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C-TEC AlertBuddy BF325 Quick Reference Manual

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BF325 AlertBuddy Quick Reference Manual
Order Code BF325/K1 KIT consists of:
BF325 AlertBuddy unit with combined Silence/Test button
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BF320 vibrating pillow pad.
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Plugtop charger/adaptor.
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Order Code BF325/K2 KIT consists of:
BF325 AlertBuddy unit with combined Silence/Test button.
•
BF320 vibrating pillow pad.
•
Plugtop charger/adaptor.
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A durable plastic storage/carry case to facilitate easy handover to guests
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at hotel reception desks, etc.
Approved Document No. DFU3250000 Rev 1
21/02/2025
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  • Page 1 BF325 AlertBuddy Quick Reference Manual Order Code BF325/K1 KIT consists of: BF325 AlertBuddy unit with combined Silence/Test button • BF320 vibrating pillow pad. • Plugtop charger/adaptor. • Order Code BF325/K2 KIT consists of: BF325 AlertBuddy unit with combined Silence/Test button. •...

  • Page 2: Important Notices

    Important Notices The AlertBuddy device must be correctly configured using the DIP switches before use. 2 3 4 5 6 If the unit is to be used in its basic configuration with a vibrating pad, DIP switch 2 MUST be set to ON. All other configurations can be found in sections 4 and 5 of this document.
  • Page 3 1. Overview The AlertBuddy is a disability aid for persons with impaired hearing. Its primary purpose is to listen for audible fire alarms and warn the user. For example, in night-time operation, it attempts to awaken the user by mechanically vibrating the bed pillow. Internal Microphone Alert Buddy...
  • Page 4 The battery provides backup power in the case of a power outage or unintended disconnection. Standby monitoring for alarms under battery power is approximately 24 hours. AlertBuddy also has the capacity to be expanded with the following C-TEC devices: C-TEC ActiV Fire Detectors, Smoke or Heat Alarm (C44 series, one device only)
  • Page 5 2. AlertBuddy Unit 1. LED indicators Four LEDs are used to indicate the status of the AlertBuddy system. Approved Document No. DFU3250000 Rev 1 21/02/2025 Page 5 of 12...
  • Page 6 LED OFF LED ON Power Indicator Green LED OFF = No Power ON = Battery + Ext. Power FLASH = Ext. Power Problem Fault Indicator Amber LED OFF = No Warnings FLASH = Warnings (See Faults section) Fire Alarm Indicator Red LED OFF = No Alerts ON = Fire Alarm Alert...
  • Page 7 5. Vibrating Pillow Pad Connection The vibrating pad is designed to alert hard-of-hearing individuals that the fire alarm is active. The device is placed under a pillow and awakens the user by vibrating the pillow. The vibrating pad is connected to the AlertBuddy via a 3-pin mini-DIN plug. 6.
  • Page 8 3. Faults Flashings LEDs indicators are used to display fault conditions on the AlertBuddy. Green LED: When flashing, it indicates that the mains power supply is not operational or not connected. The power supply plugs into a mains 13A socket and connects to the AlertBuddy on the rear by a 2.5mm barrel connector (see section 2, item 7 on the diagram).
  • Page 9 Red LED: The red LED indicates a fire alarm condition and has no fault conditions associated with it. Blue LED: The blue LED indicates the unit is in Panel mode. This LED will flash when any fault condition is detected (i.e. when the Amber LED is flashing). The flashing LED indicates that the EOL termination has been removed from the Conventional Fire Panel sounder circuit so that a fault can be indicated on the fire panel.

  • Page 10: Dip Switch Settings

    4. DIP Switch Settings The DIP switches are located in the battery compartment at the rear of the AlertBuddy. To access the DIP switches: Step 1: Remove the screw holding the battery compartment cover. Take the cover off. Step 2: Carefully remove the battery from the compartment without disconnecting from the unit. Step 3: DIP switches are in the bottom of the battery compartment.

  • Page 11: Operational Modes

    5. Operational Modes Below illustrates the AlertBuddy configurations with DIP switch settings. Stand-alone operation (can be used without vibrating pad). 2 3 4 5 6 Alert Buddy All DIP switches are OFF. b. Basic operation - AlertBuddy with Vibrating Pad (VPAD). VPAD 2 3 4 5 6 Alert...
  • Page 12 Once the diagnostic procedure is complete, the AlertBuddy will return to normal fire alarm monitoring. Manufacturer: Computionics Limited (C-TEC), Challenge Way, Martland Park, Wigan, Lancashire WN5 0LD. www.c-tec.com E&OE. No responsibility can be accepted by the manufacturer or distributors of these devices for any misinterpretation of this instruction, or for the compliance of the system as a whole.

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