Aspirating Smoke Detector (ASD)
VESDA-E ASPIRATING SMOKE DETECTION (ASD)
VESDA-E — 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 world’s most iconic locations.
VESDA-E is the next-generation of VESDA, featuring multiple innovative capabilities that dramatically improve the VESDA experience:
• VESDA Smoke+, offers increased sensitivity – up to 15 times greater than VESDA VLP, at least three times better dust rejection, up to twice the longevity while maintaining consistent sensitivity over time and up to 8% less power consumption per unit area
• VESDA Flex, future proof expandability and programming for maximum flexibility using, StaX Hardware expansion modules that easily bolt onto the VESDA-E detector to add additional capabilities, and Xtralis Software Analytics applications (Xapps) that can be purchased, downloaded, configured & managed remotely over the internet
• VESDA Analytics provides unique particle type characterization capabilities for targeted detection and
efficient response. Analytics currently available includes DieselTraceTM, WireTraceTM and DustTraceTM
• VESDA Verify, provides situational awareness to improve response time, efficiency and effectiveness through pin-point addressability for up to 120 locations
• VESDA Connect, provides extensive connectivity options including Ethernet, WiFi, USB, VESDAnet and relays, to reduce installation, commissioning, monitoring and maintenance costs
• VESDA TCO, reduces the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) through Capex value, Opex savings, Plug’n’Play installation, design-less pipe networks, vast monitoring options and backwards compatibility. With VESDA-E you can reduce TCO by up to 15%
VESDA-E is the most advanced, reliable, and flexible ASD system ever produced.
How VESDA-E VEU/VEP works
Air is continually drawn from the protected area through the air sampling pipe network and into the detector by a high efficiency aspirator. The air sampling pipe network can contain up to four pipes.
The air from each sampling pipe passes through a flow sensor and then a sample of the air is drawn into the Flair detection chamber via the sampling module, after first passing through the filter.
An additional filter provides clean air to protect the optical surfaces inside the detection chamber from contamination.
The FlairTM detection chamber uses the equivalent of 330,000 sensors and sophisticated algorithms for smoke detection and particle type characterisation. If the detected smoke is higher than the set alarm thresholds it is reported as an Alert, Action, Fire1 or Fire2 alarm condition. Air is exhausted from the detector and may be vented back into the protected zone. Alarms 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 initial setup. A series of LEDs display Alarm, Trouble, Disable and detector power on status. A button allows the user to Reset or Disable the detector. In addition, an optional 3.5” LCD display shows the detector status, including smoke level and a smoke level bar graph, alarm thresholds, trouble
status, % airflow level, normalization status and filter life used.
THE SIX REASONS FOR VESDA-E
VESDA SMOKER
VESDA Smoke+ capitalizes on the patented Flair Detection Technology centered in the VESDA-E detection chamber used in VEU and VEP. The Flair Detection Technology offers increased sensitivity – up to 15 times greater than VESDA VLP, at least three times better dust rejection, up to twice the longevity while maintaining consistent sensitivity over time.
The Smoke+ capability focuses on improving key aspects related to smoke detection including:
1. Detection Performance
– Vastly better sensitivity
– Faster response time
2. Detection Reliability
– Operating temperature stability
– Minimizing nuisance alarms
3. Consistent Performance Over Time
– During long term exposure to dust
4. Efficiency of Operation
– Power Consumption per unit area
VESDA FLEX
The PS500 can be tailored to detect up to five gases with its toxic and catalytic sensors, photo ionisation detectors and infrared capabilities. ‘Plug and Play’ option allows the customer to ‘plug in’ a new board with a different gas range. The PS500 is particularly useful in noisy environments, featuring a very loud (95dBA) penetrating and distinctive audible alarm together with high visibility large area visual alarm. Pump, diffusion or both together, allowing pumped sample for pre-entry checking and diffusion in confined space working, thus maximising battery life. A robust, moulded, rubberised casing guaranteeing Hi-Impact resistance, the PS500 can be used in the most demanding environments.
VESDA Flex provides future-proof expandability and programming for maximum flexibility using:
- StaX Hardware expansion modules integrate with the VESDA-E detector to provide additional capabilities including integrated Power Supply, Auto Pipe Clean, and ECO gas detection
- Xtralis Software Analytics applications (Xapps) that can be purchased, downloaded, configured & managed remotely over the internet.
VESDA ANALYTICS
The Leaksurveyor uses a fast response semiconductor sensor reducing the time taken for gas leak surveys on gas distribution networks. The Leaksurveyor detects flammable gas from PPM through LEL to 100 % Vol
VESDA Analytics improve the effectiveness of smoke detection by providing supplementary probabilistic information for targeted detection and efficient response. Analytics notification is integrated into Xtralis VSM4 and iVESDA platforms for local and remote response. VESDA-E Analytics examples include DieselTraceTM, WireTraceTM and DustTraceTM.
VESDA VERIFY
VESDA Verify provides situational awareness to improve response time, efficiency and effectiveness through pin-point addressability for up to 120 locations. VESDA-E VEA provides reliable early warning with minimum nuisance alarms, centralized maintenance with built-in blow back capability, and full system integrity check. Refer to the Xtralis website for full VESDA-E VEA details.
VESDA CONNECT
VESDA Connect provides flexible networking and programming capabilities that reduce installation, commissioning, monitoring and maintenance costs through extensive connectivity options and remote diagnostics tools including Ethernet, WiFi, USB, VESDAnet and Relays.
VESDA TCO
VESDA TCO provides a lifetime of value, reliability and protection.
VESDA-E improves CapEx value through higher sensitivity and longer pipe runs resulting in greater coverage area. It also reduces OpEx costs due to accessible maintenance, field replaceable components and the Auto pipe cleaning StaX. Plug and play features improve the installation experience and reduce its cost via:
Auto commissioning capability
• Firmware upgrade using only a USB key
• Instant monitoring via Wi-Fi
• Mounting template
• Mounting bracket
• Ample wiring space
• Design-less pipe networks for simple designs
VESDA-E can also provide vast monitoring options including:
• VSM4
• Remotes
• VESDAnet
• iVESDA
VESDA – E | PRODUCT RANGE
For current VESDA users, VESDA-E offers full backward compatibility with the VESDA product line – with VESDA-E you can reduce Total Cost of Ownership by up to 15%ction.
DETECTORS
VESDA-E VEU
The VESDA-E VEU is the premium detector in the VESDA-E Range. It provides ultra-wide alarm sensitivity range from 0.001% – 20.0% obs/m (0.0003 to 6.25% obs/ft) and up to 80 Class A holes; extending detector coverage by at least 40% in high airflow environments. VEU also provides 400 m (1,312 ft) and 800 m (2,625 ft) of linear and branched pipe networks respectively, increasing coverage by up to 80% in high ceiling applications while allowing for convenient detector mounting for ease of access and maintenance. VEU has area coverage of up to 6,500 m2 (69,965 sq. ft)*. VEU standard features include StaX and Analytics support together with Ethernet, WiFi, USB and VESDAnet capabilities.
VEU- A00
VEU – A10
VESDA-E VEP
The VESDA-E VEP series of aspirating smoke detectors extend the reach of the VESDA-E platform to a wide range of applications. VEP sensitivity range is from 0.005-20%/m (0.0016-6.25%/ft) and provides up to 40 Class A holes. VEP is equipped with a powerful aspirator that provides a total of 130m (427 ft) in the one pipe model and 560 m (1,837 ft) in the four pipe model. VEP also provides StaX and Analytics support together with Ethernet, WiFi, USB and VESDAnet capabilities.
VEP-A00-P
VEP-A10-P
VEP-A00-1P
VESDA-E VEA
VESDA-E VEA is the first addressable aspirating smoke detector (ASD) for standard addressable detection applications with non-intrusive servicing and interruption free operation and significantly lower maintenance time. VEA provides pinpoint addressability by using a network of microbore tubes connected to sampling points located in the protected area. VEA provides superior detection with inbuilt filters and self-cleaning, allowing assured detection with minimum false alarms.
VEP-A00-1P
VEP-A00-1P