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must be taken during the installation, commissioning and maintenance of the product. The system should not be
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Codes and Standards Information for Air Sampling Smoke Detection
We strongly recommend that this document is read in conjunction with the appropriate local codes and standards
for smoke detection and electrical connections. 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 The information below was correct at time of printing but may now be out of date, check with your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.
FDA
This Xtralis product incorporates a laser device and is classified as a Class 1 laser product that complies with FDA
regulations 21 CFR 1040.10. The laser is housed in a sealed detector chamber and contains no serviceable parts.
The laser emits invisible light and can be hazardous if viewed with the naked eye. Under no circumstances should
the detector chamber be opened.
FM Hazardous Applications
3611 Hazardous Approval Warning: Exposure to some chemicals may degrade the sealing of relays used on the
detector. Relays used on the detector are marked “TX2-5V”, “G6S-2-5V” or “EC2-5NU”.
VESDA detectors must not be connected or disconnected to a PC while the equipment is powered in an FM
Division 2 hazardous (classified) location (defined by FM 3611).
FM Approved Applications
The product must be powered from VPS-100US-120, VPS-100US-220 or VPS-220 only.
ONORM F3014
ONORM F3014, transport times for all tubes (including capillaries) must not exceed 60 seconds from any hole. This
means that the predesigned pipe networks that include capillaries cannot be used.
AS1603.8
The performance of this product is dependent upon the configuration of the pipe network. Any extensions or
modifications to the pipe network may cause the product to stop working correctly. You must check that ASPIRE2
approves alterations before making any changes. ASPIRE2 is available from your authorized representative.
AS1851.1 2005
Maintenance Standards. Wherever this document and the AS1851.1 differ, AS1851.1 should be followed in
preference to this document.
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Table of Contents
1 Scope 3
2 Introduction 5
3 Remote Mounting Options 7
3.1 Remote Box 7
3.2 19" Subrack 9
3.3 Wiring Remote Systems 11
4 The Modules 15
4.1 The Display Module 15
4.2 LCD Programmer 17
4.3 VESDAnet Socket Module 18
4.4 Remote Termination Card 20
4.5 System Relay Module 22
5 Other Accessories 25
5.1 Labels 25
Index 27
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1 Scope
The VESDA Accessories Product Guide outlines the mounting systems and the modules, mentioning their
features, technical specifications and an understanding of the components and their function. It provides the
reader with instructions on installing and cabling the respective modules.
The VESDA Accessories Product Guide is written for those people who are involved with the design
specifications, maintenance and purchase of VESDA systems.
It is assumed that persons using this guide have knowledge of the local codes and standards. Installers
should hold appropriate certification for electrical installations.
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2 Introduction
Xtralis offers two systems for the remote mounting of modules:
lThe remote box
lThe 19” subrack
The VESDA range of modules have been designed to complement VESDA detectors. The modules available
for remote mounting are:
lThe display module
lThe LCD programmer module
lVESDAnet socket module
l7 and 12 relay remote termination cards and relay processor card module
lsystem relay module
lanalogue output module
lmultiple relay module
Other accessories include:
lLabels for sample points and pipes
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3 Remote Mounting Options
3.1 Remote Box
The remote box can house a single module with a termination card. The remote box offers the option to mount
modules at site specific locations. The remote mounting option is normally exercised where there is a need to
monitor and/or manage a stand alone detector, or one connected to VESDAnet, from a remote location.
Figure 3-1: Remote Unit
Table 3-1: Remote Unit Configurations
Product Name No. of Relays Product Code
Remote Programmer Unit 0 VRT-100
Remote VESDA VLP Display Unit 7 VRT-200
VESDA VLP Remote Display Without Relays 0 VRT-600
Remote VESDA VLS Display Unit 7 VRT-400
Remote VESDA VLS Display without Relays 0 VRT-700
Remote VESDA VLS Display 12 RTC 12 VRT-800
Remote VESDA VLC Display RTC0 0 VRT-K00
Remote VESDA VLC Display RTC7 7 VRT-J00
Remote VESDA VLF Display without Relays 0 VRT-W00
Remote VESDA VLF Display Unit 7 VRT-V00
Remote VESDAnet Socket Unit 0 VRT-300
System Relay Module 7 VRT-S07
Non Scan 7 relay processor Only 7 VRT-500
12 RTC Processor Only Remote 12 VRT-900
AOM 0 VRT-A10
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3.1.1 Product Information
The remote box comes in two sections. The mounting box to house the remote termination card or VESDAnet
socket card and the front cover to mount the module with a processor card. The VESDAnet socket does not
have a relay processor card.
Legend
A Mounting Box
B Front Cover
Figure 3-2: Remote Box
3.1.2 Mounting a Remote Box
The remote box can be mounted on any flat surface. To mount the remote box, first unscrew the front cover.
Then use the four screw holes to secure the mounting box onto a flat surface ensuring that it is horizontally
straight. Connect the power and VESDAnet cables and replace the front cover. The dimensions of the box are
width 140 mm (5.5 in), height 150 mm (5.9 in) depth 70 mm (2.75 in).
3.1.3 Cabling the Remote Box
The remote box has six cable entry ports. Determine the port most appropriate for use and press out the
knockouts taking care not to damage any relays or terminals on the remote termination card.
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3.2 19" Subrack
The 19” Subrack is used for grouping up to 4 Remote modules. The 19 in. subrack assembly is used when
multiple modules are required to be located in standard 19 in. racks. An optional wall mounting bracket is
available for a single 19 in. Subrack.
Table 3-2: 19” Subrack Modules
Product Name No. of Relays Module
Number
Blank Plates 0 0
LCDProgrammer 0 1
VESDA VLP Display 7 2
VESDAnet Socket 0 3
VESDA VLS Display 7 4
(DRP) 7 Relay Remote Termination Card 7 5
VESDA VLP Display (no relays) 0 6
VESDA VLS Display (no relays) 0 7
VESDA VLS Display 12 8
(DRP) 12 Relay Remote Termination Card 12 9
VESDA VLC Display with Relays 7 J
VESDA VLC Display (no Relays) 0 K
VESDA VLF Display with Relays 7 V
VESDA VLF Display (no relays) 12 W
3.2.1 Product Information
The front section of the 19” Subrack (VSR-6610) houses the relevant VESDA module.
Table 3-3: 19” Subrack Front View
Legend
A Mounting Holes
B Front Section
Figure 3-3: 19"Subrack - Isometric View
The back section of subrack houses the remote termination cards or the VESDAnet socket card.
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Legend
A Back Section
B Cable Tie Bar
C Cable Entry Holes
D Mounting Holes
Figure 3-4: 19” Subrack Back View
3.2.2 Mounting a 19” Subrack
The 19” Subrack is secured by bolts to a Standard 3U Subrack System. If the 19” Subrack is to be mounted
onto a wall, first fasten the optional wall mounting bracket to the wall and then install the 19”subrack onto the
wall mounting bracket. The dimensions of the box are Width 482 mm (19in), height 120 mm (5 in), depth 128
mm (4.75 in).
Other mounting options include the 2 and 5 glazed boxes used in Europe.
Connect the power, VESDAnet and relay cabling to the remote termination cards.
3.2.3 Cabling the 19” Subrack
The 19” Subrack is open at the back facilitating easy cabling between the power source, or VESDAnet and the
remote termination card or the VESDAnet socket card. There are four holes in the dividing panel of the 19”
Subrack for wiring between the front and the back. VESDAnet and power connections are installed by default
in the factory.
3.2.4 Installing Modules
The 19” Subrack may have a blank plate over any of the openings. A module can replace the blank plate as
and when required. To replace an empty cavity with a module:
1. Disconnect the power to the 19” Subrack
2. If necessary remove the 19” Subrack from the rack (The rack may be designed to allow access to the
rear).
3. Secure the remote termination card or the VESDAnet Socket in the back of the Subrack
4. Connect the relevant wire looms to the connectors on the remote termination card and pass the looms
to the front side of the 19” Subrack through the hole in the dividing panel
5. Connect the wire loom to the respective 10 way and/or 11 way connector(s) on the Module Processor
Card
6. Secure the modules to the 19” Subrack
7. Remount the 19” Subrack onto the rack if appropriate
8. Reconnect the power and turn it on
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3.3 Wiring Remote Systems
3.3.1 Remote Termination Card
The remote termination card can be with or without relays. The remote termination card acts as the interface
for VESDAnet terminals, power supply terminals, relays and relay terminals.
Legend
A VESDAnet Terminals
B Power Terminals
C Relays
D Relay Terminals
E 10 Way Connector
F5 11 Way Connector
Figure 3-5: Remote Termination Card with 7 Relays
Legend
A VESDAnet Terminals
B Power Terminals
C Relays
D General Purpose Input
E 10 Way Connector
F 11 Way Connector
Figure 3-6: Remote Termination Card with 12 Relays
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VESDAnet Terminals
The module is connected to VESDAnet through VESDAnet terminals on the remote termination card. The
terminals enable VESDAnet communication wires to be brought into the remote box or the 19” Subrack and
looped out to another device. Data communication on VESDAnet are bidirectional. The polarity of the data
wires must be maintained throughout the network. It is recommended that RS 485 (Belden 9841 - 120 ohm)
twisted pair cables be used, however compatible cabling can be used.
Figure 3-7: An example of the wire connection for VESDAnet (Closed Loop)
Relays
The relays interface with auxiliary external items, such as loop interface modules, beacons or sounders.
These may also be interfaced with external devices through a fire indication device, or to fire alarm panels
using a High Level Interface (HLI). The relays can be programmed via a PC or the LCD programmer. The
relays can be assigned multiple assignments. Refer to software guides and LCD programmer guides for
details. Relays 3 and 6 are set for urgent fault and fire 1 respectively and can be programmed for additional
functions. For factory default settings and energized/de-energized status refer to Table 3-4 on page 13.
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Table 3-4: Relay Change State Conditions
7 Relay Card 12 Relay Card DefaultFunction State Change
(when in factory default configuration)
1 1 Isolate Energizes when an operator isolates the detector
by pressing the Isolate key on the display module
or by activating the command via a PC or a LCD
Programmer or GPI option.
2 2 Minor Fault De-energizes when a Minor Fault is detected.
3 3 Urgent Fault De-energizes when an Urgent Fault is detected.
4 4 Alert Energizes when the Alert alarm is initiated.
5 5 Action Energizes when the Action alarm is initiated.
6 6 Fire 1 Energizes when the Fire 1 alarm is initiated.
7 7 Fire 2 Energizes when the Fire 2 alarm is initiated.
8 First Alarm Sector 1 Energizes when the First Alarm Sector 1 has been
identified.
9 First Alarm Sector 2 Energizes when the First Alarm Sector 2 has been
identified.
10 First Alarm Sector 3 Energizes when the First Alarm Sector 3 has been
identified.
11 First Alarm Sector 4 Energizes when the First Alarm Sector 4 has been
identified.
12 Scan Energizes when the Scanner is scanning the inlet
ports.
Note: Assignments to relays 3 and 6 are fixed to Urgent Fault and Fire 1 respectively.
3.3.2 Wiring Relay Processor Card and Remote Termination Card
The remote termination card has a 10 way and a 11 way connector. The 10 way connector is for connecting
the relays and the 11 Way connector is for connecting the power supply and communications to the relay
processor card.
Relay Processor Card
Remote Termination Card
11 way (Power and Communications)
11 way
Connector
10 way
Connector
10 way (Relays)
10 way
Connector 11 way
Connector
Figure 3-8: Internal wiring between Module Processor Card and Remote Termination Card
3.3.3 Wiring the Modules in the 19” Subrack
The VESDAnet and power connections are looped internally from the factory. It is only necessary to connect
power on to the rack and VESDAnet in and out of each end of the rack.
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3.3.4 Power Source
The power terminals on the remote termination card connect to a 24 VDC power supply. The four power
terminals enable power to be brought to the remote termination card via a single wire pair and looped out to
another device via another wire pair. The modules have reverse polarity protection to minimize the risk of
reverse power connection to the modules. The modules will not operate when the supply is reversed.
Note: Operating a module when DC supply voltage is outside the voltage range of 18 VDC and 30 VDC may
cause damage to the device.
Power Terminal
7
8
+24V
GND
From 24V
Power
Supply
Power +
Power -
Power +
Power -
24V Power to
Next Device
+24V
GND
9
10
Figure 3-9: Power Connection for a Remote Termination Card
All connectors are polarized and can only be inserted one way into a socket.
Do not attempt to force a connector into its socket. If there is any difficulty, reverse the orientation of the
connector before inserting again.
3.3.5 Backup Battery
The power supply for each detector can switch to a back up battery in the event of a mains power supply
disruption. The size of the back up battery is determined by local standards and codes, the total power
required by the system, back up time required, allowance for reduction in capacity with age and expected
temperature variations.
If an intelligent VESDA power supply is fitted it will report power failures (F15) on VESDAnet. VESDA VLP &
VESDA VLS with GPI terminals connected will maintain their aspirator speed for an hour after the loss of
mains power. After which, the aspirator speed will be limited to 3000 rpm to conserve power.
See the detector product guides for information on how to calculate the size of battery backup required.
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4 The Modules
4.1 The Display Module
The display module reports smoke levels and alarm stages for the assigned detector. It has buttons to enable
various systems functions. The display module also indicates faults with the detector and VESDAnet.
4.1.1 Features of the Display Module
The display module features:
lImmediate status reporting for assigned VESDA Address (also called Zones)
lHigh intensity alarm LEDs
lRemote relay option
l20 segment vertical bar graph display
lAlarm threshold indicators
lIn built sounder for audible warning
lComprehensive fault reporting
lMulti-mode numeric Display
4.1.2 Operation of the Display Module
A display module can be installed directly onto a detector, or at a remote location on a remote box or the 19”
Subrack. A display module is assigned to only one detector, however up to 19 display modules can be
assigned to one detector. The display module is connected to the detector through the termination card.
lLEDs and Buttons
The Threshold Indicators provide at a glance the visual representation of the programmable alarm
thresholds.
The Bar Graph continuously displays the current level of detected smoke. The top segment indicates FIRE 1
smoke threshold level.
The Numeric Display has a two digit readout of:
lFIRE 1 threshold
lCurrent smoke levels (in % obs/m OR % obs/ft)
lThe VESDA Address (also called Zones) number
lFirst Alarm Sector (VLS only).
The Alarm LEDs indicate the respective thresholds set for ALERT, ACTION, FIRE 1 and FIRE 2 have been
reached if an smoke is detected.
The Fault LEDs indicate a fault with the assigned detector or with VESDAnet.
Push Button Keys enable the user to Reset, Isolate or Silence the detector and control the mode of the
display module. These buttons can be disabled by the Systems Administrator to prevent operation of its
functions.
Each detector in the laser series has a display module specifically designed to meet the reporting functions of
a particular detector model. The reporting functions of these display modules have been discussed in detail in
the respective detector guides.
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4.1.3 Product Specification
Table 4-1: Specifications for display module
Supply Voltage 18 to 30 VDC
Dimensions (WHD) 105 mm x 130 mm x 30 mm (4.1 in x 5.3 in x 1.2 in)
Operating Temperature 0° to 39° C (32° F to 103° F)
Humidity 10-99 % RH non-condensing
Alarm Indicators High Intensity LEDs with 70 degree viewing a
Push Button Keys Mode/Test
Silence/Scan
Reset
Isolate
Can be disabled during commissioning (except Silence)
Fault Indicators System, Power, Airflow, VESDA Address (also called
Zones), Network, Filter, Urgent (This indicator will only
illuminate in conjunction with another fault indicator)
4.1.4 Overview
Legend
A Threshold Indicators D Alarm LED’s G Front Decal
B Bargraph E Fault LED’s H Module Processor Card
C Numerical Display F Push button Keys
Figure 4-1: Display Module
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4.1.5 Mounting a Display Module
The display module is easily snapped into place in a detector, remote mounting box, or the 19” subrack.
4.1.6 Wiring up the Display Module
The display module is connected to the remote termination card. For further information refer to Wiring
Remote Systems on page 11.
4.2 LCD Programmer
The VESDA LCD Programmer allows configuration, commissioning and maintenance of the VESDA system.
It is used to program and maintain the detector. The LCD Programmer Module can be mounted into a detector,
remote box, or a 19” Subrack. It is also available as a Handheld model. For detailed description and use of the
LCD Programmer please refer to the VESDA LCD Programmer Product Manual.
Legend
A Display
B Keys
Figure 4-2: The LCD Programmer Module
4.2.1 LCD Programmer Specifications
Supply Voltage 18 to 30 VDC
Dimensions (WHD) 105 mm (4.1 in.) x 130 mm (5.3 in.) x 26 mm (1.02 in.)
Operating Temperature 0° to 39° C (32° F to 103° F)
Humidity 10-99 % RH non-condensing
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4.3 VESDAnet Socket Module
The VESDAnet Socket is a 15 Pin Female Connector. It enables external devices to be connected to
VESDAnet. The hand-held LCD Programmer and the HLI are connected to VESDAnet using the VESDAnet
Socket.
A VESDAnet socket is located on the detector termination card of VESDAnet capable detectors. However
the VESDAnet Socket Module can be mounted onto a remote box or a 19” Subrack, enabling access to
VESDAnet from a remote location.
Legend
A VESDAnet Socket
Figure 4-3: VESDAnet Socket Module
4.3.1 Dimensions
Figure 4-4: Dimensions of VESDAnet Module
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Legend
A VESDAnet Terminals
B 10 Pin Connector
C Power supply terminals
Figure 4-5: VESDAnet Interface Socket Card
4.3.2 Operation of VESDAnet Socket
The VESDAnet socket is connected to the (24 VDC) VESDAnet socket card. The terminals on the
VESDAnet socket card enable VESDAnet communication wires to be brought into the VESDAnet socket
module and looped out to another device. Data communication on VESDAnet is bidirectional. The polarity of
the data wires must be maintained throughout the network. It is recommended that RS 485 (Belden 9841 - 120
ohm) twisted pair cables be used, however compatible cabling can be used.
Figure 4-6: VESDAnet Wiring (Closed Loop)
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