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Software User GuideMarch 7, 2005

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Copyright Information

This document is protected by copyright under the laws of Australia and other jurisdictions throughout the world. It must not by any means,either in whole or part, be reproduced, communicated to the public, adapted, distributed, sold, modified, published except as permitted byany laws or statute or with prior written consent of VFS International Pty Ltd. Copyright2004 VFS International Pty Ltd ACN 100 259 381

Disclaimer

The manufacturer reserves the right to change designs or specifications without obligation and without further notice. VESDA,LaserTEKNIC, LaserPLUS, LaserSCANNER, LaserCOMPACT, LaserFOCUS, VESDAnet, VESDAlink, ASPIRE, ASPIRE2, AutoLearn,VSM, VConfig, InfoWORKS, PROACTIV, PRECISION, VSC, ADPRO, FastTrace, FastVu, FastScan, Axiom, PRO, Amux, Video Central,Millbank and VxLAN are brands and trade marks used under license by the distributor.

FCC Compliance Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipmentgenerates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction, may causeharmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. Ifthis equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference byone or more of the following measures; re-orientate or relocate the receiving antenna, increase the separation between the equipment andreceiver, connect the equipment to a power outlet which is on a different power circuit to the receiver or consult the dealer or anexperienced radio/television technician for help.

General Warning

This product must only be installed, configured and used strictly in accordance with the General Terms and Conditions and the technicaldocumentation available from VFS International Pty Ltd (VFS). You acknowledge that you have read and agree to those terms andconditions. All proper health and safety precautions must be taken during the installation, commissioning and maintenance of the product.The product should not be connected to a power source until all the components have been installed. Proper safety precautions must be

taken during tests and maintenance of the products when these are still connected to the power source. Failure to do so or tampering withthe electronics inside the products can result in an electric shock causing injury or death and may cause equipment damage. VFS is notresponsible and cannot be held accountable for any liability that may arise due to improper use of the equipment and/or failure to takeproper precautions. Only persons trained through an accredited VFS training course can install, test and maintain the product.

Limitation of Liability

This product must only be installed, configured and used strictly in accordance with the General Terms and Conditions, this manual and thetechnical documentation available from VFS International Pty Ltd. You acknowledge that you have read and agree to those terms andconditions.

You acknowledge that you have been provided with a reasonable opportunity to appraise the product and have made your ownindependent assessment of the fitness or suitability for your purpose. You acknowledge that you have not relied on any oral or writteninformation, representation or advice given by or on behalf of VFS or its representatives.

VFS has no liability to you or any person for incidental or consequential loss, expense or damages including, without limitation, loss ofbusiness, loss of profits or loss of data. You indemnify VFS for any claim, amount or liability brought against VFS in connection with theproduct.

You expressly agree that you assume the entire risk as to the results and performance of the product resulting from the configuration of theproduct. VFS does not warrant, guarantee or make any representations, either expressly or implied, regarding the current or future use, or

the results of the use, of the product, with respect to its correctness, accuracy, reliability, completeness, interworking, functionality,currentness or otherwise resulting from the configuration of the product.

To the full extent permitted by law, VFS expressly excludes all conditions, warranties and liability, whether imposed or implied by statute orby rule of law or otherwise, which are not expressly set out in the General Terms and Conditions.

To the extent permitted by law, your sole recourse for any defect of, damage to, or performance standard of the product will be under theexpress warranties the General Terms and Conditions (if applicable) and VFS will in no event be liable to pay any amount or damagesresulting from or in connection with the product.

To the extent by law that any limitation or exclusion can not apply, the total liability of VFS in relation to the product is limited to:

(i) in the case of services, the cost of having the services supplied again; or

(ii) in the case of goods, the lowest cost of replacing the goods, acquiring equivalent goods or having the goods repaired.

To the extent permitted by law, VFS has no liability with respect to damage to or arising out of, or the condition or performance of, theproduct resulting from (i) negligence or improper use, storage, installation, configuration commission, service maintenance or handling ofthe product (where 'improper' includes treatment other than in accordance with the product manual, these terms and conditions or theinformation provided at a training session); (ii) accident, unforeseeable circumstances or disaster; (iii) modifications to the product otherthan in accordance with VFS's instructions; (iv) attachment of or interoperation with features, software or products not approved by VFS inwriting; or (v) where the product has been serviced by persons not authorized by VFS in writing to service the product.

Product Warranty ConditionsVFS International Pty Ltd (VFS) warrants that new products (excluding consumable items) will conform to its published specifications andremain in good working order during the warranty period of 24 (twenty four) months from the date an invoice is issued by VFS to itsdistributor.

VFS also warrants that products serviced or repaired by its service department will remain in good working order for a warranty period of12 (twelve) months from the date of service. This service or repair warranty is only available on products less than 7 (seven) years old andonly covers those component parts of the products serviced, repaired or replaced.

Should product under warranty not be in good working order, VFS will, at its option, either repair or replace the product or its componentparts at no additional charge.

Spare parts and replacement product, covered under this warranty, will be furnished on an exchange basis and will, at the option of VFSeither be new, equivalent to new or reconditioned. Returned parts and products to VFS become the property of VFS.

This warranty does not cover the repair or damage to the product resulting from or arising out of (i) negligence or improper use storage,installation, configuration, commission, service, maintenance or handling of the product (where 'improper' includes treatment other than inaccordance with any manual or instructions for use of the product); (ii) accident, unforeseeable circumstances or disaster; (iii)modifications to the product other than in accordance with VFS's instructions; (iv) attachment of features or interoperation with features,software or products not approved by VFS in writing; or (v) where the product has been serviced by persons not authorized by VFS inwriting to service the product.


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Document Conventions

The following typographic conventions are used in this document.

The following icons are used in this document

Contact Us

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Codes and Standards Information

We strongly recommend that this document is read in conjunction with the appropriate local codes and standards for smoke detection

systems and electrical connections. This document contains generic information and some sections may not comply fully with all localcodes and standards. In these cases, the local codes and standards must take precedence.

FM 3611 Hazardous Approval Warning

Exposure to some chemicals may degrade the sealing of relays used on the detector. Relays used on the detector are marked "TX2-5V" or"G6S-2-5V" or "EC2-5NU".

UL Warning

The fire alarm threshold (signal) that initiates an evacuation procedure via the Fire Alarm Panel must not be set higher than 0.625%/ft. Thedetector can send this signal either via the Fire Alarm Panel Output signal or the Pre-alarm output signal.

Safety Label

This VESDA product incorporates a laser device and is classified as a Class 1 laser product that complies with FDA regulations 21 CFR1040.10. The laser is housed in a sealed detector chamber and contains no serviceable parts. This laser emits invisible light and can behazardous if viewed with the naked eye. Under no circumstances should the detector chamber be opened.

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Caution: This icon is used to indicate that there is a danger to

equipment. The danger could be loss of data, physical damage,

or permanent corruption of configuration details.

Warning: This icon is used to indicate that there is a danger of

electric shock. This may lead to death or permanent injury.

Warning: This icon is used to indicate that there is a danger of

inhaling dangerous substances. This may lead to death or

permanent injury.

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Scope ................................................................................................................................................1

Introduction .....................................................................................................................................1

PC Software Packages ...........................................................................................................1

VESDA PC Software Features ................................................................................................2

Product Information ........................................................................................................................2

System Requirements .............................................................................................................3

Installing the Software .............................................................................................................3Connecting to VESDAnet ........................................................................................................3

VESDA PC Software Functions ..............................................................................................4

Logging In ...............................................................................................................................4

User Access Levels and PIN ...............................................................................................5

VESDA Software Menu Bar ............................................................................................................6

The Tool Bars ..................................................................................................................................6

Parameter Configurations Forms ..................................................................................................8

VESDAnet Configuration Form ...............................................................................................8

Detector Configuration Form ...................................................................................................9Programmer Configuration Form ............................................................................................9

Interface Configuration Form ..................................................................................................9

Display Configuration Form ...................................................................................................10


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1.1 Scope

The VESDA PC Software Guide outlines the VSM3 and VConfig PRO Software packages, its

features and instructions for installing it. It provides a guide to the different aspects of the

software packages.

The VESDA Software Guide is written for those involved with the commissioning, maintenance

or management of a VESDA system. It provides an overview of the software and its application.

It is assumed that the persons using VESDA PC Software are knowledgeable about the variousaspects of the VESDA Laser System and Aspirating Smoke Detection. It is suggested that

persons using VESDA PC Software attend a VESDA accredited course.

1.2 Introduction

PC Software Packages

VESDA offers a number of PC software packages. These packages allow for managing,

commissioning and configuring the VESDA laser system to different degrees.

VSM3 system monitoring software package allows centralized monitoring of the status of

the smoke detection system. It allows single point analysis and configuration for large or

small installations.

VConfig Pro is the professional system configuration tool enabling easy system

configuration.

VESDA System Configurator (VSC) is the professional system configuration tool enabling

easy system configuration for large or small installations.


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VESDA PC Software Features

VESDA PC Software features:

Figure 1 - VESDA PC Software Features

1.3 Product Information

All VESDA PC Software is available through VESDA Distributors.

Features VSM3 VConfig Pro

Floorplan

System Overview

Remote Interrogation

Remote Notification

Easy configuration of devices

Automatically updating Event Log

Standard Event Log

Acknowledging of events

Smoke Trend

AutoLearn

Offline mode

Comprehensive Online Help

VESDAlink capable

VESDAnet capable

Maintenance View

Registration requirements

Zone Mimic

Active Event List

PC Sound Configuration

User Login levels

AutoDetect

Drag & Drop Addressing

Configure Smoke Resolution

Extend Logon time

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System Requirements

For the software packages to function efficiently the minimum system requirements are:

Intel Pentium 120 Processor

64 mb RAM

1.2 gb Hard Disk Drive

800 x 600 SVGA Display

Microsoft Windows 9x/NT/200/ME (or later) operating system High speed FIFO serial port (16550 serial chip or compatible)

CD ROM

1.44 MB, 3.5 inch floppy disk

Installing the Software

VSM3 - To start VSM3 place CD into a CD Drive. The Installation Wizard will guide the user

through the installation process

VConfig PRO - To start VConfig PRO place CD into a CD Drive. The Installation Wizard will

guide the user through the installation process

Connecting to VESDAnetThe PC loaded with the VESDA PC Software is connected to VESDAnet using the HLI (For

details on VESDAnet and HLI please refer to the VESDA Communications Guide). VSM3 and

VConfig PRO can be situated on-site, or at a remote location. If the PC is located at a remote

location modems will be required at either end for communication between the software loaded

PC and the HLI.

Figure 2 - VESDA Installation showing On-site and Off-site connections


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VESDA PC Software Functions

The functions offered by the VESDA PC Software packages are detailed below.

Table 1 - VESDA PC Software Functions

Logging In

The PC supporting the VESDA PC software package must be connected to VESDAnet before

starting the software. If the PC is not connected the software will not run.

Figure 3 - Start up message when PC is not connected to VESDAnet

Functions VSM3VConfig

Pro

Complete system monitoring for LaserPLUS,

LaserSCANNER and LaserCOMPACT

Text indication of any active faults or alarms

Indication and acknowledgement of all alarms and faults

Comprehensive event logging

Smoke trending

Zone display representation

Dial In and Dial Out Modem access

Complete system status overview

Simple device configuration

Floor Plans

Password protection

On-line help

Off-line configuration of devices

Configuration of VESDA-link devices

Drag and Drop addressing of devices

Maintenance View


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Starting the software once the PC is connected to VESDAnet, will bring up the Logon screen

Figure 4 - Logon Screen for VESDA PC Software Packages

User Access Levels and PIN

User Access Level - The three User levels allow progressively limited access to users at lower

levels. The level of authorization at each level is mentioned below in table 2,User Access

Levels and Functional Authorization on page 5

Table 2 - User Access Levels and Functional Authorization

Personal Identification Number (PIN) - The default PIN for each level of user is set at the factory.

The Distributor has access to the PINs for each level. After logging in the user has the option to

change the default PIN.

User

Level

Access

LevelFunctional Authorization

Looker View Only None. A Looker level is not displayed on the Log On screen.

Clicking on OK without entering any Password will accessthe Looker level.

USR Low This is the USER. The User can view the event log, change

the date and the time. They can also perform selected

VESDA Zone control Functions.

ADM High At the ADMINISTRATOR level access is available to most

functions. These include setting Alarm Thresholds and

normalizing Air Flows.

DST Absolute The DISTRIBUTOR level allows unlimited access to all the

System commands and parameters.


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1.4 VESDA Software Menu Bar

Figure 5, VESDA Software Menu Bar,on page 6illustrates the Menu Bar in the VSM3 Software

Package.

Figure 5 - VESDA Software Menu Bar

The sub-menus available may vary depending upon the devices connected to VESDAnet. For

details of sub-menus please refer to the VESDA PC Software Online Help.

1.5 The Tool Bars

The Tool Bar is displayed on the screen below the Menu Bar. The Tool bar is accessible through

the View Menu on the Menu Bar and can be activated or hidden through this menu. The Tool

Bars for VSM3 and VConfig PRO are displayed below in figure 6, VSM3 Tool Bar,on page 6.

Figure 6 - VSM3 Tool Bar

Figure 7 - VConfig PRO Tool Bar
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The functions for the Tool Buttons and their availability in different VESDA PC Software is given

below in table 3,Tool Bar Buttons available in VESDA PC Software Packages on page 8. For

the Tool Bar function details, please refer to the VESDA PC Software Online Help.

Button Function VSM3VConfig

PRO

Print

Exit Application

Reset Zone

Isolate Zone

De-Isolate Zone

Silence All Devices

Mode Change All Devices

Scan Device

Device Information

Device Tree

Device List

Active Event List

Zone Mimic

Event Log

Smoke Trend

Floor Plan

System Overview
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Table 3 - Tool Bar Buttons available in VESDA PC Software Packages

1.6 Parameter Configurations Forms

Configuration Parameter Forms allow the configuration of VESDAnet, VESDA Laser Detectors,

LCD Programmer, HLI Interface and the Displays. These forms have a number of tabs, each tab

corresponding to a parameter that can be configured through the relevant tab. To access the

relevant Configuration Form, select the Device requiring configuration and click on the

Parameters Tool Button. For further details on accessing Configuration Forms please refer to the

VESDA PC Software Online Help.

VESDAnet Configuration Form

The VESDAnet Configuration Form configures the parameters for VESDAnet. It is possible to

configure parameters for all the devices on VESDAnet through this form. Figure 8, VESDAnet

Configuration Form,on page 8illustrates the VESDAnet Configuration Form showing the

available tabs for configuring different parameters. For details on individual tabs and their

parameters please refer to the VESDA PC Software Online Guide.

Figure 8 - VESDAnet Configuration Form

Maintenance View

Configuration Parameters

Acknowledge Event

Previous Fire Zone

Next Fire Zone

Help

Button Function VSM3VConfig

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Detector Configuration Form

The Detector Configuration Form allows changing the parameters for the selected Detector. The

Detector Configuration Form showing the available tabs is illustrated below in figure 9, Detector

Configuration Form,on page 9. The parameters that can be configured in each tab is explained

in detail in the VESDA PC Software Online Help.

Figure 9 - Detector Configuration Form

Programmer Configuration Form

This allows configuring the parameters relevant to the selected VESDA LCD Programmer. The

top of the form will identify the LCD Programmer that has been selected. The Programmer

Configuration Form showing the available tabs is illustrated below in figure 10, VESDA LCD

Programmer Configuration Form,on page 9. The VESDA PC Software Online Help explains the

parameters that can be configured through the tabs of the Programmer Form.

Figure 10 - VESDA LCD Programmer Configuration Form

Interface Configuration Form

The Interface Configuration Form allows configuring the parameters relevant to the selected HLI.

The top of the form will identify the HLI that has been selected. The Interface Configuration Form

showing the available tabs is illustrated below in Figure 11, Interface Configuration Form,on

page 9. For detailed explanation on configuring the parameters please refer to the VESDA

Software Online Help.

Figure 11 - Interface Configuration Form


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Display Configuration Form

The Display Configuration Form is used to configure the parameters of displays connected to

VESDAnet. This Form allows configuring the parameters relevant to the selected Display. The

top of the form will identify the Display that has been selected. The Display Configuration Form

showing the available tabs is illustrated below in figure 11, Interface Configuration Form,on

page 9. Please refer to the VESDA PC Software Online Help for detailed explanation of the

Display Form.

Figure 12 - Display Configuration Form


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Index

A

ADM..................................................... 5

ADMINISTRATOR .................................. 5

C

Conventions .......................................... ii

D

Detector Configuration Form................... 9

Display Configuration Form .................. 10

DISTRIBUTOR ....................................... 5

DST...................................................... 5

I

Installing Software ................................. 3

Interface Configuration Form .................. 9

Introduction .......................................... 1

L

Logging In ............................................ 4

Looker.................................................. 5

P

Parameter Configurations Forms............. 8

PC Software Packages ........................... 1Programmer Configuration Form ............. 9

S

Software Menu ...................................... 6

Software System Requirements............... 3

Software tool bars ................................. 6

U

USER ................................................... 5

User Access Level ................................. 5

User Access Levels ............................... 5

USR ..................................................... 5

V

VConfig PRO Software ........................... 1

VESDAnet Configuration Form ................ 8

VESDAnet connection ............................ 3

VSC (VESDA System Configurator).......... 1

VSM3 Software ...................................... 1


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