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Part Number or the Week S3EP-V-VAD-HPR-R

VESDA PC Link HLI Modbus MK3

Part no.VHX-0420
BrandVESDA
RangeVESDA Programming and Connectivity
VESDA VHX-0420 Modbus Type 3 HLI Standard — grey box with blue PC Link HLI text and front D-sub connector

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At a glance

  • Modbus Type 3 StandardVHX-0420 is the VESDA Modbus Type 3 HLI Standard, a standard unit used where permanent mounting is not required.
  • Modbus Register AccessThe host monitors and controls VESDA devices by reading and writing into registers in the Modbus map.
  • Zone To Address MappingThe VESDA zone equates to the Modbus address field, letting the host retrieve the overall status of the VESDAnet network.
  • Supply And ConsumptionSupply is 24 VDC at 70 mA (Quiescent) with power consumption of 1.68 W (Quiescent).
  • Size And WeightThe unit measures 188 mm x 98 mm x 40 mm and weighs 0.9 lbs (0.4 kg).
  • Detector Range SupportedDetectors covered are the VESDA VLP, VLS, VLC, VLF, VLI and VFT-15 together with VESDA-E VEU, VEP, VES and VEA.
  • Serial LinksRS-232 runs to the HOST and RS-485 to VESDAnet through a VESDAnet Socket (VRT-300).

Description

Modbus register access is what the Type 3 interface offers, and the standard unit is the form of it that does not have to be permanently fixed in place.

Detectors covered are the VESDA VLP, VLS, VLC, VLF, VLI and VFT-15, together with VESDA-E VEU, VEP, VES and VEA.

VHX-0420 is the VESDA Modbus Type 3 HLI Standard from Xtralis, a standard unit used to provide a flexible solution where permanent mounting is not required. It integrates a VESDAnet network with a host monitoring platform.

The VESDA zone equates to the Modbus address field, which allows the host to retrieve the overall status of the VESDAnet network as well as performing certain VESDA device configuration updates. The host is able to monitor and control VESDA devices on the VESDAnet network by reading and writing into registers in the Modbus map.

Read the full technical description

Secondary monitoring is the recommended application for a VESDA HLI. When used for primary reporting, the VESDA HLI must be listed as part of an approved fire system which is compliant to local codes and standards.

VHX-0420 is the VESDA Modbus Type 3 HLI Standard from Xtralis, a standard unit used to provide a flexible solution where permanent mounting is not required. It integrates a VESDAnet network with a host monitoring platform.

The VESDA zone equates to the Modbus address field, which allows the host to retrieve the overall status of the VESDAnet network as well as performing certain VESDA device configuration updates. The host is able to monitor and control VESDA devices on the VESDAnet network by reading and writing into registers in the Modbus map.

Supply is 24 VDC at 70 mA (Quiescent), with power consumption of 1.68 W (Quiescent). The unit measures 188 mm x 98 mm x 40 mm and weighs 0.9 lbs (0.4 kg), and up to 100 detectors are supported. RS-232 runs to the HOST and RS-485 to VESDAnet, through a VESDAnet Socket (VRT-300). A VESDA HLI is recommended to be used for secondary monitoring, taking fire alarms and other notifications off a VESDAnet network; put to primary reporting, it must be listed as part of an approved fire system which is compliant to local codes and standards.

Specifications

Product typeVESDA Modbus Type 3 HLI Standard
FunctionIntegrates VESDAnet network with host monitoring platforms such as Building Management Systems (BMSs) and Fire Alarm Control Panels (FACPs); acts as a proxy for all VESDA devices on the network
MountingStandard unit for use where permanent mounting is not required; requires a VESDAnet socket interface to connect to the VESDAnet network
Supply voltage24 VDC
Current consumption70 mA (Quiescent)
Power consumption1.68 W (Quiescent)
Number of detectors supportedUp to 100 detectors
Dimensions7.4 in. x 3.9 in. x 1.6 in. approx. (188 mm x 98 mm x 40 mm)
Weight0.9 lbs (0.4 kg)
Product warranty2 years
Communication interfaceRS-485 (VESDAnet); RS-232 (VESDAlink/Host)
Protocol supportsVESDA VLP, VLS, VLC, VLF, VLI and VFT-15 detectors; VESDA-E VEU, VEP, VES and VEA detectors; Alarm Status; Fault Status; Smoke Level; Detailed Fault Information; Alarm Thresholds; Detector Control including Reset, Disable, Silence, Alarm Test and Normalise
Ordering codeVHX-0420 - VESDA Modbus Type 3 HLI Standard
Lifecycle statusContinues to be supported in China (listed among remaining supported VHX variants)

Specifications per manufacturer documentation, subject to change. E&OE.

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