VESDA-E Aspirating smoke detection is used in applications protecting personnel, irreplaceable assets and mission critical infrastructure. With supervised detection and centralized testing and maintenance, aspirating smoke detection provides critical advantages where smoke is difficult to detect, security and business continuity is paramount and environments are challenging.
VESDA is the industry standard. It provides unparalleled sensitivity, flexibility, reliability, programmability, and expandability in early smoke detection.
Early Detection – Up to 15 times higher sensitivity and support from more sampling holes
Reduce maintenance, testing and inspection times; total supervision end-to-end
NOTIFIER offers the broadest range of highly sensitive VESDA and VESDA-E aspirating smoke detection solutions. These solutions provide the benefits of highly sensitive very early warning smoke detection with intelligent fire panel integration options with NOTIFIER. The point addressability option provides a fully supervised solution for mainstream applications.
VESDA-E Aspirating Smoke Detection Features and Benefits
Very early smoke detection to mitigate risk of catastrophic loss and business disruption
Absolute calibration for superior smoke detector performance without compromise
Reliable, continuous and highly sensitive operation where traditional smoke detection fails
Full integrity monitoring of all critical smoke detector functions to ensure the detector is able to detect smoke, unlike conventional smoke detectors
Reliability in harsh and dirty environments
Notification of exact location of fire incident with point addressability option
Seamless integration with NOTIFIER fire alarm control panels
VESDA In A Healthcare Environment
VESDA-E VEA transforms approach to smoke detection while promising less disruption to patents: Problem: Traditional smoke detectors in each room are connected to a central fire alarm panel by low voltage electrical wiring. When smoke accumulates in the chamber, the alarm sounds, but only the zone is identified. Solution: The VESDA-E VEA central unit can pinpoint the location of the alarm. It can also differentiate a fire from a patient smoking to reduce false alarms. Also, VEA does not require the contractor to enter each room. Instead, servicing and testing can be performed at the central unit and only takes a few seconds per sample point. “…if a smoke detector goes off in room 401, it tells you there is an issue in room 401. I don’t have to [check] every one until I finally come across it.” – Customer testimonial
How VESDA Aspirating Smoke Detection Works
VESDA-E Aspirating Smoke Detection – How it Works
VESDA Aspirating Smoke Detection vs Standard Detection Size
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 Flair™ detection chamber uses the equivalent of 330,000 sensors and sophisticated algorithms for smoke detection and particle type characterization. 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.
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VES Series NOTIFIER VESDA-E Intelligent Aspiration Detectors
VEU Series NOTIFIER VESDA-E Intelligent Aspiration Detectors
VEP Series NOTIFIER VESDA-E Intelligent Aspiration Detectors
VEA Series NOTIFIER VESDA-E Intelligent Aspiration Detectors
VES Series
NOTIFIER VESDA-E Intelligent Aspiration Detectors
The Intelligent VESDA-E VES enables a single zone to be divided into four separate sectors, for example, distinguishing between separate aisles within a data room. The VES enables the user to locate the source of smoke by identifying the first sector to reach the Alert level. The detector then continues to sample from all sectors to monitor fire growth and will report separate alarm levels for each sector.
The Intelligent VES provides four individually configurable alarm levels (Alert, Action, Fire 1, and Fire 2) for sector 1 (sectors 2, 3 and 4 will automatically assume the same values that are set in sector 1) allowing optimum protection in a wide range of applications. Built on the Flair detection technology and years of application experience, VES detectors achieve consistent performance over their lifetime via absolute calibration. In addition, the VES delivers a range of revolutionary features that provide user value.
Features & Benefits
Sector addressability for up to four sectors
Adaptive scan threshold
Flair detection technology delivers reliable very early warning in a wide range of environments with minimal nuisance alarms
Multi-stage filtration and optical protection with clean air barriers ensures lifetime detection performance
Four configurable alarm levels for sector 1 (sectors 2, 3 and 4 will automatically assume the same values that are set in sector 1) and a wide sensitivity range deliver optimum protection for the widest range of applications
Intuitive LCD display provides instant status information for immediate response
Flow fault thresholds per port accommodate varying airflow conditions
Smart on-board filter retains dust count and remaining filter life for predictable maintenance
Extensive event log (20,000 events) for event analysis and system diagnostics
Auto Learn™ Smoke for reliable and rapid commissioning
Backward compatible with VLS
Ethernet for connectivity with Xtralis software for configuration, secondary monitoring, and maintenance
USB for PC configuration and firmware upgrade using a memory stick
Two GPIs (monitored/unmonitored) with fix mapping to detector reset function
Field replaceable sub-assemblies enable faster service and maximum uptime
Specifications
Operating conditions:
Ambient: 32°F to 100°F (0°C to 38°C)
Sampled Air: -4°F to 140°F (-20°C to 60°C)*
Humidity: 5% to 95% RH, non-condensing
Area coverage 21,520 square feet (2,000 m2)
Min. airflow per pipe 20 l/m
Pipe length (linear 919 ft (280 m) **
Pipe length (branched) 1,706 ft (520 m) **
Pipe lengths (depending on number of pipes in use):
2 Pipe: 328 ft (100 m)
3 Pipe: 262 ft (80 m)
4 Pipe: 230 ft (70 m)
Maximum pipe lengths Total Pipe Length (with branches): 1837 ft (560 m) **
Maximum number of holes (98) **
Computer design tool ASPIRE
* Sampled air temperature shall reach detector ambient temperature upon entry into detector. Refer to Xtralis Design Guides and Application Notes for sampled air preconditioning.
** Subject to agency confirmation.
VEU Series
NOTIFIER VESDA-E Intelligent Aspiration Detectors
Intelligent VESDA-E VEU 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 VEU aspirating smoke detectors are the premium detectors of the VESDA-E range. The VEU offers an ultra-wide sensitivity range, 15 times greater than the VESDA VLP, and provision for more sampling holes provide an increased coverage in high airflow applications by at least 40%. Considerably longer pipe runs and extended branched pipe network configurations allow the VEU to fit perfectly in to high ceiling and large open space areas while still allowing the detector to be mounted in an easily serviceable location reducing total cost of ownership.
Built on the revolutionary Flair detection chamber technology, which uses a CMOS imager for direct imaging of particles in addition to multiple photo-diodes, the VESDA-E VEU provides unsurpassed detection performance in addition to best in class flexibility, field programmability and connectivity.
Two models are available, four pipes VEU with LED only or LED + LCD display. The specific model numbers are VEU-A00 (four pipes LED) and VEU-A10 (four pipes LED + LCD).
Features & Benefits
Industry leading longest pipe runs and highest area coverage
Ultra-wide sensitivity range deliver optimum protection for the widest range of applications
Alarm and trouble status reporting at the fire alarm control panel without using any additional hardware
FLAIR detection technology delivers reliable very early warning smoke detection
Multi-stage filtration
Intuitive LCD user interface
Airflow monitoring at each port
Referencing to accommodate external environmental conditions to minimize nuisance alarms
Backwards compatible with VESDA VLP
Remote monitoring with iVESDA mobile app
Configuration through VESDA VSC application
Specifications
For use with the NFS-320, NFS2-640, and NFS2-3030 fire alarm control panels and operate in FlashScan® mode
Uses 5 FlashScan® SLC addresses
Ultra-wide sensitivity range of 0.0003% obs/ft – 6.25% obs/ft
Supports 80 VEWFD / 80 EWFD / 100 SFD sampling holes as per NFPA definitions
Coverage Area: 69,956 sq ft subject to system design and regulatory requirements
Maximum total pipe: 2,624 ft
Maximum single linear pipe run: 524 ft (1-pipe use) to 328 ft (4-pipe use)
IP40 enclosure
iVESDA mobile app for IOS and Android
Event log for up to 20,000 event
See data sheet for full technical specifications
Listings:
UL/ULC
CSFM
VEP Series
NOTIFIER VESDA-E Intelligent Aspiration Detectors
Intelligent VESDA-E VEP brings the latest and most advanced detection technology forming the new Aspirating Smoke Detection (ASD) benchmark. Intelligent VEP is built on the new Flair technology – a revolutionary detection chamber that uses direct imaging of the sampled particles via a CMOS imager combined with multiple photo-diodes. The Flair detection chamber in VEP provides very early warning smoke detection, fewer nuisance alarms, higher stability and increased longevity to apply in wide range of applications.
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.
VEP delivers a range of revolutionary features that provide user value such as longer pipe runs, out-of-box operation, field replaceable components, WiFi connectivity, 3.5” touch screen & remote monitoring via iVESDA. It is backward compatible with the world’s number one ASD, VLP allowing significant upgrade opportunities.
Three models are available for use in different size & style of applications, a single pipe VEP with LED display and four pipes VEP with LED only or LED and LCD display. They provide detection coverage to protect the following areas:
VEP-A00-1P-NTF (Intelligent VEP single pipe): Up to 10,760 sq. ft (1000 sq. m) through one pipe
VEP-A00-P-NTF, VEP-A10-P-NTF (Intelligent VEP four pipes): Up to 21,250 sq. ft (2000 sq. m) through four pipes
Features & Benefits
One and four pipe models for different applications
Alarm and trouble status reporting at the fire alarm control panel without using any additional hardware
FLAIR detection technology delivers reliable very early warning smoke detection
Multi-stage filtration
Intuitive LCD user interface
Airflow monitoring at each port
Referencing to accommodate external environmental conditions to minimize nuisance alarms
Backwards compatible with VESDA VLP
Remote monitoring with iVESDA mobile app
Configuration through VESDA VSC application
Specifications
For use with the NFS-320, NFS2-640, and NFS2-3030 fire alarm control panels and operate in FlashScan® mode
Uses 5 FlashScan® SLC addresses
Wide sensitivity range of 0.0016% obs/ft – 6.25% obs/ft
Supports 40 VEWFD / 80 EWFD / 100 SFD sampling holes as per NFPA definitions
Coverage Area: 21,520 sq ft (4-pipe model), 10,760 sq ft (1-pipe model)
Maximum total pipe: 1,837 ft (4-pipe model), 427 ft (1-pipe model)
Maximum single linear pipe run: 4-Pipe model: 361 ft (1-pipe in use) to 230 ft (4-pipes in use) 328ft (single pipe model); 1-Pipe model: 328ft
IP40 enclosure
iVESDA mobile app for IOS and Android
Event log for up to 20,000 events
Refer to data sheet for full technical specifications.
Listings:
UL/ULC
CSFM listed
VEA Series
NOTIFIER VESDA-E Intelligent Aspiration Detectors
As a multichannel addressable system, the VEA detector is able to divide a protected space in to sampling locations, enabling the localization of potential sources of fire for faster incident response.
VEA detector uses flexible microbore tubes enabling fast and flexible installation removing the need for electrical code compliance as no wires are used except at the centralized detector. VEA provides assured smoke detection through active sampling, end to end system integrity monitoring, as well as field programmability, enhanced connectivity and reduced total cost of ownership.
Intelligent VESDA-E VEA detectors are seamlessly integrated on the SLC loop with NOTIFIER fire alarm control panels for a complete point addressable early warning fire system.
Two models are available, 40-point VEA with LED only (VEA-040-A00) or LED + LCD display (VEA-040-A10).
Features & Benefits
Pinpoint addressability for up to 40 sampling points
Alarm and trouble status reporting at the fire alarm control panel without using any additional hardware
Assured detection with end to end system integrity monitoring
Interruption-free business operation with centralized testing and maintenance
Sampling points and tubes blockage detection
Automatic sampling point presence and tube breakage detection, and sample point cleaning at set intervals
Configuration sampling point sensitivity level selection through VESDA VSC application
Specifications
For use with the NFS-320C, NFS2-640C, and NFS2-3030C fire alarm control panels and operate in FlashScan® mode
Uses 45 FlashScan® SLC addresses
40 point addressable microbore tubes with individual sampling points and up to 330 ft individual tube length
Detector sensitivity range of 0.006% obs/ft – 4.88% obs/ft with three levels of sampling point sensitivity settings
IP40 enclosure
iVESDA mobile app for IOS and Android
Event log for up to 20,000 events
Refer to data sheet for full technical specification.
Listings:
UL / ULC
CSFM
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