Introduction - scope F-LINK MK4 Installation Manual

The Scope F-Link is a four input four output transceiver which works with up to fifteen other F-Link units to form
a mesh radio network for remote alerting and status monitoring, typically of fire or security panels. A minimum
of two F-Link units are required to form a system. Each F-Link operates as both transmitter and receiver
(transceiver).
Each unit has 4 volt-free input zones, each with a corresponding changeover relay output; a further relay to
indicate a fault or test condition; and an alphanumeric display to show text descriptions of system events.
Each F-Link can be configured as either a "Master" or a "Node" in a supervised private radio network, employing
polling, acknowledge-back and "listen-before-talk" (LBT) techniques to ensure robustness and reliability of the
radio system. The radio link between F-Link units is monitored for failure in accordance with the relevant
sections of BS5839-1:2017 (24.2b) and BSEN54-25:2008 (4.2.6).
The front panel display indicates active zones, unit status, network/radio status and the received signal strength
of incoming transmissions. A button is provided to mute the internal fault sounder, and a keyswitch allows the
unit to be reset or placed into test mode.
The system is programmable on-site using a Windows PC and the relevant configuration software (available
from Scope). Programmed settings are wirelessly distributed by the Master unit to installed Nodes. Software-
configurable options include: text descriptors for each Node and each zone event; zone input type; and output
relay operating mode. The address of each Node is set on site using dip switches, as is the frequency channel
used by the system.
An optional F-Link paging transmitter can be added to the system to send alarm and fault event descriptions to
portable belt-worn pagers. An optional interface can be fitted to provide a serial data output for logging
purposes.
Manual layout
Each F-Link unit has an integral information display, which is referred to throughout this manual either by
showing a graphical representation of the display screen, or by
Advice:
In various places
manual, additional explanations and
best practice
included, highlighted as PRO TIP "Tips
for Professional Installers".
Case/lid removal
Many procedures described in this manual will
require the outer case lid of the F-Link to be
removed. To achieve this, loosen the 4 cover
screws (as pictured) and carefully slide the lid away
from the chassis. The lid remains attached via a
plug-in ribbon cable, which can be unplugged if
required whilst the unit is depowered (for example
whilst affixing to the wall).
Technical support
If you have any questions, either before, during, or after the installation of this equipment then please do not
hesitate to contact the Scope technical support team for assistance – especially if this is your first time working
with this particular type of system.
SCOPE TECHNICAL SUPPORT
Ref: FLNK4red
F-Link Mk4 Supervised Transceiver System

1. Introduction

throughout this
advice have been
01803 860700
call:
support@scope-uk.com
email:
Warnings:
Warnings about various items are given
using CAUTION boxes to highlight
potential pitfalls, and to help avoid
undesirable operation and/or damage
to the units.
(normally available 0830–1730 Mon–Fri)
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