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Commissioning Guide
December 2012
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VESDA by Xtralis VESDA Commissioning Guide
Disclaimer
The contents of this document is provided on an “as is” basis. No representation or warranty (either express or
implied) is made as to the completeness, accuracy or reliability of the contents of this document. The manufacturer
reserves the right to change designs or specifications without obligation and without further notice. Except as
otherwise provided, all warranties, express or implied, including without limitation any implied warranties of
merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are expressly excluded.
General Warning
This product must only be installed, configured and used strictly in accordance with the General Terms and
Conditions, User Manual and product documents available from Xtralis. All proper health and safety precautions
must be taken during the installation, commissioning and maintenance of the product. The system should not be
connected to a power source until all the components have been installed. Proper safety precautions must be taken
during tests and maintenance of the products when these are still connected to the power source. Failure to do so
or tampering with the electronics inside the products can result in an electric shock causing injury or death and may
cause equipment damage. Xtralis is not responsible and cannot be held accountable for any liability that may arise
due to improper use of the equipment and/or failure to take proper precautions. Only persons trained through an
Xtralis accredited training course can install, test and maintain the system.
Liability
You agree to install, configure and use the products strictly in accordance with the User Manual and product
documents available from Xtralis.
Xtralis is not liable to you or any other person for incidental, indirect, or consequential loss, expense or damages of
any kind including without limitation, loss of business, loss of profits or loss of data arising out of your use of the
products. Without limiting this general disclaimer the following specific warnings and disclaimers also apply:
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You agree that you have been provided with a reasonable opportunity to appraise the products and have made
your own independent assessment of the fitness or suitability of the products for your purpose. You acknowledge
that you have not relied on any oral or written information, representation or advice given by or on behalf of Xtralis
or its representatives.
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relation to the products is limited to:
i. in the case of services, the cost of having the services supplied again; or
ii. in the case of goods, the lowest cost of replacing the goods, acquiring equivalent goods or having the goods
repaired.
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Scope
The VESDA Commissioning Guide outlines the commissioning process for the VESDA system. It will guide
you through the commission process and the completion of commissioning documentation. The guide also
provides information on the approval and handover of commissioned VESDA systems.
The Commissioning Guide helps with the commissioning and management of the VESDA system.
This guide assumes that you have attended accredited VESDA training on commissioning and are
knowledgeable about the VESDA product range. This guide also assumes that you have an understanding of
the various aspects of an aspirating smoke detection system and are fully aware of the local codes and
standards.
To commission the VESDA system you must have the necessary certification issued by Xtralis or an
authorized distributor. Commissioning before you receive the appropriate training may void the warranty.
Document Conventions
The following typographic conventions are used in this document:
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documents. Used for the result of an action.
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equipment. The danger could be loss of data, physical damage, or
permanent corruption of configuration details.
Warning: This icon is used to indicate that there is a danger of electric
shock. This may lead to death or permanent injury.
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Table of Contents
1 Introduction to VESDA Commissioning 3
2 The Commissioning Process 5
3 Pre-Commissioning 7
3.1 Before going to the Site 7
3.2 VESDA Commissioning Form - Prerequisites 7
3.3 Once on Site 7
4 System Configuration and Setting Thresholds 9
4.1 Generic Configuration (VLC, VLS, VLP) 9
4.2 Detector Specific Configuration Steps (VLC, VLS, VLP) 11
4.3 VESDA VFT-15 Detector Configuration 15
4.4 VESDA VLF Configuration 16
4.5 Documenting Configuration and Thresholds 16
5 System Integrity Test 19
5.1 Performance-based Smoke Testing 19
5.2 Testing Relay Function 23
5.3 Testing Devices 23
5.4 Documenting Test Results 23
6 Hand Over 25
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3 Pre-Commissioning
Pre-commissioning is split into two parts. The first set of tasks can be performed before you visit the
customer site. Gathering the information first will save you time once you reach the site as you will only visit
the site when you have all the materials required to complete the commissioning process.
l Narrow Bore networks: 0.20kpa at the end of the recommended length of Microbore Tube.
You must be aware of the local codes and standards as applicable to the customer site.
Caution: The VESDA system will not operate when the supply is reversed. Operating the VESDA device
when DC supply voltage is outside the voltage range of 18 VDC and 30 VDC may cause
damage to the device.
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Check that all electrical installations meet the requirements of local electrical codes and standards.
Data communication between detectors is done through VESDAnet. The communication between devices
connected to VESDAnet is bidirectional. The polarity must be maintained throughout the network. It is
recommended that RS 485 (Belden 9841 - 120 ohm) twisted pair cables (or similar) be used. You must ensure
that the VESDAnet is appropriately wired for a closed or an open-ended loop. Refer to the VESDA
Communications Guide for further information.
You should now powerup the system.
l The system takes approximately 15 seconds to power up
l If the system or any detector on the VESDAnet fails to power up, re-check that all power wires are
securely connected to their respective terminals and the polarity is correctly maintained
During power up different things will occur on different detectors at different times:
l For all detectors, the aspirator starts to spin and suck air
l VESDA VLP and VESDA VLS detectors that have the LCD Programmer module fitted will display the
word VESDA
l VESDA VLP, VESDA VLS or VESDA VLC detectors that have a display module fitted or remotely
mounted will have the following indicators lit:
l Fire alarm threshold indicators
l Smoke threshold levels on bar graph (if there is sufficient background levels)
l Two digit numerical display
l Various fault Indicators if there are any faults
l If a fault has been detected the FAULT LED indicator will remain lit
l If the system is functioning normally the OK LED indicator will remain lit
The detector(s) may show faults immediately after power up and this is normal. Reset the detector(s) to
unlatch the relays and fault LEDs. The fault LEDs on any display connected to the system will light up (this is
normal).
If any of the above does not happen, refer to the product guide for that detector and check that the detector
and VESDAnet have been correctly installed.
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For Xtralis VSC: Select Devices Menu/Tree - Detector Form Reference Tab
1. Give a reference address number or enter 255 if there is no reference detector.
2. Set the dilution factor
3. Set the delay time
AutoLearn
For LCD Programmer: See LCD screen 20, 59, 90
l Enter the length of time you want to run AutoLearn
For Xtralis VSC: Select Devices Menu/Tree - Detector Form - Autolearn Tab
l Enter the length of time you want to run AutoLearn
Filter
For LCD Programmer: See LCD screen 27, 66, 96
l Enter the filter service interval
For Xtralis VSC: Select Devices Menu/Tree - Detector Form
l Enter the filter service interval
Communications
For LCD Programmer: See LCD screens 39, 78, 104, 121, 130, 137, 155.
l Set the network delay
l Set the preferred port
l Set the health check
l Set the open-ended Loop (not available in System/All Device - Screen 155)
l Set the network delay
l Set the preferred communications port.
For Xtralis VSC: Select VESDAnet Form - Communications Tab
l Set network delay
l Set the Health Check period
l Set the preferred communications port. Select the end of chain port if the detector is at the end of an
Open-ended Loop.
General Purpose Input
For LCD Programmer: See LCD screens 40, 79, 105. Select the required GPI function from:
l Mains OK
l Standby Mode
l Remote Isolate (not available for VESDA VLC)
l Use Night-time Threshold (not available for VESDA VLC)
l Reset/Isolate Function
l Inverted Reset Function (not available for VESDA VLC)
l Reset (not available for VESDA VLC)
For Xtralis VSC: Select Devices Menu/Tree and GPI Inputs Tab to set:
l Mains OK
l Standby Mode
l Remote Isolate (not available for VESDA VLC)
l Use Night-time Threshold (not available for VESDA VLC)
l Reset/Isolate Function
l Inverted Reset Function (not available for VESDA VLC)
l Reset (not available for VESDA VLC)
UL Version
For LCD Programmer: See LCD screens 40, 79, 105, 131, 157. The UL Version may be selected or de-
selected from the Miscellaneous Screen.
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Relay Setup
For LCD Programmer: See LCD screens 32-35
1. Select screen 33 and set the relays to Energized or De-energized. Relay 3 is energized and cannot be
changed.
2. Select screen 34 and set the relay conditions. The isolate function is set to Unlatch and cannot be altered.
3. Select screen 35 and set the relay assignments. Relays 3 and 6 are permanently fixed as Urgent Fault
and Fire 1 respectively. All relays can be assigned multiple functions.
For Xtralis VSC: Devices Menu/Tree - Detector Form
1. Use the Relays Tab to set the relay conditions to energize or de-energize when an event occurs. Relay 3
is energized and cannot be changed.
2. Use the Relay Assignment Tab to assign relay functions and to latch or unlatch relays for:
l Isolate
l Urgent fault
l Minor Fault
l Alert
l Action
l Fire 1
l Fire 2
The Isolate condition is permanently unlatched and cannot be changed. Urgent Fault and Fire 1 are
permanently assigned to relays 3 and 6 and these cannot be changed, however additional assignments may
be set for all relays.
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3. Select the Scanner Relay Tab to assign relays and set them as Latched or Unlatched for:
4. Select Tabs Sector 1, 2 relay assignment, and Sector 3, 4 relay assignment to assign Alarm levels to
relays for Sectors 1 through 4. These Relays may be set to latch or unlatch.
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Parameters to change the display resolution for obscuration, language or imperial/metric units are found in the
SETUP menu option.
Setting Time and Date
Minimum Access Code Required: Level 1
The time and date settings can be configured through the TIME DATE menu option. The user will be able to
sequentially change the date, month and year, then the seconds, minutes and hours.
Setting IP Address and Mask
Minimum Access Code Required: Level 1
To set the IP address and mask, navigate to the WEB menu option. Once logged in at the Level 1 access, the
user will be able to set all the IP configuration details for the detector.
Setting the Modbus Address
Minimum Access Code Required: Level 1
The Modbus address is set through the CONFIGURE menu option using the ADDRESS parameter. Please
ensure that this address is unique for the connected network.
Setting Air Flows
Minimum Access Code Required: Level 1
All parameters relating to air flow is set through the CONFIGURE menu option. Some of the key parameters
are:
l FLOWDEL - Flow Fault Delay (1 to 60 s)
l FLOWHI / FLOWLO - High and low air flow limits for declaring a Flow Fault (0 to 200%)
Setting Smoke Thresholds
Minimum Access Code Required: Level 1
Day and night smoke thresholds, trace and delay settings for each sector can be set through the SECTORS
ALMS menu option. Day start and Night start times are accessed through the CONFIGURE menu option via
the NIGHSTART and NIGHSTOP parameters.
Setting GPI Function
Minimum Access Code Required: Level 2
The 'remote reset' input can be configured for a reset function or an isolate function. Please refer to the RES-
ISOL parameter in the SETUP menu option to configure this GPI.
Setting Up I/O Modules
The type of I/O module included in the detector must be configured in the SETUP menu option, which has a
minimum access of Level 2.
Other options for setting up particular parameters for a I/O module may be achieved through the CONFIGURE
menu option. The minimum access requirement is Level 1. More detail for specific modules may be found in
the VESDA VFT-15 Product Guide.
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We recommend that ASPIRE2 be used to evaluate the efficiency of the pipe network and its calculations are
compared the actual smoke test results. Significant differences between the ASPIRE2 estimates and the test
results should be investigated to find why the differences have occurred.
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Warning: The burning of polyurethane foam generates toxic gases. We recommend you use appropriate
protective equipment.
1. Ensure that the local fire panel is isolated from the external fire reporting equipment and that any
automatic extinguishing or suppressant systems are similarly isolated.
2. Cover a metal tray with kitchen foil.
3. Put the mat into the tray. Multiple mats may be stacked as required by the system designer.
4. Put something under the tray to protect the floor from damage.
5. Ignite a corner of the mat with a match, and start a stop watch.
6. Acceptable detector response time is specified in local codes and standards or as per the system design.
Legend
A 500mm (20 in)
B Kitchen foil in tray
C 20mm (0.874 in)
Warning: This test will burn the PVC coating off the wire. Do not hold the wire during testing. Do not
breath in the smoke as it is harmful to your health. We recommend you remotely turn the
transformer on and use appropriate protective equipment.
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1. Ensure that the local fire panel is isolated from the external fire reporting equipment and that any
automatic extinguishing or suppressant systems are also isolated.
2. With the power turned off, connect each end of a 1 meter (3 ft.) length of the specified wire to the VTT-
10000.
3. Ensure that the wire is laid on an insulating board to avoid damage to the floor.
4. Check that there are no kinks or crossovers in the wire.
5. Connect power to the VTT-10000 and turn the power on for 180 seconds.
At this point, there is 6 VAC applied across the test wire, the switch will illuminate and the green indicator on
the timer will begin to flash. The test wire will become hot and a small quantity of smoke will be generated.
6. Turn the unit off after the timed burn period is complete.
Caution: The test wires will become very hot. Do not touch.
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6 Hand Over
You and the customer should be satisfied that all aspects of commissioning the system have been addressed
and these meet the required standards. The system must be ready for day to day operation prior to hand over.
To hand over the system to the client, you should:
l Ensure that the VESDA commissioning forms are complete and all relevant sections have been filled in
l If you have used Xtralis VSC select the Device, Address, or VESDAnet then select File | Print to print
out a copy of configuration details and include a copy with the hand over documents.
l Obtain the relevant signatures
l Ensure that relevant attachments have been included with the commissioning form
l Make copies of the completed commissioning forms and attachments and forward these to:
l Appropriate Xtralis Sales Office
l Installing contractor
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Smoke Test 19 V
System Test 19
VESDAnet Communications Check 8
Commissioning Form 16
Communications check 8
Configuration and Thresholds 16
Configuring Detector 9
D
Device Testing 23
Devices Assigning 13
Display Module Assigning 9
H
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I
Initial Response Test 22
Integrity Test 19
N
Normalizing the Air Flow 8
P
Peak Smoke Response Test 22
Power Up Commissioning 7
R
Relay Setup 12
Relay Testing 23
S
Setting Date and Time 9
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