VESDA-E VES Installation Instructions

These installation instructions provide essential information for installing VESDA-E VES Aspirating Smoke Detectors in accordance with the system design. Additional installation and product documentation is listed
below in the Reference Documents section.
System Components Installation Instructions
The detector is shipped with the following components: Notes
• 1 aspirating smoke detector
The VESDA-E detector can be mounted in an upright or
• 1 mounting bracket
inverted position. Do not mount the detector with a sideways
• 1 mounting template for directly mounting the detector to the mounting surface
orientation.
• 1 End of Line Resistor for the monitored GPI (fitted to terminal)
• 1 installation instruction sheet Ensure the mounting surface is flat as this allows an air tight
seal to be achieved between the sampling pipe and the
tapered air inlet pipes on the detector.
Prerequisites Refer to the detector Product Guide for information on
• A completed system design. inverted mounting.
• A 24V DC Power Supply, compliant with local codes and standards.
• Screws and inserts that are appropriate for the mounting suface.
Ensure that there is sufficient clearance to mount the
• Type A to Type B USB Interface Lead for initial configuration of the detector.
detector, noting the location of air sampling pipes and
• Labels as specified in the system design, e.g. Sampling Point labels.
cable entry points. Due to the rigid nature of the plastic
• Cable glands that are compliant with the IP rating of the detector. A pipe, installation must provide for sufficient movement in all
• Conduit, as specified in the system design.
pipework (air inlet, air exhaust and cable pipes) to allow pipe
• 0.2 mm2 to 2.5 mm2 (24 - 14 AWG) wiring for relays.
ends to be easily fitted and removed.
• A PC or laptop with Xtralis VSC installed for initial configuration. B
• A: Minimum 50 mm (2 in.) below ceiling level.
• B: The detector can be mounted directly against a
Standards Compliance wall or obstruction.
UL and ULC
For open area, open area high velocity and duct protection the fire alarm threshold (setting) that initiates an
evacuation signal must be set such that the sensitivity of each sampling hole is more sensitive than 10%/m
(3.2 %/ft) as determined by the ASPIRE software.
Attach the detector to the wall using the mounting bracket
Position the mounting bracket as specified by the system designer
Power Consumption (18 - 30 VDC Supply) • Position the mounting bracket (A) to allow sampling pipes
Quiescent In Alarm (B) and electrical conduit (C) to line up horizontally with the
B
alignment marks (D) and vertically with the appropriate pipe
Aspirator Speed Setting 1 Setting 5 Setting 10 Setting 1 Setting 5 Setting 10
C E depth line.
VES-A00-P 7.9 W 9.7 W 14.8 W 8.5 W 9.9 W 14.5 W A F • 3/4 inch IPS (1.05 inch OD) sampling pipe should vertically
VES-A10-P 8.6 W 10.5 W 15.4 W 9.4 W 10.8 W 15.2 W align with the top depth line (E).
D
• 25 mm OD sampling pipe should vertically align with
Peak current: 1.5 A D G the bottom depth line (F).
G
• Hold the plate in position and mark positions for 5 screw
G
holes (G) on the mounting surface. Remove the plate and
Environmental Requirements G
G
drill holes. Insert plugs if required.
• Temperature
• Ambient: 0°C to 39°C (32°F to 102°F) * Secure the mounting bracket to the mounting surface
• Tested to: (EN54-20): -10°C to 55°C (14°F to 131°F) • Align the mounting plate with the holes. Ensure that the
A
• Sampled Air: -20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F) ** plate is level.
• Humidity: 5% to 95% RH, non-condensing C • Insert and tighten two screws (B) in the keyhole slots (C)
Note: Please consult your Xtralis representative for information on operation outside these C followed by three screws (D) in the remaining slots.
B
parameters or where sampled air is continually above 0.05% obs/m (0.015% obs/ft) under • Use screws and inserts that are appropriate for the
normal operating conditions. B mounting surface and the weight of the detector.
* Product UL listed for use from 0°C to 38°C (32°F to 100°F)
** The sampled air temperature shall be within the Ambient temperature specification at entry into the Detector. D
Refer to Xtralis Design Guides and Application Notes for sampled air pre-conditioning. D

D
Reference Documents
Additional installation and product information is contained in the following documents, which are Position the detector on the mounting bracket
available for download in the Xtralis partner extranet at www.xtralis.com. C • Align the mounting studs (A) on the rear of the detector
• 33830 - VESDA-E VES-A00-P Product Guide A
A with the mounting stud slots on the mounting bracket.
• 33794 - VESDA-E VES-A10-P Product Guide A Ensure that the center stud (B) is in its slot.
B
• Slide the detector (C) down until the top of the detector is
flush with the top of the mounting bracket.

Secure the detector to the mounting bracket

• Open the door by inserting a thin screwdriver into hole (B)
and pushing firmly.
• Remove the tape covering the partially inserted locking
screw (C).
• Tighten the locking screw.
B
A

C
C

Attach the detector directly to the mounting surface

Use the provided mounting template. Refer to the Product Guide for further information.
Note: Do not remove the mounting studs from the rear of the detector as they are also used to hold
internal components in place.
Inverted Mounting
Some system designs require that the detector be inverted. Directions for correcting the orientation of the
fascia for an inverted detector are available in the Product Guide.

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 VESDA-E VES Installation Instructions
Prepare Detector: Wiring, Pipe Inlet and Exhaust Ports Unmonitored GPI
Remove the appropriate plugs for electrical cable installation (B), air sampling pipe inlet ports (A), and The Unmonitored GPI senses a voltage level and is configurable to initiate a number of different actions.
exhaust port (C). “Reset” is the default setting.
• For VES detectors, where the system design requires less than four air sampling pipe inlet ports, Monitored GPI
use ports 2 and 3 before using ports 1 and 4. The monitored GPI senses contact closure and is configurable to initiate the same actions as the
• Do not remove the plugs from inlet ports that will not be used. unmonitored GPI. “Mains OK” is the default setting. A closed contact signals GPI ON and open contact
• Ensure that pipes are clean and their ends are square and smooth. signals GPI OFF.
D A 10K end of line resistor is used to allow the detector to monitor for open circuit faults in the wiring from
A Inlet Port, Qty 4
E
INLETS
the detector to the contact.
B Cable Entry Port, Qty 4, 26 mm (1”)
B
A 1 2 3 4
Connection to Addressable Loop Module for Reporting Alarms and Faults
C Exhaust Port, OD 25 mm or 1.05” (3/4” IPS) via adaptor
Detector 3 Inputs Loop Module This wiring example is for wiring VESDA detectors
D Inlet Pipe Diameter: OD 25 mm or 1.05” (3/4” IPS) Normally Closed (NC)
EOL* Fire Input to a typical third party Input Loop Module with three
FIRE 1 Common (C) EOL* = Normal
E Minimum Inlet Pipe Length: 500mm (19.6”) Normally Open (NO) Short = Fire inputs.
Open = Wiring Fault
EOL*
Pre Alarm This is an example drawing. Refer to the
ACTION Common (C) EOL* = Normal
Note: To remove the pipe inlet and cable entry port Normally Open (NO) Short = Fire
appropriate product manual for the exact wiring
plugs, place a large screwdriver in the large Normally Closed (NC)
EOL* Open = Wiring Fault details of the third party equipment.
Fault Input
slot and twist, or use a small screwdriver in FAULT Common (C)
EOL* = Normal
Normally Open (NO) * EOL = End of Line Resistor
C the side slots to lever the plug out. Relay shown energized which
is the no-fault condition
Short = Detector Fault
Open = Wiring Fault
B
• Insert the inlet and exhaust pipes (if used) into the correct inlet ports (A) and exhaust port. Connection to VESDAnet
• Exhaust pipe should be as short as possible.
• Feed the electrical wiring connections through the cable entry ports.
Shield Shield Shield The diagram shows an example of the wiring for a
A- A- A-
• Use the correct cable gland size to fit into the 26 mm (1”) cable entry port. Use correctly rated cable A+ A+ A+ closed VESDAnet loop, which is the recommended
glands to maintain the required IP rating. Shield Shield Shield configuration. Remove the factory default A and B
B- B- B- links from the VESDAnet sockets (C and D) prior
Note: Do not glue the inlet and exhaust pipe into the detector ports. The product warranty will be B+ B+ B+ to connecting the detector to the VESDAnet. It is
void if the pipes are glued. Module 1 Module 2 Module 3 recommended that 120 Ohm twisted pair cables
Wiring: Power, Relays, GPIs, VESDAnet (e.g. Belden 9841) be used for including the
Shield Shield devices in the network, with a maximum length
Warning: Always switch detector power OFF before plugging/unplugging electrical, relay or network A- A-
between devices of 1.2 km The polarity of the data
connections. Failure to do so may cause data corruption and/or component failure. A+ A+
wires must be maintained throughout the network.
Shield Shield
Avertissement : Eteignez toujours détecteur avant de brancher/débrancher les relais électriques, ou de B- B-
connexions réseau. Au cas contraire vous pouver entraîner la défaillance corruption et/ou B+ B+
élément de données. Module 5 Module 4

Power Standalone Detector

RL7 RL5 RL4 RL2 RL1 RL 3 U FAULT
C NO C NO C NO C NO C NO NC C NO

C NO C NO C NO C NO C NO NC C NO
RL8 RL9 RL10 RL11 RL12 RL 6 FIRE 1

E P A Power Out Shield The diagram below shows the factory default wiring for VESDAnet sockets (C and D)
B Power In as required for a detector that is not connected to a VESDAnet.
F O Q
A-
VESDAnet A+
G N • Leave as is, or replace if it has been removed.
C VESDAnet B Shield
H M B-
D VESDAnet A B+
+ I L
D Relays
Ground Fault Detection
-
J K R E 3 - Urgent Fault
SH

+
F 1 - Disable In order for VESDAnet ground fault detection to be active, connect the Chassis Ground Terminal (Q) to the
- C
S building ground and insert a jumper on the Ground Fault Monitoring Jumper terminals (V).
SH

G 2 - Minor Fault
H 4 - Alert Communications
I 5 - Action • USB: The USB port (S) is used for initial configuration and local maintenance or servicing of the
J 7 - Fire 2 detector using a PC or laptop with Xtralis VSC software. Install Xtralis VSC prior to connecting the
K 8 - First Alarm Sector 1 detector to the computer. This ensures that the required USB drivers are present.
L 9 - First Alarm Sector 2 • Ethernet: The Ethernet port (R) is used for permanent network connection to the detector, and
T U M 10 - First Alarm Sector 3
provides a gateway to other devices on the VESDAnet network. Ethernet connection settings and
N 11 - First Alarm Sector 4
detector access password must be configured using a USB connection prior to use.
O 12 - Scanning Sampling Pipe Network
P 6 - Fire 1 Complete the pipe network installation in accordance with the system design. Refer to the detector Product
Communications
Guide and the VESDA Pipe Network Installation Guide for general information regarding pipe network
installation.
R Ethernet
S USB
• Ensure that the exhaust is open, the pipes are clear and all sampling holes have been drilled.
GPI Power Up
+
B T Monitored GPI Connect 24 VDC power to the Power In terminals (B). Close front door.
-

+
A
U Unmonitored GPI
Configuration
- Chassis Ground For initial configuration, use a USB connection and the Xtralis VSC software.
V Jumper for ground fault
monitoring • For networked detectors, set the IP address and subnet mask according to standard building
Q Chassis Ground Terminal instructions.
• Set the Pipes in Use value in the Airflow configuration options.
• Set the aspirator RPM to the value specified in the system design.
V • Let the detector run for approximately 2 minutes and confirm that the pipe raw flow rates (L/min) match
the ASPIRE predictions using Xtralis VSC.
• Normalize the airflow. This takes approximately 10 minutes, after which the pipe flow rates (%) should
be close to 100%.
Power and Relay Wiring • Reset the detector. It should now be running without faults.
Power: There are two sets of power terminals on the main board. Connect a 24 VDC power supply to the
PWR IN socket (B). If required, connect to another detector via the PWR OUT socket (A). Commissioning
• Carry out a smoke test. Refer to the product guide for further information.
Relays: The relays interface to the Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP) to communicate faults, alarms and
disabled states. Relay contacts are rated 2 A @ 30 VDC, resistive. Connect as required by the system
design. Use electrical wire sizes from 0.2 mm² to 2.5 mm² (24 -14 AWG).
Warning: Ensure that all wiring complies with manufacturer’s instructions and local and national fire
detection code requirements. Refer to the Codes and Standards Information for Air Sampling
Smoke Detection section of the detector product guide for further information on wiring
compliance.
Avertissement : Verifier que toute les cables ont passé au nombres d’instructions du fabricant et locaux et au
feu national de securited’incendie sois exiger. Adresser aux codes informations sur les normes
et reglementations de detection de fume par prelevement d’air par le notice descriptive du
produit pour plus de renseignements au conformite du cablage.
Caution: DO NOT LOOP WIRE UNDER TERMINALS WHEN WIRING DETECTORS. BREAK WIRE
RUNS TO PROVIDE SYSTEM SUPERVISION OF CONNECTIVITY.
Attention : NE PAS RALIER LES CABLES TERMINAUX PENDANT LES CABLAGES DES FILS. POUR
TOUTES LES CONNECTIONS A RELAIS, INTERROMPRE LES FILS POUR PERMETTRE LA
SUPERVISION DU CABLAGE.
Note: For information on wiring for other types of devices that may be required by the system
design, refer to the detector Product Guide and documentation accompanying the device.

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