Suction smoke detector VESDA-E VEP

opticallaserfor hazardous areas

Overview
The VESDA-E VEP aspirating smoke detector series provides very early warning with advanced nuisance alarm rejection across a wide range of commercial and industrial applications. Built on Flair short-wavelength laser detection technology, the VEP delivers high sensitivity, stable performance over time and temperature, absolute calibration and design features for reliable lifetime operation and straightforward maintenance.

Models
Model Nos.: VEP-A00-1P, VEP-A00-P, VEP-A10-P, VEP-A00-1P-NF, VEP-A00-P-NF, VEP-A10-P-NF, VEP-A00-1P-CH, VEP-A00-P-CH, VEP-A10-P-CH, VEP-A00-1P-UL, VEP-A00-P-UL, VEP-A10-P-UL, VEP-A00-1P-KR-UL, VEP-A00-P-KR-UL, VEP-A10-P-KR-UL

Key features

• Suitable for Class 1 Division 2 applications - Groups A, B, C & D
• Available in one-pipe and four-pipe sampling configurations
• Flair detection technology for reliable very early warning with minimal nuisance alarms
• Short-wavelength laser-based detection for high sensitivity to small-particle light scattering
• No drift compensation required due to focused light path and low background levels
• High stability across temperature and time
• Multi-stage filtration and optical protection with clean-air barriers for lifetime performance
• Four alarm levels and a wide sensitivity range for tailored protection
• Intuitive LCD icon display for instant status information
• Per-port flow fault thresholds to accommodate varying airflow conditions
• Smart on-board filter retains dust count and remaining filter life for predictable maintenance
• Extensive event log (20,000 events) for analysis and diagnostics
• AutoLearn™ smoke and flow for fast, reliable commissioning
• Referencing capability to minimise nuisance alarms from external conditions
• Backward compatible with VLP and VESDAnet
• Ethernet connectivity for configuration, secondary monitoring and maintenance
• USB for PC configuration and firmware upgrades via memory stick
• Two programmable GPIs (one monitored) for flexible remote control
• Field-replaceable sub-assemblies for quicker service and maximum uptime

Applications

• Accommodation (apartments, hotels, shops and offices)
• Correctional facilities
• Clean rooms
• Cold storage
• Cultural and heritage sites
• Data & telecom facilities
• Education
• Hospitals and healthcare
• Insurance-sensitive sites
• Marine
• Nuclear facilities
• Offices
• Oil & gas
• Portable switch rooms
• Power generation
• Records storage
• Retail
• Transportation
• Wind power generation
• Warehousing
• And more...

Certifications & approvals

• VdS (EN54-20)
• CE
• UKCA
• FM
• AFNOR
• ActivFire (ISO 7240-20)
• BOMBA
• RCM
• CCCF
• UL 268 7th Edition (UL268 7th Edition listing referenced)
• ULC
• CSFM
• FDA
• FCC
• KFI

Resources (selected available documents)

• VESDA-E VEP Technical Data Sheet
• VESDA-E VEP-A00-P/1P Product Guide
• VESDA-E VEP-A10-P Product Guide
• VESDA-E VEP Engineering Specifications
• VESDA-E VEP Installation Sheet
• VESDA Ducts Application Note
• European Churches Customer Success Story
• VESDA-E FAQs
• VESDA-E Product Brochure
• VESDA-E Pocket Guide
• VESDA Model Comparison Chart
• Various UL268 7th Edition resources and regional technical data sheets

Videos (high-level)

• How the Improved VESDA-E System Works
• VESDA-E VEP Introduction
• VESDA-E VEP: How to Prepare the VEP Detector
• VESDA-E VEP/VEU/VES - Preparation and Mounting guides; commissioning and maintenance procedure videos

Technical specifications

• Detection technology: Flair short-wavelength laser-based optical detection
• Sensitivity: high sensitivity to small-particle light scattering; wide sensitivity range with four alarm levels
• Calibration: absolute calibration for consistent performance over lifetime
• Filtration & optical protection: multi-stage filtration, clean-air barriers and optical protection to ensure lifetime performance
• Event logging: extensive event log capacity (20,000 events)
• Commissioning: AutoLearn™ smoke and flow; AutoConfig functions (video/guide referenced)
• Interfaces: Ethernet for software connectivity; USB for PC configuration and firmware upgrade via USB memory stick
• Remote I/O: Two programmable GPIs (one monitored)
• Sampling options: one-pipe and four-pipe sampling models available
• Serviceability: field-replaceable sub-assemblies (aspirator, sampling module, filter, detection chamber)
• Environmental referencing: per-port flow fault thresholds and referencing to minimise nuisance alarms
• Compatibility: backward compatible with VLP and VESDAnet
• Suitable for hazardous area classification: models suitable for Class 1 Division 2 (Groups A,B,C & D)
• Maintenance indicators: smart on-board filter retains dust count and remaining filter life