VESDA VLF-250 Aspirating Smoke Detector – Standard Air Sampling Fire Detector for Small Rooms, Server Rooms & Sensitive Environments
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VESDA VLF-250 Aspirating Smoke Detector – Standard Air Sampling Fire Detector for Small Rooms, Server Rooms & Sensitive Environments

$2,750.00

Specifications

The VLF-250 is a VESDA aspirating smoke detector using light-scattering sensing technology to deliver very early warning detection across spaces up to 250 m², tailored for compact high-value rooms.

  • Model: VLF-250 Standard VLF Detector
  • Brand: VESDA (Xtralis)
  • Detection Technology: Laser light-scattering in aspirated sample chamber
  • Coverage Area: Up to 250 m² (2,500 sq. ft.)
  • Sampling Method: Continuous pipe-network aspiration
  • Filtration: Integrated pre-detection chamber filter
  • Status Display: On-unit detector display
  • Signaling: Relay outputs; optional interface cards
  • Typical Use: Small server rooms, telecom cabinets, vaults, control rooms
  • Integration Options: Fire alarm panel relay or interface card path
  • Form Factor: Compact wall-mounted chassis
  • Pipe Network: Site-designed per room geometry and airflow

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VESDA VLF-250 Aspirating Smoke Detector – Standard Air Sampling Fire Detector for Small Rooms, Server Rooms & Sensitive Environments
VESDA VLF-250 Aspirating Smoke Detector – Standard Air Sampling Fire Detector for Small Rooms, Server Rooms & Sensitive Environments
$2,750.00

VLF-250 Standard VLF Detector

The VLF-250 Standard VLF Detector by VESDA (Xtralis) is a compact aspirating smoke detector engineered to protect small business-critical spaces of less than 250 m² (2,500 sq. ft.). It continuously draws air through sampling holes in a pipe network, filters the sample, and passes it into a detection chamber where light-scattering technology identifies very small smoke concentrations. Status is communicated on the integrated detector display and via relays or optional interface cards, giving integrators flexible ways to tie the unit into existing fire alarm infrastructure. For tight-footprint telecom cabinets, small server rooms, document vaults, and control rooms, the VLF-250 offers enterprise-grade early warning sensitivity at a size and price point suited to smaller protected zones.

Features

  • Compact aspirating smoke detector for small business-critical rooms
  • Continuous air sampling via pipe-network sampling holes
  • Integrated filtration prior to laser detection chamber
  • Light-scattering detection chamber for very early warning capability
  • Detector display for immediate on-unit status visibility
  • Relay outputs for direct integration with fire alarm panels
  • Optional interface cards for extended network and reporting capabilities

Benefits

The VLF-250 solves a specific protection problem: small rooms that hold disproportionately high asset value. A single telecom cabinet, a small finance records vault, or a modestly sized SCADA control room may not justify the capital outlay of a larger aspirating system, but still cannot tolerate the late-warning limitations of a single spot detector overhead. The VLF-250 bridges that gap delivering VESDA’s early-warning chemistry in a footprint sized for 250 m² or less. Because status is available both on the detector display and via panel integration, operations teams get immediate visibility without waiting for the BMS or the fire alarm console to refresh. For small-room-but-high-stakes protection, the VLF-250 is a right-sized enterprise-grade choice.

Why Choose QuickShipFire?

  • Focused stock of the VLF-250 for small-room early warning projects
  • Guidance on when the VLF-250 is enough vs when VLF-500 sizing is warranted
  • Support for first-time VESDA buyers learning the pipe-network design workflow
  • Priority handling on replacement units for critical-facility service contracts
  • Practical sourcing help including interface card options commonly paired at quote time
When should I size up to a VLF-500 instead of choosing the VLF-250?
If the protected space exceeds 250 m² (2,500 sq. ft.), or if pipe-network routing will carry sampling beyond the VLF-250's engineered range, the VLF-500 is the correct choice.
What kind of rooms is the VLF-250 commonly specified for?
Small telecom rooms, finance vaults, compact server rooms, SCADA control rooms, museum display spaces, and any small area housing high-value or irreplaceable assets.
Can the detector display alone annunciate alarms to building staff?
The on-unit display shows local status, but for building-wide annunciation the VLF-250 should be integrated via its relays or interface cards into the site's fire alarm panel.
How is the pipe network actually designed for this detector?
Pipe-network layout is engineered based on the room's dimensions, ceiling height, airflow pattern, and protected asset concentration. a VESDA-trained designer typically produces the layout.
Does the VLF-250 require a specific fire alarm panel to function?
The VLF-250 can report via standard relay contacts, so it works with most compatible fire alarm panels; optional interface cards enable deeper network integration.
Is the VLF-250 sensitive enough to pick up smouldering electrical insulation smoke?
Yes, very early warning laser detection is well-suited to detecting the low-visibility particle output typical of overheating electrical insulation and cables.
How often do filters need attention on the VLF-250?
Filter service intervals are defined in the VESDA maintenance schedule; the cleaner the protected environment, the longer filters typically last between changes.
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