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Instructions

Read and retain carefully for as long as the product is being used. It 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: EIB168RC

RadioLINK
Alarm Base

Содержание EIB168RC

Страница 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 EIB168RC RadioLINK Alarm Base ...

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Страница 3: ... 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 ...

Страница 4: ...aces 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 EIB168RC base attached to that Alarm will transmit an RF signal that will activate the sounders in all the other Alarms The EIB168RC also supports Remote Control RC functionality If the system has been fitted with one or more Remote Controllers or switches Se...

Страница 5: ...ctivated by nuisance unwanted alarms Remote Locating This will silence all the Alarms in the system except the one sensing the fire Remote Silencing This will silence all the Alarms in the system Model No Alarms Comment EIB140RC Series RadioLINK interconnect and Remote Control RC Model No RadioLINK Devices EIB450 Remote Controller Remote Controller for RadioLINK enabled alarms EIB408RF EIB428RF EI...

Страница 6: ...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 ...

Страница 7: ...onsult your supplier or contact tech support see back page 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 EIB168RC RadioLINK Base This will automatically activate the rechargeable back up cells in the base Repeat this procedure for all Alarms in the syste...

Страница 8: ...t 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 Before testing the next alarm allow a minimum of one minute after the last alarm has stopped sounding from the previous test This guide is for quick refer...

Страница 9: ...and Interconnect wires if used WARNING WARNING WARNING The EIB168RC must NOT be connected when the house wiring insulation is being checked with high voltages i e Do NOT use a high voltage insulation tester on the EIB168RC 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 ut...

Страница 10: ...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 ...

Страница 11: ...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 ...

Страница 12: ... 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 ...

Страница 13: ...ght 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 bases in the syst...

Страница 14: ... 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...

Страница 15: ...ill 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 ...

Страница 16: ...ing 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 Before testing the next alarm allow a minimum of one minute after the last alarm has stopped sounding from the previous test If ...

Страница 17: ...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...

Страница 18: ... the next alarm allow a minimum of one minute after the last alarm has stopped sounding from the previous test 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 RadioLIN...

Страница 19: ...on Rotating and or relocating 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 Cod...

Страница 20: ...the mounting plates when the premises are re occupied Long term storage over 1 year can damage the batteries such that they will not recharge when the units are re connected to the mains supply Check that the green light is on continuously to indicate that mains power is present and that the red light flashes every 40 seconds Frequent testing of the system is a requirement to ensure its continued ...

Страница 21: ...id for around 3 5 seconds Continue to hold the 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 ...

Страница 22: ...g of the mains rechargeable cell back up is checked directly after installation and then at least yearly N B If the blue light is flashing refer to page 12 End of Life EOL Check Check the replace unit by date on all EIB168RC 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 cle...

Страница 23: ...ge 0oC to 40oC Cat 3 Humidity 15 95 Non Condensing Receiver Category Cat 2 EMC Performance EN 301 489 ACMA Compliance AS NZS4268 2011 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 tec...

Страница 24: ...and or installation 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 this number for advice Tel 029684 1466 We shall at our discretion repair or replace the faulty unit 8 Limitations of Radio Communications Brooks radio communication systems ...

Страница 25: ... 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 turn off ba...

Страница 26: ...t lightly press the off switch to disconnect the rechargeable cells and put both the Alarm and the EIB168RC 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 Ra...

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Страница 28: ... Australia Unit 106 The Zone 23 Edwin Street Mt Eden Auckland 1024 New Zealand 1300 78 FIRE www brooks com au Ei Electronics Shannon Industrial Estate Shannon Co Clare Ireland Telephone 353 0 61 471277 www eielectronics com P N B18838 Rev1 Brooks 2016 ...

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