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1 Brand
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The Seven Reasons for VESDA

When business continuity When maintenance access is

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Is uptime a key business goal? Is service provision Is the area to be protected inaccessible? Does
critical? maintenance on traditional fire detection systems
VESDA very early warning smoke detectors provide the cause disruptions and inconvenience your business?
earliest warning of a potential fire which buys time to VESDA detectors can be mounted in accessible locations to
investigate, intervene and avoid business disruption in enable easy maintenance. Only the sampling pipe network is
addition to damage, downtime and the cost of a suppression placed in the inaccessible area. Ideal for:
release. Such early warning is critical for: • Ceiling voids and sub-floor spaces
• Telecommunications facilities • Prisons and detention facilities
• Server rooms • Elevator shafts
• Financial data centers • Ducts
• Utilities • Production areas
• Clean rooms
• Power generation facilities

When unobtrusive detection is

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Is high airflow diluting smoke, preventing it from Is it important to preserve the internal design/
reaching the ceiling so it can be detected? Is the decoration of the building? Is vandalism a problem
smoke being trapped in ducts, pockets or voids? Is with the current smoke detection system?
smoke stratifying into a mushroom cloud below a
A VESDA system can be installed with capillary sampling
high ceiling, making it difficult to detect?
tubes, which are barely discernible to the human eye. The
VESDA sampling points can be placed at the return air grille detectors can be placed in a cupboard or utility area. Great
or in equipment cabinets to detect smoke as it is carried by for:
the air. In large, open spaces, sampling points can be • Modern offices
placed where the smoke goes — often some distance • Heritage buildings
below the ceiling level. Suitable for: • Cathedrals
• Server rooms • Prisons and detention centers
• Clean rooms • Art galleries and museums
• Telecommunications facilities • Prestigious residences
• Warehouses
• Atria
• Indoor stadiums
• Theaters
• Convention centers

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Will the building be open to the general public? Will it Are high background levels or industrial activities
house people who need extra help during an present in the area to be protected?
evacuation? Is evacuation difficult due to crowds or VESDA VLI detector, with its ruggedized enclosure and
limited exits? What is the business impact of an patented long-life, fail-safe intelligent filter technology, is
evacuation? specifically designed for industrial applications with harsh and
The very early warning that VESDA systems provide allows difficult environments. The VLI detectors can be installed
the maximum time for evacuation. This is critical for: within the sampling area or remote from the detection area
• Shopping centers with only the sampling pipes located in the protected area.
• Hospitals The sampled air can be filtered, warmed or cooled before
• Stadiums reaching the detector. Ideal for:
• Underground tunnels • Mines
• Heritage buildings • Water treatment plants
• Facilities for children and the elderly • Manufacturing and processing plants
• Fertilizer plants
• Power generation facilities
When suppression systems are
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• Textile plants
• Timber, pulp and paper plants
Is suppression release costly and disruptive? • Transportation
The very early warning provided by VESDA systems allows
early intervention to prevent suppression releases. The
multiple alarm levels of VESDA systems can be used to
trigger different responses at different stages of a fire — from
controlling air conditioning to initiating a suppression release.
Applicable for:
• Communications hubs
• Server rooms
• Command stations
• Switch rooms

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VESDA Aspirating Smoke Detection (ASD)

3GDØVNQKClRØMN ØØ 2#ØAQ@MCØ How VESDA works

VESDA very early warning smoke detection solutions provide VESDA works by continuously drawing air into a distributed
the earliest possible warning of an impending fire hazard. pipe network via a high-efficiency aspirator. The air sample
VESDA buys time to investigate an alarm and initiate an then passes through a dual-stage filter. The first stage
appropriate response to prevent injury, property damage or removes dust and dirt from the air sample before it enters the
business disruption. And because VESDA has the industry’s laser detection chamber. The second, ultra-fine stage
widest sensitivity range and multi-level alarms, even minute provides an additional clean-air supply to keep the detector’s
levels of smoke can be detected before a fire has time to optical surfaces free from contamination, ensuring consistent
escalate. absolute detection and long detector life as well as
minimizing nuisance alarms.
As the No. 1 ASD brand specified by fire professionals
around the world, VESDA is synonymous with reliable, From the filter, the air sample goes through the detection
high-performance fire detection. chamber where it is exposed to a laser light source. When
smoke is present, light is scattered within the detection
chamber and is instantly identified by the highly sensitive
receiver system. The signal is then processed and presented
via a bar-graph display, alarm threshold indicators and/or
graphic display. VESDA detectors are able to communicate
this information to a fire alarm control panel, a software
management system, or a building management system via
relays or a High Level Interface (HLI).

This diagram shows the progression of a fire over time. Note

that the incipient stage of a fire provides the widest window of
opportunity to detect and control the spread. VESDA detectors
can be configured to generate multiple alarms within the incipient
stage. They also can be configured to generate an additional alarm
(Fire 2) at the advanced stages of a fire. This feature is unique
to VESDA and takes advantage of its wide sensitivity range that
enables one detector to monitor the entire progression of a fire.

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VESDA VLS VESDA VFT

The VESDA VLS locates the origin of The VESDA VFT is a unique and
smoke by identifying the sector (pipe) versatile high-sensitivity ASD that is
with the highest level of smoke and then capable of pinpointing the source of
continues to sample air from all sectors incipient smoke to speed response,
to monitor fire growth. The VESDA VLS enhance investigation, and minimize
also provides four alarm levels for each business disruption and downtime.
individual pipe (Alert, Action, Fire 1 and This advanced detector provides
Fire 2) and provides individual pipe intelligent addressibility to identify up to
addressability and settings. It protects areas up to 2,000 m2 15 protected areas via microbore tubes.
(21,520 sq. ft.).

VESDA VLI
VESDA VLP The VESDA VLI is an industry first early
The VESDA VLP is the flagship in the warning aspirating smoke detection
VESDA product range. Like all VESDA system, designed to protect industrial
detectors, it detects fire at the earliest applications including mining,
possible stage and reliably measures manufacturing, power generation
very low to high concentrations of facilities, waste treatment plants and
smoke. It has the world’s widest more up to 2000 m2 (21,520 sq. ft.).
sensitivity range of 0.005 to 20% obs/m The VLI detector combines a patented
(0.0016 - 6.25% obs/ft ). VESDA VLP fail-safe Intelligent Filter with Clean Air Zero and clean-air barrier for
supports four configurable alarm levels (Alert, Action, Fire 1 and Fire optics protection complementing absolute detection and providing
2) and protects areas up to 2,000 m2 (21,520 sq. ft.). longer detection chamber life all enclosed in a robust IP66-rated
enclosure.

VESDA VLC
VESDA VLC offers protection for small VESDA VLC-EX
to medium areas that require cost- The VESDA VLC-EX detector has been
effective very early warning. It offers the specifically designed to provide all the
same wide sensitivity range as the benefits of aspirating smoke detection,
VESDA VLP and VESDA VLS — 0.005 including very early warning, for the
to 20% obs/m (0.0016 - 6.25% obs/ft). protection of hazardous applications
The VESDA VLC supports three with Zone 2 classification. It offers the
configurable alarm levels (Alert, same wide sensitivity range as the
Pre-Alarm and Fire) and comes in two versions. One version VESDA VLP and VESDA VLS — 0.005
interfaces via relays only (RO) and the other across either relays or to 20% obs/m (0.0016 - 6.25% obs/ft). The VESDA VLC-EX
VESDAnet (VN). supports three configurable alarm levels (Alert, Pre-Alarm and Fire)
and comes in two versions. One version interfaces via relays only
(RO) and the other across either relays or VESDAnet (VN). The
VESDA VLF VLC-EX incorporates the well-proven VESDA VLP detection
The VESDA VLF delivers advanced and technology into an IP54 rated stainless steel enclosure.
cost-effective very early warning for
small environments. The VESDA
VLF-250 model protects areas up to
250 m2 (2,690 sq. ft.), and the VESDA
VLF-500 model covers up to 500 m2
(5,380 sq. ft.). In addition to world
leading and well-established VESDA
features VESDA VLF provides a new range of features and built-in
intelligence for quick installation, commissioning and servicing.

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VESDA Accessories VESDA Software

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The VESDA display module monitors The VSM software package allows the user to monitor, configure
and reports the status of a detector, and control a VESDA system from a central location via a VESDAnet
providing visual representation of smoke communication loop or directly to VESDA detectors. Real-time and
levels along with all alarm and fault historical events for a single detector or multiple networks of
conditions. The menu-driven VESDA detectors can be collected over a local- or wide-area network.
Programmer allows the user to The data then can be processed and presented in either report or
conveniently configure, commission and graphical format — even graphically on site floor plans.
maintain the VESDA system, as well as
program each individual detector.

VESDAnetTM
VESDAnet is a comprehensive,
fault-tolerant, “closed,” two-wire
communications loop that links VESDA
detectors, displays, programmers and
remote relay modules on a daisy-
chained loop. VESDAnet enables a
number of units to be programmed
together from one or more locations and
automatically detects communication
failures. It also easily interfaces with
systems external to the network, such
as intelligent fire alarm panels and 7SQ@KHRØ52"TM
building management systems. The VSC software package can be used to configure, commission
and maintain VESDA detectors. The software provides high-level
programming flexibility through its on-line and off-line configuration
VESDA Pipe capabilities. Rapid diagnostic abilities, concurrent configuration
A key element in the performance of a views, compare/merge functionality, and simultaneous smoke-trend
VESDA ASD system is the sampling graphing of multiple detectors are other standard features designed
pipe network that actively transports air to simplify operation and installation setup.
from the protected area to the detector.
VESDA offers an extensive range of pipe
and fittings to suit all application needs, VESDA ASPIRE2TM
ensuring a quality system is installed VESDA ASPIRE2 is the latest version of VESDA sampling pipe
every time. network design and modeling software. It aids in the design and
evaluation process for basic to very complex pipe-network layouts.
Some pipes and fittings are not available Key features, such as design wizards, 3-D isometric views, an
in certain countries. Please check with automated design verification process, and a new AutoBalance
your local Xtralis office prior to ordering. capability, ensure that a tailored pipe layout is easily achieved.
The Installation Data Pack (IDP) generates a series of reports with
parameters, required materials and expected system performance
so installation and commissioning engineers receive this information
clearly.

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VLC
VLC Industrial VESDA
Features VLP VLS Relays Only VLF 250/500 VFT-15 VLC-EX
VESDAnet (VN) VLI
(RO)

UL, ULC, FM,

UL, ULC, FM, ActivFire, LPCB, VdS, AFNOR, UL268A (in-duct application), NY-MEA, CSFM, CCCF, CPR, UL, ULC, FM, ActivFire, UL, FM, ATEX,
Worldwide Certificates AFNOR, VdS,
VNIIPO CPR, LPCB, VdS IECEx, CPR
VNIIPO, CPR
Hazardous Area
Approval (FM Class
Yes No Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes
1, Div 2, Groups A, B,
C, D)
0.015% obs/m 0.025% obs/m 0.01% obs/m 0.15%/m 0.015% obs/m
Min Fire 1 Threshold
(0.0046% obs/ft) (0.008% obs/ft) (0.0031% obs/ft) (0.046%/ft) (0.0046% obs/ft)
0.025 - 20% obs/m 0.001 - 20% obs/m 0.005 - 20% obs/m
0.005 - 20% obs/m 0.005 - 20.0% obs/m
Detection Range (0.008 - 6.25% (0.0003 - 6.25% (0.0016 - 6.25%
(0.0016 - 6.25% obs/ft) (0.0016 - 6.25% obs/ft)
obs/ft) obs/ft) obs/ft)

Patented Intelligent
Filter
Two Stage Filter Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Secondary Foam Filter
Sub-sampling Probe
Area Coverage
4 1 1 15 4 1
(Maximum)
2,000 m2 1,500 m2
Multiple Pipe 2,000 m2 800 m2 250/500 m2 2,000 m2 800 m2
(21,520 sq. ft) (16,140 sq. ft)
Addressability (21,520 sq. ft) (8,610 sq. ft) (2,690/5,380 sq. ft) (21,520 sq. ft) (8,610 sq.ft)
across 4 sectors across 15 sectors
Total Number of Alarm 25/50 m 15 x 50 m
200 m (656 ft) 200 m (656 ft) 80 m (262 ft) 360 m (1,181 ft) 80 m (262 ft)
Thresholds (82/164 ft) (45 x 164 ft)
30/60 m
Relay Outputs 400 m (1,312 ft) 400 m (1,312 ft) 100 m (328 ft) N/A 445 m (1,460 ft) 100 m (328 ft)
(98/197 ft)
On-board Memory
No Up to 4 No No No Up to 15 No No
(Max. Events)
Flow Sensor Circuit 4 16 4 60 4
3 3 3
(one per pipe inlet) (Day/Night) (Day/Night) (Day/Night) (Day/Night) (Day/Night)
5 (Expandable
IP Rating 7 7 or 12 relays 3 3 3 (Expandable to 6) 5 3
to 21)
AutoLearn
AutoLearn Smoke™
AutoLearn™ Yes Yes Yes Yes Smoke™ Yes
No AutoLearn
(Smoke/Flow) (Smoke) (Smoke) (Smoke) (Smoke) AutoLearn (Smoke)
Flow™
Flow™
VLF 250
EN54-20 Max. no of 12 / 12 / 12;
30 / 60 / 100 40 / 40 / 60 30 / 36 / 40 30 / 36 / 40 15 / 15 / 15 24 / 28 / 60 30 / 36 / 40
Holes (Class A / B / C) VLF 500
30 / 30 / 30
Local
Local (7 on-board LEDs
Local
Local or Remote Local or Remote (5 on-board LEDs). 10 Segment As per
Bar Graph/Indicator Local (5 on-board LEDs)
(20 segment (20 segment Remote (20 Circular Display) Yes VLC (VN) &
LED (5 on-board LEDs) Remote display for
bargraph display) bargraph display) segment bargraph Remote display VLC (RO)
VLI-885
display) when fitted with
VESDAnet card
Programming Tools Programmed via Local USB
- On-board Programmed via RS232 direct On-board configuration port
As per
Programming module RS232 direct connection to PC programmer and Connection to
Yes Yes Yes VLC (VN) &
- Handheld Programmer connection to PC using VSC™ or PC Software (VSC/ PC using VSC/VSM4
VLC (RO)
- PC Software (VSC, using VSC™ Programmer when VSM4) Programmer for VLI-
VSM) VN card is fitted 885
StaX Expandability No No No No No No No No
Analytics No No No No No No No No

VESDAnet™
Max. No. of devices/ 200 / 100 200 / 100 200 / 100
200 / 100 200 / 100 200 / 100 N/A N/A
detectors per loop (with VN Card) (VLI-885) (VN version)
Max. Distance between 1,300 m 1,300 m 1,300 m 1,300 m (4,265 ft) 1,300 m (4,265 ft) 1,300 m (4,265 ft)
N/A N/A
Devices (4,265 ft) (4,265 ft) (4,265 ft) (with VN Card) (VLI-885) (VN version)
Computer-based Yes
Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes
Management via VSM (VN version)
Remote Relay Modules
VRT-500 VRT-E00 VRT-500 VRT-500 VRT-500 VRT-500
- 7 relay version N/A N/A
N/A VRT-900 N/A N/A N/A (VN version)
- 12 relay version
Compatible Remote
VRT-V00 VRT-Q00
Bargraph Displays VRT-200 VRT-400 VRT-J00 As per
N/A N/A
- Display, 7 relays N/A VRT-800 N/A N/A N/A VLC (VN) &
VRT-W00 VRT-T00
- Display, 12 relays VRT-600 VRT-700 VRT-K00 VLC (RO)
(with VN Card) (VLI-885)
- Display, no relays

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