3. Image
Processing
Optics
Interpretation
of Light
Built Upon Deep Core Competencies
Broad Intellectual Property Portfolio Including Over 200 Patents*
Air Sampling
VESDA-E VEP
* Filed, Pending or Awarded
Over 100 New
Patents During
VESDA-E
development*
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4. 4
VESDA Analytics
VESDA-E VEP Pillars
VESDA Connect
VESDA Smoke+
1.5 times more sensitive
At least 3 times better dust rejection
Stability under temperature
Consistency over time
Efficiency of operation
VESDA Flex
Auto Pipe Clean StaX
PSU StaX
ECO StaX
VESDA TCO
Module design lowering
Opex
Plug & Play features
Backward Compatibility
iVESDA
5. VESDA-E VEP Value
Flair Chamber
Using a completely new approach to smoke detection the
Flair chamber combines the latest laser-based light
scattering technology with CMOS image analysis to deliver
the world’s best detection technology. Absolutely calibrated
Flair delivers improvements in detection performance; dust
rejection and detection stability over a wide range of
environmental conditions to set a new benchmark in
detection reliability.
Flair’s unique particle characterisation capability enables
analytics for threat detection, environmental monitoring
and integration with business process empowering end-
users to take unprecedented control of their environment.
Usability
Designed with all users in mind VESDA-E VEP enhances
user effectiveness at all stages in the product’s lifecycle.
From out of box operation with AutoConfig to aid
commissioning; intuitive 3.5” touch screen display for
immediate status investigation and remote review with the
iVESDA for proactive maintenance; the VESDA-E VEP
makes everyone’s life a little easier.
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6. VESDA-E VEP Value
StaX
Intuitively designed for the future, VEP allows expansion
through StaX modules protecting end-user investment
and accommodating future needs. The integrated Power
Supply Unit (PSU) StaX provides operating power and
battery recharge capability, whereas the Auto Pipe
Clean StaX provides automated means of purging the
ASD pipe networks at intervals in line with site
conditions.
Backward Compatible
Thoughtfully designed with the past in mind, VEP is fully
backward compatible with the world’s most trusted and
dependable ASD; VESDA VLP. Identical physical and
electrical footprint, pipe arrangement, wired relays and
VESDAnet connectivity allow fast and seamless retrofit,
in addition to entire network monitoring with iVESDA.
TCO
VESDA-E reduces Opex with longer pipe runs enabling
convenient mounting, and field replaceable parts for
easier service, maintenance and minimised downtime.
Plug & Play operation provides improved user
experience and reduced installation and monitoring
cost. 6
7. • New standard for world leading ASD
• Flair technology for ultimate detection performance, reliability & stability
• Improved usability through unprecedented ease of commissioning, maintenance
and monitoring via world class connectivity
• Designed for Application based solutions with StaX
• Fully backward compatible
• Reducing TCO with accessible maintenance and modular design
Protect Existing
Revenue
• Ease of switch because fully backward compatible
• Capitalise on changes to maintenance standards
• Additional value to exiting sites
• Enhanced detection FlairTM
• Value add connectivity with iVESDA
• Targeted Detection with Analytics
VEP as a Catalyst
for Upgrade
• Analytics for targeted threat detection and environmental monitoring for effective
integration with business process
• Promote StaX to increase revenue streams
Expanding new
revenue
Key Objectives for VESDA-E VEP
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8. VESDA-VEP Messaging
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What is important for the Fire Industry
Superior ASD detection
for critical assets
Flexible and easy to
manage platform
Lower TCO through
intelligent design
How does VESDA-E VEP accomplish this?
“VESDA-E VEP Provides
superior detection
through the introduction
of Patented Flair
Chamber
VESDA-E VEP introduces
the concept of StaX and
various connectivity &
monitoring options
including iVESDA and
3.5” LCD
Offers a lifetime of cost
saving through ease of
design, installation,
commission, monitoring
and maintenance.
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9. VESDA-E VEP vs VLP
Feature VLP VEP Sales Message
Detection Technology IR Laser Detection Flair Detection Combining light scattering and image analysis Flair improves detection
performance and stability and nuisance alarm rejection at the same time with no
compromise. Flair is the only detection technology that can deliver this level of
performance and longevity.
Fire 1 Threshold 0.015%/m 0.01%/m 1.5 times the sensitivity for earlier warning (and with minimum nuisance alarms
because of Flair)
Pipe Length Linear = 4 x 50m
Branched = 400m
Linear = 4 x 70m
Branched = 560m
Longer pipe runs allow greater flexibility and convenient detector mounting to
reduce cost of maintenance
Sampling Holes
(A/B/C)
30/60/100 40/80/100 Improved detection technology increases the number of sampling points for
improved coverage
General Purpose Input 1 2 With an extra GPI there is greater flexibility in control. Both GPIs are
programmable (one monitored typically for PSU monitoring) for greater
flexibility.
Relays 7 7 Identical relay configuration and placement for ease of upgrade. Simply unplug
the VLP wires and reconnect to VEP!
Analytics None DieselTrace,
DustTrace,
WireTrace
Targeted detection for integration with business process for effective response
and to save cost
StaX None PSU, Auto Pipe
Clean
Future proof expandability protecting end-user initial investment
Connectivity Serial USB, Ethernet, WiFi World class connectivity for unprecedented ease of monitoring and maintenance
Fully Field Replaceable Partial Yes Reduced service and maintenance time and cost as key sub-assemblies are
interchangeable in the field.
Display LED 3” LCD Touch screen display provides more intuitive and more informative status
information
AutoLearn Smoke Smoke and Flow In addition to Smoke; VEP learns the flow conditions and sets individual sample
pipe flow thresholds to accommodate varying environmental conditions.
15. Ordering Information
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Description Part Number
VESDA-E Mounting Bracket VSP-960
VESDA-E Exhaust Adaptor US VSP-961
VESDA-E Filter VSP-962
VESDA-E Filter – 20 pieces VSP-962-20
VESDA-E Aspirator VSP-963
VESDA-E Smoke Detection Chamber VSP-964
VESDA-E Sampling Module VSP-965
Hinweis der Redaktion
By now we have been selling VEU for quite some time and got to fully understand and appreciate the value that VESDA-E brings to our customer base. Today we are going to go through an overview of the VESDA-E VEP product which extends the VESDA-E reach to every day applications…
We have all seen this time chart which shows the VESDA journey from the very beginning to where we are today. In recent times we have released exciting products like VEU and VEA, but VEP is the one product that will continue the VESDA journey and bring VESDA-E to every day applications. VEP is certainly tomorrow’s technology today.
VEP is built on the same 4 competencies that VEU is built on, which are:
Air sampling in terms of the fluid mechanics, the ASPIRE-E modelling and efficiency of operation
Image processing in terms of using a CMOS imaging chip inside the Flair detection chamber
Optics in terms of using short wavelength laser light source, multiple photos diodes and the clean air barrier of course, and
Interoperation of light where we look at light scattering in different angles and directions
By now we are all well aware of the pillars that VESDA-E is built on:
Smoke+ in terms of improved sensitivity. As you know VEU provides 15 times higher sensitivity than VLP, whereas VEP provides 1.5 times the sensitivity. VEP provides the same dust rejection capability, stability under temperature, consistency of performance over time.
VEP certainly supports StaX, so when the Auto Pipe clean StaX, for instance, becomes available it will be used with both VEU and VEP.
Similarly Analytics is also available to provide targeted detection for effective response resulting in ultimate situational awareness
VESDA-E connectivity in terms of USB, Ethernet and WiFi is available on ALL VESDA-E products.
Last but not least VEP certainly helps reduce the TCO through modular in design simplifying service and maintenance which reduces the Opex, VEP also features many plug and play aspects, backwards compatibility and the same monitoring options including iVESDA.
Now looking at the value that VEP brings to our customers:
The Flair detection chamber is a key component of the VEP product which combines imaging technology with light scattering to provide improved detection performance, reliability in terms of dust rejection and stability, and of course the ability to provide particle type characterisation which enables analytics for targeted detection and unprecedented situation awareness.
VEP offers significant usability advantages through many features such as out-of-box operation with the AutoConfig function which aids commissioning, an intuitive 3.5” display for immediate status monitoring and iVESDA for proactive maintenance & simplified monitoring.
VEP does support StaX modules such as the integrated power supply, PSU StaX and the Auto pipe clean StaX for cleaning the pipe network. Of course the concept of StaX protects the end-user’s initial investment and accommodates future needs.
Another key value that VEP brings is Backward compatibility. Obviously we have the largest ASD installed base in the world with well over 400,000 detectors out there. Some of these will need to be replaced at some point in time. VEP allows for expedient and seamless retrofit due to identical footprint, pipe conduits, and relays order and compatibility with VESDAnet and monitoring of the entire network via iVESDA.
Total cost of ownership (TCO) is another key value of VEP. The longer pipe runs enable convenient detector mounting reducing the cost of maintenance and the modular design lends itself to easier field serviceability and reduced down. Not to mention VEP’s various “plug & play” features provide for an improved user experience and reduced installation and monitoring cost.
So the question now is what are we trying to achieve with the VEP product. There are 3 objectives from a business perspective:
Protect our exiting VESDA revenue by keeping competition at bay. The VEP capabilities that help achieve this objective are the Flair detection technology for ultimate detection performance reliability & stability. The improved usability, the expandability through StaX, backward compatibility and reduced TCO. And we have discussed these capabilities on the previous slides.
The 2nd key objectives is to use VEP as a catalyst for upgrade. The key VEP feature that helps achieve this objective is the backward compatibility. We can also use other VEP features such the Flair technology, iVESDA and analytics to promote upgrade.
The 3rd objectives it to use VEP to generate new revenue. The key VEP features that help achieve this objectives are analytics and StaX.
Here we summarise the key messaging of the VEP product in 3 clear messages:
VEP delivers superior detection for critical assets through the introduction of the Flair detection technology.
VEP allows unprecedented flexibility through the StaX modules, various connectivity options and monitoring via iVESDA and the 3.5” display.
VEP also lowers the total cost of ownership through ease of design, installation, commissioning, monitoring and maintenance
This table shows a comparison between VEP and VLP. The key differences include the Flair detection chamber which we have discussed in great detail. VEP provides 1.5 x higher sensitivity than VLP by allowing the Fire 1 threshold to be set to 0.01%/m versus 0.015%/m for VLP. Of course VEP provides longer linear and branched pipe, 280m and 560m respectively. VEP provides 2 GPI’s versus 1 for VLP. Not to mention the analytics, StaX, various connectivity options. Please make sure you are familiar with this table when presenting to customers.
There are two models available for sale; the VEP-A00-P with LEDs and the VEP-A10-P with 3.5” display. Here on the slide you can see the different pages available through the 3.5” display. The first page shows the zone number, name, the smoke levels and alarm thresholds, as well as various fault icons. The second page shows the pipes in use, airflow percentages, the 3rd page shows filter status as well as the status of Autolearn smoke/flow and airflow normalisation.
As you may recall at the every beginning of the presentation, we mentioned that VEP truly continues the VESDA journey. So this is where we are today with VESDA and VEU. VEP is planned to be available for sale in Nov 2015, and of course we will release VES and VEC in due course.
There is a lot of material available to support the immediate selling and deployment of VEP including TDS, product guide, installation instructions, engineering specification, sales presentation, how to specify and the list goes on.