VESDA VEP-A10-P 4 Pipe Aspirating Smoke Detector

VESDA VEP-A10-P 4 Pipe Aspirating Smoke Detector (3.5” Display – Black)

The VESDA VEP-A10-P 4 pipe aspirating smoke detector features an integrated 3.5” LCD display and is engineered to deliver very early warning fire detection in mission-critical and high-value environments.

Part of the Honeywell / Xtralis VESDA-E VEP range, the VEP-A10-P uses advanced laser-based air sampling technology to detect smoke particles at extremely low concentrations while maintaining strong nuisance alarm rejection performance.

Designed for professional fire alarm installations, the VESDA VEP-A10-P provides expanded local configuration and diagnostics compared to LED-only variants within the VEP series.

This genuine Honeywell VESDA VEP-A10-P unit is supplied new and fully supported for professional fire alarm installations.

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What Is the VESDA VEP-A10-P?

The VEP-A10-P is a 4 pipe aspirating smoke detector that continuously samples air through a pipe network and analyses it within a high-sensitivity LaserPLUS detection chamber.

Unlike conventional point smoke detectors, the VEP-A10-P actively draws air from multiple sampling points, allowing earlier detection — particularly in:

• Large open spaces

• High airflow environments

• High ceiling facilities

• Temperature-controlled areas

The integrated 3.5” display provides on-device status visibility, alarm level indication and configuration access.

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Key Features

• 4 pipe aspirating smoke detection capability

• Integrated 3.5” LCD display

• LaserPLUS detection technology with Flair™ performance

• Four programmable alarm thresholds (Alert, Action, Fire 1, Fire 2)

• Multi-stage filtration and optical chamber protection

• Flow fault monitoring per pipe

• AutoLearn™ commissioning support

• Ethernet and USB connectivity

• Optional WiFi secondary monitoring

• Seven programmable relays

• Backward compatible with VLP and VESDAnet systems

The VEP-A10-P maintains absolute calibration stability throughout its service life to ensure consistent detection sensitivity.

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Applications

The VESDA VEP-A10-P is commonly specified in:

• Data centres and server rooms

• Industrial manufacturing facilities

• Clean rooms and laboratories

• Telecom infrastructure

• Warehouses with high ceilings

• Critical infrastructure projects

Its 4 pipe configuration supports extended coverage and flexible pipe design for large or complex installations.

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Technical Specifications

Model: VEP-A10-P
Pipe Capacity: 4 Pipe
Display: 3.5” LCD
Enclosure: Black Plastic
Supply Voltage: 18–30 VDC (24 V nominal)
Dimensions: 350 × 225 × 135 mm
Weight: 4.1 kg
IP Rating: IP40
Area Coverage: Up to 2,000 m²
Maximum Linear Pipe Length: 280 m
Maximum Branched Pipe Length: 560 m
Minimum Airflow per Pipe: 15 l/m
Relays: 7 programmable relays
Approvals: EN 54-20, UL, ULC, FM, VdS, CE

EN 54-20 Classification (4 Pipe)

• Class A – 40 holes

• Class B – 80 holes

• Class C – 100 holes

Pipe network design should be completed using approved tools such as ASPIRE to ensure compliance and optimal performance.

The VEP-A10-P is certified to EN 54-20 Class A, B and C (subject to pipe design), making it suitable for high-sensitivity aspirating smoke detection applications.

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VEP-A10-P vs Other VEP Models

• VEP-A10-P – 4 pipe with integrated LCD display

• VEP-A00-P – 4 pipe with LED indicators

• VEP-A00-1P – Single pipe version

The VEP-A10-P provides enhanced local configuration and diagnostics via its LCD interface, making it suitable where on-device visibility and control are required.

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Why Choose the VESDA VEP-A10-P?

The VEP-A10-P is ideal where:

• Very early smoke detection is critical

• Large areas require multi-pipe coverage

• Local LCD configuration is preferred

• High airflow or environmental complexity reduces point detector effectiveness

For professional aspirating smoke detection installations, the VESDA VEP-A10-P delivers proven LaserPLUS aspirating detection performance with enhanced on-device diagnostics and configuration control.