Brand: Xtralis

Xtralis VESDA VPS-215-E Aspirating Smoke Detector Power Supply

Name: Xtralis VESDA VPS-215-E Power Supply – Manual & Price Quote
Brand: Xtralis

Description

Overview: Uninterrupted Lifecycle Power for Aspirating Detection

Aspirating smoke detection systems demand continuous, unfailing electrical inputs to maintain active air-sampling networks across high-stakes facility footprints. Even a momentary power interruption renders highly sensitive laser-based optical chambers blind, posing an immediate threat to high-value industrial assets. The Xtralis VESDA VPS-215-E is an advanced, highly regulated power supply unit engineered specifically to support these mission-critical life safety architectures. Seven Star LLC distributes this specialized power module to industrial operators across Oman and the Middle East, serving as a reliable independent vendor. The device provides a stable, low-noise DC output while managing automatic backup battery switchover mechanics to safeguard facility detection coverage. By implementing this ruggedized power module, plant engineers ensure compliance with strict international fire protection directives while eliminating downstream voltage instability.

Power Regulation and Battery Charging Principle

The operational logic of the power unit focuses on dual-stage voltage regulation and intelligent battery asset management. The incoming alternating current (AC) utility power is filtered against high-frequency industrial noise before entering an advanced switched-mode power conversion stage. This topology steps down the voltage to a highly stable direct current (DC) output, precisely calibrated to meet the exact current draw requirements of VESDA VLF, VLC, or VLP laser detectors.

A primary measurement and control logic within the unit is its temperature-compensated float charging circuit. The charging circuit monitors the temperature at the battery and adjusts the float voltage accordingly. This tracking prevents battery gas output during the intense ambient heat cycles common in Middle Eastern control rooms, maximizing the operational lifespan of the connected backup lead-acid batteries. If the primary AC supply fails, the unit automatically switches its output over to the connected standby battery, and switches back to the main power supply output once mains power is restored, so the aspirating detector continues sampling on standby power without operator intervention. The unit also carries out full-impedance battery checks and monitors for a missing, disconnected or degraded battery, signalling any such condition through its volt-free fault relay.

Engineering Design of the Xtralis VESDA VPS-215-E

The mechanical architecture of the device is housed within a heavy-duty, powder-coated steel enclosure designed to resist the physical demands of industrial substation and plant room installations. The internal layout is split into two distinct zones: an upper section that isolates the high-voltage AC terminals and power electronic assemblies, and a lower compartment sized to securely hold two standard 12 V 7 Ah backup batteries, which is the maximum battery size the VPS-215-E enclosure and charger are rated for.

The enclosure features multiple pre-punched conduit knockouts to simplify field wiring and maintain a clean layout within existing industrial control cabinets. For integration into centralized supervisory control networks, the main circuit board incorporates multiple volt-free (dry contact) fault relays. These relays are configured to trip under distinct failure modes, including primary mains failure, battery disconnection, and low battery voltage states. This engineering approach allows maintenance personnel in Oman to track the real-time structural health of the fire sub-system via remote SCADA panels or main fire alarm control terminals.

Key Features and Safety Compliance Standards

The power unit integrates a comprehensive array of technical protections designed to satisfy strict B2B engineering specifications:

Full certified compliance with EN54-4 and VdS standards, satisfying the core regulatory baselines for fire detection power equipment.
Integrated deep-discharge battery protection logic that automatically isolates the batteries when voltage drops below a critical threshold, preventing permanent cell damage.
Independent current-limiting circuits on the main load and battery charging paths, stopping a short-circuit on a field detector from causing a total power system collapse.
Front-panel diagnostic light-emitting diodes (LEDs) that provide local visual readouts of mains status, battery health, and common fault conditions.
Low-output voltage ripple performance, ensuring that clean, harmonic-free DC power is delivered to sensitive laser-based aspirating smoke detectors.

Installation, Fusing, and Fault Signalling

Physically, the Xtralis VESDA VPS-215-E is a compact wall-mounted unit measuring approximately 226 mm high by 286 mm wide by 113 mm deep and weighing around 2.5 kg before batteries are fitted, rising to roughly 8 kg once a full standby battery complement is installed. It is secured through four 5 mm fixing holes on 220 by 180 mm centres, and the cable knockouts are positioned to align with the mounting footprint of VESDA detector enclosures so that the power supply and its associated aspirating detector can be installed as a matched pair on the same section of wall. That matters in practice, because a tidy, short and mechanically supported DC run between the power supply and the detector is the simplest way to avoid volt-drop and induced-noise problems on a long sampling-network installation.

Circuit protection is deliberately conventional and field-serviceable rather than proprietary. The battery path is protected by an automotive-style MINI blade fuse and the incoming AC supply by a 20 mm HRC anti-surge cartridge fuse, both replaceable by a competent fire-systems technician without returning the unit to the manufacturer. Fault reporting is handled through a single volt-free changeover contact set, wired as normally open, common and normally closed, and rated for 1 A at 30 VDC, which is sufficient to drive a general-purpose input on a VESDA detector or a monitored fault input on a conventional fire alarm control panel. The unit is rated for indoor use at up to 95 percent relative humidity non-condensing, and carries EN 54-4 certification together with VdS approval and CE marking, the combination normally demanded by consultants and civil defence authorities reviewing life-safety submissions in Oman and the wider GCC.

Industrial Applications across the Middle East

Seven Star LLC facilitates the distribution of this critical safety hardware across numerous high-availability infrastructure networks:

Data Centers and Server Farms: Providing clean, battery-backed power to high-sensitivity smoke detection networks in clean-room environments.
Oil and Gas Control Rooms: Safeguarding localized aspirating systems protecting critical switchgear and distributed control system (DCS) cabinets in Oman.
Electrical Substations: Ensuring continuous fire safety monitoring for high-voltage transformer bays and cable basement vaults.
Pharmaceutical and Clean Manufacturing: Supplying reliable power to contamination-free sampling networks requiring continuous air tracking.
Logistics and Automated Warehousing: Supporting expansive air-sampling arrays installed across high-roof storage facilities in the GCC region.

Technical Specifications Table

Specification	Technical Data
Product Model Number	Xtralis VESDA VPS-215-E
Equipment Classification	EN54-4 Certified Power Supply Unit (PSU)
Primary Input Voltage	230 VAC (+10% / -15%), 50 / 60 Hz
Nominal Output Voltage	20.0 – 30 VDC output range (temperature-compensated battery float; 24.5 VDC ±2% with no battery connected)
Maximum Continuous Current	0.5 A certified to EN 54-4 / 1.0 A non-certified
Battery Backing Support	2 x 12 V sealed lead-acid (VRLA), maximum 7 Ah
Enclosure Material	Heavy-Gauge Powder-Coated Steel Chassis
Ingress Protection Rating	IP30 (Optimized for Indoor Control Environments)
Fault Output Interfaces	Volt-Free Dry Contacts (Mains Fault, Battery Fault)
Protective Features	Deep Discharge Protection, Overcurrent Foldback, Short-Circuit Protection
Operating Temperature Range	-10°C to +40°C

Request a Quote for Xtralis VESDA VPS-215-E Aspirating Smoke Detector Power Supply

Seven Star LLC is a reliable independent supplier of specialized fire automation components and machinery protection systems across Oman and the GCC. For a formal B2B price quotation, system load calculations, or to request the official datasheet for the Xtralis VESDA VPS-215-E Power Supply Unit, contact our corporate engineering sales team today.

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About brand

Xtralis is the maker of VESDA aspirating smoke detectors, now part of Honeywell. The company was founded in Australia in 1982 and incorporated in 1983 as Vision Fire & Security Pty Ltd. It later added video and perimeter security through acquisitions, and Honeywell agreed to buy Xtralis in February 2016.

Seven Star LLC supplies Xtralis VESDA detectors and spare parts to facility and fire system teams in Oman, including filter cartridges, detection chambers, power supplies and remote displays.

Xtralis company profile

Founded	1982, Australia, as Vision Fire & Security
Best-known product	VESDA (Very Early Smoke Detection Apparatus) aspirating smoke detection
Ownership	Honeywell, after an agreement announced on 4 February 2016
Acquisitions	ASIM Technologies and VSK Group in 2007, HeiTel Digital Video in 2011
Product families	VESDA-E VEP, VEU and VES aspirating detectors, VESDA VLF, ICAM, OSID open-area beam detection, ADPRO perimeter and video security

Milestones

1982: Vision Fire & Security is founded in Australia.
2007: Xtralis acquires ASIM Technologies and VSK Group.
2016: Honeywell agrees to acquire Xtralis.

Xtralis VESDA detectors and spares listed here

Two generations appear in the listing. From the earlier VESDA range come the VLC-505, a compact detector for single areas with VESDAnet communication, and the VESDA VLI, built for dusty industrial environments. The current generation is VESDA-E, represented by the VEP detector.

Spare parts follow VSP numbers:

VSP-962 filter cartridge for VESDA-E detectors
VSP-972 filter cartridge for the VESDA-E VEA
VSP-964-03 smoke detection chamber (MK3) for VESDA-E

System accessories listed include the VPS-215-E power supply and the VRT-J00 remote display and relay unit.

Where VESDA aspirating detection is used

Aspirating detection is chosen where point detectors respond too late or cannot be reached for testing: data halls and telecom rooms, switchgear and control rooms, clean rooms, cold stores, warehouses with high racking, cable tunnels and heritage buildings. The VLI extends this to dirty areas such as conveyors and process buildings. Such sites are common in the GCC, where data centers and utility substations are expanding.

Xtralis products we list

Family	Examples
Fire & Gas Detectors	VESDA Detector VLC505, VESDA VRT-J00 Remote Display & Relay Unit, VESDA VLI Industrial Aspirating Smoke De…, VESDA VPS-215-E Aspirating Smoke Detecto…, VESDA-E VEP Aspirating Smoke Detector, VLC-505 Aspirating Smoke Detector, VSP-962 VESDA-E Filter Cartridge, VSP-964-03 VESDA-E Smoke Detection Chamb… and 1 more

Ordering VESDA parts: what we need

Send the detector model and part number from the detector label, for example VLC-505 or the VEP variant code, with the serial number. VESDA-E detectors are made in several variants by pipe count and display type, so the complete code is needed. For filters and chambers, give the VSP number and the detector it serves. For a new detector, the pipe network design has to exist first: tell us the model selected by your designer and the fire panel interface required. We check each number against Xtralis documentation.

Facts checked against published Xtralis company histories and trade press, October 2026.

Browse Xtralis products by category: Fire & Gas Detector.

FAQ

Questions about the Xtralis VESDA VPS-215-E Aspirating Smoke Detector

Answers from our engineering team on installation, compatibility and integration.

01What is the primary function of the Xtralis VESDA VPS-215-E within a fire safety network?

The Xtralis VESDA VPS-215-E serves as a highly regulated, EN54-4 compliant power supply unit that provides continuous DC voltage and battery backup management exclusively for VESDA aspirating smoke detection systems.

02Why is the temperature-compensated charging feature critical for installations in Oman?

High ambient temperatures can cause lead-acid backup batteries to overheat and degrade during charging. The unit's temperature compensation logic adjusts the float voltage based on internal enclosure temperatures to protect the batteries.

03What happens to the smoke detectors if the primary AC power grid fails?

The internal solid-state switching matrix executes an instantaneous, zero-millisecond transfer to the internal backup batteries, ensuring the aspirating smoke detectors continue to sample air without resetting.

04How does the power module communicate internal faults to a central SCADA system?

The unit features integrated volt-free dry contact relays that change state during specific anomalies like mains failure or battery disconnection, allowing for easy integration into industrial remote monitoring panels.

05Does Seven Star LLC supply the backup batteries along with the power enclosure?

Seven Star LLC provides the core power supply module and enclosure. Auxiliary lead-acid batteries calibrated to your specific system autonomy requirements can be provisioned upon engineering request.