Xtralis VESDA ECO-EX Installation and operating instructions

Product Guide Addendum
Hazardous Area Installation and Operation
July 2013
Document Number 17937_05
Part Number LF42391

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General Warning
This product must only be installed, configured and used strictly in accordance with the General Terms and
Conditions, User Manual and product documents available from Xtralis. All proper health and safety
precautions must be taken during the installation, commissioning and maintenance of the product.
The system should not be connected to a power source until all the components have been installed.
Proper safety precautions must be taken during tests and maintenance of the products when these are still
connected to the power source. Failure to do so or tampering with the electronics inside the products can
result in an electric shock causing injury or death and may cause 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.

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You agree to install, configure and use the products strictly in accordance with the User Manual and product
documents available from Xtralis.
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goods repaired.
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Codes and Standards Information for Air Sampling Gas Detection
We strongly recommend that this document is read in conjunction with the appropriate local codes and
standards for gas detection and electrical safety. This document contains generic product information and
some sections may not comply with all local codes and standards. In these cases, the local codes and
standards must take precedence. The information below was correct at time of printing but may now be out
of date, check with your local codes, standards and listings for the current restrictions.
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 to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures; re-orientate 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 to the receiver or consult the dealer or an
experienced radio/television technician for help
Canada
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classeBest conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
EU Directive 2004/108/EC –EMC Directive
This equipment has been independently tested for compliance with the requirements of the harmonized
standard
EN 50270:2006 - Electromagnetic Compatibility –Electrical apparatus for the detection
and measurement of combustible gases, toxic gases or oxygen.
Electrical Safety
The ECO Detector has been designed to meet the performance requirements of the following standards for
electrical safety.
EN 61010-1:2001 - Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control
and laboratory use. General Requirements
The ECO Detector has been independently tested for compliance with the requirements of the following
standards for electrical safety.
Conforms to ANSI/UL 61010-1
Certified to CAN/CSA C22.2 No.61010-1
Gas Detection
The ECO Detector has been designed to meet the performance requirements of the following standards for
gas detection.
EN 50271:2002 - Electrical apparatus for the detection and measurement of combustible
gases, toxic gases or Oxygen –Requirements and tests for apparatus
using software and/or digital technologies.
EN 45544:2000 - Workplace atmospheres –Electrical apparatus used for the direct
detection and direct concentration measurement of toxic gases and
vapours
The ECO Detector has been independently tested for compliance with the performance requirements of the
following standards.
UNE 23300: 1984 - Equipment for the detection of Carbon Monoxide
(For CO and CO + NO2variants only)

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Terms and Abbreviations
The following is a list of common terms and conditions relating to the product and gas detection in general
that may be used in connection with this document.
ASD
Aspirating Smoke Detector
Analogue Output
A controlled current output, where the level is set to indicate a measured gas value on a
linear scale
Bump Testing
A periodic application of gas to the product to verify its function
BSP
British Standard Pipe
CE
Product Mark that Indicates compliance to all relevant European directives.
CSA
Cross sectional area
EMC
Electromagnetic Compatibility. A measure of an electrical products susceptibility to and
emission of EMI.
EMI
Electromagnetic Interference
EU
European Union
IEC
The International Electro-technical Committee, publishes internationally recognized product
design standards.
LED
Light Emitting Diode, an indicating device which emits light of a specific colour when
powered
LEL
Lower Explosive Limit, see LFL.
%LEL
An indication of a gas concentration expressed as a percentage of the LEL
LFL
Lower Flammable Limit, the minimum concentration, expressed as a percentage of volume,
of a flammable gas in air that will generate an explosion if ignited. Also referred to as the
LEL. This value is different for each type of flammable gas, and is defined by the appropriate
local regulations for explosive atmospheres.
%LFL
An indication of the gas concentration as a percentage of the LFL
Modbus
A serial communications protocol published by the ModbusIDA for use with programmable
logic controllers (PLCs). It is a commonly available means of connecting
industrial electronic devices.
ppm
Parts per million, an indication of gas concentration as a fraction of the overall sample.
10,000 ppm is the equivalent of 1% of volume.
RFI
Radio Frequency Interference
RoHS
Restrictions of Hazardous Substances, EU Commission directive 2002/95/EC on the
restrictions of usage of specified chemicals in the production of electronic products and
components
RTC
Real Time Clock. An internal clock which maintains a count of the current date and time,
including during periods when the unit is unpowered.
RTU
Remote Terminal Unit, a transmission method used by the Modbus Communications
Protocol
TXX Time
The response time of the gas sensor to a step change in the input gas level to “XX”% of the
final reading, e.g. T90 is the time taken for the measurement to reach 90% of a step change
in the gas input level.
UL
Underwriters Laboratory, approval and certification of products in North America
USB
Universal Serial Bus, a serial interface standard for connecting PCs to peripheral devices

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% v/v
An expression of the gas concentration as a percentage of the overall volume, also referred
to as % Vol. or % Volume.
VSC
VSC is Xtralis bespoke software that configures, commissions and maintains the full range of
VESDA by Xtralis fire detection and gas detection product. VSC can configure a single VESDA
smoke or gas detector or an entire network and is equipped with additional features that
allow faster setup, fault resolution and event diagnostics.
WEEE
Waste Electronic and Electrical Equipment, EU Commission directive 2002/96/EC on the
disposal of electrical and electronic equipment

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Contents
Overview ............................................................................................................ 1
Introduction to the VESDA ECO-EX........................................................... 1
Packing Contents...................................................................................... 2
Product Overview...................................................................................... 3
Certification Details ........................................................................................... 4
North America –Class 1 Division 2............................................................ 4
Rating ................................................................................... 4
Conditions of Use........................................................................ 4
Installation ......................................................................................................... 5
Mechanical Dimensions............................................................................. 5
Mechanical Installation.............................................................................. 6
Electrical Installation.................................................................................. 8
Service and Maintenance................................................................................... 9
Product Specification .......................................................................................10

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Overview
This document is an addendum to the standard VESDA ECO product guide
supplied with the VESDA ECO-EX. It describes the additional installation and
operation requirements and limitations of the VESDA ECO-EX gas detector with
respect to its use in hazardous areas.
Introduction to the VESDA ECO-EX
The VESDA ECO adds gas detection capability to existing or new installations of
VESDA Aspirated Smoke Detection (ASD) systems; utilising the same 25mm or ¾”
BSP air sampling pipe network.
The VESDA ECO-EX, with the original VESDA ECO gas detector at its heart,
provides a gas detection solution suitable for use in Class 1 Division 2 hazardous
area applications.
The VESDA ECO can detect a range of flammable, toxic and oxygen gas hazards
and provides a greater area of coverage than traditional fixed point gas detection
systems.
VESDA ECO is designed for use in indoor/sheltered locations only.
VESDA ECO has been independently tested to verify full compatibility with Xtralis
manufactured ASD without infringing associated performance approvals e.g. EN54-
20 and UL 268
The embedded and PC software complimenting the VESDA ECO provides a wide
range of user defined parameters and reporting capabilities.
The detector easily interfaces with remote audible / visual indicators or a 3rd party
controller such as a fire alarm panel or building management system.
To ensure correct application of the VESDA ECO gas detector it should
be fitted and commissioned by Xtralis trained and accredited distributors /
installers only.
The VESDA ECO gas detector has been designed and approved for use with
compatible Xtralis manufactured aspirating systems only. The VESDA ECO product
warranty will be invalidated if attached to any 3rd party aspirating product.
The use of 3rd party gas detection as part of an Xtralis aspirating sample pipe
network will invalidate the Xtralis product approvals and warranty.

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Packing Contents
As shipped, the product packaging contains the following items which are required
for installation and commissioning of the product.
VESDA ECO-EX Gas Detector
VESDA ECO Product Guide
VESDA ECO-EX Product Guide Addendum
USB Interface Lead
microSD Card (supplied fitted into the card slot)

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Product Overview
A
VESDA ECO
B
ECO-EX Guard
C
ECO-EX Mounting Plate
D
Guard fixing Screws(x4)
E
Certification Label
F
Flow indication Arrow
G
Cable Entry Glands
Figure 1 –ECO-EX Detector Layout
Note. Please refer to the relevant section of the VESDA ECO Product Guide
supplied for more details of the layout of the VESDA ECO product itself.

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Certification Details
North America –Class 1 Division 2
The ECO-EX has been independently certified as compliant for Class 1 Division 2
operation to the relevant US (ANSI/NFPA 70 National Electrical Code, Article 500)
and Canadian (CSA 22.1 Canadian Electrical Code, Annex J) standards under the
following restrictions.
Rating
Class 1, Division 2,
Groups A B C & D T4
-4°F ≤ TAMB ≤ +131°F
Conditions of Use
WARNING : Exposure to some chemicals may degrade the sealing properties of
materials used in the following devices.
ATTENTION: L'exposition à certains produits chimiques peuvent dégrader les
propriétés d'étanchéité des matériaux utilisés dans les appareils suivants.
Relays/Relais RLY1, RLY2, RLY3 and RLY4
WARNING : Explosion hazard. Do not disconnect while the circuit is live or unless
the area is known to be free of ignitable concentrations
ATTENTION: Risque d'explosion. Ne déconnectez pas pendant que le circuit est
sous tension ou à moins que la région est connue pour être libre de concentrations
inflammables
WARNING : Substitution of the following components may impair suitability for
Division 2 :
ATTENTION: la substitution des composants suivants peuvent altérer l'aptitude à la
division 2:
Relays/Relais RLY1, RLY2, RLY3 and RLY4
Terminal Blocks/Blocs de jonction SKT1 and SKT2
Fuse/ Fusible F1
Battery Holder B1
Jumper LNK2
SD Card Socket/Carte SD Socket SKT5

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Installation
Mechanical Dimensions
Figure 2. ECO-EX Mechanical Dimensions

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Mechanical Installation
Before installing the ECO-EX product, refer to the related conditions of
use for the appropriate certification as indicated in the previous pages of
this document. Failure to adhere to these conditions of use will invalidate
the certification of the product and could potentially render it unsafe for
use in hazardous areas.
Do not install your ECO detector if there are any signs of shipping damage. Inform
your distributor if there is any damage visible.
It is recommended that the installer thoroughly reads all of the installation
instructions before beginning the installation of the VESDA ECO-EX. To install the
VESDA ECO-EX follow the instructions listed below.
Refer to the principle VESDA ECO Product Guide for guidance on the
selection of the optimal location for the product in the aspiration network.
Bear in mind that the ECO-EX requires a secure flat surface for correct
mounting.
With the required location determined, firmly fix the ECO-EX mounting
plate (indicated as “C” in Figure 1 on page 3) to the secure flat surface
using the two mounting lugs provided.
Fit the VESDA ECO detector to the mounting plate by location of the pipe
entry points of the detector into the circular brackets at each end of the
mounting plate.
Ensure that the VESDA ECO is upright before and during fitting of the
pipes and electrical connections to ensure that the Guard will fit over it
correctly when the installation is completed.
Refer to the principle VESDA ECO Product Guide for instructions for fitting
the aspirating pipe connections to the ECO-EX.
Perform the necessary Electrical Installation as indicated in the section on
page 8 of this document, DO NOT apply power before the guard is fitted
unless otherwise authorized by the site safety authority.
Securely fit the Guard to the mounting plate using the four screws provided
(see Figure 1). Ensure that the guard is oriented correctly such that the
flow direction arrow and status indicators are visible.
Using the Modbus interface, complete the list of installation setup and
configuration items as listed in the Installation section of the VESDA ECO
Product Guide. Note. The USB port on the ECO is not accessible while
the Guard is fitted. However some of the initial setup operations can be
undertaken using the USB port in a safe area if this is practical.

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The VESDA ECO-EX guard MUST be fitted at all times when the product
is energized in the Hazardous Area unless otherwise authorised by the
site safety authority.

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Electrical Installation
Before installing the ECO-EX product, refer to the related conditions of
use for the appropriate certification as indicated in the previous pages of
this document. Failure to adhere to these conditions of use will invalidate
the certification of the product and could potentially render it unsafe for
use in hazardous areas.
The terminal connections and cable specifications for the VESDA ECO-EX are as
shown in the standard VESDA ECO Product Guide supplied.
The following additional points need to be noted when installing the electrical
connections to the VESDA ECO-EX.
Hazardous Area installation standards require that, when using stranded
core cable, ferrules are used to terminate each core before connection to
the equipment terminals.
The maximum outside diameter of cable specified for use with the cable
glands on the ECO-EX is 8mm, the minimum outside diameter is 4.5mm.
It is recommended to install the connection to the Modbus interface to
permit configuration, diagnostics and monitoring to be undertaken from a
SAFE area as the USB port on the ECO-EX is not accessible when the
Guard is fitted. The Guard must be fitted at all times when the ECO-EX is
energized in the hazardous area unless otherwise authorized by the site
safety authority.

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Service and Maintenance
Before servicing the ECO-EX product, refer to the related conditions of
use for the appropriate certification as indicated in the previous pages of
this document. Failure to adhere to these conditions of use will invalidate
the certification of the product and could potentially render it unsafe for
use in hazardous areas.
All service and maintenance operations of the ECO-EX must be performed within
the limits of the local site regulations. If the local site regulations conflict with or
contradict the instructions given in this or the VESDA ECO Product Guide, refer to
your local Xtralis sales office for advice.
The details of the service and maintenance operations of the ECO-EX are detailed
in the VESDA ECO Product Guide supplied. Operations requiring diagnostic
monitoring or control of the product should be undertaken from a safe area using
the Modbus interface supplied, not the USB interface on the ECO-EX unless
otherwise authorised to do so by the site safety authority.
The internal RTC backup battery is NOT user replaceable, in the event of a
reported failure, replace the Enclosure Lid PCB assembly in its entirety.
The VESDA ECO-EX guard MUST be fitted at all times when the product
is energized in the Hazardous unless otherwise authorised by the site
safety authority.

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Product Specification
Model
ECO–D–B–AA–BB–EX
Detection
Available Sensors
Substitute AA and BB in
the Model number with the
two digit code shown
opposite for the desired
sensor type.
e.g. ECO-D-B-12-43-EX
Is an ECO-EX detector
complete with a dual gas
(Methane and Hydrogen
Sulfide) sensor cartridge
11 - Hydrogen (H2) 0-100 %LFL
12 - Methane (CH4) 0-100%LFL
13 - Propane (C3H8) 0-100 %LFL
14 - Hydrogen (H2) 0-2000 ppm
15 - Gasoline Vapor 0-100 %LFL
16 - Pentane (C5H12) 0-100 %LFL
19 - Ammonia (NH3) 0-100 %LFL
20 - Alcohols 0-100 %LFL
31 - Oxygen (O2) 0-25 %v/v –Depletion
32 - Oxygen (O2) 0-25 %v/v –Windowed
41 - Carbon Monoxide (CO) 0-500 ppm
42 - Ammonia (NH3) 0-100 ppm
43 - Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) 0-100 ppm
44 - Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) 0-10 ppm
45 - Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) 0-10 ppm
47 - Chlorine (Cl2) 0-20 ppm
49 - Carbon Dioxide (CO2) 0-5 %v/v
Note. Not all of the combinations of gas detectors listed above arecompatible. Refer to your
Xtralis sales office for details of the allowable combinations of the detectors listed.
Accuracy
Better than 5% of range, gas dependant
(for O2between 10% v/v and 25% v/v only)