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6.8 Procedure to Terminate Wires to the Termination Card
Use the appropriate wiring standards for your country or use the following suggested
procedure listed below.
(a) Strip off 5 to 10mm of outer insulation from each wire.
(b) Twist wire strands together for multi-stranded wire only.
(c) Insert wire into terminal.
(d) Tighten terminal screw.
(e) Check the wire is firmly attached to the terminal.
(f) Ensure no bare wires are exposed at the terminals. The wire insulation must reach to the
end of the terminal.
(g) Check the terminations are correct by referring to the appropriate circuit diagrams in this
manual.
6.9 Terminating the Power Wires to the Termination Card
a) Refer to Figure 8 or 9 for the power terminals location on the termination card.
b) Connect the power wires to the Power terminals as shown in Figure 10.
Figure 10 Wire Connection Details for Power
Terminal B
Power (+)
Power
(
+
)
Power (-)
Power (-) GND
8
9
10
7
+24V
GND
From 24V
Power
Supply
+24V 24V Power to
Next Device

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6.10 Connecting the VESDAnet Wires to the Termination Card (VN model
only)
a) Refer to Figure 8 for the network terminals location on the termination card.
b) Connect the VESDAnet wires as shown in Figure 11. This diagram is only an example
for five detectors. This wiring method is similar for two or more detectors.
c) Maintain the wiring polarity throughout the network and do not leave any VESDAnet
terminals unconnected.
NOTE: While an Open Loop configuration is possible (refer to System Design Manual),
it is strongly recommended that the Closed Loop configuration be installed to
achieve a fault tolerant loop
NOTE: When a VN model detector is not used in a VESDAnet loop and is to be used
as a stand-alone detector the VESDAnet terminals must be wired as per Figure
12.
Figure 11 Wire Connection Details for VESDAnet
Figure 12 Wire Connection Details for VESDAnet Loop
Detector 3
Terminal B
1
2
3
4
5
6
1
2
3
4
5
6
1
2
3
4
5
6
1
2
3
4
5
6
1
2
3
4
5
6
Shield
A-
A+ Shield
B-
B+
Detector 1
Terminal B Detector 2 Terminal B
Detector 4
Terminal B
Shield
B+
B-
Shield
A-
A+
Shield
A-
A+
B-
Shield
Shield
B- B+
Shield
Shield
A-
A+
B-
B+
Detector 5
Terminal B
B+
Shield
A-
A+
B+ 6
5
4
2
3
1
Shield
A
-
A
+
Shield
B-

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6.11 Terminating the Relay Wires to the Termination Card
a) Refer to Figure 8 or 9 for the relay terminals location on the termination card.
b) Connect the relay wires to the terminals as per Figure 13 and your site requirements.
Figure 13 Wire Connections Details for Relays
C
Terminal
A
Terminal
A
Fault
Pre-Alarm
Fire
7
6
5
4
3
C
C
C
NC
NO
NO
NO
2
1
Terminal pin location for RO
Fault
Pre-Alarm
Fire
13
12
11
10
9
C
C
C
NC
NO
NO
NO
8
7
Terminal pin location for VN model