Ei Electronics Ei413 User manual

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Instructions
Read and retain carefully for as long as the product is being used. It contains vital
information on the operation and installation of your product. This instruction manual
should be regarded as part of the product.
If you are just installing this product, this manual must be given to the householder.
The manual is to be given to any subsequent user.
RadioLINK Panel Module
for use with RF Smoke, Heat and
Carbon Monoxide Alarms
Model: Ei413

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Overview
RF indicator
(blue LED)
Housecode
Button
FIRE RELAY
Alarm In
ANTENNA
NC
NO
C
NC
NO
C
Vin
SW SW
}
NC
NO
C
CO RELAY FAULT RELAY

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The Ei413 RadioLINK Panel Module is a device that switches
a relay upon receipt of an alarm or a fault RF signal from a
compatible Ei Smoke, Heat or Carbon Monoxide (CO) Alarm.
Although it is mainly designed to interface with a suitable
security or fire panel system, the electrically isolated contacts
can also be used in other applications.
The Ei413 RadioLINK Panel Module is powered by 11 – 30V DC
from an external source (panel).
It decodes “Fire”, “CO” and “Fault” signals from the RF Alarms
and activates the relevant relay. The relays are wired to input
terminals on the panel. The wiring will differ depending on the
type of panel used (see installation section).
Note: The Ei413 can only receive fault signals (such as sensor
degradation, low battery and Alarm removal) from Alarms with
which it has a direct RF connection/signal path. The ability
of an Alarm to transmit a fault depends on the RF module’s
capability. For more information on the type of fault that can
be reported depending on the RF module used, see table A.
Introduction

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Fault messages
Ei605MRF Ei605MTYRF Ei100MRF Ei600MRF Ei3000MRF Ei200MRF
Low battery ü ü ü ü ü ü
Sensor fault ü ü ü ü ü ü
Alarm removal ü ü ü ü
Table A
Important: The Ei range of domestic alarm systems, both
RF and wired interconnect, are suitable for use in standard
domestic properties and can be used where BS 5839-6 Grade D
systems are required. It is also possible that the Ei system could
be used to activate, for example, a remote indicator light outside
a dwelling unit within a typical sheltered or HMO complex to
provide identification for the origin of the alarm event.
However, do not integrate Ei components with a BS5839-1
system to fulfil a critical component of this system’s requirements
such as sound pressure level in a property, or to form a
necessary component of an evacuation or other life safety
procedure. Important: A system containing an Ei413 should be
installed and commissioned by a suitably skilled and competent
person.

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The Ei413 can be installed in or next to the panel. If the panel
is in a metal case, then the module should be located on the
outside of the panel.
CAUTION!
Before connecting the Ei413 to a fire or security panel please
check with the panel manufacturer to determine if an End of Line
(EOL) device(s) and/or current limiting resistor is required and
how and where they should be fitted. Any clarification required on
these components should be directed to the Panel manufacturer.
A – Connecting an Ei413 with a Fire Panel
Important: For panels which are connected to multiple detection
circuits (or zones), each panel input (fire or security) requires
its own Ei413. In other words, a single Ei413 panel interface
should not be used for connecting multiple zones to the panel.
Each zone should be house coded separately.
A.1 Operating principles
Typically, conventional fire panels will monitor both fire and fault
conditions. The Ei413 may be configured to communicate both
Installation

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fire and fault conditions to the fire panel using only a two-wire
connection to the panel. This circuit is depicted in Figure 1.
The circuit consists of two separate switches – one for a fire
condition and one for fault condition.
There are three possible switch configurations which depend
on the state of the system: standby, fire and fault. The current
flow in each of these configurations is depicted in Figure 2, 3
& 4 and is explained below. The current flow in each case is
represented by the bold lines with arrowheads.

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Resistor *
EOL
NO
FireFault
Conventional Fire Panel
Zone Input
NC
CNON
CC
Figure 1
Ei413 Relay Module
Circuit for Conventional
Fire Panel
*Resistor: The purpose of this resistor is to help distinguish
between standby mode and a fire condition, by altering the
current flow in the circuit. The panel is designed to detect
changes in the current flow and activate a fire condition.

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Figure 2
In standby mode, both relays are set to the NC position by
default. The current path flows via the EOL device and the NC-C
terminals of the fault relay. In this state, the panel generates
neither a fire or a fault condition.
Standby Condition
Fault Relay
Detector
Zone Input
Fire Relay
Resistor
Fire Condition
EOL Device
NO NCC NO NCC
Fault Relay
Detector
Zone Input
Fire Relay
Resistor
EOL Device
NO NCC NO NCC
Fault Condition
Fault Relay
Detector
Zone Input
Fire Relay
Resistor
EOL Device
NO NCC NO NCC

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When a fire is detected, the fire relay will be activated. The
current now flows via the C-NO terminals of the fire relay, the
current limiting resistor and the NC-C terminals of the fault
relay. The EOL device is in parallel with the resistor. This will
cause a current change in the circuit which will be detected by
the panel as a fire condition.
Standby Condition
Fault Relay
Detector
Zone Input
Fire Relay
Resistor
Fire Condition
EOL Device
NO NCC NO NCC
Fault Relay
Detector
Zone Input
Fire Relay
Resistor
EOL Device
NO NCC NO NCC
Fault Condition
Fault Relay
Detector
Zone Input
Fire Relay
Resistor
EOL Device
NO NCC NO NCC
Figure 3

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A fault condition is generated when the Ei413 receives a
RadioLINK fault signal from the Ei Electronic RadioLINK alarms.
When the Ei413 receives a fault signal the C-NO terminals of the
fault relay are connected. This effectively breaks the circuit – the
panel will see an open circuit and will indicate a fault condition.
NOTE: A fire event will override a fault condition.
Standby Condition
Fault Relay
Detector
Zone Input
Fire Relay
Resistor
Fire Condition
EOL Device
NO NCC NO NCC
Fault Relay
Detector
Zone Input
Fire Relay
Resistor
EOL Device
NO NCC NO NCC
Fault Condition
Fault Relay
Detector
Zone Input
Fire Relay
Resistor
EOL Device
NO NCC NO NCC
Figure 4

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CAUTION!
In this application, the Fire and Fault relays are being configured
to allow the fire panel to indicate a fire or fault condition. The
wiring details and end of line (EOL) termination details will vary
for different fire panels so it is imperative that you check the
panel manufacturer’s installation manual before proceeding.
A.2 Installation
1. Place the current limiting resistor between the NC terminal
of the Fault Relay and the NO terminal of the Fire relay as
shown in Figure 5. Check with the fire panel manufacturer
for the value of the resistor to be used.
2. Locate the auxiliary power output in the panel and wire it to
the Vin connector on the Ei413 panel module.
3. Check that the polarity of the auxiliary power supply has been
wired correctly.
4. Wire the Fault Relay common (C) terminal and the Fire Relay
common (C) terminal to a detector circuit in the panel.
5. Wire the EOL device to the NC terminal of the Fault relay and
the C terminal of the Fire relay as shown in Figure 5.
6. Power up the fire panel and the Ei413 panel module and follow
the manufacturer’s instructions to set up the fire panel system.

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11-30VDC Supply
FIRE
PANEL
FIRE RELAY
SW SW
Alarm In
ANTENNA
NC
NO
C
NC
NO
C
Vin
}
Detector Zone Input
RadioLINK
Alarms &
Controls
NC
NO
C
CO RELAY FAULT RELAY
Dry Contact
24V DC
Resistor
C
NO
EOL
Device
Figure 5

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A.3 Resetting the fire panel after a fire or fault
Fire:
Once the fire event has cleared, the alarms stopped sounding
and the Ei413 has reset, it is possible to reset the panel to
standby mode as per the manufacturer’s instructions.
Fault:
When a fault is detected the Alarm will transmit an RF fault
signal. The Ei413 will switch the fault relay upon receipt of this
signal causing the panel to display a fault condition.
The fault relay will reset after 5 hours if no further fault messages
are received. This means that the panel will indicate a fault for
at least the next 5 hours unless the fault condition is reset.
Note: Fault messages are normally transmitted every minute
until the fault has been rectified.
To reset a fault condition on the fire panel after the Alarm fault
has been fixed, press the test button on one of the Alarms in the
relevant zone allowing sufficient time for the RF test signal to
transmit and trigger the fire relay of the Ei413. This will override
the fault condition and the fire panel will now indicate a fire.
Then reset the panel to standby mode as per the manufacturer’s
instructions.

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FIRE RELAY
Alarm In
ANTENNA
Vin
SW SW
}
CO RELAY FAULT RELAY
Voltage Free
Contact Input
Voltage Free
Contact Input
Voltage Free
Contact Input
11-30VDC Supply
SECURITY
PANEL
RadioLINK
Alarms &
Controls
Dry Contact
24V DC
C
NO
NC
NO
C
NC
NO
C
NC
NO
C
Figure 6
B - Connecting an Ei413 with a Security Panel or another device
*If an EOL device is required, please refer to the panel
manufacturer for where it should be fitted as this can vary.

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1. Wire each of the Ei413’s relay you wish to use to a
corresponding contact input in the panel.
2. Locate the auxiliary power output in the panel and wire it to
the Vin connector on the Ei413, being careful to ensure the
polarity of the auxiliary power supply has been wired correctly.
3. The input voltage signal is optional and can be triggered by
either a 12-24V DC power supply or alternatively by a dry
contact signal. When activated, the input signal will sound all
the RF Smoke/CO Alarms until the signal stops.
4. Power up the security panel and house code the Ei413 to the
other RF devices (see House coding section).
Note: When a fault is detected the Alarm will transmit an RF
fault signal. The Ei413 will switch the fault relay upon receipt of
this signal causing the panel to display a fault condition.
The fault relay will reset after 5 hours if no further fault messages
are received. This means that the panel will indicate a fault for
at least the next 5 hours unless the fault condition is reset.
Note: Fault messages are normally transmitted every minute
until the fault has been rectified.
To reset a fault condition after the Alarm fault has been fixed,
press the test button on one of the Alarms allowing enough time

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for the RF test signal to transmit and trigger the fire relay of the
Ei413. This will override the fault condition and reset the Ei413.
Then reset the panel to standby mode as per the manufacturer’s
instructions.
Once wired to the panel, it is essential to House Code the
Ei413 to all the other Ei Electronics RF Alarms and devices in
the system to ensure they will not communicate with nearby
systems. Failure to house code the system may also result in a
system malfunction.
1) Press and hold the House Code button until the RF indicator
lights up blue, then release.
2) House code all other RF Alarms and devices in the system.
Consult the instruction manuals on how to house code the
Alarms and devices. It is essential that each individual Alarm/
device is put into House Code mode in its final location.
3) Check the number of flashes on the Ei413 and on every
other device. They should correspond to the total number
of devices in your system. A system with 3 Smoke Alarms
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and 1 Ei413 will result in 4 flashes. It may take up to 10
minutes before all 4 flashes are seen.
The flash pattern will repeat every 5 to 10 seconds while the
Ei413 remains in house code mode.
If it fails to flash the correct number of times, then consult the
“Troubleshooting the RF connection” section of this instruction
manual.
To complete the commissioning, the RF system must exit
House Code mode.
4) The Ei413 will automatically exit House code mode after 15
minutes. Other devices may take up to 30 minutes. Once
coded, the system will not communicate with any other RF
Alarms and devices outside of the house coded group.
To manually exit House Code mode, press the House Code
button on the Ei413 until the RF indicator lights up blue, then
release. This will send a signal to all the other RF Alarms
and devices to exit House Code mode.
After a short period, the blue light will turn off and the system
will return to standby mode. Depending on the number of RF
Alarms and devices in the system this period could vary from 5
to 20 seconds.

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Note: Not all devices are able to receive the Exit House Code
mode signal from another device. If some devices continue to
flash blue, please consult their instruction manual to manually
exit house code mode.
Check that the RF indicators have stopped flashing on all
devices.
5) To check the system, press the Test button for up to 60
seconds on each Alarm.
Ensure that the device connected to the relay contacts operates
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Testing
We recommend regular testing of your RF system (at least
monthly).
Frequent testing of the system is advised to ensure its continued
and safe operation.
Guidelines and best practices for testing are as follows:
1. After the system is installed.
2. Once monthly thereafter.
3. After a prolonged absence from the dwelling (e.g. after a
holiday period).
4. After repair or servicing of any of the systems elements or
electrical works being carried out.
With regards to the Ei413, check that the relay switches and
that the associated device operates when the system is in
alarm (e.g. due to a Smoke Alarm test button being pressed).