Model: Ei408
Switched Input Module
Battery Powered
For use with RadioLINK Smoke/Heat Alarms and Bases
Contains vital information on the product’s operation and installation. Read and retain carefully. If you are just installing this product the
manual MUST be given to the householder.
1. INTRODUCTION
The Ei408 is a battery powered RadioLINK Module that accepts an input from a set of
On receipt of a switched input, the Ei408 sends out a RadioLINK alarm signal to trigger all other RadioLINK alarms/bases in the system into alarm.
2. INSTALLATION
It is recommended that you install all other RadioLINK devices that will form part of the system before installing the Ei408 Module.
Note:
All RadioLINK units should be located in their final positions before House Coding is carried out.
The Ei408 should not be mounted close to any metal objects, metal structures or fitted to a metal
1.Remove the front plate of the Ei408 by unscrewing the two screws and then fix the
2.Neatly run wiring from the
3.Switch on the
4.Press and hold the House Code button (shown in Figure 2) until the red light on the front plate of the Ei408 illuminates solidly. As soon
as the light illuminates, release the House Code button. The red light should start to flash slowly (this indicates that the Ei408 is sending out its own unique House Code signal).
Ei408
Switch output device for triggering RadioLINK units
Figure 1
Terminal Block
Battery
ON/OFF
Switch
House Code |
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Button | Figure 2 | ||
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5.Screw the front plate back onto the
6.As quickly as possible put all other RadioLINK devices that are part of the system into House Code mode (see individual instruction leaflets). This must be done within 15 minutes of putting the Ei408 into House Code mode (step 4 above).
In House Code mode, all the RadioLINK devices will ‘learn’ and memorise each others unique House Code. Once House Coded, a RadioLINK device will only respond to other RadioLINK devices that it has in its memory.
7.Check that the number of amber light flashes (for RadioLINK bases) or blue light flashes (for RadioLINK alarms) corresponds to the number of RadioLINK devices in the system. For example, with 3 Ei168RC RadioLINK bases and 1 Ei408 Module in the system there should be 4 amber light flashes on each Ei168RC base (Note: The red light flashes from the Ei408 do not relate to the number of RadioLINK devices. The flashes simply show that it is sending out its own unique House Code).
8.Remove the Ei408 from House Code mode by unscrewing the front plate and then pressing and holding the House Code button until the
red light illuminates solidly. As soon as it illuminates solidly, release the House Code button. The red light should stop flashing.
9.Remove all other RadioLINK devices from House Code mode (see individual instruction leaflets).
All RadioLINK devices will automatically exit House Code mode after either 15 or 30 minutes (depending upon device). However, if left in House Code mode for these periods, problems could occur if a nearby system is being House Coded at the same time (i.e. two different systems could become coded together). To prevent this it is recommended that all RadioLINK devices in a system are taken out of House Code mode once it is determined that they are all coded together.
3. CHECKING AND TESTING
The Ei408 is an important alarm device and should be tested after installation and then regularly to ensure correct operation as follows.
a)Check that the light on the front plate flashes green every 40 seconds to show that the battery power is healthy.
b)The module should be tested regularly with the external switch device (e.g. use a test button on the external device). The light should turn red and stay on continuously for 3 seconds and then flashes red (once every 20 seconds) for 5 minutes indicating a repeat transmission of the alarm signal. (Note: after 5 minutes the RF alarm signal ceases and therefore the smoke alarms will stop alarming. This prevents the batteries in the Ei408 module from being depleted.
c)Check that all the RadioLINK units are now in alarm. If everything is satisfactory, cancel the test. Check all the RadioLINK units are switched off. (If some or all of the alarms have not been activated, then the House Coding procedure should be repeated. If there are still some problems, see the section on “Troubleshooting”.)
Low Battery
If the light flashes amber every 9 seconds this indicates that the batteries are depleted and the Ei408 may no longer be able to send an alarm signal. The unit must be removed from its location and returned for repair if still with the guarantee period, (see Sections 7 & 8 for details).
If the end of life has been reached (see “REPLACE BY” label on the side of the mounting box) dispose according to local guidelines and regulations (see label on the inside of unit).
4. TROUBLE SHOOTING RF LINK
If, when checking the RadioLINK interconnection, some of the alarms do not respond to the Ei408 test (as outlined in section 3), then:
(i)Ensure the Ei408 has been activated correctly and the red light has come on continuously for 3 seconds and then continues to flash red every 20 seconds.
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