GE Vigilant Fire & Life Safety Security Control …

1 GE Vigilant fire & life Safety Security Control Panels Overview Features The GE Vigilant VS1 intelligent life Safety system offers the speed Comes standard with one loop that supports up to 64 intelligent of high-end intelligent processing in a configuration that deliv- devices of any type and two Class B ers an uncomplicated solution for small to mid-sized applications. Form C contacts for alarm and trouble, Form A for supervisory With intelligent detection, electronic addressing, automatic device mapping, optional Ethernet connectivity, and a full line of easily- Electronic addressing with automatic device mapping configured option cards and modules, this quick-to-install system Optional Ethernet port for diagnostics, programming offers versatile features that benefit building owners and contrac- Supports systemwide strobe synchronization tors alike.

2 Two programmable switches with LEDs and custom labeling The VS1 provides one Class B analog device loop that supports up to 64 device addresses, and two Class B Notification Applianc e On board NACs support Genesis horn silence over two wires and Circuits (NACs). Optional Class A device wiring is available with the UL 1971-compliant strobe synchronization use of a module. Optional Class A wiring This life Safety system features an attractive contemporary design Supports up to eight serial annunciators, (LCD, LED-only, and that fits with any decor. Its gently curved doorfront offers a distinc- graphic interface). tive flair with available red or silver finishes. Controls are discreetly Can use existing wiring for most retrofit applications inset behind a striking black bezel.

3 Supports V-Series single and multisensor detectors The VS1 supports a wide range of accessories and related equip- Upload/download remotely or locally ment, including: Two-level maintenance alert reporting Intelligent modules, detectors, and bases R-Series remote annunciators Pre-alarm and alarm verification by point Option cards that expand system capacity and extend system Adjustable detector sensitivity capabilities. 4 x 20 character backlit LCD display VS1 Intelligent life Safety System Data Sheet M85005-0131 Issue 1. Not to be used for installation purposes. Page 1 of 8. Application Programming The VS1 life Safety system is an easy-to-use intelligent solution for VS1 life Safety systems are simple to set up, quick to program, and small to mid-sized buildings.

4 Advanced analog technology delivers easy to maintain. The auto programming feature quickly gets the the benefits of quick and uncomplicated system installation, while a panel operational using factory default settings. Basic zone and clean and easy-to-operatate user interface makes panel operation point settings can be programmed easily through the front panel and system maintenance quick and intuitive. interface, so the system is up and running in no time. For more advanced system configuration and correlation groups The smart choice programming, the VS1 interfaces to a PC running compatible VS-CU. Electronic addressing eliminates the tedium of setting dipswitches, software. This option offers full system configuration in the familiar and automatic device mapping ensures that each device resides on Windows operating environment.

5 Connection is typically made the system at its correct location. Meanwhile, innovative program- to a laptop through the panel's optional modem or Ethernet port, ming features allow the system designer to customize powerful which can also be used to connect a system printer. built-in features to precisely suit the needs of the building owner. Among the many advanced features of the VS1 is its optional net- Versatility built right in work card. This module provides a standard 10/100 Base T Ether- Two fully-programmable front panel switch/LED combinations pro- net network connection that permits access to the Control panel vide an added measure of simplicity. Their slide-in labels take the from any remote location with the correct communications proto- mystery out of custom applications, and present a clean finished cols.

6 The connection can be used to download to the panel from the appearance. VS-CU, or upload and view system reports using the VS-CU. Available system reports include: Perfect for retrofits Correlation groups Device details The VS1 is particularly well-suited to retrofit applications. All Device maintenance History connections are made over standard wiring no shielded cable Internal status System configuration required. This means that in most situations existing wiring can be System status Walk test used to upgrade a legacy Control panel to V-Series technology with- Dialer out the expense or disruption of rewiring the entire building. Signals with a difference Operation VS1 NACs are configurable to fully support the advanced signaling The front panel provides an easy-to-use operator's interface, as features of GE Genesis and Enhanced Integrity notification appli- well as all the necessary controls for front panel programming.

7 Ances. These devices offer precision synchronization of strobes A large back-lit 80-character LCD displays system status, event to UL 1971 standards. For Genesis devices, enabling this feature details, and programming prompts. Large tactile Control buttons are allows connected horns to be silenced while strobes on the same easy to see in low light conditions, and bright multi-color LEDs offer two-wire circuit continue to flash until the panel is reset. at-a-glance status indication. LCD System Clear-cut remote annunciation display LEDs Remote annunciation is a strong suit of the VS1. Up to eight an- nunciators can be installed on a single system. Compatible annun- ciators include a range of LED and LCD models that provide zone or 00:00:00 01/01/07. Banner point annunciation, as well as common Control capabilities.

8 Configurable The VS1 also supports graphic annunciation with optional RA. Graphic Annunicator interface modules. Each interface provides common Control , indicators, and 32 LEDS. Consult the Ordering Information section for details. A complete line of accessories The VS1 life Safety system is supported by a complete line of intelligent detectors, modules and related equipment. Consult the System Control Ordering Information section for details. LEDs buttons Data Sheet M85005-0131 Issue 1. Not to be used for installation purposes. Page of 8. Control buttons System LEDs Button Description LED Description Reset Initiates a system reset. fire Alarm Red LED. On steady when there is an active alarm. ACK/Panel Silences the panel and remote annunciators during Trouble Yellow LED.

9 Flashes when there is a fault on a Silence an active trouble, supervisory, or alarm event and monitored circuit or system component, or when a acknowledges new event activations. circuit is disabled. Signal Silence Alarm mode: Silences active notification appliances. Supv Yellow LED. On steady when there is an active Pressing Signal Silence a second time turns NACs back on. supervisory event. Drill Initiates a drill confirmation. Pressing drill a second time turns off the drill function. AC Power Green LED. On when the panel has AC power. Remote Dialer: Disables or enables dialer. Disable Yellow LED. Double-flashes when there is a dis- Disconnect Dialer set to modem only: Disables or enables Central abled circuit, alarm relay, or remote annunciator. Station communciation.

10 Ground Fault Yellow LED. On steady during an active ground fault. Left arrow Display mode: Moves the cursor to the left. Test Yellow LED. Flashes when performing an audible Menu mode: Toggles between programming selections. walk test. Steady indicates a silent test. Right arrow Display mode: Moves the cursor to the right. Monitor Yellow LED. On steady when there is an active Menu mode: Retrieves a programming option's sub menu and toggles between a programming option's selections. monitor event. Up arrow Display mode: Advances to the previous event. Service Yellow LED. Indicates that detector needs servicing. Menu mode: Moves the cursor up. Detector Down arrow Display mode: Advances to the next event. Signal Yellow LED. On steady indicates that NAC circuits Menu mode: Moves the cursor down.