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VESDA
Accreditation Course
Robert F. Lopez Technical Instructor
VISION SYSTEMS has a new name.
VISION SYSTEMS has a new name.
Introduction
Xtralis VESDA
Robert F. Lopez
Technical Instructor
Office: (800) 229 - 4434
Avon, Massachusetts
E-Mail RLopez@xtralis.com
Website: www.xtralis.com
Website Information

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Course Outline
Air Sampling Overview
Applications: Drivers for VESDA
Detector Specifications
Codes & Standards for Air Sampling
Design & Pipe Layout
Flow Calcs: Pipe Modeling Software
Detector Parts & Pieces
Installation Details
Programming Exercise - VSC
Commissioning
Maintenance & Troubleshooting
TEST for Certification


Course Objectives
Describe air-sampling techniques and benefits of an air
sampling detection system
Learn the principles of air sampling to allow design,
installation, and maintenance of a VESDA system

Gain VESDA certification

Topic 1

Air Sampling Overview
VESDA Detection Range
How Does VESDA Work?
A detection
system that
actively draws air
from a fire zone
to a centrally
mounted detector
How Does VESDA Work?
A detection
system that
actively draws air
from a fire zone
to a centrally
mounted detector
VESDA Sampling Detection principles
NFPA 72, the max spacing for sampling holes is 30 ft centers
Active vs. Passive Detection
VESDA: Active Detection
Non reliant on air currents for smoke delivery

Functions effectively in wide range of environments
from high airflow to still air

Passive spot and beam type
detectors rely on thermal lift
to deliver smoke to detection
chamber.
Performance Comparison
Spot Ionization 1.0 - 1.5 % obs per foot
Spot Photo-electric 2.0 - 3.5 % obs per foot
Spot Laser 0.03 1.0 % obs per foot
Beam 0.2 - 2.0 % obs per foot
Heat / Linear Heat Detection detects heat from flaming fire
VESDA Laser-Based Detection 0.0015 6 % per foot
One detector fits most Applications
4 programmable levels of alarm
Staged outputs
Suppression / Pre-action Interface Friendly
Measurement by % Obscuration per Foot
~ 0.002%/ft ~2.0%/ft
Application Drivers

Early warning
Maintenance access
Smoke is difficult to detect (high airflow, high ceiling)
Challenging environment (temperature, dirty, RF)
Installation and long term cost considerations
Aesthetics
Vandalism



Application Drivers
Application Drivers - Early Warning
VESDA provides reliable detection during the incipient
stage of a fire

TIME to investigate

Maintain business continuity

Avoid smoke contamination

Avoid unnecessary suppression release



What Does VESDA Try to Avoid?
Detects in the smoldering
stage before visible smoke
Prevents damage,
downtime, pre-mature
suppression
Gives the earliest possible
warning in pre-combustion
conditions
Application Drivers - Early Warning
Application Drivers - Early Warning
Unions

Application Drivers - Early Warning
Application Drivers - Early Warning
Application Drivers Maintenance Access
Application Drivers Maintenance Access
Multiple Level Sampling
Expansion Joint
Saddle Clip
Multi-Level
Sampling
Points
Smoke
Stratification
To overcome
smoke
stratification,
VESDA can
sample from
multiple
levels of the
warehouse.

Stratification occurs when smoke rises until it reaches a layer of air with the same temp & stops rising
Warehouse: Jack Daniel Distillery
Warehouse: Jack Daniel Distillery
Application Drivers Challenging Environment
Aggressive environments
with pollution and/or
extreme temperatures
Cold storage facilities
Paper mills
Industrial Plants
Tunnels
Coal Mines
Application Drivers Challenging Environment
Application Drivers Challenging Environment
Application Drivers Challenging Environment
Application Drivers Challenging Environment
Anechoic Chamber Detail
Installation Cost Considerations
Application Driver - Aesthetics
Museums, Estates, Mansions
Detection must be hidden
Application Driver - Aesthetics
Application Driver - Aesthetics
Application Driver - Aesthetics
Application Driver - Aesthetics
Application Driver - Aesthetics
Vandalism
Where damage to conventional systems is a problem
Sampling network used in the return air system
Detector located in a Centralized safe area
Safe and easy to service/maintain
Typical installations:
Prisons
Changing rooms
Any public areas
Correctional facilities
Correctional facilities
Sample Point
Tampering and Security
Discrete detection point
inside the prison cell


VESDA Product Overview

Features & Benefits
VESDA - A history of VESDA ASD
MK2 (1982)
MK3 E700 (1987)
MK4 E70-D (1992)
LaserPLUS (1997)
LaserPLUS (VLP)
LaserSCANNER (VLS)
LaserCOMPACT (VLC)
LaserFOCUS (VLF)
Accessories
Current VESDA Product Range
VESDA LaserPLUS see Product Guide for complete specs
Up to 20,000ft
2
coverage area
4 pipe inlets with individual flow
sensors
4 programmable alarm thresholds
(0.0015-6.0 %obs/ft)
Modular design
7 programmable relays
18,000 events in event log
100 maximum sample holes per
UL
VESDA LaserSCANNER
In addition to VLP
Individual pipe annunciation
Available with 7 or 12 onboard relays
VESDA LaserCOMPACT
Up to 8,000ft
2
coverage area
1 pipe inlet
3 programmable alarm thresholds
(0.0015-6.0 %obs/ft)
3 relays (rated at 2 Amps @ 30 VDC)
FIRE, Pre-Alarm, Alert/Fault
Two basic versions
VLC-500 (RO) Relay Only
VLC-505 (VN) VESDAnet compatible
Event log up to 12,000 events FIFO Volatile

VESDA LaserFOCUS
VLF-250: 2,500ft2
coverage area
VLF-500: 5,000ft2
coverage area
4 programmable alarm
thresholds (Alert,
Action, Fire 1, Fire 2)
Modular interface cards
are available for extra
relays, Vnet, Ethernet,
and specific FACP
protocol

0.008 % obs/ft 6 %obs/ft
VLF-250
Max 12 sample holes
Max 80 sampling pipe
Flow rate 12 24 L/min
VLF-500
Max 24 sample holes
Max 150' length
Flow rate 12 24 L/min
3 relays (Action, Fire1, Fault)
Segmented event log (up to 18,000 events) stores info on faults,
Access & exit commands and smoke change & alarm.
2 alarm threshold sets

VESDA LaserFOCUS
Absolute Smoke Detection
Instant Fault Finder
Ultrasonic Flow Sensing
Separate Event Logging
Event log up to 18 000 events
Up to 5,000 sq.ft area coverage
Out of Box design


VESDA LaserFOCUS LOGIN: DST PW: 7244
VESDA ECO Gas Detector
VESDA ECO Positioning
VESDA ECO adds gas detection capability to existing or
new installations of VESDA smoke detection systems.

VESDA ECO can detect a range of flammable, toxic and
oxygen gas hazards.

VESDA ECO can provide a greater area of coverage than
fixed point gas detection systems.

VESDA ECO is for indoor non Hazardous classified areas
only.

VESDA ECO is not intended to be a stand alone gas
detection system.
A Cautionary Note
To ensure correct application of VESDA ECO, only fully
trained and accredited distributors / installers will be
permitted to sell VSDA ECO
VESDA ECO is for use exclusively with compatible
Xtralis manufactured ASD.
VESDA ECO has been third-party validated, ensuring
Xtralis ASD smoke performance is not compromised.
VESDA ECO is not approved or warranted for use on
other (non Xtralis) ASD products.
No other third party gas detector is approved for use with
Xtralis ASD and would void the Xtralis ASD warranty.


Features (Detectable Gases)
VESDA ECO detectors have a sensor cartridge containing 1 or 2 gas sensors.
VESDA ECO uses industry proven electrochemical & catalytic sensors.
Additional gases will be added to the range. All new requests welcomed.
Gas Formula Range Density : Air = 1
Carbon Monoxide CO 0-500 ppm 0.97
Nitrogen Dioxide NO
2
0-10 ppm 2.62
Ammonia NH
3
0-100 ppm 0.59
Oxygen O
2
0-25% v/v ~1.0
Sulphur Dioxide SO
2
0-10 ppm 2.26
Hydrogen Sulphide H
2
S 0-100 ppm 1.19
Hydrogen H
2
0-2000 ppm 0.07
Hydrogen H
2
0-100% LFL 0.07
Methane CH
4
0-100% LFL 0.55
Propane C
3
H
8
0-100% LFL 1.56
Features (User Interfaces)
LED Single gas cartridge Dual gas cartridge
Green Power (On)
Serial comms (Flashing)
Power (On)
Serial comms (Flashing)
Yellow Warning (Flashing)
Fault (On)
Warning (Flashing)
Fault (On)
Red 1 Gas sensor 1
Low gas alarm (Flashing)
High Alarm (On)
Gas sensor 1
Low gas alarm (Flashing)
High Alarm (On)
Red 2 Not used Gas sensor 2
Low gas alarm (Flashing)
High Alarm (On)
High visibility status LEDS indicate alarms and faults
Configuration via USB or RS485 interface using Xtralis VSC software
Real-time monitoring via RS485 using Xtralis VSM software
Features (Integration Options)
Stand alone operation
Using on board relays
Integration to Fire alarm systems
Using on board relays
Integration to 3
rd
party systems e.g. BMS / fire panel
Using on board relays or 4-20mA signals
Using Modbus RS 485 serial link.
Integration to Xtralis VSM management software
Using Modbus RS 485 serial link.
Output Specification Function
Relays 4x 30VDC 1A Fully configurable. Default: Fault, Low gas
alarm, 2x High gas alarm
Analogue 2x 4-20mA (1 per sensor) 2mA calibration, 3.5mA fault, 4mA zero
gas, 20mA full scale, 21mA over-range
Serial USB & RS 485 (Modbus) Configuration & real time monitoring.
VESDA ECO is compatible with all VESDA systems
Must use 25mm OD or BSP sample pipe work
Limitations:
Dependant on the gas being detected and size of area being monitored
See generic application guidelines and contact VESDA Field Applications Engineer
System Compatibility
VESDA System VESDA ECO
VLF single zone (<250m
2
- 2,690sqft & <500m
2
- 5,382sqft) YES
VLC single zone (<800m
2
- 8,611sqft) YES
VLP four zone (<2000m
2
- 21,528 sq ft) YES
VLS four zone scanning (<2000m
2
- 21,528 sq ft) YES
VFT 15 (15 dedicated sample points) Install on Exhaust (6mm,
OD pipe)
VFT 15
VFT-15
15 areas high sensitivity laser detection
IFT-15
0.001% to 20% obs/m (0.0003 to 6.10 % obs/ft)
15 x 50 m (15 x 164 ft) micro bore sampling pipe
4 Alarms - Alert, Action, Fire 1, Fire 2
TCP/IP Ethernet interface
Powerful adjustable suction rotary vane vacuum
pump 0,7 Bar with sensitive airflow monitor
Sensitive air-pressure per pipe
RS232 and RS485 MODBUS selectable
Modular relay output units
Optional analogue I/O and gas release modules
With or without display


Purpose built solution significantly reduces additional
engineering in the field while prolonging detector life
Solutions
Through Innovation
Next Generation Solutions
Introducing yet another detection innovation from Xtralis
the VESDA VLI. Industrial strength smoke detection. A
smoke detector that works where you work
25 years of experience in one box
VLI (VESDA Laser Industrial
Outside View
Secure steel support
bracket for ease of
mounting
Five (5) high-intensity
status LEDs for greater
visibility. Provides
instant status of
detectors operation
Robust IP 54
enclosure to address
various industrial
applications with easy
mounting via robust
steel support bracket
Rubberised finish to
external housing
VLI System Components
Up to 20,000 sq. ft. coverage
4 inlet pipes
Total pipe length up to 1,200 ft
Four levels of alarm
Wide Programmable Sensitivity Range: 0.0075 to 6.25% obs/ft (0.025 to
20% obs/ft)
Five (5) high-intensity status LEDs for greater visibility
Referencing (VESDAnet version)
AutoLearn Smoke and Flow
Air-path monitoring
Five (5) relays (Fire, Fault and 3 configurable)
Xtralis VSC, VSM and ASPIRE2 software support
Easy mounting via steel support bracket
Easy cable termination access
Standard GPI feature

VLI Key Features and Benefits
VESDAnet
VSM 4 System Management
Aspire 2
The ASPIRE2 program
Is used to validate air
Sampling network designs
Main parts of the detector
Inlet
Manifold
connects
to pipes
The Detection Chamber
Absolute smoke measurement
Optical light-scattering detection
principle
High stability fixed calibration
No scheduled re-calibration
Clean Air Barrier for Optics
Laser Chamber
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Flow monitoring

Flow sensor in each inlet port (for VLP/VLS/VLC)
Major and minor thresholds are configurable
Sensors are platinum film thermistors
For maximum performance - No bends within 19 inches of
the detector

VLF uses ultrasonic flow sensing

Importance of Normalizing

LaserPLUS Aspirator
Motor incorporates integrated Hall Effect
tachometer
Microprocessor controlled feedback sensing
allowing speed regulation
Brushless 24VDC
Lower power consumption
Lower noise emission
(new impeller intro early 1999)
Filter Technology
Disposable Filter (No Cleaning required)
Cartridge 2 stage foam filter
1st stage foam removes dust & dirt from smoke sample
2nd stage ultra fine filtration for clean air supply to maintain clean air
barrier in Laser Chamber
Recommended to replace every 2 years
Filter Technology

dust particles are counted as they pass through the
detector chamber.
You can enter a predetermine time stamp i.e.. 730
days (2 years) and at the end of that time a filter
warning is given to re-visit the detector to determine if
a new filter needs to be inserted.
Replace filters every 24 months, or as needed for
challenging environments.
When the filter is removed from the VLP, the aspirator
shuts off, the buzzer sounds (if enabled) and an
urgent fault is raised.
Filter Technology
High efficiency
filter
(0.3 microns)
Sample to
laser
chamber
To clean
air manifold
Dust
Filter
Air inlet
2 Stage Filter
LaserPLUS Main Components
Mounting box
head termination card
Chassis
Detector, Head processor card, Filter,
Aspirator, Manifold flow sensors
Cover
Blank, Display,
& Programmer
The head card, aspirator, manifold, and laser must be
replaced as a unit - CHASSIS
Display Module
Compact remote display

LCD Programmer
One can program all VESDAnet parameters from a single location
VLP-002
VLP-400
VLP-012
Product Guide Part Numbering
LaserScanner
Consists of a LaserPLUS with these additional features:
Continuously samples from all pipes
When smoke is detected initiates scan sequence
Identifies the first pipe to go into alarm
Continues scanning to monitor
spread of fire
Adaptive Scan Threshold
LaserFOCUS
VESDA LaserFOCUS
Continued market leading technology
2 stage filter
Clean air bleed
Absolute smoke detection


New features include
Alarm threshold indicators

Smoke dial / instant fault
finder

Disable

Power

Fault
Instant Recognition Display
VESDA LaserFOCUS
Measures time of flight to provide true volumetric flow measurement
(L/min)
Not affected by temperature fluctuation or contamination
Ultrasonic Flow Sensing
VESDA LaserFOCUS
RS232 connectivity
VSC software
No pipe adaptors accepts both metric and imperial pipe
Out of box operation
Simplified setup and maintenance
Autolearn Smoke and Flow
Manual filter switch
Pre-engineered design
VLF Demo
To reset filter on Focus, depress switch (behind filter) 5 times within
5 sec. Other detector need to be reset via VSC or Programmer.
VESDA Accessories
Remote Modules
Sub-racks
High Level Interfacing
PC Monitoring
Remote Modules
Any of the VESDAnet modules can be
located remotely
displays to provide status information
programmers to allow centralized
programming of a whole VESDAnet system
VESDAnet sockets to allow convenient
VESDA HLI and PC access to a VESDA
system
Ideal for placing VESDA
modules in standard control
equipment
Fully configurable integrating
all VESDAnet product module
types
Products to meet customer
needs

19 Sub- Racks
VESDA High Level Interface (HLI)
Standard HLI (VHX -200)
Converts VESDAnet RS-485 to RS-
232
Enables connection to IBM
compatible PC
Interfaces the VESDA LaserPLUS
family to VESDA software:
VConfigPro
VSM3
VSC



The HLI provides an interface between VESDAnet and Intelligent systems
Pipe accessories
VESDAnet
Fault tolerant closed communications loop
Best classified under NFPA 72 as Style 7 Wiring
Cost effective configuration solutions
Duplicate items eliminated
Easy configuration
No DIP switches
Connects up to 250 VESDAnet Nodes
VLP, VLS, VLC, displays, programmers,
Typically max 100 detectors

VESDAnet Technical Features
19.2K BPS RS485 Physical Interface which runs over shielded twisted pair wire up to 4,000 feet
in length (from node to node)
Use of Belden 9841 or equivalent data cable is recommended (24 gauge, 120
ohm characteristic impedance), which provides good noise immunity and
maximum cable length
Daisy chain loop configuration, half duplex, peer-peer architecture
Fault tolerant
Auto detects communications failures
Single point failures tolerated - each node has dual ports
Easy configuration
Each manufactured node has unique 24-bit address
all addressable nodes automatically software configured
Network Connections
Vnet A

Vnet B
Vnet A

Vnet B
Vnet A

Vnet B
Vnet A

Vnet B
Vnet A

Vnet B
Vnet A

Vnet B
Vnet A

Vnet B
Cabling can run from
Any Port to Any Port

Open Loop optional
(not recommended)
VESDAnet
VESDAnet links all VESDA networkable modules (nodes)
OSID (Open-area Smoke Imaging Detector)
Emitter
Emitter lens
UV/IR LED
Imager
Imager lens
filter
Imager lens
Imager PCA