PSA LIFESAVER 6000WB User manual

Wireless RF interlink baseplate for

LIFESAVER 6000 series Smoke Alarms.

You do NOT need a home wi-ﬁ system

to use these units. Multiple wireless units

create their own independent wireless RF

interlink network.

1208-7208-00

Part No: LIF6000WB

RF Interlink Baseplate User Guide

Model 6000WB

Thank You for Choosing PSA

This LIFESAVER 6000WB base plate is capable of wirelessly interlinking other Lifesaver 6000 series mains

powered smoke alarms fitted with a 6000WB wireless base and Lifesaver 6000DCW wireless smoke

alarms. When one RF interlink unit sounds an alarm, all other compatible RF units in the RF interlink

network will alarm.

Read Section 2: Activation And RF Interlink Network, before powering the units. You do

NOT need a home wi-fi system to use these units. Multiple wireless units create their own

independent RF interlink alarm network.

This wireless baseplate is powered by the smoke alarm. In the event of a mains power failure, the

backup battery of the smoke alarm will ensure the wireless network continues to operate.

NOTE: A NETWORK IS LIMITED TO 24 RF DEVICES

Teach children how to respond to the alarm and that they should never play with the unit.

Your PSA LIFESAVER Smoke Alarm was designed for use in a residential environment. It is not designed

for use in a recreational vehicle (RV) or boat.

Note: Please thoroughly read this user guide and save the document for future reference and

to pass on to any subsequent owner.

IMPORTANT: Additional markings can be found on the back of the unit.

Contents

1. Product Features And Specifications .......................................................................................... 4

2. Activation and RF Interlink Network ......................................................................................... 5

2.1 Setting Up an RF Interlink Network .................................................................................... 5

2.2 Adding A Detector To An Existing RF Interlink Network...................................................... 6

2.3 Resetting The 6000WB........................................................................................................ 7

2.4 Connecting The 6000WB RF Baseplate to 6000DCW Wireless Smoke Alarms...................... 8

3. Wireless FAQs............................................................................................................................ 9

4. Installation Instruction ..............................................................................................................11

5. Operation ...................................................................... ........... ........... ........... ..................... 14

6. Cleaning Your Alarm .............................................................................................................. 15

7. Good Safety Habits ................................................................................................................. 16

8. Limitations Of Smoke Alarms .................................................................................................. 17

9. Warranty and Liability ..............................................................................................................18

10. Product Warranty Registration .................................................................................................19

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1. Product Features And Specifications

Introduction

Installing this wireless interlink baseplate onto the PSA Lifesaver 6000 Series 240VAC smoke alarms allows the

smoke alarms to be interconnected wirelessly. When one smoke alarm activates, the RF interlink will trigger

other smoke alarms in the same RF network.

Product Features and Specifications:

•Temperature: Operating Range: 0 °C to 45 °C

•Humidity: Operating range: up to 95% RH non-condensing

•Smoke Alarm Power: 240VAC 50Hz 10mA max. 4mA standby.

•Radio Module Power: 9VDC from smoke alarm

•Radio Frequency: 918MHz.

•Range: 100m line of sight. 30m indoors. Distances will vary depending on walls and obstructions.

•Design for LIFESAVER 6000 series 240VAC smoke alarms.

•Compatible with LIFESAVER 6000DCW 10 Year wireless smoke alarm.

•Connect up to 24 smoke alarms

•Approved to AS/NZS4268:2017

•Approved to AS/NZS 3786:2014 (Selected Clause)

•Approved to AS/NZS CISPR 32:2015

•Approved to AS/NZS 62368.1:2018

2. Activation and RF Interlink Network

This model is capable of interlinking with other PSA 6000WB models in domestic residential applications.

When one RF interlink unit sounds an alarm, all other compatible RF units in the RF interlink network will alarm.

Follow the steps in section 2.1 to interlink up to 24 units in your interlink network. If you have problems during

setup, see section 2.3 to start over.

NOTE : Wireless units will emit a series of LED flashes as the unit(s) search for a RF interlink network.

Definitions of key terminology:

Coordinator: The wireless network master unit that is the key communicator with the other wireless

units. This assignment remains until the Coordinator is reset (section 2.3). The Coordinator unit should

be installed in a central location of the residence.

RF Device (RFD): The other wireless units that connect to the Coordinator.

General Reset mode: Resets a unit to Out-of-Box condition, before it was first powered up.

2.1 Setting Up an RF Interlink Network

For easy first time setup, we recommend unpacking all the units together on a desk or counter.

If you prefer to install the alarms on the ceiling before setting up the wireless network, then first attach

all baseplates to the ceiling. Next, choose the most centrally located unit and begin with Step 2 below.

User Action Detector Response Timeout

Step 1 Unpack all units and power up

the smoke alarms on backup

battery.

Step 2 Connect the ﬁrst smoke alarm

onto the 6000WB baseplate.

6000WB powers up - Red LED

ﬂashes one second ON one second

OFF. TIP: If the 6000WB does not

start ﬂashing, then press its LINK

button twice quickly.

Step 3 Press the LINK button twice on

the RF Baseplate.

Two quick Red LED ﬂashes every 2

seconds indicates the unit is

conﬁgured as a Network

Coordinator and Join Mode is Open

Join Mode will timeout in 15 minutes

2.2

Adding A Detector To An Existing RF Interlink Network

At some point, you might want to add another smoke alarm unit to your existing RF interlink

network for additional protection, or to replace an old unit. Follow the steps in the following table.

User Input Detector Response Timeout

Step 1 Press the LINK button twice

on any existing 6000WB (or

6000DCW) unit.

Unit will respond with two quick

ﬂashes every 2 seconds if it is the Coor-

dinator of the Network; three quick

ﬂashes every 2 seconds if it is a RFD in

the Network - Join Mode is open.

Join Mode will timeout

in 15 minutes

Step 2 Power up unit(s) to be added -

by mounting the smoke alarm

onto the RF baseplate. For

previous units that have been

reset, press the LINK button

twice to enter Join Mode.

Red LED ﬂashes three times every 2

seconds to indicate it is conﬁgured (as

a RFD) in the network

Join Mode will timeout

in 15 minutes

Step 3 After new unit(s) have joined,

press LINK button twice on

any unit in the network to

close Join Mode.

Red LED on each unit will power off

indicating Standby Mode

Join Mode will timeout

in 15 minutes

Step 4 Follow installation instructions

in Section 4.

User Input Detector Response Timeout

Step 4 Connect each additional smoke

alarm on its RF baseplate.

The Red LED of each unit will initially

ﬂash one second ON and one second

OFF. After each unit joins the network,

its Red LED will ﬂash three times every

2 seconds to show it is now a RFD in

the network.

Join Mode will timeout in 15 minutes

after last unit joins.

Step 5 After all units have joined,

press LINK button twice on the

baseplate.

Red LED on each unit will turn off

indicating Standby Mode

Step 6 Follow installation instructions

in section 4.

2.3 Resetting The 6000WB

This section explains how to perform a general reset on a 6000WB unit. This restores the unit to

when it was first powered up. This procedure can also remove a 6000WB from a network.

Follow the steps below to resolve any of these situations:

* If you have problems connecting the 6000WB to a wireless network. Or if the network

configuration has become confused.

* If a 6000WB is consistently out of range, and needs to be removed from the wireless network.

* If you decide to transfer a 6000WB from your network to another wireless network (eg. at your

friend’s or family’s place).

User Input Detector Response Timeout

Step 1 Press the LINK button twice on any

existing 6000WB (or 6000DCW) unit.

The unit will enter Join Mode and ﬂash its Red LED either:

(1) Twice every 2 seconds - denotes Coordinator

(2) Three times every 2 seconds - denotes RFD

OR (3) 1 second ON, then 1 second OFF - denotes Network

Search.

Step 2 Press and hold its LINK button to reset

the 6000WB unit.

The Red LED will blink four times, which is repeated, to

indicate the unit has been reset. It is now in standalone mode,

and will not be part of any network until its LINK button is

pressed twice to re-enter Join Mode.

Step 3 Press the LINK button twice on any other

wireless unit to close the Join Mode.

Red LED on each unit will power off indicating Standby Mode

Step 4 To re-join a network, please start over

with Section 2.2 If any issues occur,

please call PSA Technical Support.

User Input Detector Response Timeout

Step 1 Power the smoke alarm on battery and

connect on to the 6000WB baseplate.

6000WB powers up - Red LED ﬂashes one second ON

one second OFF.

Step 2 Press the LINK button twice on the RF

Baseplate.

Two quick Red LED ﬂashes every 2 seconds indicates

unit is conﬁgured as a Network Coordinator and Join

Mode is Open. Three red LED ﬂashes indicates the unit

is a network RFD and Join Mode is Open.

Join Mode will

timeout in

15 minutes.

Step 3 Power up the new 6000DCW smoke

alarms by twisting them onto their

mounting bases.

Red LED on each 6000DCW unit will initially ﬂash one

second ON and one second OFF. After each unit has

joined the network, its Red LED will ﬂash three times

every 2 seconds to indicate it has been conﬁgured as

a network RFD.

Join Mode will

timeout in

15 minutes after

last unit joins.

Step 4 After all units have joined, press LINK

button twice on the baseplate.

Red LED on each unit will power off indicating Standby

Mode.

Step 5 Follow installation instructions in

section 4.

2.4 Connecting The 6000WB RF Baseplate to

6000DCW Wireless Smoke Alarms

This section explains how to setup the mains powered smoke alarm with the RF baseplate to

wirelessly connect with LIFESAVER model 6000DCW RF interlink smoke alarms. The joining process

is similar to previous steps. It is recommended for the 6000DCW Wireless smoke alarm to be

configured as the Coordinator unit.

3. Wireless FAQs

ID FAQ Answer

1Can the wireless units be connected

together (on the bench) before

installing them?

Yes, the 6000WB and any 6000DCW smoke alarms can be paired

together before installing them onto the ceiling. See Section 2.1 for

details.

2What happens if units are powered

up for the ﬁrst time but no buttons

are pressed?

Units will search for a network for 15 minutes after which all units will go

into Standby and the LEDs will be turned off.

To retry, press the LINK button twice quickly to re-enter Join Mode. See

Section 2.1 for details.

3What happens if a RFD doesn’t ﬁnd

a network during the joining

process (eg. due to defective radio

link, being out of range, or couldn’t

ﬁnd a Coordinator)

Unit will go into standby and LED will ﬂash every 2 seconds indicating

Network not found. The unit will then become a stand alone smoke alarm

with no interlink.

4What happens if a Coordinator

doesn’t ﬁnd any RFD to join after

being set as Coordinator.

Coordinator times out after 15 min, becomes a stand alone smoke alarm

with no interlink.

RFD times out after 15 minutes, becomes a stand alone smoke alarm.

Red LED will ﬂash every 2 seconds indicating that they are not joined.

5What happens if an RFD drops from

the network?

The RFD will enter fault mode after approximately 30min.

6What happens if an RFD drops

from the network and comes back

online?

Nothing within ~30min.

After 30 minutes it will go into error mode - network fault. Once the RFD

comes back online, pressing the LINK button twice on any unit in the

network will allow it to re-join.

7What happens if the Coordinator

drops from the network?

IF no other units can hear the Coordinator AND RFD1 can hear all the

others: RFD unit 1 becomes the coordinator after 30 min and other RFD’s

will re-join.

Wireless FAQs

ID FAQ Answer

8What happens if the coordinator

drops from the network and comes

back online?.

Nothing within 30min. After 30 min, push LINK button twice, and then

push/hold LINK button for approx 4 seconds. Unit is reset. Push LINK but-

ton twice to reopen network and rejoin. See section 2.3. (assuming RFD1

unit 1 took over). The ex-Coordinator unit can be joined to the network as

RFD unit, network issue clears.

9How can a unit be added to the

network?

Push LINK button twice on any existing networked unit. Power on new

unit and wait for it to join. Push any LINK button twice to close network.

See Section 2.2.

10 Can the joining process be

reset/restarted?

Yes. Push LINK button twice to open network. Press & hold the LINK

button until it ﬂashes four times. Press the LINK button twice to re-open

its wireless network. See Section 2.3 for details.

11 Is there a way to get more informa-

tion about a trouble status?

In fault mode press LINK button for red LED error code. Count the number

of Red LED ﬂashes and report to customer support.

12 What happens if the user created

more than one Coordinator?

Only one Coordinator is allowed per network. See Section 2.3 to reset the

extra Coordinator; for reconnection as a RFD unit..

13 How do I check the number of wire-

less units in the network?

While in Join mode, press and release LINK button on any joined unit. LED

will blink out number of units.

14 Is it possible to check if a unit is the

Coordinator or a RFD?

Press the LINK button twice quickly to place the unit into Join Mode.

If the unit ﬂashes twice every two seconds, it is a Coordinator. And if it

ﬂashes three times every two seconds, it is a RFD device.

15 If the mains power to the smoke

alarm is turned off, will the RF

baseplate remain on?

Yes, the RF wireless baseplate will remain on as it is powered by the

smoke alarm backup battery.

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