The Next Generation of

VESDA Aspirating Smoke

Detection Technology

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 VESDA-E Aspirating Smoke Detection (ASD)

VESDA-E — The next generation How VESDA-E VEU/VEP works

of VESDA aspirating smoke detectors
Air is continually drawn from the protected area through the
Since pioneering Aspirating Smoke Detection (ASD) air sampling pipe network and into the detector by a high
technology nearly 30 years ago, VESDA has been efficiency aspirator. The air sampling pipe network can
recognized as the best in the world, protecting personnel, contain up to four pipes.
irreplaceable assets and mission critical infrastructure in the
world’s most iconic locations. The air from each sampling pipe passes through a flow
sensor and then a sample of the air is drawn into the Flair
VESDA-E is the next-generation of VESDA, featuring detection chamber via the sampling module, after first
multiple innovative capabilities that dramatically passing through the filter.
improve the VESDA experience:
An additional filter provides clean air to protect the optical
• VESDA Smoke+, offers increased sensitivity – up to 15 surfaces inside the detection chamber from contamination.
times greater than VESDA VLP, at least three times better
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dust rejection, up to twice the longevity while maintaining The Flair detection chamber uses the equivalent of
consistent sensitivity over time and up to 8% less power 330,000 sensors and sophisticated algorithms for smoke
consumption per unit area detection and particle type characterisation. If the detected
• VESDA Flex, future proof expandability and programming smoke is higher than the set alarm thresholds it is reported
for maximum flexibility using, StaX Hardware expansion as an Alert, Action, Fire1 or Fire2 alarm condition. Air is
modules that easily bolt onto the VESDA-E detector to exhausted from the detector and may be vented back into
add additional capabilities, and Xtralis Software Analytics the protected zone. Alarms can be signaled via Relays and
applications (Xapps) that can be purchased, downloaded, VESDAnet. Ethernet and WiFi can be used for configuration
configured & managed remotely over the internet and secondary monitoring, and a USB interface is provided
• VESDA Analytics provides unique particle type for initial setup. A series of LEDs display Alarm, Trouble,
characterisation capabilities for targeted detection and Disable and detector power on status. A button allows the
efficient response. Analytics currently available includes user to Reset or Disable the detector. In addition, an optional
DieselTraceTM, WireTraceTM and DustTraceTM 3.5” LCD display shows the detector status, including smoke
• VESDA Verify, provides situational awareness to improve level and a smoke level bar graph, alarm thresholds, trouble
response time, efficiency and effectiveness through status, % airflow level, normalization status and filter life used.
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.

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 The Six Reasons for VESDA-E

1 VESDA Smoke+ 2 VESDA Flex

VESDA Smoke+ capitalizes on the patented Flair Detection VESDA Flex provides future-proof expandability and
Technology centered in the VESDA-E detection chamber programming for maximum flexibility using:
used in VEU and VEP. The Flair Detection Technology offers • StaX Hardware expansion modules integrate with the
increased sensitivity – up to 15 times greater than VESDA VESDA-E detector to provide additional capabilities
VLP, at least three times better dust rejection, up to twice the including integrated Power Supply, Auto Pipe Clean,
longevity while maintaining consistent sensitivity over time. and ECO gas detection
• Xtralis Software Analytics applications (Xapps) that can
be purchased, downloaded, configured & managed
remotely over the internet

The Smoke+ capability focuses on improving key aspects

related to smoke detection including:
3 VESDA Analytics
1. Detection Performance VESDA Analytics improve the effectiveness of smoke
- Vastly better sensitivity detection by providing supplementary probabilistic
- Faster response time information for targeted detection and efficient response.
Analytics notification is integrated into Xtralis VSM4 and
2. Detection Reliability iVESDA platforms for local and remote response. VESDA-E
- Operating temperature stability Analytics examples include DieselTraceTM, WireTraceTM and
- Minimizing nuisance alarms DustTraceTM.

3. Consistent Performance Over Time

- During long term exposure to dust

4. Efficiency of Operation
- Power Consumption per unit area

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 4 VESDA Verify 6 VESDA TCO
VESDA Verify provides situational awareness to improve VESDA TCO provides a lifetime of value, reliability and
response time, efficiency and effectiveness through pin-point protection.
addressability for up to 120 locations. VESDA-E VEA
provides reliable early warning with minimum nuisance VESDA-E improves CapEx value through higher sensitivity
alarms, centralised maintenance with built-in blow back and longer pipe runs resulting in greater coverage area.
capability, and full system integrity check. Refer to the Xtralis It also reduces OpEx costs due to accessible maintenance,
website for full VESDA-E VEA details. 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

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%

5 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.

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 VESDA-E Product Range

Detectors The VEA base detector supports up to 40 sampling points

which can be expanded to 120 using VEA Expansion StaX
modules. True supervision of tube network and sampling points
VESDA-E VEU allows centralized automated test and maintenance to provide
The VESDA-E VEU is the premium detector
end to end system integrity monitoring, reducing maintenance
in the VESDA-E Range. It provides ultra-wide
time by up to 90% while lowering TCO by up to 60%. Refer to
alarm sensitivity range from 0.001% - 20.0%
the Xtralis website for full VESDA-E VEA details.
obs/m (0.0003 to 6.25% obs/ft) and up to
80 Class A holes; extending detector
VEU-A00
coverage by at least 40% in high airflow
environments. VEU also provides 400 m StaX**
(1,312 ft) and 800 m (2,625 ft) of linear and Automated Pipe Cleaning
branched pipe networks respectively, The Automated Pipe Cleaning StaX
increasing coverage by up to 80% in high improves performance and minimizes
ceiling applications while allowing for VEU-A10 maintenance costs in dusty
convenient detector mounting for ease of environments. During pipe cleaning, it
access and maintenance. VEU has area forces an air pressure wave to travel
coverage of up to 6,500 m2 (69,965 sq. ft)*. out along the pipe network. This
VEU standard features include StaX and changes the pressure within the pipe
Analytics support together with Ethernet, to be above atmospheric pressure so
WiFi, USB and VESDAnet capabilities. that air flows out of the pipe carrying
built-up dust and lint with it.
VESDA-E VEP VEP-A00-P
The VESDA-E VEP series of aspirating smoke Power Supply Unit (PSU)
detectors extend the reach of the VESDA-E The PSU StaX is an integrated power
platform to a wide range of applications. VEP supply providing operating power
sensitivity range is from 0.005-20%/m including battery backup for VESDA-E
(0.0016-6.25%/ft) and provides up to 40 VEP-A10-P
detectors. It provides 24 volt operating
Class A holes. VEP is equipped with a power as well as a battery charger
powerful aspirator that provides a total of 130 function that supervises and maintains
m (427 ft) in the one pipe model and 560 m the standby batteries.
(1,837 ft) in the four pipe model. VEP also
provides StaX and Analytics support together VEP-A00-1P ECO Gas Detection
with Ethernet, WiFi, USB and VESDAnet ECO StaX provides integrated gas
capabilities. detection using the same ASD pipe
network which is also used for smoke
VESDA-E VEA** detection.
VESDA-E VEA is the first addressable
aspirating smoke detector (ASD) for standard The ECO StaX contains four standard
addressable detection applications with ECO detectors with the necessary
non-intrusive servicing and interruption free manifolds to hold them in place. Up to
operation and significantly lower VEA-040-A00 three ECO StaX can be used with one
maintenance time. VEA provides pinpoint 4-pipe VESDA-E detector.
addressability by using a network of The wiring terminal blocks are external to the ECO detectors
microbore tubes connected to sampling providing easy field wiring. The ECO StaX is powered by an
points located in the protected area. VEA external 24V power supply and current consumption can be
provides superior detection with inbuilt filters found in VESDA ECO literature.
and self cleaning, allowing assured detection * System design and regulatory requirements may restrict the
with minimum false alarms. VEA-040-A10 monitoring area to a lesser amount
** Please contact your local regional office for availability.
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 Analytics Connectivity
TM
VESDA Ethernet
DieselTrace Analytics Enables connectivity with Xtralis VSC
DieselTrace provides targeted detection of diesel engine
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and VSM4 as well as providing an
exhaust particles that are abnormally present. embedded webserver and E-mail
Detection of such particles allows for actionable response to alerts.
prevent contamination in food storage facilities or clean
manufacturing facilities when diesel particles are
detected.
VESDA Wi-Fi
It also can be used to activate ventilation in loading bays, Enables connectivity with hand-held
warehouses, parking garages, bus depots and road iOS and Android devices for
tunnels when diesel particle threshold is exceeded. unprecedented ease of maintenance
and monitoring.
Diesel exhaust is a carcinogen* and employers are
increasingly aware of their duty to provide and maintain safe
working environments for their employees. DieselTrace can
play an important role in environmental monitoring and VESDA USB**
control of diesel particulate. Diesel Particulate Matter (DPM) The USB port allows direct
is also of concern to industrial hygienists in applications such connection to a PC for configuration
as mining where diesel operated equipment is extensively and maintenance. Being host-mode,
used. it also allows firmware upgrade by
inserting a USB key and pushing the
relevant button on the detector.
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VESDA USB will also allow upload of
WireTrace Analytics configuration and extracting event logs.
WireTraceTM provides targeted detection of particles from
slowly overheating PVC insulated wires.
Detection of such particles directs investigation to the VESDAnet & Relays
primary source (i.e. electrical wires and/or cables) resulting in Connect up to 200 VESDA-E devices on a single loop.
a faster response for asset protection and business Each VESDA-E detector provides up to 7 relays.
continuity. WireTrace can be used to monitor high density • VESDAnet provides primary reporting, centralized
cable areas such as cable trays, electrical ducts and configuration, control, maintenance and monitoring
cable tunnels. • Relays allow connection to Fire Alarm Control Panels
(FACP) and Building Management Systems (BMS) and
other security systems

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DustTrace Analytics
DustTraceTM provides targeted detection of dust which is
present in the sampled air.
Detection of dust would trigger actionable response to
prevent contamination in food manufacturing and
storage facilities. It also can be used to activate or
shutdown fresh air make-up to save energy and prevent
contamination in telco and data center facilities.
* Group 1 as per IARC & Directive nr. 67/548/CEE)
** Please contact your local regional office for availability.
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 VESDA-E Software

VSM
A software package that allows the user to monitor, configure
and control a VESDA system from a central location via a
VESDAnet communication loop, Ethernet or WiFi.

iVESDA
iVESDA is a downloadable application that can be installed
on Android and iOS handheld devices to monitor and
maintain VESDA-E systems with unprecedented ease.
iVESDA is also compatible with existing VESDA detectors
residing on the same VESDAnet as VESDA-E. iVESDA
provides detailed alarm, fault and other status information
such as smoke trends, airflow, filter life, as well as viewing of
important configuration parameters such as pipes in use and
smoke alarm thresholds.
VSC
A software package that can be used to configure, install,
commission and maintain the entire range of VESDA ASDs.
The software provides high-level programming flexibility
through its on-line and off-line configuration capabilities.

VESDA Accessories
VESDA Pipe
A key element in the performance of a VESDA ASD system
is the network of sampling pipes that actively transports air
ASPIRE from a protected area to the detector. Xtralis offers an
A Windows®-based application that aids the specification extensive range of pipe and fittings to suit all application
and design of pipe networks for VESDA-E air sampling needs.
smoke detectors. It provides the designer with tools to
speed the design process and ensure optimum network
performance and installation quality. ASPIRE also makes
implementation of the design easy. With automatic
generation of lists of all the components required for the
project and an Installation Data Pack, the installer will have all
the information they need at their fingertips.

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 VESDA-E Product Comparison
Features VEU VEP-1 VEP-4 VEA
UL, ULC, FM, ActiveFire, VdS, UL, ULC, FM, UL, ULC, FM,
Worldwide Approvals CPR ActiveFire, VdS, CE, EN ActiveFire, VdS, CE, EN
UL, ULC, CSFM

Hazardous Area Approval Pending No Pending N/A

FM Class 1, Div 2, Groups A, B, C, D)
0.001% obs/m 0.01% obs/m 0.01% obs/m Sampling hole sensitivity 1.63%
Min Fire 1 Threshold (0.0003% obs/ft) (0.0031% obs/ft) (0.0031% obs/ft) obs/m (0.5% obs/ft)
0.001 - 20.0% obs/m 0.005 - 20% obs/m 0.005 - 20% obs/m 0.020 - 16% obs/m
Detection Range (0.0003 - 6.25% obs/ft) (0.0016% - 6.25% obs/ft) (0.0016% - 6.25% obs/ft) (0.0063 - 5.0% obs/ft)
No. of Inlets 4 pipes 1 pipe 4 pipes 40 to 120 micro-bore tubes
Two Stage Filtration Yes Yes Yes Yes

2,000 m2 (21,520 sq. ft) across 40

Area Coverage 6,500 m (69,965 sq. ft)*
2
1,000 m (10,760 sq. ft)
2
2,000 m (21,520 sq. ft)
2
- 120 sampling holes

Pipe Length (Linear) 400 m (1,312 ft) 100 m (328 ft) 280 m (919 ft) 40 x 100 m (130 x 328 ft)
Pipe Length (Branched) 800 m (2,625 ft) 130 m (427 ft) 560 m (1,837 ft) N/A
Addressability No No No Up to 120 sampling holes
Total Number of Alarm Thresholds 4 (Day/Night) 4 (Day/Night) 4 (Day/Night) 4 (Day/Night)
Relay Outputs 7 7 7 7 (expandable up to 127)
On-board Memory (Max. Events) 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000
Flow Sensing Per Inlet Yes Yes Yes Yes
IP Rating IP40 IP40 IP40 IP40
AutoLearn Smoke™ AutoLearn Smoke™ AutoLearn Smoke™
AutoLearn™ (Smoke/Flow) AutoLearn Flow™ AutoLearn Flow™ AutoLearn Flow™
NA

EN54-20 Max. no of Holes 80 / 80 / 100 30 / 40 / 45 40 / 80 / 100 40 up to 120

(Class A / B / C)
Bar Graph/Indicator LED LEDs or 3.5” Color Touch Screen LEDs LEDs or 3.5” Color Touch Screen LEDs or 3.5” Color Touch Screen
Programming Tools
- On-board USB/Ethernet/WiFi connection to USB/Ethernet/WiFi connection to USB/Ethernet/WiFi connection to USB/Ethernet/WiFi connection to
Programming module PC using VSC/VSM4 PC using VSC/VSM4 PC using VSC/VSM4 PC using VSC/VSM4
- Handheld Programmer
- PC Software (VSC, VSM)
VEA-20 Expansion StaX
Auto Pipe Clean StaX Auto Pipe Clean StaX
StaX Expandability** PSU StaX
PSU StaX
PSU StaX
VEA-40 Expansion StaX
VEA 40-Relay Local StaX
Analytics Yes Yes Yes No

* System design and regulatory requirements may restrict the monitoring area to a lesser amount.
** Please contact your local regional office for availability

ADPRO SmokeTrace
SmokeTrace is a video analytic running on the ADPRO XOa Remotely Managed
Multi-service Gateway (RMG), designed to provide a visual smoke verification. The
system analyses the images from strategically-placed cameras or a PTZ (Pan-Tilt-
Zoom) camera to remotely confirm the presence of smoke.
SmokeTrace provides a reliable live visual confirmation of smoke developing from a
fire to reduce nuisance alarms and prevent unnecessary fire brigade call outs, which
is an additional and voluntary extension to the Xtralis ASD capabilities.

About Xtralis
Xtralis® is the leading global provider of converged solutions for the early detection and remote visual verification of fire, gas
and perimeter threats.
Our technologies prevent disasters by giving users time to respond before life, critical infrastructure or business continuity is
compromised. We protect high-value and irreplaceable assets belonging to the world’s top governments and businesses.
Our brands include the VESDA-E – the next generation of aspirating smoke detection technology; VESDA® – the world’s No.1
very early warning aspirating smoke detection (ASD) systems; ICAM™ for flexible ASD; ECO™ – Gas detection & environmental
monitoring modules for VESDA & ICAM systems; OSID™ – easy to use smoke detection for open areas; ADPRO® – passive
infrared sensors, perimeter, multisite, video analytics and enterprise security; HeiTel™ – digital video remote monitoring; and,
ASIM® – intelligent traffic detection. To learn more, please visit us at www.xtralis.com.

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