Product overview
The VES VF5650 provides loop-powered audible notification on a compatible XP95A fire alarm system. It supports individual addressing, synchronized tones and two documented volume settings. An isolator-status LED indicates a detected short circuit. Although the sheet lists an IP65 enclosure rating, it explicitly limits the product to indoor use. Coordinate loop current, panel support, tone selection and sound coverage as part of the approved notification design.
Technical specifications
| Brand / product range | VES |
|---|---|
| Product / system | VF5650 XP95A Open Area Sounder |
| Product type | Fire Detection |
| Product family | Fire Detection & Alarm |
| Subcategory | Apollo Addressable |
| Models | VF5650-10 red / VF5650-30 white |
| Product function | XP95A open-area sounder |
| Installation | Indoor use only, explicitly stated by the manufacturer |
| Operating voltage | 17–28 V DC |
| Standby current at 24 V | Less than 310 µA |
| Highest-audibility operating current | 5.4 mA at 28 V |
| Switch-on surge | Less than 6 mA for one second |
| Volume options | 92 or 100 dB(A), as stated in the source features; verify coverage using installation data |
| Protection rating | IP65 in the referenced sheet; this does not override the indoor-use limitation |
| Fault indication | Yellow isolator LED indicates a detected loop short circuit |
| Control | Individual addressing and synchronized tones |
| Power arrangement | Loop powered |
Key features
- Models: VF5650-10 red / VF5650-30 white
- Product function: XP95A open-area sounder
- Installation: Indoor use only, explicitly stated by the manufacturer
Applications
Indoor audible fire alarm notification on a compatible XP95A or documented Discovery UL system, with coverage and evacuation tone established for the project.
Selection and project integration
Share the fire alarm drawings, equipment schedule, compatible panel platform and cause-and-effect requirements with UDCT. Selection should confirm device protocols, supported interfaces, circuit supervision, power and standby calculations, and the exact enclosure or module arrangement.
Use the current manufacturer documentation to check compatibility, wiring limits, software requirements and approval scope. Commissioning should verify the configured alarm, fault, indication and control functions as part of the complete system. Remote reporting also requires a compatible receiving service and confirmation of local network availability.
Manufacturer documents
Official product reference
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