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RadioLink EIB168RC Instructions Manual

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RadioLINK
Alarm Base
Model: EIB168RC
Read and retain carefully for as long as the product is being used. It contains vital information on the operation
and installation. This booklet should be regarded as part of the product.
If you are just installing the Alarm, this booklet must be given to the householder. This booklet is to be given to
any subsequent user.
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  • Page 1 RadioLINK Alarm Base Model: EIB168RC Instructions Read and retain carefully for as long as the product is being used. It contains vital information on the operation and installation. This booklet should be regarded as part of the product. If you are just installing the Alarm, this booklet must be given to the householder. This booklet is to be given to...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    2. Quick install guide ..................3. Installation ....................4. Troubleshooting the RF link ..............5. Checking & maintaining the alarm system ........6. Technical specification ................7. Guarantee ....................8. Limitations of radio communications ........... 9. Getting the RadioLINK Base serviced ............

  • Page 4: Overview

    The primary function of the RadioLINK base is to interconnect all Alarms in the system, i.e. when one Alarm senses fire, the EIB168RC base attached to that Alarm will transmit an RF signal that will activate the sounders in all the other Alarms.
  • Page 5 Remote Control Functions Warning: We strongly recommend that a RadioLINK controller be fitted in systems with five or more RadioLINK alarms. This will avoid issues with controlling and silencing systems that have been activated by nuisance (unwanted) alarms Function Description...
  • Page 6 Mixed Wired & RadioLINK System RadioLINK System Hardwired interconnect Wireless interconnect Alarm Controller Alarm Controller In this configuration the alarm controller must be a RadioLINK device. It is not possible to control the system from the hardware interconnect side...

  • Page 7: Quick Install Guide

    2. Quick Install Guide The EIB168RC RadioLINK Base must be installed by a licensed electrician. The maximum number of RadioLINK Alarms in each system is 12. If your system has more than 12 Alarms please consult your supplier or contact tech support (see back page).
  • Page 8 BLUE LIGHT systems. It is essential that the RadioLINK Bases are House Coded. Press and hold the Button to test each Alarm. Check that the red light is flashing, the horn is sounding. To ensure the Alarm is communicating with others check that the blue light comes on for approx 3 seconds.

  • Page 9: Installation

    Light Dimmer Circuits This product must not be powered from a light dimmer circuit. The EIB168RC must NOT be connected when the house wiring insulation is being checked with high voltages. i.e. Do NOT use a high voltage insulation tester on the EIB168RC.
  • Page 10 Orientate all RadioLINK bases in the same direction It is best practice to align all the RadioLINK bases in the same direction as shown in the diagram above. This will ensure that all the antennas are in parallel which will...
  • Page 11 Fixing & Wiring Select a location complying with the advice in the Smoke/Heat Alarm instruction leaflet. Disconnect the AC mains supply from the circuit that is going to be used. Remove the cover from the terminal block as shown here. Bring the mains wires through the ceiling and thread them through the hole in the rear of the base.
  • Page 12 To prevent air draughts affecting smoke or heat entering the alarm it is important to seal the area around the hole in the ceiling with foam or silicon rubber. Screw the base to the ceiling using a single screw for now. The second screw should be inserted at the end of this procedure to secure the base permanently.
  • Page 13 2 hours to charge and test again. Press and hold the test button. The red led will flash and the horn will sound. Repeat this installation procedure for all RadioLINK bases in the system.
  • Page 14 A maximum of 12 RadioLink bases may be used in any one system. If your system has more than 12 Alarms please consult your supplier or contact tech support (see back page). House Coding When all the RadioLINK bases have been installed and fitted with Alarms, you are now ready to house code the system.
  • Page 15 Check that all the devices have been successfully house coded. This can be done by counting the amount of blue flashes on each RadioLINK base. The number of flashes should correspond to the number of devices in the system. e.g. if the system has 4 Alarms and a remote controller (e.g.
  • Page 16 20 seconds on each unit in turn. The red light will flash, the Alarm will sound and blue light on the RadioLINK Base sidewall will illuminate continuously for around 3.5 seconds. All other Alarms should sound (this may take up to 20 seconds).
  • Page 17 HOUSE CODE SWITCH (factory reset) and house code the system again. To reset each RadioLINK base insert and hold a screwdriver into the house code slot on the base as shown here. The blue light will come on solid.

  • Page 18: Troubleshooting The Rf Link

    4. Troubleshooting the RF link If when checking the RadioLINK interconnection some of the alarms do not respond to the button test, then: (i) Ensure you have held the test button down for up to 20 seconds and the blue light has come on continuously for 3.5 seconds.
  • Page 19 Section “Installation”. The RadioLINK interconnection should then be checked by counting the number of flashes and button testing all units. Note: The RadioLINK Base will only transmit and repeat alarm RF messages as long as the Smoke Alarm is detecting fire.

  • Page 20: Checking & Maintaining The Alarm System

    Heat Alarms should be removed from the EIB168RC Bases. In addition to this the rechargeable backup batteries in the EIB168RC must also be switched off in order for them not to become depleted - see page 25. (This is sometimes done with holiday homes which are only occupied in the Summer).
  • Page 21 To test the RadioLINK system, press and hold the test button on one of the Alarms. The blue light on the side of the EIB168RC base will come on solid for around 3.5 seconds. Continue to hold the test button until all the Alarms in the system are sounding.
  • Page 22 N.B If the blue light is flashing refer to page 12. End of Life (EOL) Check Check the replace unit by date on all EIB168RC bases and attached Alarms. If the date has been exceeded then the device should be replaced.

  • Page 23: Technical Specification

    Vacuum all around the smoke entry openings in the smoke Alarms to remove any excess dust, lint, cobwebs, etc. 6. Technical Specification Supply Voltage 230VAC ~50Hz, 80mA Battery Back-up Rechargeable Lithium RF Frequency 926Mhz Temp Range C to 40 C (Cat 3) Humidity 15% - 95% (Non Condensing) Receiver Category...

  • Page 24: Guarantee

    7. Guarantee Brooks guarantees the Model EIB168RC for 5 years from date of purchase against any defects that are due to faulty materials or workmanship. This guarantee only applies to normal conditions of use and service and does not include damage resulting from accident, neglect, misuse, unauthorised dismantling, or contamination howsoever caused.
  • Page 25 If this device does cause such interference, which can be verified by turning the RadioLINK device on and off (remove both the mains and turn off backup power supplies), the user is encouraged to eliminate the interference by one or more of the following measures: (i) Re-orientate or re-locate the unit.

  • Page 26: Getting The Radiolink Base Serviced

    State the nature of the fault, where the RadioLINK Base and Alarm were purchased and the date of purchase. Do not snap the Smoke/Heat Alarm on to the RadioLINK Base as this connects the battery and the unit may beep or Alarm in the post.
  • Page 28 BROOKS AUSTRALIA 4 Pike Street, Rydalmere, NSW 2116, Australia. Unit 106 The Zone, 23 Edwin Street, Mt Eden Auckland 1024 New Zealand. 1300 78 FIRE www.brooks.com.au Ei Electronics Shannon Industrial Estate, Shannon, Co. Clare, Ireland. Telephone: +353 (0)61 471277 www.eielectronics.com ©...

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