Ramtech WES3 User Manual And Operation Manual
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- Page 1 User Guide and Operation Manual Visit the Members Area on www.wesfire.com for ‘How To’ videos Page 1 Installation and Operations Manual V2.0 Ramtech Electronics Limited 2020...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Cancelling a Medical Alert LED Indications Unit Alive Indication Amber LED Indication Red LED Indication System Tests Initiating a System Test Cancelling a System Test System Integrity Test (Polling) Page 2 Installation and Operations Manual V2.0 Ramtech Electronics Limited 2020... - Page 3 Pre Alarm Mode Creating a network Allocate unit numbers Add units to an existing group Position units on site Securely fix the units in place Test the System Raising the Alarm Manual Activation Automatic Activation Page 3 Installation and Operations Manual V2.0 Ramtech Electronics Limited 2020...
- Page 4 Unit Numbering LED Indications Date and Time Backlight Mobile Base Communications Change Site Name User Phone Details Test Phone Number GSM Status SIM Card Information Text Message Network Scan Page 4 Installation and Operations Manual V2.0 Ramtech Electronics Limited 2020...
- Page 5 Smoke Detector Technical Data Interface Technical Data Link Technical Data Heat Detector Maintenance Routine Inspection Operational Test Function Test Cleaning Smoke Detector Maintenance Routine Inspection Operational Test Function Test Cleaning Contact Us Page 5 Installation and Operations Manual V2.0 Ramtech Electronics Limited 2020...
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Page 6: System Units
Base Station Antenna Heat Dectector Smoke Detector LED Indicators Antenna Heat Detector Units Smoke Detector Units Sounder and Strobe LED Indicators Cable Gland Call Point Call Point Link Interface Page 6 Installation and Operations Manual V2.0 Ramtech Electronics Limited 2020... -
Page 7: System Overview
Base Stations can be used as mobile units (see Mobile Base section). Interface Call Point Interface units allow input or output devices to be connected to or via the WES3 network. They can also take an input from an external Fire Point units include a manual call point used to raise the fire trigger and set off the alarm on the WES system. -
Page 8: Basic System Setup
When your device signals low battery condition (see page 14, LED obligations, as well as any local site- or client-specific requirements. indication), please contact Ramtech or your Distributor to discuss Prior to installation of WES equipment, an appropriate risk battery replacement. -
Page 9: Wes3 Connect - Basic System Setup
CONNECT Fire Pont Technical Data Basic System Setup The following pages (10-26) detail the setup of a network using a CONNECT unit. Page 9 Installation and Operations Manual V2.0 Ramtech Electronics Limited 2020... -
Page 10: Initial Connect Setup
This will clear any existing unit numbering and other network ii) confirm false activation, cancel the alarm and return to settings from the network. normal (non-alarm) state. Page 10 Installation and Operations Manual V2.0 Ramtech Electronics Limited 2020... -
Page 11: Pre Alarm Mode
Alarm mode are displayed on the CONNECT home screen. Check the settings displayed on screen are the desired settings, and if not, repeat the Initial CONNECT Setup process before proceeding. Page 11 Installation and Operations Manual V2.0 Ramtech Electronics Limited 2020... -
Page 12: Adding Units To An Existing Group
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. WES units should only be installed indoors. Page 12 Installation and Operations Manual V2.0 Ramtech Electronics Limited 2020... -
Page 13: Raising The Alarm
Note: Following initial installation, wait for a minimum of 60 minutes before starting the first system test. During this time, the WES units will self-calibrate to adjust for background radio noise which may Page 13 Installation and Operations Manual V2.0 Ramtech Electronics Limited 2020... -
Page 14: Resetting A Call Point
4) Remove the key Ensure the call point is fully reset before removing the key. Partially resetting a latched call point after the alarm has been cancelled can retrigger the fire alarm. Page 14 Installation and Operations Manual V2.0 Ramtech Electronics Limited 2020... -
Page 15: Led Indications
Walk the site to check all units in the network. Red LED Indication If a detector has raised the alarm, its red LED indicator will flash during a fire alarm. It is recommended that the fire system is tested weekly or whenever a significant change has been made to the installation or the building under construction. WES is equipped with a system test function Page 15 Installation and Operations Manual V2.0 Ramtech Electronics Limited 2020... -
Page 16: Cancelling A System Test
Integrity Test, go to the Test Menu and slect System Poll to initiate the integrity test. While the Integrity Test is being performed, a message will be displayed on the screen: Page 16 Installation and Operations Manual V2.0 Ramtech Electronics Limited 2020... -
Page 17: Connect Operation
System Test Unit Removed System Poll Unit Missing Unexpected Unit Clear All Logs Pressing goes to the Main Menu to allow settings to be changed or logs to be viewed. Page 17 Installation and Operations Manual V2.0 Ramtech Electronics Limited 2020... -
Page 18: Alarm
Some warnings, for example EXT, will self-clear if the fault is resolved. To silence the alarm from the CONNECT unit, press during the alarm. This will take you to the Silence Alarm screen. Page 18 Installation and Operations Manual V2.0 Ramtech Electronics Limited 2020... -
Page 19: Warning Code Guide
If the CONNECT unit has not yet been paired, it will display ‘Unpaired’ The numeric keys are used to enter data. instead of the site name. Page 19 Installation and Operations Manual V2.0 Ramtech Electronics Limited 2020... -
Page 20: System Logs
• Low Batteries We recommend that you change the default 1234 access code to a • Flat Batteries secure code specific to site. • Latched Units • Unit Removed • Unit Missing • Unexpected Unit Page 20 Installation and Operations Manual V2.0 Ramtech Electronics Limited 2020... -
Page 21: Unit Numbering
A unit whose amber LED fails to illuminate will not pair. This may be Units must be either freshly activated or already paired to a unit on the same site as the CONNECT unit before renumbering. due to an internal tamper. Page 21 Installation and Operations Manual V2.0 Ramtech Electronics Limited 2020... -
Page 22: Date And Time
The CONNECT unit can be made mobile by pressing the relevant Soft Key on the Mobile base option. A highlighted button indicates that the The telephone number must be in international format with the country Page 22 Installation and Operations Manual V2.0 Ramtech Electronics Limited 2020... -
Page 23: Test Phone Number
SIM Card Information Selecting this option will automatically scan the SIM card in your CONNECT unit to reveal its SIM ID Number. Page 23 Installation and Operations Manual V2.0 Ramtech Electronics Limited 2020... -
Page 24: Network Scan
The site name appears on the Home Screen and is included in every text message so that you can quickly identify the source of the alarm or warning. The site name should be changed to a uniquely recognisable site location. Page 24 Installation and Operations Manual V2.0 Ramtech Electronics Limited 2020... -
Page 25: Wes 3 Base Station - Basic System Setup
Base Station Fire Pont Technical Data Basic System Setup The following pages (28-45) detail the setup of a network using a Base Station. Page 25 Installation and Operations Manual V2.0 Ramtech Electronics Limited 2020... -
Page 26: Initial Base Station Setup
Once set, the Pre Alarm setting can only be changed by turning off and reactivating the Base Station. This will clear any existing unit numbering and other network settings from the network. Page 26 Installation and Operations Manual V2.0 Ramtech Electronics Limited 2020... -
Page 27: Creating A Network
Note that the Polling feature of WES can perfom an automatic integrity test of the first 128 WES units added to a network. Additonal units can be added to the network, but will be excluded in the integrity test. Page 27 Installation and Operations Manual V2.0 Ramtech Electronics Limited 2020... -
Page 28: Add Units To An Existing Group
During this time, the WES units will self-calibrate to adjust for background radio noise which may impact the accuracy of the system test. Page 28 Installation and Operations Manual V2.0 Ramtech Electronics Limited 2020... -
Page 29: Raising The Alarm
During the re-arm period, the alarm cannot be reactivated. It is therefore vital to confirm that there is no fire hazard before silencing the alarm. Page 29 Installation and Operations Manual V2.0 Ramtech Electronics Limited 2020... -
Page 30: Raising A Medical Alert
WES is equipped with a system test function Assistance From that allows you to test the radio link between units without activating an audible fire alarm. You can therefore ensure each unit in the 004F? Yes system has a robust radio link with sufficient capacity to allow for environmental fluctuations without disturbing the site. Page 30 Installation and Operations Manual V2.0 Ramtech Electronics Limited 2020... -
Page 31: System Tests
Beyond this number, further units No Radio Signal Amber LED group flashes to indicate fault can be added but will be excluded from the integrity test. (see ‘Amber LED indication’). Page 31 Installation and Operations Manual V2.0 Ramtech Electronics Limited 2020... -
Page 32: Moving A Unit On Site
• clear site information which would prevent it forming or joining another site First, remove the unit to be deactivated from the wall/ceiling and ensure the back tamper button is not pressed in. Hold down ‘A’ and then press ‘B’ three times in quick succession. All three LEDs will briefly illuminate and then switch off. Note: units cannot be deactivated while a fire alarm is active. Page 32 Installation and Operations Manual V2.0 Ramtech Electronics Limited 2020... -
Page 33: Base Station Operation
) goes to the main menu to allow settings to be Unexpected Unit changed or logs to be viewed. Clear All Logs* * Access Code Required ** Only for GSM Base Stations Page 33 Installation and Operations Manual V2.0 Ramtech Electronics Limited 2020... -
Page 34: Alarm
This will take you to the Silence Alarm screen. fault is resolved. Select ‘Yes’, and enter your access code when requested. During the re-arming period the following message will be displayed for two minutes. Page 34 Installation and Operations Manual V2.0 Ramtech Electronics Limited 2020... -
Page 35: Wes Warning Code Guide
Menu items can be selected using the up and down arrows and then 02 Minute Delay On pressing enter (middle arrow button). Prealarm mode - On Change characters using the up and down arrows while the character is highlighted. Page 35 Installation and Operations Manual V2.0 Ramtech Electronics Limited 2020... - Page 36 (+) or clearing (-) of an event. If there is a down arrow in the bottom right corner, there are further log entries which can be displayed by pressing the down arrow on the navigation pad. Page 36 Installation and Operations Manual V2.0 Ramtech Electronics Limited 2020...
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Page 37: System Logs Settings
To exit the Unit Numbering screen, press the left arrow when at the left most digit of the unit number. The new Access Code then needs to be entered twice. Page 37 Installation and Operations Manual V2.0 Ramtech Electronics Limited 2020... -
Page 38: Unit Numbering Led Indications
This feature deactivates the rear tamper so the unit is Mobile. The Base Station unit can be made mobile by pressing enter on the Mobile base option. A tick indicates that the Mobile Base option has been enabled. Page 38 Installation and Operations Manual V2.0 Ramtech Electronics Limited 2020... -
Page 39: Communications
The site name should be changed to a uniquely recognisable site location. Select Edit User Name and enter the name of this user with the navigation pad. The site name is edited using the navigation pad and confirmed by pressing enter. Page 39 Installation and Operations Manual V2.0 Ramtech Electronics Limited 2020... -
Page 40: Test Phone Number
Medical assistance required at Unit Medical assist Unit NNN has been deactivated and Removed removed from the fire alarm system The call point on unit NNN is latched 10. Latched in after the alarm has been reset Page 40 Installation and Operations Manual V2.0 Ramtech Electronics Limited 2020... -
Page 41: Sim Card Information
The selection of a mobile telephone network can be undertaken via the Network Scan option. Note this scan can take a few minutes to complete. The screen will initially display... Page 41 Installation and Operations Manual V2.0 Ramtech Electronics Limited 2020... - Page 42 Call Point Technical Data Call Point (strobe and sounder) Call Point (sounder) Page 42 Installation and Operations Manual V2.0 Ramtech Electronics Limited 2020...
- Page 43 Alkaline primary cells, 23Ah RF Parameters Operating frequency: 868.2MHz Transmit power: 25mW max Duty cycle: <1% Encryption: None Channel spacing: Single channel Compatible with: Other WES units Protocol: Proprietary Page 43 Installation and Operations Manual V2.0 Ramtech Electronics Limited 2020...
- Page 44 Alkaline primary cells, 7.6Ah RF Parameters Operating frequency: 868.2MHz Transmit power: 25mW max Duty cycle: <1% Encryption: None Channel spacing: Single channel Compatible with: Other WES units Protocol: Proprietary Page 44 Installation and Operations Manual V2.0 Ramtech Electronics Limited 2020...
- Page 45 Fire Pont Technical Data CONNECT Technical Data CONNECT control unit Page 45 Installation and Operations Manual V2.0 Ramtech Electronics Limited 2020...
- Page 46 2500 to 2570 MHz 2620 to 2690 MHz Power Class 3 (23 dBm) LTE FDD Band 20 832 to 862 MHz 791 to 821 MHz Power Class 3 (23 dBm) Page 46 Installation and Operations Manual V2.0 Ramtech Electronics Limited 2020...
- Page 47 Fire Pont Technical Data Base Station Technical Data Base Station Page 47 Installation and Operations Manual V2.0 Ramtech Electronics Limited 2020...
- Page 48 880 to 915 MHz 925 to 960 MHz 2 Watts EGSM 900 radio section DCS 1800 1710 to 1785 MHz 1805 to 1680 MHz 1 Watt GSM1800 radio section Page 48 Installation and Operations Manual V2.0 Ramtech Electronics Limited 2020...
- Page 49 Heat Detector Technical Data Heat Detector Page 49 Installation and Operations Manual V2.0 Ramtech Electronics Limited 2020...
- Page 50 Alkaline primary cells, 23Ah RF Parameters Operating frequency: 868.2MHz Transmit power: 25mW max Duty cycle: <1% Encryption: None Channel spacing: Single channel Compatible with: Other WES units Protocol: Proprietary Page 50 Installation and Operations Manual V2.0 Ramtech Electronics Limited 2020...
- Page 51 Battery type: Alkaline primary cells,15.2Ah RF Parameters Operating frequency: 868.2MHz Transmit power: 25mW max Duty cycle: <1% Encryption: None Channel spacing: Single channel Compatible with: Other WES units Protocol: Proprietary Page 51 Installation and Operations Manual V2.0 Ramtech Electronics Limited 2020...
- Page 52 Smoke Detector Technical Data Smoke Detector Page 52 Installation and Operations Manual V2.0 Ramtech Electronics Limited 2020...
- Page 53 Alkaline primary cells, 23Ah RF Parameters Operating frequency: 868.2MHz Transmit power: 25mW max Duty cycle: <1% Encryption: None Channel spacing: Single channel Compatible with: Other WES units Protocol: Proprietary Page 53 Installation and Operations Manual V2.0 Ramtech Electronics Limited 2020...
- Page 54 Battery type: Alkaline primary cells,15.2Ah RF Parameters Operating frequency: 868.2MHz Transmit power: 25mW max Duty cycle: <1% Encryption: None Channel spacing: Single channel Compatible with: Other WES units Protocol: Proprietary Page 54 Installation and Operations Manual V2.0 Ramtech Electronics Limited 2020...
- Page 55 Interface Interface Page 55 Installation and Operations Manual V2.0 Ramtech Electronics Limited 2020...
- Page 56 Common (C) Normally Closed (NC) Input The input requires a “volt free” contact from a relay and should not be connected to power. The input is unmonitored and connection of automatic or manual fire detection devices may require additional measures. Cable disconnection or damage could result in the alarm not activating when required without any fault or warning indication. Alarm NOT Triggered Alarm Triggered Page 56 Installation and Operations Manual V2.0 Ramtech Electronics Limited 2020...
- Page 57 Power: 770μW average Current consumption: 150μW average Battery type: Alkaline primary cells, 23Ah RF Parameters Operating frequency: 868.2MHz Transmit power: 25mW max Duty cycle: <1% Encryption: None Channel spacing: Single channel Page 57 Installation and Operations Manual V2.0 Ramtech Electronics Limited 2020...
- Page 58 Link Technical Data Link Page 58 Installation and Operations Manual V2.0 Ramtech Electronics Limited 2020...
- Page 59 Alkaline primary cells, 23Ah RF Parameters Operating frequency: 868.2MHz Transmit power: 25mW max Duty cycle: <1% Encryption: None Channel spacing: Single channel Compatible with: Other WES units Protocol: Proprietary Page 59 Installation and Operations Manual V2.0 Ramtech Electronics Limited 2020...
- Page 60 Alkaline primary cells, 7.6Ah RF Parameters Operating frequency: 868.2MHz Transmit power: 25mW max Duty cycle: <1% Encryption: None Channel spacing: Single channel Compatible with: Other WES units Protocol: Proprietary Page 60 Installation and Operations Manual V2.0 Ramtech Electronics Limited 2020...
- Page 61 If such equipment has been installed, you should notify the Safety Officer or other competent authority that its presence may cause false alarms. Page 61 Installation and Operations Manual V2.0 Ramtech Electronics Limited 2020...
- Page 62 Check the LED indicator on the Detector illuminates and any remote indicator LED fitted also illuminates. iii) Before proceeding to the next detector, ensure that the detector just tested does not re-operate due to the presence of residual smoke. Page 62 Installation and Operations Manual V2.0 Ramtech Electronics Limited 2020...
- Page 63 ‘How To’ videos are available by signing up to the Members Area of www.wesfire.com. These are exclusive to the website; you must be logged in to view them. Ramtech Customer Support Technical advice is available over the phone by contacting Ramtech Customer Support and site visits can be arranged if required, subject to availability. Telephone:...
- Page 64 Tel: +44 (0)115 822 3424 Email: wes@ramtech.co.uk Web: www.wesfire.com Page 64 Installation and Operations Manual V2.0 Ramtech Electronics Limited 2020 V2.0-10-2019...