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SILENT ALERT SA3000 FIRE SAFE MANUAL 24/04/2015 Silent Alert Fire Safe System Technical Manual This manual covers the FSTX-2225-EU – Fire alarm interface PG3A-2204-EU – Pager FSCH-2226-IN Fire Safe Charger or CH3A-2205-IN Alarm clock charger SW3A-2208-EU SignWave The Fire Safe interface panel contains electrostatic discharge sensitive components.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION Introduction The Silent Alert Fire Safe system alerts people who are deaf when a fire alarm is activated; it comprises a fire alarm interface and one or more compatible receivers. The fire alarm interface links to a fire alarm panel via a volt free relay and incorporates a radio transmitter. When the fire alarm is activated the transmitter within the fire alarm interface sends out a coded radio signal.
SILENT ALERT SA3000 FIRE SAFE MANUAL 24/04/2015 SignWave Unit Part number: SW3A-2208-EU Dimensions: H140mm x W50mm x D70mm (Excluding belt clip) Weight: 278gms Material: Impact resistant fire retardant ABS Power supply: Integral NiMH 6Volt rechargeable battery pack. Charger: Intelligent boost, trickle and maintenance charging.
SILENT ALERT SA3000 FIRE SAFE MANUAL 24/04/2015 Alarm Output from main fire alarm panel It is possible to trigger the unit by the removal of an external voltage using the bottom I/O terminal. The Interface Panel requires an external voltage of at least 5 – 30V AC or DC.
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SILENT ALERT SA3000 FIRE SAFE MANUAL 24/04/2015 FIRE SAFE PCB LAYOUT 1. Signal in from alarm panel 8. Disable Key 2. Fault out to alarm panel 9. LED indicator PCB 3. Transmitter 10. Sounder 4. Receiver 11. Mains Input 5. Master reset button 12.
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SILENT ALERT SA3000 FIRE SAFE MANUAL 24/04/2015 Setup Fire Safe Interface Panel 1. Open the panel door using the large key provided. 2. The Interface contains a number of components that are susceptible to electrostatic damage. Observe antistatic precautions whilst ever the front cover is removed and avoid touching the surface of the PCB.
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SILENT ALERT SA3000 FIRE SAFE MANUAL 24/04/2015 Pager unit Move keys A, B and 5 to the On position away from the belt clip as shown. Switch pager on by moving the miniature key labelled OFF to the left away from the belt clip. As the Pager is switched on the battery key lights for 2 seconds then the pager should vibrate and each light on the display will light up four times.
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SILENT ALERT SA3000 FIRE SAFE MANUAL 24/04/2015 SignWave Move keys A, B & 5 to the on position as shown. Switch SignWave on by moving the key labelled ON/OFF to the left. The Polling field strength will now be displayed using the SignWave front LED’s (telephone = full power) .
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SILENT ALERT SA3000 FIRE SAFE MANUAL 24/04/2015 Entrance Stickers Entrance stickers for wall and windows are included. These should be displayed at all entrances to the building. Designed & Manufactured by Clofield Limited Free technical helpline 01246 450789 www.silent-alert.co.uk...
SILENT ALERT SA3000 FIRE SAFE MANUAL 24/04/2015 Site survey Radio coverage test 1. Ensure the Fire Safe is in range test mode. Engineer’s key 4 in the on position. 2. Ensure the Pager is charged and in range test mode, as above.
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SILENT ALERT SA3000 FIRE SAFE MANUAL 24/04/2015 Visitors who have their own Silent Alert Fire Safe compatible Pagers can log onto the system by pressing the fire key on their own pager as they enter the building. Annual / Six Monthly Maintenance 1.
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SILENT ALERT SA3000 FIRE SAFE MANUAL 24/04/2015 Master Reset & Numeric Display Diagnostics Master reset The system will recover from a fault condition when the fault has been rectified. This however can take a number of seconds. The master reset button can be used to clear fault conditions more quickly.
SILENT ALERT SA3000 FIRE SAFE MANUAL 24/04/2015 Battery Check Mode The panels Battery voltage can be checked by switching key 1 on the panel up. NOTE: Allow 24 hours after installation for the battery to charge before taking readings. This display would indicate 7.1V in the battery.
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