VESDA VEA Aspirating Smoke Detector Owner’s Manual

VESDA-E VEA

VEA-040-A00, VEA-040-A10

The VESDA-E VEA series of detectors combine VESDA reliability and early warning smoke detection with pinpoint address ability and a variety of annunciation options that truly surpass traditional spot detectors. They use patented air sampling points and multi-channel microbore air-sampling with three alarm sensitivity settings for the sampling points. As a multi-channel addressable system, the VEA detector is able to divide a protected space into sampling locations, enabling the localization of potential sources of fire for faster incident response. The detectors are suitable for protection of areas where pinpoint location of fire events is essential, thus providing ideal fire detection solutions for healthcare, offices, education, retail, prisons and electrical cabinets. A wide range of features provide flexibility, field programmability, enhanced connectivity and reduced total cost of ownership.

Installation, Commissioning and Maintenance

The VEA detector features a robust IP40-rated enclosure and is equipped with a powerful pump that provides up to 100 m (330 ft) microbore tube length. It is fully supported by the Xtralis VSC software which facilitates ease of system commissioning and maintenance. During commissioning, the normalization process establishes the flow performance parameters. Local smoke test ports are used during servicing to verify that the system is fully operational. Field replaceable filter, smoke sensor module, pump and rotary valve components result in less down time and ease of maintenance.

Color LCD display

The VEU-040-A10 detector features a 3.5″ colour LCD display which provides a range of status information including alarm and fault conditions as well as smoke level. Screens for each type of information are available using a simple navigation system.

VESDAnet™

VESDA detectors and devices communicate on VESDAnet which provides a robust bi-directional communication network allowing continued redundant operation even during single point wiring failures. VESDAnet enables primary reporting, centralized configuration, control, maintenance and monitoring.

Ethernet and WiFi connectivity

VESDA-E detectors offer Ethernet and WiFi connectivity as standard features. The detector can be added to a corporate network, allowing WiFi enabled tablet devices and laptops installed with Xtralis configuration software to connect wirelessly to the detector via the network.

Features

• Pinpoint addressability with superior detection compared to spot detectors
• 40 addressable microbore tubes with individual sampling points
• Assured detection with end to end system integrity monitoring
• Interruption-free business operation with centralised testing and maintenance
• Single sampling point or single tube blockage detection
• Automatic sampling point presence and tube breakage detection
• Automatic sampling point cleaning
• Three sensitivity settings for the sampling points
• Variable length capillary tubes, up to 100 m (330 ft)
• Laser-based absolute smoke detection
• Dual stage filtering and clean air barrier for optics protection
• Reliable linear pump technology
• LEDs for alarm and fault signalling
• 3.5″ colour touch screen for status review
• Seven programmable relays
• Two GPIs, monitored and unmonitored
• Xtralis VSC and VSM4 PC software support
• iVESDA application for system monitoring on mobile devices
• IP 40 enclosure (not UL tested)
• Easy mounting with steel support bracket
• Field replaceable filter, smoke sensor module, pump and rotary valve
• VESDAnet networking
• Ethernet 100 base T
• WiFi, 802.11 b/g/n
• Local host-mode USB port
• Easy cable termination access
• Event Log (20,000 events)

Listings / Approvals

• UL
• ULC
• Other major agency approvals pending

Regional approvals listings and regulatory compliance vary between product models. Refer to www.xtralis.com for the latest product approvals matrix.

Specifications

VEA-040-A10: 10 kg (22.2 lbs)
Operating Conditions:| Ambient: 0°C to 39°C (32°F to 102°F)
Sampled Air: 0°C to 50°C (32°F to 122°F)
Tested to: 0°C to 49°C (32°F to 120°F)*
Humidity: 10% to 95% RH, non-condensing
Microbore Tube Size:| OD: 6 mm, ID 4 mm
OD: 4 mm, ID 2.5 mm
Microbore Tube Length:| Up to 100m (330 ft)
Flow Monitoring:| Single sampling point and single tube blockage and breakage detection
Relays:| 7 programmable relays (latch or non-latch states)
Contacts rated 2 A @ 30 VDC (Resistive)
IP Rating:| IP40
Cable Access:| 4 x 25 mm (1”) cable entries
Cable Termination:| Screw Terminal blocks 0.2–2.5 sq mm (24 – 14 AWG)
Pre-alarms:| Alert and Action – two pre alarm levels
Sensitivity:| 0.020%/m (0.006%/ft) – 16%/m (4.88%/ft)
Fire-1 Alarm Thresholds at the Sampling Hole:| High:                1.6 %/m (0.5 %/ft)
Enhanced         4.0 %/m (1.3 %/ft)
Standard           8.0 %/m (2.5 %/ft)
Communication Interfaces:| USB (Type 2), Ethernet (RJ45), WiFi (802.11 b/g/n)
Software Features:| Event log: Up to 20,000 events stored in FIFO format, smoke level, user actions, alarms and faults with time and date stamp

• Product UL Listed between 0°C to 39°C (32°F to 102°F)

Ordering Information

Spare Parts

How it works

The VEA detector draws a combined air sample from a network of microbore flexible tubing from all sampling points in the protected area, then filters and analyzes the sample in laser detection chambers in the smoke sensor module. When smoke particles are detected and the smoke level reaches set alarm thresholds, the system will raise appropriate alarm conditions. After a Fire 1 alarm is raised, the system will sequentially scan the sampling locations via the rotary valve to identify one or more sampling locations with the fire alarm event. To assist in investigation of the source of a fire, if the system is in Pre-Alarm, the user can initiate a smoke scan of all sampling locations.

The VEA uses a vacuum pump which provides superior detection times for long tube lengths. The system monitors the airflow within the installation, allowing detection of breakages or blockages of individual sampling points and sampling tubes, with faults indicated on the display and to the monitoring equipment.

Alarms and fire location can be signaled via Relays and VESDAnet. Ethernet and WiFi can be used for configuration and secondary monitoring, and a USB interface is provided for field installation and maintenance. The optional Relay StaX module can be used to identify and signal fire source locations on a fire panel loop.

A series of LEDs display Alarm, Trouble, Disable and detector power on status. A button allows the user to Reset or Disable the detector. Additionally, the VEA-A10 features a 3.5” LCD display which shows detector status.

Expansion to 60, 80, 100 or 120 sampling points can be achieved by installing additional Expansion StaX modules.

Approvals Compliance

Please refer to the Product Guide for details regarding compliant design, installation and commissioning.

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