Ei Electronics EIB100MRF Instructions Manual

Ei Electronics EIB100MRF Instructions Manual

Radiolink+ module for mains powered smoke / heat alarms

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RadioLINK
for Mains Powered Smoke / Heat Alarms
EIB160e / EIB2110e 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 EIB100MRF
+
EIB100MRF Module
(for use with eSeries Alarms only)
Instructions

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  • Page 1 RadioLINK Module EIB100MRF for Mains Powered Smoke / Heat Alarms EIB160e / EIB2110e Series EIB100MRF Module (for use with eSeries 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 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents page Introduction ................Installation and House Coding ........... Additional Features ..............Indicator Summary ..............System Examples ............... Testing the system ..............Interconnected Carbon Monoxide Alarms and Smoke Alarms ... RadioLINK + Troubleshooting ............Technical Specifications ............. Guarantee .................. Limitations of Radio Communications ........
  • Page 4: Introduction

    EIB100MRF module attached to that Alarm will transmit an RF signal that will activate the sounders in all other Alarms in the system. The EIB100MRF module is plugged into the rear of the base of an EIB160e or EIB2110e series Alarm. RF communication through this module eliminates the need to install long interconnect wires between all the Alarms on different floors in different rooms.
  • Page 5: Installation And House Coding

    Installation and House Coding N.B Disconnect Mains Before Alarm Head Removal After disconnecting the mains power supply, it is now safe to remove the Alarm from its base. Using a screwdriver, insert into the removal slot on the side of the Alarm. Push the lower half of the Alarm away from the screwdriver, in the direction of the arrow on the cover (see Figure 1 below).
  • Page 6 Fitting the EIB100MRF Module To fit the EIB100MRF Module, first hold the flexible antenna and guide it into its designated hole in the rear of the unit until about 2/3 of its length is inserted (Fig. 2a). Then, hold the module housing (Fig. 2b) & plug it into the Alarm, being careful to align the pins and keeping them perpendicular to the base as the module is inserted (Fig.
  • Page 7 LED on the unit. Power supply to the EIB100MRF will be confirmed by an initial flash of the red, blue and green LED on the side of the unit (see Fig 3).
  • Page 8 blue, red & green LED Figure 3 Figure 4...
  • Page 9 House Code button until you see a flashing blue light on the Alarm cover (approx. 7 seconds), release immediately. Repeat this procedure on all units. Removing the EIB100MRF Module If it is necessary to remove or replace an RF Module already fitted to an Alarm,...
  • Page 10 Figure 5b Figure 5c...
  • Page 11: Additional Features

    Additional Features The EIB100MRF RadioLINK + Module provides additional features not available with Brooks RadioLINK products. The following features will only work with RadioLINK + devices. 1. Remote House Coding (required if you want to add an Alarm to an installed system) 2.
  • Page 12: Indicator Summary

    2. Data Extraction The EIB100MRF RadioLINK+ Module is equipped with a feature that 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...
  • Page 13: 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 14 RadioLINK + System RadioLINK + RadioLINK + RadioLINK + RadioLINK + RadioLINK + Smoke Alarm Heat Alarm Smoke Alarm Heat Alarm Smoke Alarm RF Tool Data Extraction...
  • Page 15 RadioLINK + & Hardwired Hybrid System RadioLINK + RadioLINK + Hardwired Hardwired Hardwired EIB2110e Smoke Alarm Heat Alarm Smoke Alarm Smoke Alarm MultiSensor Alarm * RF Tool Data Extraction * N.B. In Hybrid systems we recommend that the link Alarm be an EIB2110e MultiSensor Alarm...
  • Page 16: Testing The System

    To test the RadioLINK + system, press and hold the test button on one of the Alarms. The blue LED from the EIB100MRF will illuminate for approximately 3.5 seconds. Continue to hold the test button until all the Alarms in the system are sounding. This will take between 20 to 45 seconds depending on the number of Alarms and their locations in the system, e.g.
  • Page 17: Interconnected Carbon Monoxide Alarms And Smoke Alarms

    The local Alarm will stop sounding but you will hear the other Alarms still sounding in the distance. End of Life (EOL) Check Check the ‘replace by date’ label on all EIB100MRF modules and attached Alarms. If the date has been exceeded then the device should be replaced. Interconnected Carbon Monoxide...
  • Page 18: Radiolink + Troubleshooting

    (In normal standby mode the EIB450 Alarm Controller allows you to Test all the units remotely without having to press the test button - ideal for units on high ceilings). 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 19: 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 turns on solidly and then flashes rapidly. This will take about 7 seconds. This clears the House Codes that have been learnt).
  • Page 20: 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 21 This is to determine whether there are sources of interference preventing communication, that the radio paths have not been disrupted by moving furniture or renovations, and if so, to give a warning of these and other faults.
  • Page 22 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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