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Installation and Operations Manual V2.0 Ramtech Electronics Limited 2020
If the red LED illuminates, pairing has failed. Ensure the unit to be
numbered is turned on, and repeat the Unit Numbering process,
ensuring you haven’t used the same number twice.
4. Add units to an existing group
Repeat steps 2 and 3 above.
5. Position units on site
Once activated and paired, WES
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units can be installed on site. Ensure
any applicable national guidelines or standards regarding locating units
on site are adhered to, such as BS 5839-1 in the UK.
Wherever possible, avoid positioning the unit directly adjacent to metal
frames, metal surfaces, electric cables and similar equipment that may
interfere with the signal strength.
6. Securely fix the units in place
Each WES
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unit must be securely fixed in place to ensure correct
operation. The tamper switch on the rear of the unit must be in contact
with the wall or ceiling.
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Detector units are ceiling mounted and intended for indoor use
only. Installation of detectors may involve working at height or on
elevated platforms. Ensure a risk assessment has been carried
out and all reasonable safety precautions are in place before
commencing work.
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Call points must be securely fixed, with the antenna upright,
to a robust vertical surface such as a wall or trolley. Where the
existing surface is unsuitable for direct fixing, the Call Point can
be mounted to backing board or pattressing such as plywood or
similar sheet material.
Each unit should be securely mounted using its two integrated
mounting points with M4 x 50mm pan head screws and wall plugs or
other fixings selected for the particular wall or ceiling type. Ensure that
all fixing points are secure and that the back tamper is fully depressed.
7. Test the system
After installation of the units, it is essential to perform a system alarm
test to confirm proper operation of the system. It is also best practice
to conduct a full system test on a weekly basis. This test should also
be performed following any significant change to the site environment
(new structure, wall or construction equipment installed) that may affect
the network signal.
The System Test is started from the Base Station Settings Menu:
1. Select
WES MAIN MENU
System Logs
Settings
The access code is required to access the Settings Menu. The default
PIN number is 1234.
Enter Access Code:
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From the Settings Menu, select System Test to start test mode::
SETTINGS MENU
Unit Numbering
System Test
System Poll
The Base Station will display a confirmation message that the test has
started. Walk the site to check all units in the network.
System test started
Walk the site to
check all units OK
During System Test mode, the WES
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network isolates all devices in the
network, allowing full physical test of each unit, without activating the
site-wide alarm. Call Points can be triggered manually, and Detectors
can be triggered using standard test equipment such as smoke spray
or heat probe.
Once the System Test is complete, return to the Base Station and
press the button to complete the test and exit System Test mode.
It is important to be aware that, whilst in System Test mode, the WES
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network is inactive and a site-wide alarm cannot be triggered from any
unit. System Test mode must be exited from the Base Station in order
to reactivate the network.
For further information, see ‘System Tests’ section later in this chapter.
Note: Following initial installation, wait for a minimum of 60 minutes
before starting the first system test. During this time, the WES
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units
will self-calibrate to adjust for background radio noise which may
impact the accuracy of the system test.
Basic System
