Device tone and ash indication
In addition to fault reporting at the control panel, the FireCell WDC has various beep
and ash sequences to indicate a number of conditions.
During device startup sequence / motor operation
Beep sequence
Low-Low-Low
High-High-Low
(repeated until
resolved)
High-High-High-
High-Low-Low-
Low-Low
None
During standard operation
Beep sequence
Low-Low-High
(repeated until the
plunger releases)
High-Low-Low-Low
(repeated until
resolved)
High-Low
(seven times, then
door releases)
* Additional noti cation will be reported at the control panel as an analogue value 4
fault - Tamper/ Input Fault (short or open circuit).
† Door closing can be as a result of many factors such as a fire condition, a loss of
communication or a battery critical condition. Refer to the control panel for details.
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Flash sequence
None
Red-Red (on rst
two beeps only)
Red-Red-Red-Red
(on rst four beeps
only)
Red-Green
Flash sequence
Red (on low beeps
only)
Red (on rst
sequence only)
Red (on rst beep
in sequence only)
Indicative meaning
Startup complete
Motor operation fail*
Battery pack 2 fail
(non-serviceable part)
Battery pack 1 low /
incorrectly inserted
(2x C batteries)
Indicative meaning
Plunger fail
Battery pack 2 fail
(non-serviceable part)
Door is about to
close†
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Action required
None
Remove and re-insert
batteries
Remove and re-insert
batteries (If fault persists,
return to manufacturer)
Replace / remove and
re-insert batteries
(as appropriate)
Action required
Check for obstructions to
the plunger
Remove and re-insert
batteries (If fault persists,
return to manufacturer)
Move away from the
doorway
MK241 Iss 2 20/11/2019 AJM