Key Features

  • Laser-based absolute smoke detection
  • Very early warning of a potential fire incident
  • Wide sensitivity range
  • Dual stage dust filtration
  • Programmable alarm thresholds

Overview

Introduction

Xtralis VESDA VLF Aspirating Smoke Detectors provide superior very early warning, air-sampling smoke detection for small, business-critical spaces such as switch rooms, server rooms and cabinets.

VESDA VLF aspirating smoke detectors continually draw air into their sampling chamber via discrete sampling holes in an aspirating pipe network. The air is filtered before entering the chamber, where light scattering technology detects even the smallest amounts of smoke. The detector communicates its status information on its intuitive ‘smoke dial’ display and via relays or optional interface cards.

Area Coverage

VESDA VLF is available in two versions: VESDA VLF-250 and VESDA VLF-500.

VESDA VLF-250 aspirating smoke detectors are designed to protect small, business-critical environments of less than 250 m2 (2,690 sq. ft.) while VESDA VLF-500 detectors are designed to protect small, business-critical environments less than 500 m2 (5,380 sq ft).

EN54-20 Aspirating Smoke Detection Sensitivity Classes

Fire detection classes A, B, and C classify fires based on materials and risks. Class A involves combustibles, B deals with flammable liquids, and C relates to electrical fires. VESDA VLF can provide class A, B or C fire detection with up to 12 sampling holes for VLF-250 or 30 sampling holes for VLF-500.  Classification of any configuration is determined using ASPIRE2 Pipe Calculation Software.

Class AVLF-250: 12VLF-500: 30
Class BVLF-250: 12VLF-500: 30
Class CVLF-250: 12VLF-500: 30

Pipe Lengths

Vesda VLF-250 can support a single pipe run up to 25m, or 2 branches of 15m each. VLF-500 detectors can support a single pipe run of 50m, or 2 branches of 30m per branch.

VESDA VLF-250, 1 Pipe, 1 Area Aspirating Smoke Detector1 x 25m2 x 15m per Branch
VESDA VLF-500, 1 Pipe, 1 Area Aspirating Smoke Detector1 x 50m2 x 30m per Branch

Indication

VESDA’s unique Smoke Dial™ display gives the user an instant understanding of a smoke event. Smoke Dial™ uses a circular LED display and well-placed icons to provide a visual indication of smoke growth and alarm conditions, even from a distance.

In fault conditions, VESDA’s Smoke Dial™ display doubles up to provide VESDA’s innovative ‘fault finder’ feature – a smart diagnostic feature that provides instant and meaningful information of the detector’s status without the need for evaluation tools or additional programming. VESDA’s fault finding feature allows fire and maintenance staff to be better informed before arriving on site, saving time and reducing maintenance costs.

VESDAnet

VESDAnetTM enables primary reporting, centralised configuration, control maintenance and monitoring via a robust, bi-directional communication network that allows continued redundant operation even during single point wiring failures. VESDA VLF devices can be connected to VESDAnetTM via an optional VESDAnet Interface Card.

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Approvals

VESDA VLF Aspirating Smoke Detectors are fully approved by VdS for safe use and installation in any European Union country and bear the CE mark to show that they  comply with all applicable Directives, including the CPR, EMC and the Low Voltage Directive (LVD).

These detectors are also certified to EN54-20:2006 + AC:2008 – Fire detection and fire alarm systems – Control and indicating equipment.

Tech Specs

Input PowerVoltage: 24Vdc Nominal (18-30 Vdc)

Current @ 24Vdc
VLF-250: 220 mA nominal, 295 mA in alarm
VLF-500: 410 mA nominal, 490 mA in alarm
Dimensions (W x H x D)256mm x 183mm x 92mm
WeightApproximately 2kg (4.4 lbs)
IP RatingIP30
MountingUpright, inverted or horizontal
Operating ConditionsAmbient: 0°C to 39°C (32°F to 103°F) Product UL listed for use from 0°C to 38°C (32°F to 100°F)
Tested to (EN54-20): -10°C to 55°C (14°F to 131°F)
Sampled Air: -20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F) Sampled Air temperature shall reach Ambient Detector temperature upon entry into Detector. Refer to Xtralis Design Guides & Application Notes for sampled air pre-conditioning.
Humidity: 5% to 95% RH, non-condensing
Sampling HolesVLF-250:
Class A (12 holes / 0.12% obs/m)
Class B (12 holes / 0.35% obs/m)
Class C (12 holes / 0.80% obs/m)

VLF-500:
Class A (30 holes / 0.05% obs/m)
Class B (30 holes / 0.15% obs/m)
Class C (30 holes / 0.32% obs/m)
Sampling NetworkMaximum pipe lengths
VLF-250: 1 x 25m (80ft) (Max. 12 holes), 2 x 15m (50ft) per branch (Max. 6 holes per branch)
VLF-500: 1 x 50m (150ft) (Max. 24 holes) 2 x 30m (90ft) per branch (Max. 12 holes per branch)

Sampling Hole Options: Pre-Engineered Option or Maximum Pipe length in accordance with Pipe Modelling Design Tool (ASPIRE™)
Air Inlet PipeAccepts both metric and American standard pipe sizes
Metric: 25mm (1.05 in.) American Pipe: IPS 21mm (¾ in.)
Area CoverageVLF-250: Up to 250 m2 (2,690 sq. ft.) depending on local codes and standards
VLF-500: Up to 500 m2 (5,380 sq. ft.) depending on local codes and standards
Relay Outputs3 changeover relays (Fire 1, Action, Fault), Contacts rated 2A @ 30Vdc (max). NO/NC Contacts
Cable Access3 x 25mm (11/16in.) cable entries (1 rear entry, 2 top entry)
Cable TerminationScrew Terminals 0.2-2.5 mm2 (30-12 AWG)
InterfacesShown in Terminal Block Connections diagram, to right, plus an RS232 Programming Port.
General Purpose Input (GPI) interface offers: Reset, Disable, Standby, Alarm set 1, Alarm set 2 and External Input functions.
Alarm Threshold Setting RangeAlert, Action 0.025 – 2.00% obs/m (0.008 – 0.625% obs/ft)
Fire 1, Fire 2 0.025 – 20.00% obs/m (0.008 – 6.25% obs/ft)
Individual Alarm Delays 0 – 60 seconds
Two Alarm Threshold Settings Either time or GPI based
Display4 Alarm State Indicators
Smoke Level Indicator
Reset, Disable and Test Controls
Fault and Disabled Indicators
Instant Fault Finder
Smoke and Flow AutoLearn Controls
Event LogUp to 18000 events, time and date stamped in separate, non-volatile, logs for: Smoke Level, Flow Level, Detector Status and Faults
AutoLearn Smoke & FlowAutomatically set acceptable alarm thresholds for both smoke and flow levels
Minimum 15 minutes, maximum 15 days (default 14 days)
During AutoLearn, thresholds are NOT changed from pre-set values

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