Ei Electronics EIB600MRF Instructions Manual

Ei Electronics EIB600MRF Instructions Manual

Radiolink module for battery powered smoke / heat alarms

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RadioLINK
for Battery Powered Smoke / Heat Alarms
EIB600 Series
Read and retain carefully for as long as the product is being used. It contains vital information on the operation
and installation of your Module. The leaflet should be regarded as part of the product.
If you are just installing this Module, the leaftet must be given to the householder. The leaflet is to be given to
any subsequent user.
Module EIB600MRF
+
EIB600MRF Module
(for use with EIB600 Series compatible Alarms only)
Instructions

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  • Page 1 RadioLINK Module EIB600MRF for Battery Powered Smoke / Heat Alarms EIB600 Series EIB600MRF Module (for use with EIB600 Series compatible Alarms only) Instructions Read and retain carefully for as long as the product is being used. It contains vital information on the operation and installation of your Module.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents page Introduction ..................Compatibility Table ................Installation and House Coding ............Additional Features ................. Indicator Summary ................System Examples ................Testing the system ................Interconnected Smoke/Heat Alarms & Carbon Monoxide Alarms ... RadioLINK + Troubleshooting ............Technical Specifications ..............Guarantee ..................
  • Page 3: Introduction

    EIB600MRF module attached to that Alarm will transmit an RF signal that will activate the sounders in all the other Alarms in the system. The EIB600MRF module is plugged into the rear of the base of a Brooks compatible Alarm (see Compatibility Table on page 4). RF communication through this module eliminates the need to install long interconnect wires between all the Alarms on different floors in different rooms.
  • Page 4: Compatibility Table

    Standard Smoke Alarms Compatibility Table Intelligent Smoke Alarms Model Hardwired Compatible Capability Interconnect with EIB600MRF EIB650iC EIB650iW Heat Alarms Model Hardwired Compatible Capability Interconnect with EIB600MRF EIB603TYC 1. Certain Alarms may be supplied (on request) with the appropriate RF module fitted...
  • Page 5: Installation And House Coding

    Installation and House Coding To fit the EIB600MRF module, plug it into the base of the compatible Alarm while being careful to align the pins and insert the flexible antenna into the antenna hole (See Fig 1). N.B. Ensure that the EIB600MRF is fully inserted.
  • Page 6 House Code Button Red / Blue / Green LED Figure 2 N.B. We recommend, for ease of installation and RF communication, that up to 12 RF devices can be installed in any one RF coded system. Please contact us for further advise if additional RF devices are required. You can exit this mode by pressing the House Code button on one of the RF Alarms.
  • Page 7: Additional Features

    House Code button until you see a flashing blue light on the Alarm cover (approx. 7 seconds), release immediately. Repeat this procedure on all other Alarms. Additional Features The EIB600MRF RadioLINK + Module provides additional features not available with Brooks RadioLINK products. The following features will only work with RadioLINK + devices.
  • Page 8 RadioLINK+). 2. Data Extraction The EIB600MRF RadioLINK+ Module allows for the extraction of information from a Brooks Compatible Alarm, using a Brooks download device. Once the system has been set up, information can be accessed securely from within or outside a...
  • Page 9: Indicator Summary

    Rapid flashing followed by single flash Remote House Coding Press & Release on Multi- Colour Flashing Rapid flashing followed by 3.5 Sec flash Off EIB600MRF Low Battery indicators when installed in these Alarms See ‘Installation and House Coding’ section for further details...
  • Page 10: System Examples

    System Examples RF System (RadioLINK & RadioLINK + ) RadioLINK RadioLINK Smoke Alarm Smoke Alarm RadioLINK RadioLINK Heat Alarm Smoke Alarm RF Tool RadioLINK + Smoke Alarm Data Extraction RadioLINK + Heat Alarm Note: Remote House Coding / Monitoring / Data Extraction only available on RadioLINK + Alarms...
  • Page 11 RadioLINK + System RadioLINK + RadioLINK + RadioLINK + RadioLINK + RadioLINK + Smoke Alarm Heat Alarm Smoke Alarm Heat Alarm Smoke Alarm RF Tool Data Extraction...
  • Page 12: Testing The System

    To test the RadioLINK + system, press and hold the test button on one of the Alarms. The blue LED from the EIB600MRF will illuminate for approximately 3.5 seconds. Continue to hold the test button until all the Alarms in the system are sounding.
  • Page 13 It is important to ensure that the batteries on both the Alarm and the module itself are in full working order. Depending on the Alarm that the EIB600MRF is inserted to, there will be slightly different indicators for low battery on the Alarm itself (see table below).
  • Page 14: Interconnected Smoke/Heat Alarms & Carbon Monoxide Alarms

    N.B. When replacing Alarms or modules, please remember to housecode and test the system again. End of Life (EOL) Check Check the ‘replace by date’ label on all EIB600MRF modules and attached Alarms. If the date has been exceeded then the device should be replaced. Interconnected Smoke/Heat Alarms &...
  • Page 15: Radiolink + Troubleshooting

    with these systems. When there is an alarm, an icon on the EIB450 Alarm Controller shows if it is a Fire or CO incident and can be remotely controlled accordingly. RadioLINK + Troubleshooting It is important that all Alarms in your system communicate with each other. The number of walls, ceilings and metal objects in the signal path will reduce the strength of the RadioLINK + signals between the Alarms.
  • Page 16: Technical Specifications

    (Note: The RadioLINK + module can be returned to the originally factory settings by pressing and holding the House Code switch until the blue light flashes and then releasing. This will take about 7 seconds. This clears the House Codes that have been learnt). Technical Specifications Supply Voltage: 3V internal lithium battery (non-replaceable)
  • Page 17: Guarantee

    Guarantee Brooks guarantees this RF RadioLINK + Module for five 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 18: Limitations Of Radio Communications

    Limitations of Radio Communications Brooks radio communication systems are very reliable and are tested to high standards. However, due to their low transmitting power and limited range (required by regulatory bodies) there are some limitations to be considered: (i) Receivers may be blocked by radio signals occurring on or near their operating frequencies, regardless of the House Coding.
  • Page 19 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. Proper disposal will prevent possible harm to the environment or to human health. When disposing of this product please separate it from other waste streams to ensure that it can be recycled in an environmentally sound manner.

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