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Alarm Controller
Alarm Controller
Read and retain carefully for as long as the product is being used. It contains vital information on the operation and installation of your
Alarm Controller. The manual should be regarded as part of the product.
If you are just installing the unit, the manual must be given to the householder. The manual is to be given to any subsequent user.
Fire and CO
Instruction Manual
Model: Ei450
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  • Page 1 Alarm Controller Alarm Controller Fire and CO Model: Ei450 Instruction Manual Read and retain carefully for as long as the product is being used. It contains vital information on the operation and installation of your Alarm Controller. The manual should be regarded as part of the product.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Page 1. Overview ..............................2. Installation ............................. 3. House Coding ............................4. Operation ............................... 5. Guarantee ............................. 6. Troubleshooting the RF ........................7. Technical Specification ........................8. Getting your Alarm Controller Serviced ..................9. System Diagnostics ..........................10. Contact Us ............................

  • Page 3: Overview

    1. Overview The Ei450 single button Alarm Controller tests and controls Fire, CO and combined (Fire + CO) Ei Electronics RF Alarm systems. Alarm Controller functionality Function Description Test All the Alarms can be tested from a centralised location Locate...
  • Page 4 Low Battery Indicator Indicator Fire Indicator House Code Button Light Segments (4) On / Off Switch Test / Control Button System Diagnostics Mode Button Fire / CO Alarm Controller Front View of Controller Rear View of Controller...

  • Page 5: Installation

    2. Installation Install the Alarm Controller mounting plate at an accessible point on the wall 1.4m +/- 0.2m from floor level. Consider an alternative location if the controller will be operated by a disabled person. Also consider security and chose a location where it will not be accidently or otherwise operated.
  • Page 6 Power up sequence FIRE, BATTERY & CO indicators flash Each individual segment lights up red Each individual segment lights blue Each individual segment lights green After power up sequence all lights will go off to indicate standby mode.

  • Page 7: House Coding

    3. House Coding It is essential to House Code the Alarm Controller to all the other RF Alarms and devices in the system to ensure they will not communicate with nearby systems. Failure to house code the system may also result in a system malfunction.
  • Page 8 Return to the Alarm Controller and check that all segments are flashing blue. The number of flashes should equal the number of RF Alarms and devices in the system. A system with 3 x Smoke Alarms, 1 x CO alarm and 1 x Alarm Controller will result in 5 blue flashes. It may take up to 10 minutes before all 5 flashes are seen.
  • Page 9 To complete the commissioning, the system must exit house code mode. The units will automatically exit house code after 30 minutes. Once coded the system will not communicate with any other RF Alarms and devices outside the house coded group. To manually exit house code press the house code (H CODE) button on the back of the Alarm Controller.
  • Page 10 Slide the Alarm Controller onto the mounting base on the wall. Fire / CO Alarm Controller Check that the RF system is working by pressing the button on the Alarm Controller until the TEST segment lights blue. This indicates a RF test signal has been activated.
  • Page 11 Reset the house code Sometimes in order to resolve an RF communication issue, e.g. Alarms have to be relocated, it may be necessary to reset and house code all RF Alarms and devices in the system again. To reset the Alarm Controller press and hold the house code button. All segments will flash blue briefly and then go solid.

  • Page 12: Operation

    4. Operation Frequent testing of the system is advised to ensure its continued and safe operation. Guidelines and best practices for testing are as follows: 1. After the system is installed. 2. Once monthly thereafter. WARNING 3. After prolonged absence from the dwelling (e.g. after holiday period). 4.
  • Page 13 Walk round test (optional) Remove the Alarm Controller from its cradle. If the unit has been tamper proofed you will need to release the latch with Fire / CO Alarm Controller a screwdriver. With the Alarm Controller in your hand press and hold the Fire / CO Alarm Controller button.
  • Page 14 Locate the source Alarm(s) If the FIRE indicator is lighting and there is no obvious fire, press the button. The LOCATE segment will change from red to blue. After a 10 to 40 seconds period, all the Alarms in the system will stop sounding except the source Alarm(s).

  • Page 15: Guarantee

    Should this happen the Ei450 will continue to flash either the Fire or CO icon rapidly for a two minute period. If the system has been activated by a CO alarm the Ei450 will continue to flash the CO Icon for a 24 hour period but at a lower rate of 1 flash every 60 seconds.

  • Page 16: Troubleshooting The Rf

    6. Troubleshooting the RF If, when checking the RF interconnection, some of the Alarms do not respond to the Alarm Controller remote control test, then: (i) Ensure the Alarm Controller has been activated correctly. Check that the power on procedure operates as described in the ‘Installation’...

  • Page 17: Technical Specification

    7. Technical Specification Supply Voltage: Powered for life Lithium battery Battery Capacity: 1600 mAh RF Frequency: 868.499Mhz Temperature Specification: C to 40 Humidity: 15% - 95% (Non Condensing) Receiver Category: Cat 2 RF Performance: EN 300-220-2 EMC Performance: EN 301 489-1, EN 301 489-3 Safety Testing: EN 60065 RF Power:...

  • Page 18: Getting Your Alarm Controller Serviced

    8. Getting the Alarm Controller serviced If your Alarm Controller fails to work after you have carefully read all the instructions and checked that the unit has been installed correctly contact Customer Assistance at the nearest address given at the end of this booklet.

  • Page 19: System Diagnostics

    9. System Diagnostics The system diagnostic mode does not work with all RF alarms and accessories. If the system diagnostic features are required for your installation please contact technical support to verify that all your RF components are compatible with these features. WARNING The System Diagnostic features are intended to assist professional installation and maintenance personal to install, commission and maintain the RF Fire and CO systems utilising the Alarm Controller.
  • Page 20 The test will cease: 1. Automatically after 2 minutes. Once the 2 minutes have lapsed, all segments will flash green indicating that the test has been completed and that the Ei450 has exited the diagnostic mode.
  • Page 21 At this point you can (1) press the button to perform another 2 minutes test, (2) wait until all segments flash green indicating that the Ei450 has exited the diagnostic mode or (3) end the diagnostic mode by pressing the MODE button at the back of Fire / CO Alarm Controller the unit until all segments light up green.
  • Page 22 Fire / CO Alarm Controller Pressing the button again will cause it to beep again. This allows you to walk around the house until you have found the activated Alarm. Fire / CO Alarm Controller The Alarm Controller will automatically exit the alarm identification test after 2 minutes or if the MODE button is pressed again.
  • Page 23 Hereby, Ei Electronics declares that this Ei450 RadioLINK Alarm Controller is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2014/53/EU. The Declaration of Conformity may be consulted at www.eielectronics.com/compliance Block E1 The crossed out wheelie bin symbol that is on your product indicates that this product should not be disposed of via the normal household waste stream.

  • Page 24: Contact Us

    10. Contact Us Aico Ltd Ei Electronics Mile End Business Park, Shannon Industrial Estate, Maesbury Road, Oswestry, Shannon, Co. Clare, Ireland. Shropshire SY10 8NR, U.K. Telephone: +353 (0)61 471277 Telephone: 01691 664100 www.eielectronics.com www.aico.co.uk © Ei Electronics 2020 P/N B17493 Rev5...

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