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VESDA LaserFocus VLF


The VESDA VLF by Xtralis is an aspirating smoke detector ideal for small, business-critical spaces. Available in two models, the VLF-250 covers up to 250m2, and the VLF-500 covers areas up to 500m2.
  • Out-of-the-Box Installation and Commissioning
  • Ultrasonic Airflow Sensing
  • Laser-Based Absolute Smoke Detection
  • Pre-engineered pipe network designs
  • Programmable Alarm Thresholds
  • Clean air barrier optics protection
  • Instant Recognition Display
  • Instant Fault FinderTM
  • AutoLearnTM Smoke
  • AutoLearnTM Flow
  • Field Service Access Door
  • Multiple Event Logging in separate logs
  • Event log – up to 18000 events
  • Offline/online configuration capability
Input Power:
  • Voltage: 24V DC Nominal (18-30 V DC)
  • Current @ 24 VDC: 220 mA nominal, 295 mA in alarm
Dimensions (W x H x D): 256mm x 183mm x 92mm

Weight (W x H x D): Approx. 2kg

IP Rating (W x H x D): IP30

Mounting (W x H x D): Upright, inverted or horizontal

Operating Conditions*:
  • Ambient: 0°C to 39°C
  • Tested to (EN54-20): -10°C to 55°C
  • Sampled Air**: -20°C to 60°C
  • Humidity: 5% to 95% RH, non-condensing
Sampling Network:
  • Maximum pipe lengths: 1 x 25m (Max. 12 holes) 2 x 15m per branch (Max. 6 holes per branch)
  • Sampling Hole Options: Pre-Engineered Option or Maximum Pipe length in accordance with Pipe Modelling Design Tool (ASPIRETM)
Air Inlet Pipe:
  • Accepts both metric and American standard pipe sizes
  • Metric: 25 mm (1.05 in.) American Pipe: IPS 21 mm (3⁄4 in.)
Area Coverage: Up to 250m2 depending on local codes and standards

Relay Outputs3 changeover relays (Fire 1, Action, Fault), Contacts rated 2A @ 30 VDC (max). NO/NC Contacts

Cable Access: 3 x 25mm cable entries (1 rear entry, 2 top entry)

Cable TerminationScrew Terminals 0.2-2.5mm2 (30-12 AWG)

InterfacesShown in Terminal Block Connections diagram, to right, plus an RS232 Programming Port. General Purpose Input (GPI) interface offers: Reset, Disable, Standby, Alarm set 1, Alarm set 2 and External Input functions

Alarm Threshold Setting Range
  • Alert, Action: 0.025 - 2.00% obs/m
  • Fire 1, Fire 2: 0.025 - 20.00% obs/m
  • Individual Alarm Delays: 0 – 60 seconds
  • Two Alarm Threshold Settings: Either time or GPI based
Display
  • 4 Alarm State Indicators
  • Smoke Level Indicator
  • Reset, Disable and Test Controls
  • Fault and Disabled Indicators
  • Instant Fault Finder
  • Smoke and Flow AutoLearn Controls
Event LogUp to 18000 events, time and date stamped in separate, non-volatile, logs for: Smoke Level, Flow Level, Detector Status and Faults

AutoLearn Smoke & Flow
  • Automatically set acceptable alarm thresholds for both smoke and flow levels
  • Minimum 15 minutes, maximum 15 days (default 14 days)
  • During AutoLearn thresholds are NOT changed from pre-set values
Warranty Period2 years
  • UL
  • ULC
  • CCC
  • FM
  • ActivFire
  • CE
  • LPCB
  • VdS
  • VNIIPO
  • NF
  • EN 54-20
    Class A (12 holes / 0.12% obs/m)
    Class B (12 holes / 0.35% obs/m)
    Class C (12 holes / 0.80% obs/m)
    Classification of any configuration is determined using ASPIRE.
  • Out-of-the-Box Installation and Commissioning
  • Ultrasonic Airflow Sensing
  • Laser-Based Absolute Smoke Detection
  • Pre-engineered pipe network designs
  • Programmable Alarm Thresholds
  • Clean air barrier optics protection
  • Instant Recognition Display
  • Instant Fault FinderTM
  • AutoLearnTM Smoke
  • AutoLearnTM Flow
  • Field Service Access Door
  • Multiple Event Logging in separate logs
  • Event log – up to 18000 events
  • Offline/online configuration capability
Input Power:
  • Voltage: 24V DC Nominal (18-30 V DC)
  • Current @ 24 VDC: 220 mA nominal, 295 mA in alarm
Dimensions (W x H x D): 256mm x 183mm x 92mm

Weight (W x H x D): Approx. 2kg

IP Rating (W x H x D): IP30

Mounting (W x H x D): Upright, inverted or horizontal

Operating Conditions*:
  • Ambient: 0°C to 39°C
  • Tested to (EN54-20): -10°C to 55°C
  • Sampled Air**: -20°C to 60°C
  • Humidity: 5% to 95% RH, non-condensing
Sampling Network:
  • Maximum pipe lengths: 1 x 25m (Max. 12 holes) 2 x 15m per branch (Max. 6 holes per branch)
  • Sampling Hole Options: Pre-Engineered Option or Maximum Pipe length in accordance with Pipe Modelling Design Tool (ASPIRETM)
Air Inlet Pipe:
  • Accepts both metric and American standard pipe sizes
  • Metric: 25 mm (1.05 in.) American Pipe: IPS 21 mm (3⁄4 in.)
Area Coverage: Up to 250m2 depending on local codes and standards

Relay Outputs3 changeover relays (Fire 1, Action, Fault), Contacts rated 2A @ 30 VDC (max). NO/NC Contacts

Cable Access: 3 x 25mm cable entries (1 rear entry, 2 top entry)

Cable TerminationScrew Terminals 0.2-2.5mm2 (30-12 AWG)

InterfacesShown in Terminal Block Connections diagram, to right, plus an RS232 Programming Port. General Purpose Input (GPI) interface offers: Reset, Disable, Standby, Alarm set 1, Alarm set 2 and External Input functions

Alarm Threshold Setting Range
  • Alert, Action: 0.025 - 2.00% obs/m
  • Fire 1, Fire 2: 0.025 - 20.00% obs/m
  • Individual Alarm Delays: 0 – 60 seconds
  • Two Alarm Threshold Settings: Either time or GPI based
Display
  • 4 Alarm State Indicators
  • Smoke Level Indicator
  • Reset, Disable and Test Controls
  • Fault and Disabled Indicators
  • Instant Fault Finder
  • Smoke and Flow AutoLearn Controls
Event LogUp to 18000 events, time and date stamped in separate, non-volatile, logs for: Smoke Level, Flow Level, Detector Status and Faults

AutoLearn Smoke & Flow
  • Automatically set acceptable alarm thresholds for both smoke and flow levels
  • Minimum 15 minutes, maximum 15 days (default 14 days)
  • During AutoLearn thresholds are NOT changed from pre-set values
Warranty Period2 years
  • UL
  • ULC
  • CCC
  • FM
  • ActivFire
  • CE
  • LPCB
  • VdS
  • VNIIPO
  • NF
  • EN 54-20
    Class A (12 holes / 0.12% obs/m)
    Class B (12 holes / 0.35% obs/m)
    Class C (12 holes / 0.80% obs/m)
    Classification of any configuration is determined using ASPIRE.