Software User Guide i 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 by any laws or statute or with prior written consent of VFS International Pty Ltd. Copyright 2004 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 equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures; re-orientate or relocate the receiving antenna, increase the separation between the equipment and receiver, connect the equipment to a power outlet which is on a different power circuit to the receiver or consult the dealer or an experienced 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 technical documentation available from VFS International Pty Ltd (VFS). You acknowledge that you have read and agree to those terms and conditions. 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 with the electronics inside the products can result in an electric shock causing injury or death and may cause equipment damage. VFS is not responsible and cannot be held accountable for any liability that may arise due to improper use of the equipment and/or failure to take proper 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 the technical documentation available from VFS International Pty Ltd. You acknowledge that you have read and agree to those terms and conditions. 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Product Warranty Conditions VFS International Pty Ltd (VFS) warrants that new products (excluding consumable items) will conform to its published specifications and remain in good working order during the warranty period of 24 (twenty four) months from the date an invoice is issued by VFS to its distributor. VFS also warrants that products serviced or repaired by its service department will remain in good working order for a warranty period of 12 (twelve) months from the date of service. This service or repair warranty is only available on products less than 7 (seven) years old and only 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 component parts 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 VFS either 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 in accordance 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 in writing to service the product. Software User Guide VESDA
ii Document Conventions The following typographic conventions are used in this document. The following icons are used in this document Contact Us www.vesda.com www.adpro.com.au www.millbank.co.uk 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 local codes 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. The detector 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 CFR 1040.10. The laser is housed in a sealed detector chamber and contains no serviceable parts. This laser emits invisible light and can be hazardous if viewed with the naked eye. Under no circumstances should the detector chamber be opened. Convention Description Bold Used to denote: emphasis Used for names of menus, menu options, toolbar buttons Italics Used to denote: references to other parts of this document or other documents. Used for the result of an action Convention Description 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. Australia and Asia The Americas Europe & Middle East Vision Systems Private Bag 215 495 Blackburn Road Mount Waverley VIC 3149 Australia Toll free: 1800 700 203 Tel: +61 (0) 3 9211 7200 Fax: +61 (0) 3 9211 7201 Vision Systems 700 Longwater Drive Norwell, Massachusetts, 02061 USA Toll free: 800 229 4434 Tel: +1 78 740 2223 Fax: +1 78 740 4433 Vision Systems Vision House, Focus 31, Mark Road Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP2 7BW United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0) 1442 242 330 Fax: +44 (0) 1442 249 327 VESDA
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Software User Guide v Scope ................................................................................................................................................1 Introduction .....................................................................................................................................1 PC Software Packages ...........................................................................................................1 VESDA PC Software Features ................................................................................................2 Product Information ........................................................................................................................2 System Requirements .............................................................................................................3 Installing the Software .............................................................................................................3 Connecting 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 ...................................................................................................9 Programmer Configuration Form ............................................................................................9 Interface Configuration Form ..................................................................................................9 Display Configuration Form ...................................................................................................10 Software User Guide VESDA
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Software User Guide 1 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 various aspects 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. Software User Guide VESDA
2 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 a System Overview a Remote Interrogation a a Remote Notification a Easy configuration of devices a a Automatically updating Event Log a Standard Event Log a Acknowledging of events a Smoke Trend a a AutoLearn a a Offline mode a a Comprehensive Online Help a a VESDAlink capable a VESDAnet capable a a Maintenance View a Registration requirements a Zone Mimic a Active Event List a a PC Sound Configuration a User Login levels a a AutoDetect a a Drag & Drop Addressing a a Configure Smoke Resolution a Extend Logon time a a Disable Task Switching option a VESDA
Software User Guide 3 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 VESDAnet The 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 Software User Guide VESDA
4 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 VSM3 VConfig Pro Complete system monitoring for LaserPLUS, LaserSCANNER and LaserCOMPACT a Text indication of any active faults or alarms a a Indication and acknowledgement of all alarms and faults a Comprehensive event logging a a Smoke trending a a Zone display representation a Dial In and Dial Out Modem access a Complete system status overview a Simple device configuration a a Floor Plans a Password protection a a On-line help a a Off-line configuration of devices a a Configuration of VESDA-link devices a Drag and Drop addressing of devices a a Maintenance View a VESDA
Software User Guide 5 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 Level Functional Authorization Looker View Only None. A Looker level is not displayed on the Log On screen. Clicking on OK without entering any Password will access the 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. Software User Guide VESDA
6 1.4 VESDA Software Menu Bar Figure 5, VESDA Software Menu Bar, on page 6 illustrates 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 VESDA
Software User Guide 7 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 VSM3 VConfig PRO Print a a Exit Application a Reset Zone a a Isolate Zone a a De-Isolate Zone a a Silence All Devices a a Mode Change All Devices a a Scan Device a a Device Information a a Device Tree a a Device List a a Active Event List a a Zone Mimic a Event Log a a Smoke Trend a a Floor Plan a System Overview a Software User Guide VESDA
8 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 8 illustrates 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 a Configuration Parameters a a Acknowledge Event a Previous Fire Zone a Next Fire Zone a Help a a Button Function VSM3 VConfig PRO VESDA
Software User Guide 9 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 Software User Guide VESDA
10 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 VESDA
Software User Guide 11 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 ........................... 1 Programmer 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 Software User Guide VESDA