VESDA LaserCOMPACT - Scope; Introduction to LaserCOMPACT; LaserCOMPACT Configurations

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LaserCOMPACT Product Guide
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1.1 Scope
The LaserCOMPACT Product Guide is written to provide you with comprehensive knowledge of
the detector.
This guide introduces you to the LaserCOMPACT its features, technical specifications and gives
an understanding of its components and their function. You will also find instructions on installing,
cabling and powering up the detector.
This guide is for anyone involved with the design, maintenance and purchasing of a VESDA
system. It is assumed that anyone using this guide has knowledge and the appropriate
certification from the local fire and electrical authorities.
1.2 Introduction to LaserCOMPACT
The LaserCOMPACT is an aspirating smoke detector providing very early warning of fire
conditions by drawing air samples through an air sampling pipe network. The detector chamber
can detect presence of smoke at very low concentrations. The embedded and PC software
complimenting the LaserCOMPACT provides a wide range of user defined parameters and
reporting capabilities. The detector easily interfaces with fire warning and fire suppression
release systems, and can be easily integrated into a building management system.
LaserCOMPACT configurations
The LaserCOMPACT is available as:
• Relays Only (RO) model (VLC-500) - for stand alone LaserCOMPACT
• VESDAnet (VN) model (VLC-505) - for networked LaserCOMPACT
Figure 1 - VLC-505 LaserCOMPACT detector