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Multi-Criteria Sensor - Smoke & Heat: Standard Features

The VF2012 Multi-Criteria Sensor detects smoke and heat to detect fires. It has a low profile design, uses digital communication for fast response, and has programmable LED indicators. It mounts to various base options that are ordered separately. It uses light scattering and thermistors to detect smoke and temperature changes. It can detect a wide range of fires and has adjustable sensitivity settings.

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Multi-Criteria Sensor - Smoke & Heat: Standard Features

The VF2012 Multi-Criteria Sensor detects smoke and heat to detect fires. It has a low profile design, uses digital communication for fast response, and has programmable LED indicators. It mounts to various base options that are ordered separately. It uses light scattering and thermistors to detect smoke and temperature changes. It can detect a wide range of fires and has adjustable sensitivity settings.

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Multi-Criteria Sensor - Smoke & Heat

VF2012-00

Standard Features
• Low Profile - Only 2.00” high, including base
• Simple and reliable device addressing
• Automatic compensation for sensor contamination
• Built-in fire test feature
• Uses the noise-immune Digital Communication Protocol
(DCP), which utilizes interrupts for fast response to fires
• Two built-in power/alarm LEDs
• Programmable non-polling LEDs
• Non-directional smoke chamber
• Vandal resistant security locking feature
Ordering Codes
• Removable smoke labyrinth for cleaning or replacement
VF2012-00 Multi-Criteria Sensor
NOTE Bases are not included with detectors, please order separately.
VF7001-00 4” Mounting Base
VF7002-00 6” Mounting Base
VF7008-00 6” Sounder Base
VF7005-00 6” Low Frequency Sounder Base

Operation
The VF2012 chamber consists of a light-emitting diode (LED) and photodiode arrangement. The chamber is designed such that
light emitted by the LED cannot normally reach the photodiode. In the event of fire, particles of smoke enter the chamber and scat-
ter the light. As the smoke level increases, the scattering effect increases, causing more light to hit the photodiode. The chamber
contains a unique design which allows smoke to enter the chamber while preventing external light from affecting the photodiode.
The photodiode input level is sampled to sense smoke density. When the smoke density exceeds a preset threshold the sensor
transmits an interrupt to the fire control panel indicating a fire condition. The fire alarm control panel can adjust the sensor thresh-
old to compensate for contamination.

The VF2012 Heat portion incorporates a highly linear thermistor circuit, with two thermistors mounted externally. The specially
designed cover protects the thermistors while allowing maximum air flow. The thermistor circuit produces a voltage proportional
to temperature which is scaled, and transmitted as a digitally encoded value to the control panel. When the ambient temperature
exceeds a preprogrammed threshold (fixed temperature), the sensor transmits an interrupt to the control panel indicating a fire
alarm. The fire alarm control panel can adjust the sensor threshold for different standard’s requirements.

Up to 127 devices are permitted on each SLC loop. A sensor address can be set by a hand-held programming unit. The sensor
mounts to an electronics-free base and incorporates a locking mechanism for secure installation. The base provides mounting
slots, terminals for field wiring and a third contact for a remote indicator/LED. The sensor incorporates dual LEDs for easy viewing
of sensor status.

VES Fire Detection Systems | 620 Allendale Road | King of Prussia, PA 19406 | 800.270.3066 | www.ves-network.com
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Application Technical Specifications


The VF2012 Multi-Criteria Sensor is particularly suited for Operating Voltage 17-41 VDC
detecting smoke produced by a wide range of combustibles
Standby Current 450μA
found in various applications. Temperature monitoring is
achieved by a thermistor placed for optimum sensitivity. This Alarm Current 540μA
unique design allows fast response to flaming fires as well as Transmission Method DCP—Digital Communication Protocol
smoldering fires while minimizing false alarms.
Maximum Humidity up to 95% non-condensing
UL Temperature Range 135º F to 150º F
Engineering Specification Operating Temperature 14º F to 122º F
The contractor shall furnish and install where indicated on Range
the plans, photoelectric sensors VES Model VF2005. The Sensitivity Range 0.7 - 4.0% / FT @ 300 FPM
combination sensor head and twist lock base shall be UL listed 0.7 - 3.86% / FT @ 2000 FPM
compatible with a UL listed fire alarm control panel. 0.7 - 2.65% / FT @ 4000 FPM
Air Velocity Range 0-4000 fpm
The Sensor and Base shall be UL listed as compatible with the Color and Case Material Bone / White - ABS Blend
fire alarm control panel (FACP). The base shall permit direct
Weight 4.2 oz (5.9 oz with 4” base)
interchange with the VES, VF2002, VF2005, and VF2011
photoelectric smoke sensor, VF2001 ionization type smoke
sensor, VF2003 & VF2010 heat sensor, and the VF2008,
VF2012 & VF2014 Multi-Criteria sensor.

The sensitivity of the sensor shall be capable of being


measured by the control panel. The vandal-resistant, security
locking feature shall be used in those areas as indicated on
the drawing. The locking feature shall be optional and can be
implemented when required.

Bases
The VF7001 and the VF7002 mounting bases are electronics
free and are a simple rugged design with screw terminals for
wiring connections. A common mounting base allows sensor
interchange and maintains loop continuity when sensors
are removed. A simple anti-tamper head locking system is
provided which is enabled by removing a small plastic tab on
the back of the sensor. Once locked, the head can be removed
using a small diameter screw driver.

VES Fire Detection Systems | 620 Allendale Road | King of Prussia, PA 19406 | 800.270.3066 | www.ves-network.com

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