
These installation instructions provide essential information for installing VESDA ECO gas detector in accordance with the system design. Additional installation and product
documentation is listed below in the Reference Documents section.
VESDA ECO Installation Instructions
System Components
As shipped, the product packaging contains the following items which are required for
installation and commissioning of the product:
• VESDA ECO Gas Detector
• VESDA ECO Product Guide
• USB Interface Lead
• MicroSDCard(suppliedttedintocardslot)
• Test and Calibration Equipment as per Test Gas Guide 19517
• ¼inor6mmextubingtoadapttotestgasregulator
Prerequisites
• A completed system design.
• A 24V DC Power Supply and backup battery, compliant with local codes and
standards.
• Standardmini-BUSBcable,requiredforinitialcongurationofthedetector.
• Conduit,asspeciedinthesystemdesign.
• 1.5 mm2 (16AWG).
• 0.2 mm2to 1.5 mm2(24-16AWG)wiringforrelays.
• APCorlaptopinstalledwithXtralisVSCforinitialconguration.
• Standard connection instructions for where the detectors are to be added to a corporate
network.
Power Consumption
3.6W @ 24 V DC for dual gas detector
Environmental Requirements
• Temperature
• Ambient:-20to55ºC(-4to131ºF)gasdependent
• Sampled Air:-20to55ºC(-4to131ºF)
• Humidity: 10-95% RH, non-condensing
Note: Please consult your Xtralis representative for information on operation outside
these parameters.
Reference Documents
Additional installation and product information is contained in the following document,
whichisavailablefordownloadintheXtralispartnerextranetatwww.xtralis.com.
• 17898 - VESDA ECO Detector Product Guide
Installation Process
ToobtainthebenetofpeakperformancefromtheECOproduct,itissuggestedthatyou
follow the recommended installation procedure as outlined below:
• DetectorLocation:DeterminetheoptimumpositiontoplacetheECOtomaximizeits
abilitytodetectthegashazard.
• Physical Installation: Mount the ECO correctly in its selected location.
• Electrical Installation: Connect the power and other interface wiring.
• SetupXtralisVSC:InstallthefreeXtralisVSCcongurationsoftwareandconnect
the PC to ECO USB port. Read and modify the factory default settings, review and
download event logs.
• Set Date and Time: Set the ECO system date and time to ensure logged events are
correctly time stamped.
• FlowNormalization:Normalizetheairowreadingtoprovidethereferencefortheow
fault conditions.
• GasSensorCheck:Bumptesttheproductusingacalibratedsamplegastoconrm
proper measurement operation of the gas sensors.
• System Test: Use the Gas Test function in Xtralis VSC to verify the operation of the
alarms, relays and current outputs.
• Installation Checklist: Complete and retain the installation checklist.
Air Inlet/Outlet Pipe Connections
The tapered shape of the air inlet/outlet port of the ECO is designed to accept standard
pipesofOD25mm(ID21mm)orBSP¾in(OD1.05in)andassuchprovideanairtight
sealwithoutgluing.Connectiontopipenetworksofothersizesshouldnotbedonewithout
rstconrmingtheircompatibilitywithyourXtralisrepresentative.
Flow Shutoff
Due to the effects of pressure variations across an installation it is recommended that
a suitable shutoff valve is installed immediately before the ECO in the pipe work, i.e.
on the sample inlet side. This will help to prevent ambient pressure differentials caused
byaggressiveairconditioningfromgeneratingsampleowthroughtheECOduring
calibration when the aspirator is shut off.
DuringcalibrationorbumptestingnoairowshouldpassthroughtheECOdetector.The
shut off isolation valve will provide a simple means of accomplishing this.
Notes: Do not install your ECO detector if there are any signs of shipping damage.
Inform your distributor if there is any visible damage.
Check that the model of the ECO detector is correct as per the design
specicationsofthesite.Refertothemodelnumberlocatedonthemain
product label and ensure that the gas types and ranges are of the correct
specication.
When using VESDA ECO with the VESDA VFT-15 or ICAM IFT-15 detectors a
special adapter is required, part number ECO-FT15.
Installation Instructions
Toxthedetectortothepipework,followthesesteps:
1. Ensurethatanyglueusedinxingthesamplepipeshasbeengivensufcienttimeto
curesuchthatanyvapoursfromthegluewillnotaffectthegasdetectionbeforetting
the ECO detector.
2. Remove a straight section from the pipe at the preferred location within the pipe work.
Theexactlengthofpipetoberemoveddependsonthetolerancesofthepipe-work
beingused,butasaguidethelengthsareapproximately:
• 60 mm when installing in a 25 mm OD pipe
• 4inches(100mm)wheninstallingina¾”BSPpipe
3. Ensure that the cuts on the pipe are perpendicular to the pipe and that there are no
burrs or sharp edges present. If so, trim the pipe to remove them. Ensure the pipe is
free of any debris.
4. VerifythecorrectorientationoftheECOdetector,inthattheowarrowonthesideof
theECOenclosureisinthesamedirectionasthesampleairow.
5. Insert the detector into the open section of the pipe, ensuring that the pipe entry to the
detector is square and the pipes sit correctly in the tapered air inlet/outlet ports and
provide an air tight seal.
Note: Do not glue the pipes to the detector. This is not necessary and is an obstacle
to future maintenance.
If the gas test port is not to be permanently connected to a remote gassing
pipe,ensurethattheblankingplugsuppliedwiththeunitisttedrmlyinplace.
Alternatively, if a permanent remote gassing pipe is to be installed, use 6 mm
ODpipettedintothegastestportoftheECOatoneendandensurethe
oppositeendisttedwithagastightplugduringnormaloperation.
6. Ensure that the device is oriented such that the status indicators are visible for
inspection purposes.
7. Ensurethatthereissufcientaccesstotheenclosurecoversuchthatitcanbe
removed and the sensor cartridge accessed.
8. DuringcalibrationnoowshouldpassthroughtheECOdetector.Installingashut
off isolation valve in front of the ECO detector and shutting the aspirator off during
calibration will help achieve this result. Ensure that the valve does not restrict the inside
diameter of the sample pipe. Installing a clean out tee in front of the valve to facilitate
routine pipe network cleaning, without having to remove the ECO detector or pipe is
also recommended.
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