Brooks RFS1 V2 User manual

Operation & Installation Manual RFS1 V2
Rev 3
Residential Fire System
RFS1 V2
MA365 July 2019

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Table of Contents
1INTRODUCTION ____________________________________________________ 5
1.1 Design Concept ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5
1.2 System Overview --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------5
2SYSTEM DESIGN ___________________________________________________ 6
2.1 Smoke / Heat Alarm ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6
2.1.1 Basic Information about your Smoke / Heat Alarm ................................................. 6
2.1.2 Photoelectric Model (EIB650iWX) ........................................................................... 6
2.1.3 Heat Model (EIB603CX) .......................................................................................... 7
2.2 Roof Space Heat Detectors -------------------------------------------------------------------------8
2.2.1 Overview.................................................................................................................. 8
2.2.2 Features................................................................................................................... 8
2.2.3 Specifications........................................................................................................... 8
2.2.4 Connection to RFS1 V2 ........................................................................................... 9
2.3 Limitation of Smoke / Heat Alarms ----------------------------------------------------------------9
2.4 Locating Smoke / Heat Alarms ------------------------------------------------------------------- 10
2.4.1 Smoke Alarms ....................................................................................................... 10
2.4.2 Heat Alarms ........................................................................................................... 10
2.4.3 Checking Audibility of Smoke / Heat Alarms ......................................................... 11
2.5 Recommended Locations-------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11
2.5.1 Locations to Avoid ................................................................................................. 11
2.6 Interconnecting Smoke/Heat Alarms------------------------------------------------------------ 12
2.7 Smoke / Heat Alarm Additional Features ------------------------------------------------------ 12
2.8 Nuisance Alarms ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12
2.9 Important Safeguards ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13
2.10 Fire Safety --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13
2.10.1 Planning Your Escape ........................................................................................... 13
2.10.2 Fire Safety Hints .................................................................................................... 14
3RESIDENTIAL FIRE SAFETY PANEL __________________________________ 15
3.1 RFS1 V2 Specifications ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 15
3.2 Overview ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 16
3.2.1 Control Panel ......................................................................................................... 16
3.2.2 Operator Module.................................................................................................... 17
3.3 RFS1 V2 Compatible Equipment ---------------------------------------------------------------- 17
3.3.1 New Smoke / Heat Alarms .................................................................................... 17
3.3.2 Other Equipment.................................................................................................... 17
3.4 Power Supply ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 17
3.4.1 Primary Power Supply / Battery Charger............................................................... 17
3.4.2 Standby Supply...................................................................................................... 17
3.5 Main Control and Termination Module (SUB870)-------------------------------------------- 18
3.5.1 Normal Mode ......................................................................................................... 18
3.5.2 Alarm Mode ........................................................................................................... 18
3.5.3 Defect/Fault Mode ................................................................................................. 19
3.6 Operator’s Module ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 19
3.6.1 Indicators ............................................................................................................... 20
3.6.2 Controls ................................................................................................................. 20
3.6.2.1 Fault Acknowledge ____________________________________________ 20
3.6.2.2 Alarm Locate _________________________________________________ 20
3.6.2.3 Alarm Mute __________________________________________________ 21

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3.6.2.4 Test Button __________________________________________________ 21
4INSTALLATION ____________________________________________________ 22
4.1 RFS1 V2 Surface Mounting Instructions ------------------------------------------------------- 22
4.2 RFS1 V2 Cable Termination ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 22
4.2.1 AC Power............................................................................................................... 22
4.2.2 Field Wiring............................................................................................................ 22
4.2.3 Battery ................................................................................................................... 22
4.2.4 Refit Faceplate....................................................................................................... 23
4.3 Termination of EIB650iWX or EIB603CX Alarms -------------------------------------------- 23
4.4 Input / Output Module EIB209IO ----------------------------------------------------------------- 26
4.4.1 Jumper Link Setting ............................................................................................... 26
4.4.2 PCB Layout............................................................................................................ 27
4.4.3 Switch Input Application ........................................................................................ 27
4.5Vibration Pad EIB207V ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 28
4.6 Strobe Output ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 28
4.7 End of Line Setting ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 29
5COMMISSIONING __________________________________________________ 30
5.1 Commissioning Tests ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 30
5.1.1 System Configuration ............................................................................................ 30
6TESTING _________________________________________________________ 31
6.1 Power Supply ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 31
6.2 Smoke / Heat Alarm Test -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 31
6.2.1 Alarm Output Test.................................................................................................. 31
6.2.2 Checking Alarm “Test” Switch ............................................................................... 32
6.3 “Locate” and “Mute” Switches--------------------------------------------------------------------- 32
6.4 Defect Mode Test ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 32
6.5 As-Installed Diagrams and Installer's Statement --------------------------------------------- 32
6.6 Log Book ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 32
6.7 Maintenance ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 32
7TROUBLESHOOTING_______________________________________________ 34
7.1 False Alarms ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 34
7.1.1 Frequent Nuisance Alarms Occur ......................................................................... 34
7.1.2 Alarm Sounds for no Apparent Reason................................................................. 34
7.2 Faults --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 34
7.2.1 Line Fault ............................................................................................................... 34
7.3 Low Battery (RFS1 System)----------------------------------------------------------------------- 35
7.4 Connection Fault ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 35
8SPARE PARTS ____________________________________________________ 36
8.1 Main Panel--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 36
8.2 Field Devices------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 36
9BATTERY CAPACITY CALCULATION _________________________________ 37
10 BLOCK WIRING DIAGRAM __________________________________________ 38
11 COMMISSIONING CHECKLISTS ______________________________________ 39
12 PRODUCT GUARANTEE ____________________________________________ 43
13 REVISION HISTORY ________________________________________________ 44

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Table of Figures
Figure 1 Roof Space Heat Detectors........................................................................ 8
Figure 2 Connection of roof space detectors............................................................ 9
Figure 3 Removing Alarm Heads from EIB603cX and/or EIB650iWX ................... 13
Figure 4 RFS1 V2 Panel ......................................................................................... 16
Figure 5 Remote Keypad (BARFS1-RKP).............................................................. 16
Figure 6 RFS1 V2 Main and Termination Board (SUB870).................................... 18
Figure 7 RFS1 V2 Front decal ................................................................................ 19
Figure 8 Interface Base BAX16 .............................................................................. 23
Figure 9 SUB1012 Terminals ................................................................................. 23
Figure 10 Ribbon cable from SUB1005 .................................................................. 24
Figure 11 Removing Alarm Heads from BAX16 ..................................................... 24
Figure 12 Generic input / output field module EIB209IO ........................................ 26
Figure 13 EIB209IO Input / Output Module (SUB873) ........................................... 27
Figure 14 EIB209IO connection to N/O contact sprinkler flow switch input ........... 27
Figure 15 EIB207V Vibration pad ........................................................................... 28
Figure 16 EIB207V connection diagram ................................................................. 28
Figure 17 Strobe connection to EIB209IO .............................................................. 29
Figure 18 RFS1 V2 Block Wiring Diagram ............................................................. 38
List of Tables
Table 1 Roof space heat detectors........................................................................... 8
Table 2 RFS1 V2 Specifications ............................................................................. 15
Table 3 RFS1 V2 Indications and flashing pattern ................................................. 19
Table 4 RFS1 V2 Indictors...................................................................................... 20
Table 5 RFS1 V2 Control buttons........................................................................... 20
Table 6 DIP Switch Settings for SUB1012.............................................................. 25
Table 7 EIB209IO card jumper settings.................................................................. 26
Table 8 Interconnect voltage threshold................................................................... 29

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1 Introduction
1.1 Design Concept
The RFS1 V2 is specifically designed for residential applications, its primary
purpose, to provide reliable early warning of a developing fire so that the occupant
is given the maximum time to escape to a place of safety.
Fire is not just heat, consideration needs to be given to the smoke and toxic gases
generated in all house fires. Brooks recognises that residential applications require
special consideration; the RFS1 V2 must be flexible, have design integrity, be
reliability and be conscious occupant amenity.
The RFS1 V2 has features that allow the occupant to use and manage the system,
but controls that prevent accidental disablement.
Australian Standard AS3786:2014 and AS1603.3:2018 have established a
performance standard for Smoke and Heat Alarms for Domestic/Residential
applications. Not content to just offer individual products, Brooks has developed a
range of residential fire alarm panels to enable fire system engineering principles,
normally applied to commercial premises, to be adapted to residential situations.
Please read this manual as it has information that will explain how your RFS1 V2
works and how you can use it.
1.2 System Overview
The Residential Fire Safety System RFS1 V2 complete with compatible Smoke /
Heat Alarms and auxiliary devices provides a complete single zone automatic fire
detection and alarm system for residential applications.
The RFS1 V2 is designed to meet the requirements of the National Construction
Code (NCC) of Australia (for Smoke Alarm System) and incorporates Smoke Alarms
conform to Australian Standard AS3786:2014 and Heat Alarms conform to
AS1603.3:2018.
The RFS1 V2 system consists of a control panel, operator module which provides
both status indication and function controls, Smoke and Heat alarms. A pillow shaker
and strobe are available for the hearing impaired or deaf. The new Smoke Alarm
EIB650iWX and Heat Alarm EIB603CX are designed to be installed in conjunction
with the RFS1 V2 control panel as an external power source.
The RFS1 V2 system has a generic input/output module as an alarm zone device; it
enables remote control of ancillary equipment, interfacing to sprinkler flow switch/any
dry contact input, provides alarm relay contacts and a supervised 12VDC alarm
output.
The connection between the operator module and control panel is via RS485, which
allows the operator module to be located remote from the control panel itself, an
advantage in multi-storey dwellings. A maximum of 2 operator modules can be fitted
to the system.
The power supply of RFS1 V2 is fully supervised for fault condition; mains fail, battery
disconnected, charger high or low and battery low. The alarm zone wiring is
supervised via EOL module for both an open and short circuit condition.
The RFS1 V2 has both an alarm and fault output for either remote monitoring and/or
the operation of ancillary equipment. RFS1 V2 provides not only a truly Deemed to
Satisfy Solution but includes additional functions and facilities to allow design
flexibility for customising the installation to the application.
Remember: your RFS1 V2 has been installed to protect you by raising the alarm and
maximising your time to escape to safety, if you tamper with it, misuse it or fail to
maintain; its performance cannot be guaranteed, you will be putting both you and
your family at risk.

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2 System Design
The Smoke / Heat Alarms should be installed in compliance with the requirements
of NCC; for specific technical guidance of Australian Standards AS1670.6, AS1670.1
and this manual should be used.
A properly designed early warning fire system ensures the alarm is given before the
escape route becomes blocked with smoke or heat. Therefore, smoke alarms must
be installed along the escape route, heat alarms would not give sufficient warning.
2.1 Smoke / Heat Alarm
2.1.1 Basic Information about your Smoke / Heat Alarm
A Smoke Alarm is an early warning device, used correctly it will detect the onset of
a fire, raise the alarm and give occupants valuable time to escape prior to the
evacuation path becoming unusable. In today’s modern homes natural material like
wood and cotton have all but been replaced by synthetics. The result is that when a
fire does occur it will burn much faster and much hotter than for natural materials. It
will give off visible smoke and toxic fumes at much greater levels. For this reason,
Brooks has used only photoelectric Smoke Alarms in the RFS1 V2 system. Research
indicates this technology is superior in performance to ionisation in residential
applications and is the overall best and most reliable type of smoke alarm technology
for use in the modern dwelling.
Heat Alarms are supplementary devices only; for those areas where Smoke Alarms
would not be suitable. Heat detection occurs usually once flames are present
therefore, they are not early warning. Heat alarms must not be the only detection
used and must be interconnected to all smoke alarms to provide the best warning
throughout the dwelling.
When using household protective devices, basic safety precautions should always
be followed.
Notes:
•When the power is first connected to the Smoke / Heat Alarms, it may sound
for 2-3 seconds and/or the LED may flash quickly for 10 seconds - this is
normal.
•A Smoke / Heat Alarm does not prevent fires.
•Install correctly, in the centre of the ceiling if possible.
•Test monthly or after servicing any existing fault.
•When the panel chirps every 40 seconds, it means that either the backup
battery has reached the low battery threshold (below 12V) or a wiring fault
exists in the zone wiring. Restore the mains power immediately or call for
technical support for wiring fault.
•For the Photo-electric model EIB650iWX, if the Smoke Alarm beeps without
the LED flashing at the same time then clean the unit as this is the automatic
test feature telling you the chamber is degraded.
•Plan your escape route.
•Proper protection requires more than one Smoke / Heat Alarm.
•If you have any doubt or query about Smoke / Heat Alarms consult the
nearest Brooks Office as shown in the last page.
2.1.2 Photoelectric Model (EIB650iWX)
Photoelectric Smoke Alarms senses visible smoke particles. They respond to a
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smouldering fires and the dense smoke given off by foam filled furnishings or
overheated PVC wiring. They are less prone to nuisance alarms from cooking
fumes, and furthermore, contain no radioactive material.
However, all photoelectric Smoke Alarms are prone to nuisance alarms caused by
dust or insect contamination. Mesh screens are provided and are effective in
reducing insect ingress, but it is impossible to make the Alarms dust or insect proof
since they would then be effectively smoke proof! For this reason, it is essential that
photoelectric Smoke Alarms are periodically cleaned. The recommended areas to
install photoelectric Smoke Alarms are in bedrooms and living areas adjacent to
kitchens. Refer to the EIB650iWX leaflet.
Operating Principle: Light scattering - transmitter produces pulses of light which
are detected by a receiver when smoke enters the sensing chamber.
2.1.3 Heat Model (EIB603CX)
Heat Alarms require less maintenance than photoelectric Smoke alarms. There are
locations where the installation of a Smoke Alarm is not recommended, e.g. kitchens,
laundries, garages, etc. Yet these areas are a potential of fires and the need for an
alternative method of fire detection is, in the opinion of many fire officers and
specifiers, essential in this and other vulnerable locations of residential properties.
The Heat Alarm EIB603CX provides such an alternative. Fixed temperature heat
alarms are designed to trigger when the temperature reaches approximately 58ºC.
The heat alarm is not sensitive to smoke, but in a closed room with a vigorous fire
they will tend to respond faster than a Smoke Alarm a distance away in the hallway.
A Heat Alarm MUST be interconnected to your Smoke Alarms so that the Alarm can
be heard throughout the building.
Operating Principle: Thermistor sensor - resistance value varies with temperature.

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2.2 Roof Space Heat Detectors
2.2.1 Overview
Figure 1 Roof Space Heat Detectors
Standard Smoke or Heat Alarms are not suitable for residential roof space
applications where fire may occur.
Brooks has developed a solution to protect residential roof space when a residential
fire panel is used. The heat detector utilises a bi-metallic heat switches to detect
temperature rise in the roof space.
When the temperature in the roof space reaches the set point of the bi-metallic
switch, the contact of the switch will close and connects approximately 12V (with a
diode forward voltage drop) to the interconnect which activates all Smoke or Heat
Alarms within RFS1. Roof space detectors available for 60⁰ C or 80⁰ C applications.
2.2.2 Features
•Minimum current draw, refer to Table 1 below.
•Up to 10 of HS60V2 or HS80V2 can be connected to RFS1 V2.
•Minimise false alarms.
•Suitable for harsh environment e.g. roof spaces, garages, etc.
•Built-in alarm LED indication
•Support Remote Indicator Light (RIL), with selectable “Latching” and “Non-
Latching” mode
2.2.3 Specifications
Table 1 Roof space heat detectors
Function HS60V2 HS80V2
Temperature 60°C ±5°C 80°C ±5°C
Current Consumption(@12.8V)
Quiescent
Alarm (without RIL)
Alarm (with RIL)
0.1 uA
6.7 mA
14 mA
0.1 uA
6.7 mA
14 mA
Nominal Voltage 12 V 12 V
No. of units per zone 10 10
Dot Colour Blue Red
Size 73mm diameter 73mm diameter

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2.2.4 Connection to RFS1 V2
Field wiring as shown in Figure 2 below is same as the standard RFS1 wiring. The
bi-metallic switch contact is connected between Interconnect and positive terminals
(with protection diode and series resistor) on SUB1034 (60⁰) / 1035 (80⁰) board.
When the ambient temperature rises to the fixed temperature value, the bi-metallic
N/O contact closes, Interconnect voltage goes high and activates all the smoke or
heat alarms interconnected to HS60V2 or HS80V2. The red LED will turn on only
when the heat switch closes. The roof space heat detector provides 12V output for
Remote Indicator Light (RIL), with selectable “Latching” and “Non-Latching” mode.
The RIL will be reset when key-switch on the panel is switched to “OFF” or “FIRE”
position.
Figure 2 Connection of roof space detectors
2.3 Limitation of Smoke / Heat Alarms
Smoke/Heat Alarms have significantly helped to reduce the number of fire fatalities
in countries where they are widely installed.
However independent authorities have stated that they may be ineffective in some
circumstances. There are a number of reasons for this:
•The Alarms will not work if the mains power supplied by RFS1 V2 control
panel is off and the back-up battery is depleted.
•Smoke/Heat Alarms will not detect fire if sufficient smoke/heat does not
reach or prevented to reach the Alarm. Smoke/Heat may be prevented from
reaching the Alarm if the fire is too far away, for example, if the fire is on
another floor, behind a closed door, in a chimney, in a wall cavity, or if the
prevailing air draughts carry the smoke/heat away. Installing Smoke/Heat
Alarms on both sides of closed doors and installing more than one
Smoke/Heat Alarm as recommended in this manual very significantly
improves the probability of early detection.
•The Alarm may not be heard due to background noise, distance from the
bedroom or closed doors.
•A Smoke/Heat Alarm may not wake a person who has taken drugs or
alcohol.
•Smoke/Heat Alarms may not detect every type of fire to give sufficient early
warning. They are particularly ineffective with fires caused by escaping gas,
violent explosions, poor storage of flammable rags and/or liquids, (for
example petrol, paint, spirits etc). Overloaded electrical circuits, arson and
children playing with matches.
•Smoke/Heat Alarms don’t last indefinitely. For example, if there is a build-up
of contamination, performance will be impaired. The manufacturer
recommends replacement of the Smoke/Heat Alarms after 10 years as a
precaution.