LaserFOCUS VLF-500 Product Guide VESDA
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Interface card
The VESDA LaserFOCUS allows for the installation of a variety of interface cards. Refer to the
specific interface card installation sheet, product guide, or your local VESDA support person for
further information regarding installation and configuration of this card.
RS232 Compatible serial port
The RS232 serial port requires a standard 9-pin DB9 PC COM serial extension cable (male to
female) for configuring the detector using a PC with VESDA System Configurator (VSC)
installed, for status monitoring and command input, and for event log extraction and software
upgrades. For code-specific information, see Codes and Standards Information for Air Sampling
Smoke Detection on page iv.
Figure 16 - 9 Pin connector and RS232 serial port
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A 9 Pin DB9 PC COM Serial
extension cable (male)
B Cutaway, exposing the
RS232 Serial Port
(female)
B
A