BRK electronic DS700RF User manual

RF INTERLINK BASE
DS700RFF
IMPORTANT: Please read this manual before installation.
If installing the alarm for others please leave a copy for the
end user.
0086-CPD-517190
EN 14604: 2005

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1. Introduction
2. Quick installation guide
3. Installation guide
3.1 DS700RF installation and set-up
3.2 Learning in a new system
3.3 Learning in an additional unit to an
existing DS700RF system
4. Operating conditions
5. Trouble shooting
6. Disposal
7. Limited guarantee
8. Technical specification
CONTENTS

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This DS700RF RF interlink base is designed to be used in
conjunction with any BRK mains operated Smoke and Heat
alarms in the 670, 650, 680 series ONLY.
Interlinked Smoke and Heat alarms which utilise RF
interlink technology have the benefit of being able to be
used in a Grade D or E alarm system without the need for
hardwiring connection between each alarm in the system.
This is particularly useful when refurbishing or extending
a property and allows the Grade D or E system to be wired
by way of the un-switched part of a local lighting circuit or
independent circuits at the dwelling’s main distribution board
(ref BS5839 Part 6).
The DS700RF utilises a unique system which provides in excess
of 16 million separate ID codes, one of which is automatically
selected when the system is learnt in on installation. The high
number of alternative codes helps prevent individual systems
in separate properties from interfering with one another and
resulting in unwanted nuisance alarms. Utilising the DS700RF
allows up to 50 alarms to be interlinked in each system.
1. INTRODUCTION

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2. QUICK INSTALLATION GUIDE
a) Install each DS700RF base in an appropriate position
at least 300mm from the nearest light fitting (ref Smoke/
Heat alarm instructions) and connect to the nearest mains
circuit. DO NOT SWITCH ON MAINS POWER.
b) Learn in each base by pressing the button (See Fig 1)
using a small screwdriver.
c) Plug in the Smoke and Heat alarms as appropriate onto
each base (See Fig 2). Switch on mains power.
d) Ensure that at least 2 minutes has elapsed before pressing
the test button on each alarm. When the test button on
one of the alarms is pressed all of the other alarms in the
system should sound within 10 seconds.

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Fig 1. Fig 2.
Learn in button

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3. INSTALLATION GUIDE
Please consult the Smoke/Heat alarm owner’s manual for
details of where and where not to site your Smoke and Heat
alarms.
WARNING: Wiring should be installed by a qualified
electrician in accordance with BS7671. Permanent
connection to the fixed wiring of the building should be
made in a suitable junction box. This alarm must not be
exposed to dripping or splashing. Connect the alarm as
late as possible in an installation, particularly in new build,
to avoid contamination. Remove the dust cover before
applying power.
3.1) DS700RF INSTALLATION AND SETUP
Live = Brown
Neutral = Blue
Earth
Fig 3.

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a) Install the DS700RF docking base on the ceiling no closer
than 300mm from the nearest light fitting. Always refer
to your Smoke/Heat alarm manual for positioning and
installation guidance.
b) Bring wires through either the YT2 trunking knockout on
the side of the base or the knockout in the base itself and
install the wires into the connector terminals marked L
(live), Neutral (N) and Earth (E). See Fig 3.
c) Install ALL bases that will be required in the system in their
appropriate positions.
IMPORTANT: The circuit used to power the alarm must be
a constant 230V AC 50Hz voltage circuit that cannot be
turned off by a switch. BS5839 Part 6 states that:
For mains powered alarms, each with an integral standby
supply (Grade D), the mains electricity supply should take
the form of either:
1) An independent circuit at the dwelling’s main circuit
board, in which case no other electrical equipment should
be connected to this circuit (other than a dedicated
monitoring device installed to indicate failure of the mains
electricity supply to the alarms); or

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2) A separately electrically protected, regularly used local
lighting circuit. For mains powered alarms with no
standby supply (Grade E), the mains electricity supply
may only take the form of an independent circuit as per
1) above. If it is necessary to use an RCD for protection,
it should operate independently of any RCD protection
for circuits supplying sockets or portable equipment. All
interconnected alarms should be installed on a single final
circuit.
3.2) LEARNING IN A NEW SYSTEM
Learn in button
Amber LED
Fig 4.

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NOTE:The system must be learnt in before the alarms
are installed on the base.
a) Locate the push button on an installed DS700RF and
press briefly using a small screwdriver (see Fig 1). The
amber LED will illuminate for 3 seconds to indicate that it is
activated. (See Fig 4). The buzzer will also give an audible
‘chirp’ to show that it is working.
b) Repeat this process on every remaining DS700RF required
to be in the system. As each alarm is successfully learnt in
the amber LED will start to flash once every 3 seconds.
NOTE: The DS700RF allows for a period of 15 minutes
during which all bases need to be learnt in.
c) Once all bases are learnt in, install Smoke/Heat alarms
onto each DS700RF as outlined in the owner’s manual
(See Fig 2).
d) Turn on mains power.
e) Ensure all Smoke/Heat alarms in the system display
a green power light and red operating light as per the
Smoke/Heat alarm manual.

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f) Ensure the amber LED on every DS700RF flashes once
every three seconds.
g) Press the test button on each alarm in the system in turn
and ensure 1) the alarm sounds and 2) it links with every
other alarm in the system.
h) Installation is now complete.
NOTE: If all DS700RF bases have been learnt in before
15 minutes has elapsed, pressing the test button on any
installed Smoke/Heat alarm will cause the learn in
procedure to finish early. This will also test every alarm
in the system. The amber LED on every DS700RF will
flash twice every 3 seconds for a period of 5 minutes after
the learn in process has completed.
If after a period 15 minutes a unit has failed to learn in, it
will sound a double beep for a period of 5 minutes.
3.3) LEARNING IN AN ADDITIONAL UNIT TO AN EXISTING
DS700RF SYSTEM
If you require an additional alarm to be added to an
existing DS700RF system: