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2.7 Expansion Cards
A range of optional expansion cards that enhance the capabilities of the VLI detector can be fitted.
2.7.1 VESDAnet Card
VESDAnet is a proprietary communications protocol which is used on a network that connects the
VESDA range of smoke detectors, displays, programmers and remote units and enables them to
communicate.
A VESDAnet network allows:
l configuration and monitoring of devices from a central computer.
l connection to a reference detector.
l connection to additional accessories such as remote displays.
The VESDAnet enabled VLI detector (VLI-885) can join a VESDAnet network when the optional
VESDAnet expansion card is installed.
Figure 2-6: VLI VESDAnet Card
The VLI VESDAnet Card also includes a 15-pin socket for directly connecting a hand-held LCD
Programmer (refer to section 2.8.1) or a High Level Interface (HLI), and a socket for monitored
General Purpose Input (refer to section 3.2.5).
Refer to the VESDA Communications Guide for further information on VESDAnet network
connectivity.
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