VESDA VLI Product Guide VESDA by Xtralis
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2.4 Communication Ports
The majority of user operations are performed using software installed on a computer connected to the
detector via one of the communication ports.
The communication ports are located on the main board inside the detector. It is necessary to remove the front
cover from the detector in order access these ports. Refer to Section 7.2 for the front cover removal
procedure.
USB
The USBport is used for configuration purposes. It allows direct connection between the VLI detector and a
PC or laptop installed with Xtralis VSC.
Refer to Section 3.2.3 for information on connecting the USBlead, and Section 5.1 for information on creating
connection profiles in Xtralis VSC.
Note: The USBport should not be used for continuous monitoring with the Xtralis VSM4 software.
Monitoring should be performed using a connection made via the Ethernet port.
Ethernet
The Ethernet port is used for configuration and/or monitoring purposes. It enables direct or routed TCP/IP
network connection between the detector and a PC or laptop installed with Xtralis VSC, or other BACnet
protocol compatible applications.
Refer to Section 3.2.3 for information on connecting the Ethernetlead, and Section 5.1 for information on
creating connection profiles in Xtralis VSC.
RS485
The RS485 port is present on the VESDAnet Card of the VESDAnet enabled model, and can be used for
configuration of any device on the VESDAnet. It provides connectivity for the handheld LCDProgrammer or a
local PC or laptop via a High Level Interface (HLI). Refer to Section 2.8.2 for further information on the
LCDProgrammer.
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