Aspirating smoke detection applications guide notifier fire systems. Together with automatic fire suppression systems, fire detection and alarm systems are part of the active fire protection systems found in many occupan. Smoke detection solutions for challenging environments. The detector works by continually drawing air into sampling holes in a pipe network. The vlp is classed as a very early warning smoke detector, which means that. Vesda smoke detection is ideal for this, as the aspirating pipe work will replace the conventional smoke detection, with the vesda smoke detector in an accessible location. Vesda xtralis aspirating smoke detectors at acorn fire and security.
There are many advantages of using vesda over a normal smoke detection system. The vesda laserplus vlp combines a high sensitivty, laser based detection chamber with a high powered aspirator to bring very early warning smoke detection to larger coverage areas. Vesda vft addressable, high sensitivity early warning aspirating. Vesda systems are aspirating smoke detection used for early warning applications where response to a fire is critical. Vesda xtralis aspirating smoke detectors acorn fire and. The detector chamber can detect presence of smoke at very low concentrations. Vesdae vea addressable aspirating smoke detector the future of smoke detection. Vesda by xtralis white paper very early warning aspirating.
Vesdae aspirating smoke detection asd vesdae the next generation of vesda aspirating smoke detectors since pioneering aspirating smoke detection asd technology nearly 30 years ago, vesda has been recognized as the best in the world, protecting personnel, irreplaceable assets and mission critical infrastructure in the. Xtralis vesda vlf500 product guide xtralis vesda ii. The vesda smoke detector can be installed at accessible locations. An aspirating smoke detection asd system utilises an aspirator fan to actively draw air into a remote. Xtralis vlp the xtralis vesda vlp detector is the central element of the xtralis vesda asd product range.
Pdf very early smoke detection apparatus vesda, david. A sample of this air is then passed through a dual stage filter. Refer to the appropriate product manual for the exact wiring details of the third party equipment. Codes and standards information for air sampling smoke. Very early smoke detection apparatus, vesda, air sampling, uk. Detector head status the detector head status is a generic grouping of possible abnormalities that can occur to a vesda detector head.
The vlp is classed as a very early warning smoke detector, which means that it detects fire at the earliest possible. The vesda display module monitors and reports the status of a detector, providing visual representation of smoke levels along with all alarm and fault conditions. Vesda vlp the vesda vlp detector is the central element of the vesda asd product range. Conversely, an early staff response can result in manual fire. Properly installed and maintained fire detection and alarm systems can help to increase the survivability of occupants and emergency responders while decreasing property losses figure 14. If youve toured a few data centers, youve likely heard of vesda smoke detectors, which is short for very early smoke detection apparatus. David packham was the fire scientist behind the invention of the vesda smoke detector. Fire detection and alarm systems 104 fire detection and alarm systems consist of control and indicating equipment, detection devices, manual call points, and visual audible alarms. Vesda by xtralis vesda vli product guide expansion cards a range of optional expansion cards that enhance the capabilities of the vli detector can be fitted. For monitoring convenience, multiple displays can be associated with a single detector. Vesda scanner is equipped with four monitoring units, this status will always be the same for the four truealarm devices associated with that unit i. The vesda vlp is the flagship of the vesda aspirating smoke detector product line. Safety label this vesda product incorporates a laser device and is classified as a class 1 laser product that complies with fda regulations 21 cfr 1040.
Vesda very early warning smoke detectors provide the. Vesda by xtralis vesda vlc product guide introduction the vlc is an aspirating smoke detector providing very early warning of fire conditions by drawing air samples through an air sampling pipe network. All vesda equipment is to be commissioned by personnel who have attended a vesda accreditation course. This is due to the fact that air collected by several sampling holes, at different locations within the protected area, is being analyzed simultaneously by the same detector aggregated sampling effect. Addressed in more detail are fire alarm control units, detection and alarm system components, types of signals, alarm initiating devices, and notification appliances. If the fault continues call your vesda technical office. Vesda smoke detection for lift shafts enhanced that smoke detection within what is a high sensitive area. Air sampling smoke detector readyset description the readyset air aspirating sampling smoke detector is a central detection unit that actively draws air from a protected area through its sampling pipe and monitors the stream for the presence of smoke and other products of combustion. Customers worldwide rely on vesda when business continuity is imperative, environments are challenging, and time is required to ensure safe and orderly evacuation. The vesda vlp detector is the central element of the vesda asd product range. The menudriven vesda programmer allows the user to conveniently configure, commission and maintain the vesda system, as well as program each individual detector. Vesda xas vesda aspirating smoke detection notifier. Fire suppression shop vesda smoke detectors products. Unlike most commonly used passive fire detection devices, vesda detectors are able to.
Vesda aspirating smoke detectors buy the critical time needed to investigate an alarm and initiate an appropriate response to prevent injury, property damage or business disruption. Vesda buys time to investigate an alarm and initiate an appropriate response to prevent injury, property damage or business disruption. The vesda vlc aspirating smoke detector is available in two versions, one that interfaces via relays only ro and one that interfaces via relays and vesdanet vn. Like all vesda asds, it detects fire at the earliest possible stage and reliably measures very low to extremely high concentrations of smoke. Vesda aspire aspirating smoke detection made easy the performance of an aspirating smoke detection system is dependent on the design of the pipe network used to transport air back to the smoke detector. Packhams special interest was smoke from large natural fires. Fire detection and alarm systems nbs national bim library.
Intelligent vesda e vep aspirating smoke detectors are seamlessly integrated on the slc loop with notifier fire alarm control panels for a complete very early warning fire system intelligent vesda e vep brings the latest and most advanced detection technology forming the new aspirating smoke detection asd benchmark. Since pioneering aspirating smoke detection asd technology nearly 30 years ago, vesda has been recognized as the. In a large open space, sampling points for vesda detectors can be placed. Vesda by xtralis very early warning aspirating smoke detection solutions provide the earliest possible warning of an impending fire hazard. Xtralis vesda vlf250 product guide xtralis vesda ii. Vesda smoke detection is an alternative to normal smoke detection. An aspirating smoke detector differs from a standard smoke detector by implementing a fan within the detection unit to draw air samples from a protected. Vesda vlf laserfocus ideal for small, businesscritical spaces. Vesda very early warning smoke detectors provide the earliest warning of a potential. Please uncheck files above 20mb from your selection to proceed. Weve tested and hand picked the best detecotrs from names such as xtralis, vesda, airsense, apollo, gent, hochiki and protec. The ex d satisfies the need of those end users who implement risk based fireengineering practices and recognize the value of their critical assets. Vesda by xtralis very early warning aspirating smoke detection solutions with continuous air sampling provide the earliest possible warning of an impending fire hazard. It gives visual representation of smoke levels along with all alarm and fault conditions.
The files to be accessed from the server are categorized depending on their access privileges and encrypted. If the width of the beams at centers is 40% of the ceiling height, we mount one detector in each pocket at the ceiling. Early warning smoke detector, which means that it detects fire at the earliest. The laser is housed in a sealed detector chamber and cont ains no serviceable parts. Xtralis is a global leader and pioneer in life safety. Vesda by xtralis white paper very early warning aspirating smoke detection in nuclear power facilities the vesda aspirated smoke detector is a refined form of air pollution monitor, which has sensitivity several hundreds of times higher than conventional smoke detectors, yet due to quality of design, optics and electronics its false alarm. The following icons are used in this document contact us codes and standards information for air sampling smoke detection. The condensation is collected at a condensate water trap and dry air arrives for sampling by the vesda detector. Founded in 1984, system sensor is a global manufacturer of fire and life safety devices, specializing in smoke detection, carbon monoxide detection, and notification technology for worldwide applications. This wiring example is for wiring xtralis vesda detectors to a typical address loop module 3 input 1 output. Xtralis vesda vlf vlf250 the xtralis vesda vlf250 detector is a very early warning smoke detector designed to protect small, businesscritical environments of less than 250 m2 2500 sq. The vlp is classed as a very early warning smoke detector. Vesda vlp vesda aspirating smoke detection notifier. Vesda aspire2 air sampling smoke detection made easy the performance of an air sampling smoke detection system is dependent upon the design of the pipe network used to transport air back to the smoke detector.
Use the checklist in section 9 to verify that the installation has been correctly completed. Manual and product documents available from xtralis. Vesda laserfocus vlf250 product guide iii codes and standards information for air sampling smoke detection onorm f3014 onorm f3014, transport times for all tubes including capillaries must not exceed 60 seconds from any hole. Very early smoke detection apparatus vesda, david packham. The vesda vlp is the most popular detector in the vesda by xtralis product range. Industrial very early warning smoke detection asd overview asd in industrial environments the vli industrial fieldproven applications beyond smoke air sampling gas. Using unique detection principles, the vlp has an alarm sensitivity range of. Vesda smoke detection use in conjunction with conventional smoke detection is a perfect alarj. Very early smoke detection apparatus vesda xtralis your. Packham was part of the csiro bushfire research group which was internationally regarded and published many papers on bushfire behavior and smoke characteristics. A vesda system has a better chance of detecting smoke that has been diluted than conventional point spot type smoke detectors. You were automatically logged out due to inactivity. Using unique detection principles, the vlp has an alarm sensitivity range of 0.
The first stage removes dust and dirt from the air sample before it allows the sample to enter the laser detection chamber for smoke detection. Very early smoke detection apparatus vesda, david packham, john petersen, martin cole. The vesda programmer is menu driven and allows the user to conveniently configure. Vesda aspire2 is a windowsbased application that aids the specification. Vesda vlc lasercompact for single and small environments where space is at a premium. Vesda aspirating smoke detection solutions with continuous air sampling provide the earliest possible warning of an impending fire hazard. Jul 30, 2008 if youve toured a few data centers, youve likely heard of vesda smoke detectors, which is short for very early smoke detection apparatus. How vesda smoke detection works data center knowledge. Document conventions the following typographic conventions are used in this document. The vlp is an aspirating smoke detector providing very early warning of fire conditions by drawing air. Smoke detector placement for beams new for 2014 standard if ceiling is level and beam is 10% of ceiling height, then we need to look at the width between beams.
This video provides an introduction to vesda air sampling technology and illustrates how the technology works. Detector head status the detector head status is a generic grouping of possible abnormalities that can occur to. Vesda aspire is a windowsbased application that aids the specification and design of pipe networks for vesda air sampling smoke detectors. Vesda ex dtm the vesda vlx100 ex d has been specifically designed to provide very early warning smoke detection capability within hazardous area locations that may contain flammable gases. The air is filtered and passed into a detection chamber where light. The vlc combines the wellproven xtralis vesda vlp detection technology. We invented vesda very early warning aspirating smoke detection asd, the worlds leading asd brand. The vesda vlf250 detector is a very early warning smoke detector designed to protect small, businesscritical environments of less than 250 m2. Vesda works by continually drawing air into the pipe network via a high efficiency aspirator.
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