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Summary of Contents for Ei168RC

Page 1: ...contains vital information on the operation and installation This booklet should be regarded as part of the product If you are just installing the Alarm this booklet must be given to the householder This booklet is to be given to any subsequent user Model Ei168RC RadioLINK Alarm Base ...

Page 2: ... guide 3 Installation 4 Troubleshooting the RF link 5 Checking maintaining the alarm system 6 Technical specification 7 Guarantee 8 Limitations of radio communications 9 Getting the RadioLINK Base serviced 2 3 6 8 17 19 22 23 23 25 Page ...

Page 3: ...laces the amber LED The primary function of the RadioLINK base is to interconnect all Alarms in the system i e when one Alarm senses fire the Ei168RC base attached to that Alarm will transmit an RF signal that will activate the sounders in all the other Alarms The Ei168RC also supports Remote Control RC functionality If the system has been fitted with one or more Remote Controllers or switches See...

Page 4: ...arms in the system Model No Alarms Comment Ei160RC Ei140RC Series RadioLINK interconnect and Remote Control RC Ei2110 Multi Sensor Fire Alarm RadioLINK interconnect and Remote Control RC Model No RadioLINK Devices Ei450 Remote Controller Remote Controller for Ei2110 Ei160RC Series Ei140RC Series when fitted with Ei168RC RadioLINK bases Ei408 Ei428 Ei428SK Input and output relay modules Ei407 Manua...

Page 5: ...LINK System Alarm Controller Hardwired interconnect Wireless interconnect Alarm Controller In this configuration the alarm controller must be a RadioLINK device It is not possible to control the system from the hardware interconnect side ...

Page 6: ...is 12 Install each RadioLINK Base in the centre of the ceiling at least 0 30m from light fittings as per the Smoke Heat Alarm instructions and connect to nearest mains circuit Slide Alarm on to the Ei168RC RadioLINK Base This will automatically activate the rechargeable back up cells in the base Repeat this procedure for all Alarms in the system 6 ...

Page 7: ...es with itself and not neighbouring systems It is essential that the RadioLINK Bases are House Coded Press and hold the Button to test each Alarm Check that the red light is flashing the horn is sounding To ensure the Alarm is communicating with others check that the blue light comes on for approx 3 seconds This guide is for quick referencing only You must read the user manual thoroughly before in...

Page 8: ...e and Neutral connections will damage the alarm Ensure that the same colours are used throughout the premises for Live Neutral and Interconnect wires if used WARNING WARNING WARNING Alternative Energy Sources Wind Solar UPS etc This product is designed to be connected to a Pure or True Sine Wave 230 Vac supply If connecting to a power source that utilises an inverter e g PV solar panel or UPS the ...

Page 9: ...ction as shown in the diagram above This will ensure that all the antennas are in parallel which will maximise the RF signal strength 9 Orientate Latch to point to front wall Orientate all RadioLINK bases in the same direction Front Wall Front Wall RadioLINK Base LED Antenna RadioLINK Base LED Antenna ...

Page 10: ...mains supply from the circuit that is going to be used Remove the cover from the terminal block as shown here Bring the mains wires through the ceiling and thread them through the hole in the rear of the base If the mains wires are being brought along the surface break the knockout and trim to accommodate the conduit 10 ...

Page 11: ... inserted at the end of this procedure to secure the base permanently Connect the wiring to the terminal block as shown here L Live connect to the house wires coloured brown or marked L N Neutral connect to the house wires coloured blue or marked N IC Hardwire Interconnect Only used to bridge a mixed wired and wireless system Insert second screw and tighten both screws on the base and replace the ...

Page 12: ...If the blue light flashes every 10 seconds remove the alarm and manually depress the rechargeable cell on switch as shown and refit the alarm If there is still a problem the cells may be depleted so leave the unit on mains power for 2 hours to charge and test again Press and hold the test button The red led will flash and the horn will sound Repeat this installation procedure for all RadioLINK bas...

Page 13: ... code the system may also result in a system malfunction Press and hold the House Code switch on the side of any one of the RadioLINK Bases with a small screwdriver until the blue light illuminates Immediately release the switch and the blue light will flash quickly and then stop The flashing will repeat every 5 to 10 seconds thereafter Repeat this procedure for all Alarms in the system Any additi...

Page 14: ...ll flash 5 times and repeat this pattern every 5 to 10 seconds To complete the commissioning the system must exit house code mode The units will automatically exit house code after 30 minutes Once the house coding is completed the system will not communicate with any other RadioLINK devices The house code procedure can also be terminated on demand To do this press the house code button on one of t...

Page 15: ...anual for further instructions Check the communication by pressing the test hush button for up to 20 seconds on each unit in turn The red light will flash the Alarm will sound and blue light on the RadioLINK Base sidewall will illuminate continuously for around 3 5 seconds All other Alarms should sound this may take up to 20 seconds If all the units are not communicating consult the Troubleshootin...

Page 16: ...slot on the base as shown here The blue light will come on solid Hold the screwdriver in position until the blue light starts to flash 6 seconds approx and then release the screwdriver When all devices have been factory reset you can then start a new house code procedure To factory reset other RadioLINK devices consult their manuals CAUTION This is not the same procedure as entering and exiting ho...

Page 17: ...e light has come on continuously for 3 5 seconds ii Ensure all bases are orientated the same way with respect to the front wall of the dwelling to have the antennas parallel see below 4 Troubleshooting the RF link 17 Orientate Latch to point to front wall Orientate all RadioLINK bases in the same direction Front Wall Front Wall RadioLINK Base LED Antenna RadioLINK Base LED Antenna ...

Page 18: ...locating the units may move them out of the range of existing units even though they may have already been House Coded correctly in the system It is important therefore to check that all detectors are communicating in their final installed positions If units are rotated and or resited we recommend that all units are returned to the factory settings press and hold the House Code switch on for aroun...

Page 19: ... requirement to ensure its continued and safe operation Guidelines and best practices for testing are as follows 1 After the system is installed 2 Once weekly thereafter 3 After prolonged absence from the dwelling e g after holiday period 4 After repair or servicing of any of the systems elements or household electrical works 5 Checking Maintaining the Alarm System 19 ...

Page 20: ...e test button until all the Alarms in the system are sounding This will take between 20 to 45 seconds depending on the number of Alarms in the system e g a system with 12 Alarms will need a 45 second test Release the test button when the test is completed The local Alarm will stop sounding but you will hear the other Alarms sounding in the distance and then die out DO NOT TEST WITH FLAME this can ...

Page 21: ... disconnected or depleted the blue light will flash every 10 seconds End of Life EOL Check Check the replace unit by date on all Ei168RC bases and attached Alarms If the date has been exceeded then the device should be replaced Housekeeping Wipe the Alarm with a damp cloth Do not use any detergents or house cleaning products 21 ...

Page 22: ... Temp Range 0oC to 40oC Cat 3 Humidity 15 95 Non Condensing Receiver Category Cat 2 RF Performance EN 300 220 EMC Performance EN 301 489 RF Power 5dBm min Range 100 meters in free space Multi Repeater Range is extended by rebroadcasting Multi Path Improves system reliability Number of RF interconnected Alarms 12 per house code group Note For applications with greater than 12 Alarms please contact ...

Page 23: ...ation of units If the product should become defective within the guarantee period it may be returned with proof of purchase carefully packaged and with the problem clearly stated to the place of purchase or phone one of these numbers for advice UK 0870 758 4001 ROI 353 61 471277 We shall at our discretion repair or replace the faulty unit 8 Limitations of Radio Communications Ei Electronics radio ...

Page 24: ...uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause interference to radio and or television reception However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this device does cause such interference which can be verified by turning the RadioLINK device on and off remove both the mains and tur...

Page 25: ...ent lightly press the off switch to disconnect the rechargeable cells and put both the Alarm and the Ei168RC RadioLINK Base in a padded box and send it to Customer Assistance and Information at the nearest address given on the unit or in this leaflet State the nature of the fault where the RadioLINK Base and Alarm were purchased and the date of purchase Do not snap the Smoke Heat Alarm on to the R...

Page 26: ... waste streams to ensure that it can be recycled in an environmentally sound manner For more details on collection and proper disposal please contact your local government office or the retailer where you purchased this product Block E1 0889 Hereby Ei Electronics declares that this Ei168RC RadioLink Alarm Base is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Direct...

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Page 28: ...aesbury Road Oswestry Shropshire SY10 8NN U K Telephone 0870 7584000 www aico co uk Ei Electronics Shannon Industrial Estate Shannon Co Clare Ireland Telephone 353 0 61 471277 www eielectronics com P N B17688 Rev 3 Ei Electronics 2013 ...

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