VESDAnet Interface Card

The VESDAnet Interface Card (VN Card) is a simple to install plug-in interface card for the range of VESDA LaserFOCUS VLF-250 and VLF-500 smoke detectors. The VN card provides seamless VESDAnet communication from the detector to VESDAnet devices and configuration and monitoring tools.

What is VESDAnet?

VESDAnet is the comprehensive fault tolerant proprietary VESDA communications protocol. VESDAnet links the VESDA range of detectors, displays, programmers and remote units on the one network, or remotely, to enable sophisticated configuration, monitoring and control from local or remote sites. Using a VESDA High Level Interface (HLI), VESDAnet also interfaces with systems external to the network such as building management systems and Fire Alarm Control Panels. Using a VESDA configuration tool such as VESDA System Configurator (VSC) or an LCD Programmer, users can view and administer all devices via VESDAnet. The VN Card can be configured through the VESDA detector via its RS-232 Serial port or from the VESDAnet using VSC.

Features

• Quick and simple to install
• Provides seamless VESDAnet fault tolerant communication
• Minimal configuration required before operation
• Diagnostic LED indicators (visible when case removed)
• Fully transferrable to another VLF detector

Specifications

Power Consumption
The detector provides the power supply to the VN Card. It consumes less than 1 W.

Dimensions
Length x Width x Height 137 mm (5 1/4“) x 71 mm (2 13/16”) x 20 mm (13/16”)

Weight 0.08 Kg

Terminals 0.2 - 2.5 mm2 (30-12 AWG)

Operating Conditions

Detector Ambient 0 to 40° C (32 to 104° F)
Humidity 5% to 95% (non-condensing)