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PRODUCT GUIDE
VLC-500 (Relays Only) Model
VLC-505 (VESDAnet) Model

March 2000
Version 1.0

Publication history
Release 1.0 February 2000
Copyright Information
2000 Vision Systems VESDA. All Rights Reserved. VESDA is a registered trademark of Vision
Products Pty Ltd. VESDA LaserPLUS, LaserSCANNER, LaserCOMPACT, AutoLearn, InfoWORKS,
ASPIRE, VSM, VESDAnet and VESDAlink are trademarks of Vision Products Pty Ltd.
Disclaimer
In accordance with its policy of continuing product and system improvement, Vision Products reserves the
right to change designs or specifications without obligation and without further notice.
Codes and Standards Information
Vision Products strongly recommends that this guide is read in conjunction with the appropriate local codes
and standards for smoke detection systems and electrical connections. This guide contains generic
information and some Sections may not comply fully with all local codes and standards. In these cases, the
local codes and standards must take precedence.
FCC Compliance Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, the user is
encouraged to try and correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorientate or relocate the receiving antenna

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver
Connect the equipment to a power outlet which is on a different power circuit from which the receiver is
connected
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help

FM 3611 Hazardous Approval Warning

Exposure of some chemicals may degrade the sealing of relays used on the detector. Relays used on the
detector are marked "TX2-5V" or "G6S-2-5V" or "EC2-5NU".
UL Warning
The fire alarm threshold (signal) that initiates an evacuation procedure via the Fire Alarm Panel must not be
set higher than 0.625%/ft. The COMPACT unit can send this signal either via the Fire Alarm Panel Output
signal or the Pre-alarm output signal.

Approvals and Standards

The product complies with the following standards.
AS 1603.8
FCC Class B
AS/NZS 3548 AS2211
EN50081-1
21 CFR 1010.2
EN50130-4
21 CFR 1010.3
EN 60950
Safety Label
The LaserCOMPACT incorporates a Laser device and is classified as a Class 1 Laser product which
complies with FDA Regulations 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11. The laser is housed in a sealed Detector
chamber and contains no serviceable parts. This laser emits invisible light and can be hazardous if viewed
with the naked eye. Under no circumstances should this chamber be opened. There is a safety label on
the chamber as shown below.

Figure 1 The Laser Warning Label

Contents
1.
2.

Overview .................................................................................................................... 2
Product Description .................................................................................................. 3
2.1 Front View of LaserCOMPACT.................................................................................... 3
2.2 Product Model, Approvals and Standards Label .......................................................... 3
2.3 Operation .................................................................................................................... 4
2.3.1
LED and Reset/Isolate Push Button Switch Functions.......................................... 4
2.4 Factory Default Settings .............................................................................................. 5
2.4.1
Factory Default User Levels................................................................................. 5
2.4.2
Factory Default PIN Numbers .............................................................................. 5
2.5 LaserCOMPACT Detector Models ............................................................................... 5
2.5.1
Relays Only (RO) Model (Part No. VLC 500) ....................................................... 5
2.5.2
VESDAnet (VN) Model (Part No. VLC 505)......................................................... 5
2.6 Detector Mounting ....................................................................................................... 6
2.7 Relay Outputs ............................................................................................................. 6
2.8 Auxiliary Terminals...................................................................................................... 7
2.9 Cable Entry Ports ........................................................................................................ 7
2.10 Event Log.................................................................................................................... 7
3.
Assembly Description ............................................................................................... 8
3.1 Assembly Description .................................................................................................. 8
3.2 Front Cover and LEDs............................................................................................... 11
3.3 Termination Card ...................................................................................................... 11
3.4 Cable Entry Ports ...................................................................................................... 11
3.5 Air Inlet Port .............................................................................................................. 11
3.6 Air Filter Cartridge..................................................................................................... 11
3.7 Aspirator.................................................................................................................... 13
3.8 Air Exhaust Port ........................................................................................................ 13
3.9 Laser Detection Chamber.......................................................................................... 13
3.10 Processor Card ......................................................................................................... 13
4.
Termination Card Details ........................................................................................ 14
4.1 Wire Terminal Location for RO Model ....................................................................... 14
4.2 Wire Terminal Location for VN Model........................................................................ 14
4.3 Power Terminals ....................................................................................................... 15
4.4 VESDAnet Terminals (VN Model only) ...................................................................... 15
4.5 Relay Terminals ........................................................................................................ 16
4.6 Programming Socket................................................................................................. 18
4.7 Auxiliary Terminals.................................................................................................... 18
4.7.1
Bias Terminals................................................................................................... 18
4.7.2
Reset Terminals (General Purpose Input) .......................................................... 19
4.7.3
Remote LED Terminals ..................................................................................... 19
5.
Specifications.......................................................................................................... 20
6.
Factory Default Settings ......................................................................................... 21
7.
Alarm Threshold Settings....................................................................................... 22
8.
Physical Dimensions .............................................................................................. 23
9.
Parts Replacement .................................................................................................. 25
9.1 Opening the Detector ................................................................................................ 26
9.2 Closing the Detector.................................................................................................. 26
9.3 Replacing the Air Filter Cartridge............................................................................... 26
9.4 Replacing the Aspirator ............................................................................................. 27

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1. Overview
The LaserCOMPACT is an aspirating smoke detector that provides all the benefits of aspirating
smoke detection, including very early warning, for small areas. The LaserCOMPACT has been
designed to protect areas up to 500sq.m (5,000sq.ft).
The detector operates by drawing air from a protected area via a pipe network. A sample of
the air is filtered to remove dust and dirt before it is passed through the laser detection
chamber. Smoke present in the detection chamber creates light scattering, which via
sophisticated electronics produces a signal representing the absolute level of smoke present.
The LaserCOMPACT can be programmed to have 2 or 3 alarm thresholds, which can be set
across its wide sensitivity range to provide both very early warning of a potential fire situation
and allow the initiation of further control procedures should the smoke level increase.
All pipe network designs for the LaserCOMPACT should be supported by the ASPIRE Pipe
Modelling program results.
VESDA products are only distributed through trained and accredited channels.
It is understood that personnel installing this equipment are familiar with the VESDA technology
and have a good understanding of local codes and standards regarding electrical cabling.
Installation engineers should be certified where appropriate.
For details of your nearest Accredited Distributors please contact Vision Systems VESDA.
Contact details are at the back of this document.

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2. Product Description
2.1 Front View of LaserCOMPACT

Figure 1 Front View of LaserCOMPACT Model

2.2 Product Model, Approvals and Standards Label

A label similar to that shown in Figure 2 is located at the bottom of the LaserCOMPACT
enclosure and displays the detector model, approvals and standards.

Figure 2 Label Details

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2.3 Operation
2.3.1 LED and Reset/Isolate Push Button Switch Functions
Refer to Figure 5 for the location of the LED indicators. The functions of the LED indicators on
the front panel from top to bottom and the push button Reset/Isolate switch are:-

Fire

This RED LED lights up when the Fire alarm threshold is initiated.

Pre-Alarm

This RED LED lights up when the Pre-Alarm threshold is initiated.

This LED flashes when the Alert alarm threshold is initiated and
*Alert Overlay in ON.
*The option to have an Alert warning is set in the programming as
Alert Overlay. When this condition is ON the LED will flash and the
fault relay changes states in an Alert condition.

Fault

This YELLOW LED lights when a

It is also lit during airflow normalisation.

fault

condition

occurs.

OK

This Green LED stays lit during normal operation; showing the unit is
healthy.
This LED flashes twice repeatedly during air flow normalisation
and/or three times repeatedly during AutoLearn.

Reset/Isolate

This Yellow LED is lit when the unit is Isolated. During this condition
the Pre-Alarm and/or Fire relay is de-energised (unlatched) if the
relays have previously been energised (latched).
(The default setting for the Fault relay is the energised (latched) state
unless altered during programming).

Reset/Isolate
Push Button
Switch

To Reset the unit, press this switch once.

To Isolate the unit, press and hold the switch for 2 seconds.
To De-isolate the unit, press and hold the switch again for 2 seconds.
While the detector is Isolated, any faults may be cleared by pressing
this switch once.
If a remote Reset switch has been fitted to the Reset terminals and is
set to the Isolate position
OR
If the Reset/Isolate button has been locked out in the programming,
this switch will not operate. Refer to Section 2.8 and 4.7.

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2.4 Factory Default Settings

The LaserCOMPACT is shipped from the factory with the default settings as per the table in
Section 6.0. Only authorised personnel at the Administrative (ADM) or Distributor (DST) level
may alter these values.

2.4.1 Factory Default User Access Levels

The factory set default access levels are 1 User (USR), 1 Administrator (ADM) and 1 Distributor
(DST). Each level requires a four-digit PIN number to be entered before gaining access to the
detector. The user may add, alter, delete or modify user names and PINs after having gained
access into the system. Up to 10 Users and 4 Administrators may be added.
2.4.2 Factory Default PIN Numbers
The factory default Personal Identification Numbers (PIN) are distributed to authorised
personnel attending accredited VESDA training courses and may be altered after gaining
access into the system.

2.5 LaserCOMPACT Detector Models

The LaserCOMPACT comes in two models and are as follows:2.5.1 Relays Only (RO) Model (Part No. VLC 500)
This model is used as a single stand-alone smoke detector and is not connected into
VESDAnet. The model is identified by the part number (VLC-500) which is located on a label
at the bottom of the enclosure (See Figure 2)
Programming this detector is by connecting a PC with a RS232 communication cable to the 9
pin programming socket on the termination card located inside the detector. Run the VConfig
Pro or VConfig Basic program from the PC to program.
2.5.2 VESDAnet (VN) Model (Part No. VLC 505)
This model is used when the detector is to be connected into VESDAnet. The model is
identified by the part number (VLC-505) which is located on a label at the bottom of the
enclosure (See Figure 2)
Communication to this detector is performed by one of the following methods:

Connect a LCD Programmer to the 15 pin programming socket on the termination card
OR
Connect a PC to the 15 pin programming socket via a PC-Link HLI device and running the
VConfig Pro of VConfig Basic program from the PC
OR
To a VESDAnet socket from a remote Programmer or PC.

This detector can be used as a stand-alone device and not connected into VESDAnet. In this
configuration, the VESDAnet terminals must be linked. Refer to Section 4.4.

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2.6 Detector Mounting

The LaserCOMPACT comes with a separate metal mounting bracket that is attached onto the
mounting location. The detector can only be mounted with the supplied mounting bracket. The
back of the detector is slotted over the four tabs on the mounting bracket and is locked in place
with an anti-tamper screw located inside the enclosure. Refer to Figure 3 for mounting and
Figure 6 for the anti tamper screw location.

Back of the box

Rectangular Slots X 4

Mounting bracket

Bracket tab X 4

Figure 3 Mounting the Detector onto the Mounting Bracket

2.7 Relay Outputs

There are three relays (Fire, Pre-Alarm and Fault) for interfacing to external devices or to the
Fire Alarm Panel. The relays are programmable to the energised (latched) or de-energised
(non-latched) states via a PC or LCD Programmer. Refer to the table below for the conditions
for these relays to change states.
Note: The Fault relay is set to the energised (latched) state on power up and is de-energised
(unlatched) when a fault or Alert condition is present. Connection is made between the
NO and C terminals when the relay is energised.

RELAY

CONDITIONS FOR RELAYS TO CHANGE STATES

Fire
Pre-Alarm
Fault

Fire alarm smoke threshold level is initiated. (Relay is energised)

Pre-Alarm smoke threshold level is initiated. (Relay is energised)
Fault found on detector or on VESDAnet loop.
Air flow Normalisation is initiated.
System Isolation is initiated.
(Relay is de-energised for all three conditions above)
When the Overlay Alert function has been selected and when the
Alert smoke threshold level has been initiated or when a fault is
present. (Relay is de-energised)

Note: The above relay states are not applicable when the relay states are reprogrammed by
the user.

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2.8 Auxiliary Terminals

The auxiliary terminals on the termination card are Bias, Reset and LED. Refer to Section 4.7
for wire connection details. These terminals have the following functions:Bias terminals

These output terminals provide 10VDC supply to power the Reset input
terminals via a remote ON/OFF switch.

LED terminals

These output terminals provide a 5V, 15mA DC supply via a 220 ohm resistor
to drive an LED located in another part of the building.

Reset terminals These terminals are also known as the General Purpose Input (GPI) and is
(GPI Input)
used for one of these three functions; Reset, Mains OK or Standby. The
Reset terminals can be programmed to one of the functions if required and
requires 5V to 33VDC to operate. Any input into this terminal overrides the
Reset switch on the front panel. These functions operate as follows:-

Reset/
Isolate

The detector Isolates when 5 VDC is applied to this terminal and

Reset when the voltage drops 2 VDC.

Mains
OK

The detector monitors the state of the external power supply and
responds to the following conditions.
Mains OK
Mains Fail

Standby

5 VDC is at this terminal

2 VDC is at this terminal

The detector Isolates and the aspirator turns OFF when 5 VDC is at
this terminal.

Note: The input states are not defined for any voltages > 2 to < 5 VDC.

2.9 Cable Entry Ports

There are four 25 mm (1in) cable entry ports on the top right hand side of the detector. Any
of the ports can be used to run the cables into the detector. Refer to Figure 4, 6 and Section 3.4
for more details.

2.10 Event Log

The detector stores and logs up to a maximum of 12,000 events on a first in first out basis. By
regulation, detectors are normally required to be powered from a battery backed DC power
supply. This ensures that the log is held indefinitely. If it is required to totally remove the DC
power source and it is considered the log may hold useful then the user should download the
log into a PC using VConfig Pro software program before disconnecting the DC power.

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3. Assembly Description
3.1 Assembly Description
The components of the LaserCOMPACT are housed inside a grey plastic enclosure with a
decal fascia on the front cover and a metal back panel. The front cover is removable and is
secured to the enclosure with two screws located on the left and right hand side of the cover.
The plastic tie attaches the cover to the enclosure, is removable and is used to prevent strain
on the cable loom. The detector contains two parts:a) The Front Cover
The front cover (Refer to Figure 5 and Section 3.2) houses the following components:

5 LEDs to indicate Fire, Pre-Alarm, Fault, OK and Reset/Isolate states

Reset/Isolate Push Button Switch

b) The Main Enclosure

The main enclosure (Refer to Figure 4 and 6) houses the following components:

Termination Card (Refer to Section 3.3)

Cable Entry Ports (Refer to Section 3.4)
Air Inlet Port (Refer to Section 3.5)
Air Filter Cartridge(Refer to Section 3.6)
Aspirator (Refer to Section 3.7)
Air Exhaust Port (Refer to Section 3.8)
Laser Detection Chamber (Rear of enclosure, refer to Section 3.9)
Central Processing Card (Rear of enclosure, refer to Section 3.10)

Air Inlet Port

Cable Entry Ports

(One port on rear)

LED
Indicators
Decal
Fascia

Main Enclosure
Front Cover

Screws

Air Exhaust Port

(Bottom of Enclosure)

Figure 4 View of LaserCOMPACT with Front Cover and Enclosure joined

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LED Indicators

Reset/Isolate
Push Button
Switch

Figure 5 Front View of LaserCOMPACT

Wire Terminal
Strips

Programming Socket
15 pin for VN model
9 pin for RO model

Air Inlet Port

Cable Entry Ports

Termination
Card
Anti Tamper Screw
Fuse 1.5A

VESDAnet
number

Aspirator

Air Filter
Cartridge

Filter Screw

Air Exhaust Port

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Figure 6 Location of Components in the Main Enclosure (Front Cover Removed)

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3.2 Front Cover and LEDs

The front cover has a self adhesive printed decal attached next to the LED display. On the rear
of the cover is a card with LEDs and a Reset switch. This card connects to the termination card
with a wire loom labelled LED CARD. The front cover hangs down from the enclosure by a
plastic tie when the cover is in the open position and ensures the cable loom is not stressed.

3.3 Termination Card

This card is attached to the detector enclosure with four screws. This is an interface card that
allows power, VESDAnet, relay and auxiliary wires to be connected to the detector. There are
two wire terminal strips on the card to terminate the wires. The maximum wire size that can fit
into the terminal is 2.5sq mm (12AWG).
The power protection fuse (1.5A) is removable and protects the detector electrical system
against short circuit or overload. The DC power converters on this card steps down the
incoming DC power to lower voltages.
There are three programmable relays with contacts rated at 2A @ 30VDC and forms an
interface to the fire alarm control panel or to other devices. The default relay settings are the
de-energised (unlatched) states except the Fault relay, which is energised (latched), on power
up. These relays may be programmed to any states.
The 9 pin or 15 pin, programming socket on the card allows interface with a PC or a LCD
Programmer. Refer to Sections 4.6 to determine which programming device is to be used for
each model type.

3.4 Cable Entry Ports

There are four cable entry ports, two on the right hand side, one on the top right hand side and
one on the rear of the enclosure. The size of the cable entry port is 25 mm (1in) and has
push out hole plugs covering these ports. Any of these cable entry ports may be used to run the
cables into the enclosure. To remove the hole plugs use your thumb to push out the plugs from
inside the enclosure.

3.5 Air Inlet Port

There is one air inlet port located on the top of the enclosure that allows the sampled air to
enter into the detector for analysis. An arrow pointing towards the port identifies the air inlet
and has a plug that must be removed during installation. The size of the air inlet port is 25mm
(1in) and is able to fit a pipe up to this size. The air inlet port tapers towards the inside and
allows the pipe to be inserted as far as it will go. This pipe connection must NOT be glued.

3.6 Air Filter Cartridge

The air filter cartridge is located at the bottom left hand side of the enclosure and is held in
place by a single recessed screw. The filter elements are housed inside a disposable cartridge
and cannot be cleaned for reuse. To remove the air filter cartridge, undo the screw and lift out
the air filter cartridge.
The sampled air from the environment passes through two stages of air filters within the air
filter cartridge. The first stage removes the large particles of dirt and allows the smaller smoke
particles to pass into the detection chamber for analysis. The second stage removes the
smaller particles of dirt and passes very clean air into the detection chamber to keep the optical
surfaces clean.

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The expected filter operating life is 5 years in a normal office environment. In dusty
environments, the life expectancy of the filter is reduced. The detector monitors the air filter life
and efficiency and the user is prompted when it is time to change the filter.

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3.7 Aspirator
The aspirator is a proprietary high efficiency suction air pump that draws in air through a
network of sampling air pipes and passes a small sample of the filtered air into the laser
detection chamber. The rest of the air is forced out through the exhaust pipe located at the
bottom of the enclosure. The aspirator runs continuously at a constantly regulated speed. The
airflow through the aspirator is monitored continuously by the airflow sensor located inside the
air inlet port and the user is prompted when there is a reduction or an increase in the airflow.

3.8 Air Exhaust Port

This port allows the sampled air to be expelled into the environment. There is one air exhaust
port and is located at the bottom right hand side of the enclosure. The size of the air exhaust
port is 25mm (1in) and is able to fit a pipe up to this size. A plug covers the air exhaust port
and must be removed during installation. The air from this port can be piped back to the fire
zone via pipes connected to this outlet if required. Any pipe connection made to the exhaust
port must NOT be glued.

3.9 Laser Detection Chamber

The Laser detection chamber is located in the rear of the enclosure behind the metal back
panel.
Note:

This component is inaccessible, not serviceable and is not to be opened by

any
personnel.
The metal back panel is not to be opened by any personnel.

In this chamber, a small portion of the smoky air passes through a laser beam causing light
scattering. The scattered light is analysed by the central processor card to determine the smoke
density or obscuration.

3.10 Processor Card

The central processor card is located in the rear of the enclosure behind the metal back panel.
Note:

This component is inaccessible, not serviceable and is not to be opened by

any personnel.
The metal back panel is not to be opened by any personnel.

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4. Termination Card Details

4.1 Wire Terminal Location for RO Model
A

Pin 1

Terminal A

Pin 1
1
2
3
4
5
6
7

FIRE (NO)
FIRE (C)
PRE-ALARM (NO)
PRE-ALARM (C)
FAULT (NO)
FAULT (C)
FAULT (NC)

Terminal B
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10

Bias (-) (GND)

Reset (-)
Reset (+)
Bias (+)
LED (-) (GND)
LED (+)
Power (-)
Power (+)
Power (-)
Power (+)

NC = Normally Close
NO = Normally Open
C = Common
Figure 7 Wire Terminal Location for RO Model

4.2 Wire Terminal Location for VN Model

Pin 1

Terminal A
Pin 1

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13

Figure 8 Wire Terminal Location for VN Model

Bias (-) (GND)

Reset (-)
Reset (+)
Bias (+)
LED (-) (GND)
LED (+)
FIRE (NO)
FIRE (C)
PRE-ALARM (NO)
PRE-ALARM (C)
FAULT (NO)
FAULT (C)
FAULT (NC)

Terminal B
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10

Shield
VESDAnet A (-)
VESDAnet A (+)
Shield
VESDAnet B (-)
VESDAnet B (+)
Power (-)
Power (+)
Power (-)
Power (+)

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4.3 Power Terminals

There are four power terminals designated Power (+) and Power (-) on Terminal B for 24VDC
power connection. The Power (+) terminal is for positive 24VDC supply and the Power (-)
terminal is for DC Ground. The four power terminals enable power to be brought into the
detector via a single wire pair and looped out to another device via another wire pair. The
detector has reverse polarity protection to minimise the risk of a reverse power connection to
the detector.
Note: The LaserCOMPACT will not operate when the supply is reversed.
Do not operate when the DC supply voltage is outside the device operating
voltage range of 18VDC to 30VDC. Damage may occur if more than 30VDC is
applied.
Terminal B
From 24V
Power
Supply

GND

+24V

Power (-)
Power (+)

Power (-)
Power (+)
9

GND

10 +24V

24V Power to
Next Device

Figure 9 Wire Connection Details for Power Terminals

4.4 VESDAnet Terminals (VN Model only)

These terminals are located on the termination card in the VN model only. There are six
VESDAnet terminals on Terminal B designated VESDAnet A (+), VESDAnet A (-), VESDAnet
B (+), VESDAnet B (-) and Shield (Qty 2). The terminals enable the VESDAnet wires to be
brought into the detector and looped out to another device.
Data communication between detectors is bidirectional and the A or B channel set of terminals
may be used to terminate the incoming or outgoing wires. Refer to Figure 10 for cabling details.
The polarity of the data wires must be maintained throughout the network and all Shield wires
must be terminated at all wire ends.
When the detector is to be used as a stand-alone device and is not connected into VESDAnet
the VESDAnet A and B channels must be looped as shown in Figure 11.
VESDAnet was designed to function at its optimum in a Closed Loop network (Refer to Figure
10 for closed loop wiring) and this configuration is highly recommended to achieve a fault
tolerant loop. The detectors must be programmed to the Closed Loop configuration (system
default setting).
An Opened Loop configuration is possible by not linking the VESDAnet terminals between
detectors 1 and 5 (Refer to Figure 10). Detector 1 and detector 5 must be programmed to the
Opened Loop configuration otherwise the system will generate a fault.

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Detector 1
Terminal B

Detector 2
Terminal B

Shield

Shield

A-

A+

3
4

B-

B+

AA+

Shield

Shield
B-

BB+

B+

5
6

5
6

AA+

A+

Shield

Shield

2
3

Shield
A-

AA+
Shield

2
3

Detector 3
Terminal B

Shield
B-

2
3

Shield

4
5

B+

BB+

Detector 4
Terminal B

Detector 5
Terminal B

Figure 10 Wire Connection Details (Closed Loop) for VESDAnet Terminals

Terminal B
1
Shield
AA+
Shield
BB+

2
3
4
5
6

Figure 11 Wire Connection Details for VESDAnet Loop

4.5 Relay Terminals

There are three alarm relays designated Fault, Pre-Alarm and Fire. Refer to Figure 12. The
relays can be used to connect power or data to the fire alarm control panel or to activate
external devices. The relay terminals are located at the following terminals on the termination
card:RO model --- Terminal strip A, pins 1 to 7
VN model --- Terminal strip A, pins 7 to 13
There are three terminals for the Fault relay (Fault NO, Fault NC, Fault C) and two terminals
each for the Pre-Alarm (Pre-Alarm NO, Pre-Alarm C) and Fire (Fire NO, Fire C) relays.
The default relay states are non-energised (non-latched) except the Fault relay, which is set to
the energised (latched) state on power up. The relays can be programmed to any state.
Note:

NC = Normally Close
NO = Normally Open

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C = Common

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Terminal A

Terminal A
1
2

NO

NC

} Fire
} Pre-Alarm

NO

NO

NO

NO

NO

12

13

Fault

11

10

NC

} Fire
} Pre-Alarm

Fault

Terminal pin location for VN

Terminal pin location for RO

Figure 12 Wire Connection Details for Relay Terminals

4.6 Programming Socket

The 9 pin or 15 pin programming socket on the termination card provides the communication
interface between the detector and a PC or LCD Programmer. Use the information listed below
to determine the type of programming device required to program the VN or the RO detector.
RO model

The programming socket on the termination card has 9 pins.

Use a PC and connect the RS232 data cable directly to the 9 pin VESDAlink
programming socket.

VN model

The programming socket on the termination card has 15 pins.

Use a LCD Programmer and connect the programmer cable to the 15 pin
VESDAnet programming socket.
OR
Use a PC with a VESDA PC-Link HLI device and the appropriate data cables
to connect to the 15 pin VESDAnet programming socket.

4.7 Auxiliary Terminals

There are three pairs of auxiliary terminals on both models designated as:a) Bias
b) Reset
c) LED
4.7.1 Bias Terminals
The Bias (+) output terminal provides a 10V supply via a 1K resistor to power the Reset
terminals via a Reset/Isolate switch located in another part of the building. The Bias ()
terminal is the Bias ground. Refer to Figure 13 for a suggested circuit.
1

Bias -

Switch

Reset -

Switch
Isolate -- Close Position
Reset Open Position

3 Reset +
4

Bias +

5 LED +
6

LED -

LED

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Figure 13 Wire Connection Details for Auxiliary Terminals

4.7.2 Reset Terminals (General Purpose Input)
This input terminal pair could be used for one of the three functions listed below.

Reset/Isolate Switch
Mains OK
Standby

This input terminal requires a voltage supply between 5V to 33V DC to operate. Connect the
RESET (+) to the positive output and the RESET (-) to the ground output of the external device
or use the Bias outputs and wire up as per Figure 13. The detector must be programmed to
one of the above function which is located under the Miscellaneous menu in the programming
device. The voltage input to this terminal is isolated from the system by an opto-coupler
device.
4.7.3 Remote LED Terminals
This output terminal pair provides a 5V, 15mA DC supply via a 220ohm resistor to power up a
remote LED indicator. Connect the LED (+) to the positive terminal and the LED (-) to the
negative terminal of the remote LED indicator as per Figure 13.

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5. Specifications
Supply Voltage

18 to 30VDC

Power Consumption
Current Consumption
Fuse Rating
Dimensions (WHD)

4.0W quiescent, 4.5W with alarm

170mA at 24VDC quiescent, 190mA with alarm
1.5A
225mm x 225mm x 85mm (8 7/8in x 8 7/8in x 3 3/8in)

Weight
Operating Temperature

1.9kg (4.2lbs)
Detector Ambient -10 to 39C (14F to 103F)
Sampled Air: -20 to 60C (-4 to 140F)
Humidity: 10-95% RH, non-condensing

Sampling Pipe Network

Maximum area of coverage 500sq m (5000sq.ft)

Computer Design Tool: ASPIRE

Pipe Size

ID: 15-21mm (9/16in 7/8in)

OD: 25mm (1in)

Relays

3 Relays, contacts rated 2A @ 30VDC

Programmable to latched or non-latched states

Relays Default
Configuration

Fire
Pre-Alarm
Alert/Fault (Maintenance and Isolate)
Programmable 0 60 sec time delay for each relay

IP Rating
Cable Access
Cable Termination
Sensitivity Range

IP30
4 x 25mm (1in) cable entries
Screw terminal blocks (0.2-2.5sq mm, 30-12 AWG)
0.005 to 20.00% obs/m
(0.0015 to 6.25% obs/ft)

Threshold Setting Range

Alert:

Key Software Features

Event log: Up to 12,000 events stored on FIFO basis.

Smoke level, alarms and faults with time and date
stamp
AutoLearn: Minimum 15 minutes, maximum 15 days.
Recommended minimum period 14 days.
During AutoLearn thresholds are NOT changed from
pre-set values.

0.005 1.990% obs/m

(0.0015 - 0.6218% obs/ft)
Pre-Alarm:
0.010 1.995% obs/m
(0.0031 - 0.6234% obs/ft)
Fire:
0.015 20.00% obs/m
(0.0046 6.25% obs/ft) **
** Limited to 12% obs/m (4% obs/ft) in UL mode (Default)

UL Mode: Factory Default = ON (Fire set to 4% obs/ft (12% obs/m) to comply with UL268)
Factory Default = OFF (Fire Threshold can be set up to 6.25%/ft (20% obs/m))

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6. Factory Default Settings

Parameter

Default Value

Minimum
Access Level

Action Threshold

0.14% obs/m (0.044% obs/ft)

Adm

AirflowHigh Urgent

130%

Adm

AirflowHigh Minor

120%

Adm

AirflowLow Minor

80%

Adm

AirflowLow Urgent

70%

Adm

Alarm DelaysPre-Alarm

10 seconds

Adm

Alarm DelaysAlert

10 seconds

Adm

Alarm DelaysFire

10 seconds

Adm

Alarms Latched

Latched

Adm

Alert Threshold

0.08% obs/m (0.025% obs/ft)

Adm

AutoLearn

14 days
0 Hours
0 Minutes

Adm
Adm
Adm

Button LockoutButtons

Enabled

Adm

Communications Open-ended loop

Preferred Port
Network Delay
Health Check

None
A
15 seconds
45 seconds

Adm
Dst
Dst
Dst

Delay Times

Simultaneous/Cumulative

Adm

Device ID

Name/Location

Adm

Event Log to View

Smoke Level
Alarms
Faults
User Action

Adm
Adm
Adm
Adm

Faults Latched

Latched

Adm

Filter Service Interval

1825 days (5 years)

Adm

Fire Threshold

0.2% obs/m (0.062% obs/ft)

Adm

Full Scale

2.000% obs/m (0.61% obs/ft)

Adm

Instantaneous - Fire

Disabled

Adm

Loop Number (VN Version only)

Adm

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Parameter

Minimum
Access Level

Default Value

Overlay Alert

Not Selected

Adm

Power Supply Zone Number

Adm

Reference DetectorDelay

2 minutes

Adm

Reference DetectorDetector

255 = No Reference

Adm

Reference DetectorDilution

100%

Adm

Smoke ChangeChange By

0.02% obs/m (0.0062% obs/ft)

Adm

Smoke ChangeMin Interval

2 seconds

UL Flag restricting maximum Threshold

Set

Adm

Units

SI

Adm

Zone Name/Location

Blank

Adm

Zone Number

Adm

Dst

7. Alarm Threshold Settings

Alarm Threshold
Settings (Default)

UL Alarm Threshold
Settings

% obs/m

% obs/ft

% obs/m

% obs/ft

Alert (min)

0.005

0.0015

0.005

0.0015

Alert (max)

1.990

0.6218

1.990

0.6218

Pre-Alarm (min)

0.010

0.0031

0.010

0.0031

Pre-Alarm (max)

1.995

0.6234

1.995

0.6234

Fire (min)

0.015

0.0046

0.015

0.0046

Fire (max)

20.0

6.25

12.8

4.0

UL Specs: To meet UL specifications, Any alarm thresholds (signal) that initiates an

evacuation procedure via the Fire Alarm Panel must not be set higher than
0.625%/ft.

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8. Physical Dimensions
205
(8.07)

E
Mounting
Bracket

225
(8.86)

112.5
(4.43)

95
(3.74)

112.5
(4.43)
225
(8.86)

Figure 14 Dimensions in mm (inches) for LaserCOMPACT with mounting Bracket (Rear View)

E=Cable Entry Point on Rear of Enclosure

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Air Inlet Port

70.5
(2.78)

26 (1.02)

Cable Entry

225
(8.86)

85
(3.35)
31 (1.22)

E
45 (1.77)

225
(8.86)

28
(1.10)

Right Hand Side View

Air Exhaust

60 (2.36)

33
(1.30)

Bottom View
17.8
(0.68)

Figure 15 Dimensions in mm (inches) for LaserCOMPACT

E= Cable Entry Point

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9. Parts Replacement

H
F

A)
B)
C)
D)
E)
F)
G)
H)
J)

Air Filter Cartridge

Termination Card Screws (4)
Termination Card
Main Enclosure
Aspirator
Sample Air Hose
Front Cover
Aspirator Cable Loom
Manifold Outlet Flange

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9.1 Opening the Detector

1. Undo two Philips head screws
on front cover (A).
2. Open front cover (B) and allow
cover to hang by the attached
plastic strap.

9.2 Closing the Detector

1. Replace the front cover over detector
enclosure ensuring the plastic strap and
cable loom is not wedged between
cover and enclosure.
2. Tighten the two screws (A)
Front Cover (B)
Screws (A)

9.3 Replacing the Air Filter Cartridge

Disassembly
1. Locate the air filter cartridge (A) inside the
detector compartment.
2. Undo the recessed Philips head filter
screw (B).
3. Lift out the air filter cartridge.
Assembly
1. Insert a new air filter cartridge (A).
2. Tighten filter screw (B).
3. Reset the filter counter by connecting a LCD
programmer or a PC with VConfig Pro or VConfig
Basic software to the programming socket.
4. Using a LCD programmer (VN version only):

Filter Screw (B)

Air Filter Cartridge (A)

a) Enter your user level and PIN number

to Log ON to the detector.
b) Initiate the New Filter command located
under the Filter menu.
5. Using a PC only (Applicable to RO version) or
Using a PC with a PC-Link HLI (Applicable to
VN version only):
a) Enter your user level and PIN number to
Log ON to the detector.
b) Initiate Reset Filter Settings command
located under the Device menu.
6. Close up the detector.

Air Filter
Cartridge (A)

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9.4 Replacing the Aspirator

Interface Card
Connector (C)

Disassembly
1. Remove the four screws (A) securing the
termination card.
2. Disconnect the aspirator cable loom from
the connector on the aspirator.
3. Gently pull out termination card (B) from
interface card (connected behind).
4. Be careful not to dislodge any wires
connected to the termination card.
5. Leave the termination card suspended by
its wires.

Screw (A)

Termination
Card (B)

Screws (E)

(F)
(G)

Air Hose

(D)

6. Pull off the air hose from aspirator pipe (D).

7. Undo three Philips head screws securing aspirator (E). Screws are captive and do not
come off the aspirator.
8. Turn aspirator anti-clockwise (F) using the exhaust port as the pivot point.
9. Push aspirator upward (G) and remove.
Assembly
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.

Check the new aspirator has a gasket on the inlet flange and three attached screws.
Wipe manifold outlet flange surface (J) if dirty. See Figure 16.
Do the reverse of disassembly.
Secure aspirator with three screws (E).
Connect removed air hose to pipe on aspirator. Ensure a tight fit over the pipe.
Insert Termination Card (B) into interface card (C).
Secure the termination card with four screws (A).
Connect aspirator cable connector to socket on aspirator. Connector is polarised and can
only be inserted one way.
9. Check all wires are secured to its connectors or terminals.
10. Power ON the detector and check the aspirator is running.
11. Close up the detector.

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