VESDA VESDA-E VEA - Configuration of the VESDA-E VEA

Commissioning Guide VESDA-E VEA
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2.3 Configuration
Connect Xtralis VSC software to VEA and carry out the configuration as described in the relevant product
guide.
Note: Display of certain features and options on Xtralis VSC software depends on VEA firmware version;
certain features are not available on VEA firmware below 5.30. Xtralis recommends upgrading the
VEA detector firmware to 5.30 or later. Please contact your local Xtralis Field Application Engineer
for the latest VEA firmware.
Important to note that the steps below cover the main functions required to commission and start using the
detector. Refer to the relevant product guides for the detailed step-by-step instructions and VSC software
screens, the steps below are to act as reminders on commissioning process and do not replace the product
guide steps.
1. Set the network time to match the time and date of your computer.
2. Ensure that General, VESDAnet, Ethernet and WiFi tabs are filled with the proper information.
3. Confirm that the serial number displayed in Xtralis VSC is the same as the serial number on the
detector’s cover.
4. Ensure that the Module tab is configured adequately for number of tubes and tube lengths as well as the
sample points.
Note: Inputting incorrect length that does not match actual length will cause the detector flow readings
to be out of expected range and the detector may have trouble normalizing.
5. Ensure that the Smoke Threshold information is entered correctly. Pay particular attention to Sensitivity
and set Alert according to the site background conditions.
6. Ensure that the Air Flow information is entered correctly. Pay particular attention to Periodic Airflow
Testing, set these parameters based on the site conditions.
7. Ensure that Relays, Button Lockout and Logging screens are configured adequately for the site
conditions.
Note: Make sure to click the Apply button to save the configuration into the VEA detector.
To record the detector's configuration either print it using VSC or record in Annex A: VESDA-E VEA
Configuration Record. To print the configuration, select the detector on VSC tree view at left and choose the
Print command on the File menu.