RadioLink Ei168 User manual
Model: Ei168
User Manual
for use with Smoke & Heat Alarms
Contains vital information on the products operation and installation. Read
and retain carefully. If you are just installing this product the manual
MUST be given to the householder.
BASE
CONTENTS
1. QUICK INSTALLATION GUIDE
2. INTRODUCTION
3. INSTALLATION
4. ACTIVATING THE REPEATER FUNCTION
5. TROUBLESHOOTING RF LINK
6. LIMITATIONS OF RADIO COMMUNICATIONS
7. CHECKING & MAINTAINING YOUR SMOKE ALARM SYSTEM
8. GETTING YOUR RadioLINK BASE SERVICED
9. FIVE YEAR GUARANTEE
10. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
11. RadioLINK ACCESSORIES
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1. QUICK INSTALLATION GUIDE
For use only with Ei Electronics Easi Fit Mains Powered
Smoke Alarms Ei141, 144, 146, 161, 161R, 164, 166 & 166R.
The Ei168 RadioLINK Base must be installed by a qualified
electrician.
1.1) Install each RadioLINK Base in the centre of the ceiling
at least 0.30m from light fittings (as per the smoke/heat
alarm instructions) and connect to nearest mains circuit
(see page 3).
1.2) Slide alarm on to the Ei168 RadioLINK Base. This will auto-
matically activate the rechargeable back-up cells. Repeat
this procedure for all alarms in the system (see page 5).
1.3) To House Code, insert a small screwdriver into the house
code switch slots of each unit in succession. This must be
completed within 15 minutes to activate the house code
mode and ensure zoned interconnection (see page 6). It
is essential that the RadioLINK Bases are house
coded.
1.4) Button test each alarm to ensure that
they are all communicating.
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This guide is for quick referencing only. You must read
the user manual thoroughly before installation and use.
2. INTRODUCTION
The Ei168 RadioLINK Base transmits a Radio Frequency (RF) alarm signal when
the unit attached to it senses fire. When it receives an RF alarm signal from anoth-
er Ei168 Base, the attached smoke or heat alarm will sound. It therefore eliminates
the need to run long interconnect wires between all the smoke alarms on different
floors and in different rooms.
It is designed for use with the Easi Fit range of Mains Powered Smoke/Heat
Alarms. The RadioLINK Base itself, is also mains powered and has rechargeable
lithium cells for back-up in the event of mains failure. The RadioLINK Base will
normally be wired to the nearest mains circuit in the ceiling (usually the lighting
circuit, provided unswitched live is available). The Smoke/Heat Alarm is then slid
on to the RadioLINK Base rather than to its normal mounting plate. As many as
12 units can be interconnected in this way.
It is essential to house code the RadioLINK Bases to ensure they will not
accidently signal to nearby systems. This is easily done as explained in
section 3 below.
(The units will all communicate with each other (provided they are within range) as installed
i.e. without any house coding).
With an Ei410 Remote Control (optional) the system is much more versatile and
user-friendly. It allows you to remotely test, silence nuisance alarm (Ei161R &
Ei166R only) and even quickly locate which unit is sensing fire.
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3. INSTALLATION
WARNING: Mains operated products should be
installed by a qualified electrician per the Regulations
for Electrical Installations contained in the IEE Wiring
Regulations — British Standard 7671. Failure to install
this unit correctly may expose the user to shock or fire
hazards. This unit is not waterproof and must not be
exposed to dripping or splashing.
Up to twelve Ei168 RadioLINK Bases can be inter-
connected using the RF radio link.
1. Select a location complying with the advice in the
Smoke/Heat Alarm instruction leaflet.
2. Disconnect the AC mains supply from the circuit
that is going to be used.
3. Carefully align the RadioLINK Base and screw
into place as shown in figure 1. (It is advisable at this
time to use only one screw (as shown) as it allows the base
to be rotated later if required. If you use only one screw,
ensure the base is secure on the ceiling before proceeding
further with the installation. Remember to complete the
installation by securing with the second screw after the sys-
tem has been checked).
4. Lift off the wiring cover as shown in figure 2.
Figure 1
INSERT SCREWDRIVER TO
LIFT AND REMOVE WIRE COVER
Figure 2
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5. If the mains wires are recessed (coming
through a hole in the ceiling), bring the wires
to the terminal block through the rear hole in
the mounting plate as shown in figure 3.
Ensure the rear gasket seals around the
edge of the hole in the ceiling. This is to
prevent air draughts affecting the smoke or
heat entering the alarm. If the orifice is too
large it should be sealed with silicone rubber
or equivalent (when the rest of the
installation is complete).
If the mains wires are being brought along the surface:
(a) position the mounting plate so the cable trunking is as shown in figure 3.
(b) Carefully cut and trim the knockouts in the RadioLINK Base side walls to blend
with the contours of the trunking.
Important: Only cut the thinned down knockout section and leave the top intact as
shown. There is only one position suitable for the surface wiring to enter the alarm.
6. The house wiring must then be connected to the terminal block on the Ei168
RadioLINK Base as follows (see figure 3):
L: Live - connect to the house wires coloured brown, red or marked L.
N: Neutral - connect to the house wires coloured blue, black or marked N.
L- LIVE
N- NEUTRAL
IC - INTERCONNECT
(IF USED)
TERMINAL
SCREWS
EARTH
(IF PRESENT)
Figure 3
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IC: (Hardwire Interconnect- normally not used
except to hardwire interconnect to mains smoke
alarms which don’t have an Ei168 RadioLINK
Base)
The alarm does not need to be earthed. However the
earth terminal is provided for the convenience of the
installers so that any earth wire or cable coloured green
or green & yellow, can be safety terminated.
Note: House wiring should not be bunched up in
the area of the alarms but quickly directed away.
This will minimize their effect on the radio aerial.
7. Replace the wiring cover.
8. Remove the required Smoke/ Heat Alarm from
the box (discard the mounting plate supplied).
Carefully line up the smoke/heat alarm on the
Ei168 RadioLINK Base and slide it on (see fig 4).
9. Connect the mains power to the alarm circuit.
Check the green light is on. If the amber light
flashes every 10 seconds, remove the alarm
(see figure 5 on how to remove alarm ) and
manually depress the rechargeable cell "on"
switch as shown in figure 7 and replace the
alarm. If there is still a problem the cells may be
SLIDE
ON
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WARNING: DISCONNECT MAINS
BEFORE REMOVING ALARM
Figure 5
Figure 4
depleted so leave the unit on mains power for 2
hours to charge and test again.
Similarly, install all the other Smoke/Heat Alarms
with their Ei168 RadioLINK Bases.
10. Press and hold the House Code switch on the
side of any one of the RadioLINK Bases as
shown in figure 6 with a small screwdriver until
the amber light turns on. Release the switch and
the light will flash quickly a few times. The amber
light will then flash every 5 seconds. Repeat this
action on all other RadioLINK Bases in the
property within 15 minutes (before the timeout
period expires).
(If any other RadioLINK accessories are to be used they
must also be put into the house code mode at this time
—see their instructions leaflets for details).
11. Check that all RadioLINK Bases have com-
municated with each other by counting the num-
ber of times the amber light flashes on each
base in turn. For example, 3 units in the system
should have 3 flashes every 5 seconds, 4 units
should have 4 flashes and so on. (If there is a problem see Section 5)
12. Check the radio link communication by pressing the test/hush button for up to
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RECHARGEABLE
CELL "ON" SWITCH
Figure 7
AMBER LIGHT
INSERT SCREWDRIVER TO
TURN ON HOUSE CODE SWITCH
Figure 6
20 seconds on each unit. The horn will sound and the amber light on the
RadioLINK Base sidewall will come on continuously for about 3.5 seconds. All
other installed units should now sound. Release the test button. The local alarm
will cease and you should then be able to hear the other alarms sounding in the
distance. (If any of the alarms do not sound see section 5).
13. The units will automatically exit the house code mode after 15 minutes. We
recommend that you manually exit the house code mode by re-pressing and
holding the house code switch on until the amber light turns on. This reduces the
risk of accidently house coding your alarms with nearby systems.
Finally attach the label provided to the distribution board to identify the alarm
circuits.
(Note: To clear house codes see section 10 - Technical Specification)
4. ACTIVATING THE REPEATER FUNCTION
In normal installations (single storey and two-storey houses), the signal range
should be sufficient to activate the alarms. However some Ei168 RadioLINK
Bases may not receive the radio link signals and then it will be necessary to set up
a unit as a REPEATER Base. The function of the Repeater Base is to receive and
re-broadcast the signals, so effectively boosting the signal range throughout the
installation. For the highest RF signal reliability we recommend that a Repeater
Base is used for systems with 3 or more units.
To setup a Repeater Base:
(i) Choose a RadioLINK Base that is centrally located within the house.
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