Ei Electronics Ei450 User manual
Instruction Manual
Read and retain carefully for as long as the product is being used. It contains vital information on the operation and installation of your Smoke Alarm.
The leaflet should be regarded as part of the product.
If you are just installing the unit, the leaftet must be given to the householder. The leaflet is to be given to any subsequent user.
Model: Ei450
Alarm Controller
Fire and CO
Contents
1. Overview ........................................................................................................
2. Installation ......................................................................................................
3. House Coding ................................................................................................
4. Operation .......................................................................................................
5. System Diagnostics .......................................................................................
6. Five Year Guarantee .....................................................................................
7. Troubleshooting the RF link ..........................................................................
8. Limitations of Radio Communications ...........................................................
9. Technical Specification ..................................................................................
10. Getting your Ei450 Serviced ..........................................................................
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1. Overview
Congratulations on purchasing the Ei450 single button alarm controller for RadioLINK Fire and Carbon
Monoxide (CO) Alarm systems. The Ei450 tests and controls fire, CO and hybrid (Fire + CO) RadioLINK
Alarm systems.
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Function Description
Remote Test All the Alarms can be tested from a centralised location
Some older revisions of our RadioLINK modules do not support the Memory ID function. Check this page on our website for a complete and
accurate list of products that support this function.
Remote Locate This will silence all the Alarms in the system except the one sensing Fire or CO
Remote Silence This will silence all the Alarms in the system
Fire Indicator Indicates a that a Fire Alarm has been activated
CO Indicator Indicates a that a CO Alarm has been activated
EOL Indicator Indicates that the battery has reached its end of life (EOL)
Memory Indicates if a Fire or CO Alarm has been previously activated
Memory ID Identifies the Alarm that has previously been activated
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Fire Indicator Low Battery Indicator CO Indicator
Light Segments (4)
Segment Colour Activity
Function enabled
Test / Control Button
RF signal activity
Function complete
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Model No. - Alarms Comment
Ei262 Mains Carbon Monoxide Alarms The Ei262 has built-in RadioLINK technology
Ei160RC & Ei2110 Series Smoke Alarms
For most up to date works with list check webpage www.eielectronics.com/articles/ei450-memory-id-products.html
The Alarms must be fitted on Ei168RC RadioLINK bases
Ei605 & Ei650 Series Smoke Alarms The Alarms must be fitted with the appropriate Ei605 series RadioLINK module
Ei208 Battery Powered Carbon Monoxide Alarms The Alarms must be fitted with Ei200MRF RadioLINK modules
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Install the Ei450 mounting plate at an accessible point on the wall 1.4M
+/- 200mm from floor level. If it intended for a disabled person to operate
the controller, an alternative mounting location should be considered.
Also consider security and chose a location where it will not be
accidently or otherwise operated.
Turn on the system by sliding the switch to the on position.
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Check the power up sequence
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All RadioLINK devices, Smoke Alarms, CO Alarms, control switches,
etc. in the system must be put into house code. For instructions on how
to house code the Ei450 controller, see the “House Code” section of
this manual.
For instructions on house coding the other devices please refer to their
individual manuals.
Repeat this procedure for all Alarms and RadioLINK devices in the
system.
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It is essential to House Code the Ei450 i-controller to all the other
RadioLINK 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.
Press and hold the House Code switch on the back of the
controller until all segments light up blue, then release. The
segments will flash rapidly for a moment on entering house code
(H CODE).
House code all other RadioLINK Alarms and accessories in the
system. Consult the instruction manuals on how to house code
these devices.
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Return to the Ei450 i-controller and check that all 4 segments
(ring) are flashing blue. The number of flashes should
equal the number of RadioLINK devices in the system.
A system with 3 smoke alarms, one CO alarm and the
i-controller will result in five blue flashes.
The flash pattern will repeat every 5 to 10 seconds while the
i-controller remains in house code.
If it fails to flash the correct number of times, then consult the
“TroubleshootingtheRFlink” sectionof thisinstruction manual.
Now, walk around the house to verify that all the other
RadioLINK Alarms and RadioLINK devices are giving the correct
amount of flashes.
If any of these fail to flash the correct number of times,
then consult the “Troubleshooting the RF link” section of this
instruction manual.
To complete the commissioning, the system must exit house
code mode.
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The units will automatically exit house code after 30 minutes. Once
coded the system will not communicate with any other RadioLINK
devices outside the house coded group.
To manually exit house code press the house code button on the
back of the Ei450 switch. When all the segments light up blue,
release the button. This unit will then send a “Cancel” signal to all
the other RadioLINK devices to exit House code.
After a short period the blue light will turn off and the system will
return to standby mode (normal). Depending on the number of
Alarms and RadioLINK devices in the system this period could vary
from 5 to 20 Seconds.
If you choose to make the switch tamper proof remove the pip
(plastic post) using a pliers or similar tool.
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Slide the Ei450 onto the mounting base on the wall.
Check that the RadioLINK system is working by pressing the button
on the Ei450 i-controller until the TEST segment lights blue. This
indicates a RadioLINK test signal has been activated.
All the Alarms in the system will sound for a short period and then
stop.
If the test fails go to Troubleshooting the RF link section.
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Sometimes in order to resolve an RF communication issue, e.g. Alarms had to be relocated, it
may necessary to reset and house code the system again.
To reset the Ei450 i-controller press and hold the house code
switch. All segments will flash blue briefly and then go solid.
After 5 seconds approx. the segments will start flashing blue.
At this point release the house code switch. The Ei450 has
now been reset.
To reset the other Alarms and accessories in the system
consult the appropriate instruction manuals.
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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 weekly thereafter.
3. After prolonged absence from the dwelling (.e.g. after holiday period).
4. After repair or servicing of any of the systems elements or household
electrical works.
Press the button on the Ei450 i-controller until the TEST
segment lights up blue. Release the button.
All Alarms in the system will sound for a short period and then
stop.
If the MEMORY segment lights up blue instead of the TEST it
means that a CO or Fire alarm was previously activated. See
the fire and CO memory sections and report the incident to the
appropriate authorities.
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If there is a fire, immediately evacuate the premises and telephone
the fire brigade.
If the source of the alarm is not obvious go to the Ei450 i-controller and check
to see which indicator is illuminated, Fire or CO.
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premises. Telephone the appropriate authorities to report the incident.
If the fire indicator is lighting and there is no obvious fire, press
the button. The LOCATE segment will change from red to blue.
After a 10 to 40 seconds period, all the Alarms in the system will
stop sounding except the source Alarm(s).
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If you are satisfied there is no fire but the Smoke/Heat Alarm is still
continuing to alarm you may now silence the system.
Wait until the SILENCE segment is flashing red and then press
the button. The SILENCE segment will turn blue, the Alarm(s) will
stop sounding and all segments on the controller will flash green
momentarily to indicate that the Controller is back in standby. The
Alarms in the system will be silenced for the next 10 minutes.
The fire memory feature enables the identification of a fire Alarm that
has previously been activated, e.g. one that false alarmed when the
house was not occupied.
1. After the Alarm deactivates, the Fire indicator will flash alternatively
with the MEMORY segment (red) for 2 minutes and then stop.
2. To recall the memory press the button, the MEMORY segment will
light blue and the source alarm will sound briefly and stop several
times.
3. To reactivate the memory feature press and hold the button briefly while the FIRE Icon is still flashing.
This reactivation can be repeated indefinitely. If the button is not pressed the memory recall will timeout
in 10 seconds.
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4. When the FIRE icon stops flashing, the memory recall is complete, the Alarm will stop sounding and
the Alarm controller will return to standby with all segments extinguished.
5. The memory is now erased and pressing the button again will perform a normal test.
The CO memory feature enables the identification of a CO Alarm
that has previously been activated, e.g. a CO incident while the
house was not occupied.
1. After the Alarm deactivates, the CO indicator will flash alternatively
with the MEMORY segment (red) for 2 minutes and then stop. For
the next 24h hours they will flash alternatively once a minute.
2. To recall the memory press the button, the MEMORY segment
will light blue and the source alarm will sound briefly and stop.
Depending on the number of alarms in the system the source alarm will sound and stop a number of times.
3. To reactivate the memory feature press and hold the button briefly while the CO Icon is still flashing.
This reactivation can be repeated indefinitely as long as the icon is still flashing. If the button is not
pressed the memory recall will timeout in 10 seconds.
4. When CO icon stops flashing, the memory recall is complete, the Alarm will stop sounding and the
Alarm controller will return to standby with all segments extinguished.
5. The memory is now erased and pressing the button again will perform a normal test.
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The system diagnostic features are intended to assist professional installation
and maintenance personal to install, commission and maintain the RadioLINK
fire and control systems utilising the Ei450 i-controller.
These features are not intended for the home owner / tenant and should only be
used by personnel described above.
The alarm identification test only works with some RadioLINK Alarms. To check
the current list of Alarms supported or for additional maintenance and diagnostic
information please go to this webpage
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page immediately.
Remove the Ei450 controller from its cradle. If the unit has been tamper
proofed you will need to release the latch with a screwdriver.
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With the Ei450 in your hand press and hold the button. Walk around the
house and verify that each Alarm is sounding. When testing is complete
release the button and replace the controller in its cradle.
If the test fails go to Troubleshooting the RF link section.
A special system diagnostic mode will facilitate the following special tests.
1. Two minute “Long Test”. This is an alternative to the walk round test
described previously.
2. Identify any Alarm that been previously activated.
The procedure is used to manually exit the diagnostic. If there has been 2 minutes
of inactivity the alarm controller will automatically exit the diagnostic mode.
To enter the system diagnostic mode use a small screwdriver to press and
release the MODE button on the back of the unit. All segments will flash green
to indicate that the diagnostic mode has been activated.
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On entering the system diagnostic mode the TEST segment will
flash green inviting you to press the button.
When you press the button the segment will turn blue and all the
Alarms in the system will sound for 2 minutes.
This will allow you to walk around the house and verify that each
individual Alarm is sounding.
The test will automatically cease after 2 minutes or if the button
is pressed again.
If an alarm memory has been set the TEST and MEMORY
segments will flash green alternatively after entering the system
diagnostics mode.
While the MEMORY segment is illuminated press the button until
the MEMORY segment goes blue.
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This will then locate the Alarm that was previously active and
cause it to sound for a number of seconds (depending on the
number of RadioLINK devices in the system).
Pressing the button again will cause it to sound again. This
allows you to walk around the house until you have found the
active Alarm. All segments will flash green.
The i-controller will automatically exit the alarm identification test after 2 minutes or if the system
diagnostic button is pressed again.
Press and hold the MODE switch on the back of the unit. The green
segments will light up. When these segments start flashing, release
the button. The memory identification is now cleared.
To erase the alarm identification memory press and hold the MODE
button on the back of the alarm for about 6 seconds until all the
segments flash green. The memory identification has now been
erased.
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