Ei Electronics EiA207 Series User manual

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 Module. The leaflet should be regarded as part of the product.
If you are just installing this Module, the leaftet must be given to the householder. The leaflet is to be given to any subsequent
user.
EiA200MRF Module
RadioLINK Module
for Battery Powered
Carbon Monoxide Alarms
EiA207 & EiA208 Series

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Introduction ................................................................................
Installation ................................................................................
Interconnection with RadioLINK Modules .................................
RadioLINK Troubleshooting .......................................................
Testing .......................................................................................
Getting your Alarm Serviced .....................................................
Guarantee ................................................................................
Technical Specification .............................................................
Contact Us ................................................................................
Table of Contents
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Introduction
Congratulations on purchasing an EiA200 Series RF RadioLINK module. This RF
module can be easily installed in the RF upgradeable EiA207 or EiA208 Series
Carbon Monoxide Alarms to provide you with an RF interconnected warning system
– when one Alarm senses carbon monoxide gas and sounds a warning, all the other
Alarms will also sound a warning. This helps to ensure the alarm sound will be heard
throughout the property.
Installation
1. The EiA200 Series Carbon Monoxide Alarm must be installed as per the
guidance in the instruction booklet ‘Battery Powered Carbon Monoxide Alarms
EiA207/EiA208 Series’.
It is advisable that all RadioLINK Carbon Monoxide Alarms should be installed
(where possible) with the antennas (see figure 1) in the same orientation (i.e.
essentially parallel). This means picking a part of the building, say the front wall
of the building and then installing all mounting plates in the same orientation with
respect to this.
2. Remove the RF module from the packaging, carefully insert into the back of the
Alarm (see figure 2). Fold over the pull tag and fit the antenna in to the slot provided
(see figure 3).

House code the Alarms as follows:
3. Before fitting the Alarm to the mounting plate, press and hold the ‘House Code’
button on the rear of the RadioLINK module until the blue light comes on (see figure
3) and then release.
4. Twist the Alarm onto its mounting plate.
5. Similarly press and hold the House Code button on the second Alarm until its
blue light comes on and then release. Twist the Alarm onto its mounting plate.
Put all the remaining Alarms into House Code mode similarly and attach to the
mounting plate in the same manner in less than 15 minutes. (They automatically
exit house code mode after 30 minutes).
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Large
hole
nearest
front
wall
Orientate all
mounting plates
in the same
direction
Front Wall Front Wall
Mounting Plate Mounting Plate
Mounting Plate Mounting Plate
Figure 1

6. When in the House Code mode, the
blue light (on the front of the Alarm - see
figure 4) will flash a number of times
every 5 seconds to indicate:
(a) that the Alarm is in House Code mode,
and
(b) the number of Alarms that have been
identified and added to your system.
For example with 3 Alarms in your system,
you should see 3 blue light flashes every 5
seconds, with 4 Alarms in your system you
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fold over
pull tag
Antenna
House
Code Button
Blue
Light
Figure 2 Figure 3
Blue RF
Light
Test
Button
Figure 4

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should see 4 blue light flashes and so on, (with the 10th unit, the blue flash is longer,
to help with the counting of the flashes). Allow sufficient time for all the alarms in the
system to be identified.
Check that the number of blue light flashes corresponds to the number of Alarms in
the system. If not see the “RadioLINK Troubleshooting” section below.
7. The Alarms will stay in House Code mode for 30 minutes and then exits
automatically. Alternatively they can be taken out of House Code mode by removing
one Alarm from its mounting plate and quickly pressing and holding the House Code
button until the blue light comes on solidly again. Release the button and the blue light
will go out after 4 seconds, indicating that the Alarm is no longer in House Code mode.
Replace the Alarm on the mounting plate. The blue light will no longer be flashing.
As this Alarm exits house code mode it sends a radio message to all the other
Alarms to exit the house code mode (i.e. there is no need to physically remove each
Alarm from house code mode). Visually, check that all the blue lights on the rest of
the Alarms have ceased flashing.
8. Press the Test Button (see figure 4) on all the Alarms in turn and check all the
other Alarms are sounding at the same time. If they are not all communicating see
section below “RadioLINK Troubleshooting”.

Interconnection with RadioLINK Modules
A maximum of 18 Alarms (12 Smoke & 6 Heat / CO) with RF RadioLINK Modules
may be interconnected so that if one of the Alarms senses carbon monoxide gas, and
sounds a warning, all the other Alarms will also sound a warning. This helps to ensure
the alarm will be heard throughout the property.
As a safety feature, the Alarms fitted with the RF module, will communicate with each
other using the default RF signal. However, to avoid other neighbouring systems
setting off your Alarms and vice versa, we recommend that you “House Code” your
Alarm system.
Another very important reason for house coding is that after the Alarms are house
coded, they all act as “repeaters” i.e. they repeat the messages from other Alarms
and so greatly improve the reliability and range of the radio communication.
Additional RadioLINK Alarms can be added to the system at any time. Simply put all
the Alarms into the House Code mode at the same time and again check the number
of blue light flashes on each Alarm.
These RadioLINK Alarms should be interconnected only within the confines of a
single family living residence. If they are connected between different residences
there may be excessive nuisance alarms. Everybody may not be aware that they
are being tested.
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RadioLINK Troubleshooting
It is imperative that all Alarms in your system communicate with each other. The
number of walls, ceilings and metal objects in the signal path reduces the strength
of the RadioLINK signals between the Alarms. Accordingly, one or more Alarms
may have difficulties in communicating to all the other Alarms in the system. If, when
checking the RadioLINK interconnection, some of the Alarms do not respond to the
button test, then you will need to either:
(i) Position another RadioLINK Alarm to act as a ‘repeater’ (see Interconnection
with RadioLINK Modules below) between the Alarms which are not communicating
and so shorten the path and/or by-pass an obstacle which is blocking the signal.
When the new Alarm is fitted, house code all Alarms again, as described above.
(ii) rotate / re-locate the units (e.g. move them away from metal surfaces or wiring).
After making these changes to the RF signal path, the RadioLINK signals may still
not be reaching all the Alarms in your system, even though they have already been
House Coded successfully. (see Section on “RadioLINK Limitations”).
It is important to check that all Alarms are communicating in their final installed
positions. If Alarms are rotated and/or resited, we would recommend that all the
Alarms are returned to the default settings and then House Coded again in their
final positions (see above). The RadioLINK interconnection should then be checked
again by button testing all units.
The RadioLINK module can be returned to the originally default settings by pressing
and holding the House Code button on until the blue light turns on solidly and then
flashes slowly. This will take about 10 seconds. This clears any previous House
Code settings.
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Testing
Your Alarm is a life saving device and should be checked periodically.
Manually Testing your Alarms
It is recommended that you test your Alarms after installation and then at least
weekly to ensure the units are working. It will also help you and your family to
become familiar with the sound of the Alarms.
- Press and hold the Test Button until the Alarm sounds. The sound output of the first
cycle is reduced to facilitate easier testing. The second cycle quickly reaches maximum
sound output. The Alarm will stop sounding shortly after the button is released.
- If they are interconnected using RadioLINK modules, hold down the Test button
until the blue light on the cover of the Alarm illuminates (see figure 3). Check that
all other Alarms sound.
- Release the Test button. The Alarm and all connected Alarms should stop
sounding.
- Repeat this procedure for all other Alarms in the system.
Limitations of RadioLINK Radio Frequency Signals
Ei Electronics radio communication systems are very reliable and are tested to high
standards. However, due to their low transmitting power and limited range (required
by regulatory bodies) there are some limitations to be considered:
(i) Receivers may be blocked by radio signals occurring on or near their operating
frequencies, regardless of the House Coding.
(ii) Alarms with RadioLINK modules should be tested regularly, at least weekly.
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This is to determine whether there are sources of interference preventing
communication, that the radio paths have not been disrupted by moving furniture
or renovations, and if so, to give a warning of these and other faults.
Changes/modifications to this device not approved by Ei Electronics could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Getting Your Alarm Serviced
If your Alarm fails to work after you have read the sections on “Installation”, “Testing”
and “Troubleshooting”, then contact Customer Assistance at the nearest address
given at the end of this leaflet. If it needs to be returned for repair or replacement put
it in a padded box with the batteries disconnected. Send it to “Customer Assistance”
at the nearest address given on the Alarm or in this leaflet. State the nature of the
fault, where the Alarm was purchased and the date of purchase.
Five Year Guarantee
Ei Electronics guarantees this RF RadioLINK module for five years from date of purchase
against any defects that are due to faulty materials or workmanship. This guarantee only
applies to normal conditions of use and service, and does not include damage resulting
from accident, neglect, misuse, unauthorised dismantling, or contamination howsoever
caused. This guarantee excludes incidental and consequential damage. Further the
warranty does not cover Acts of God, such as fire, flood, hurricanes and tornadoes. If this
RF RadioLINK module should become defective within the guarantee period, it must be
returned to Ei Electronics, with proof of purchase, carefully packaged, with the problem
clearly stated. We shall at our discretion repair or replace the faulty unit.
Ei Electronics shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages caused by the
breach of any express or implied warranty. Any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness
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for purposes is limited to the duration of the above warranty period. This warranty gives you
specific legal rights and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state.
Some states or jurisdictions do not allow the limitation or exclusion of incidental or
consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty last so the above
limitation may not apply to you.
Do not interfere with the Alarm or attempt to tamper with it. This will invalidate the
guarantee, but more importantly may expose the user to shock or fire hazards. This
guarantee is in addition to your statutory rights as a consumer.
Ei Electronics makes no warranty, expressed or implied, written or oral, including that of
merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose, with respect to the battery.
The above warranty may not be altered except in writing signed by both parties hereto.
Technical Specification
Operating Freq: 902.5MHz +/- 20 kHz
Output power: 0dBm
Range: 100m in free air (min)
Protocol: Radiolink
Alarm Transmit Interval: 10 sec
Initial Alarm duration: 3.5 sec
Short Alarm duration: 50 ms
Status Message duration: 50 ms
Weight: 8 grams
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P/N B17444 RevD
© Ei Electronics 2012
FCC Notice:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This devices may not cause harmful interference and
(2) this device must accept any interference received including interference that may
cause undesired operation. FCC ID: A5FEIA200MRF.
Contact Us
Please return to:
Customer Service
Ei Electronics
Shannon,
Co Clare,
Ireland
Phone: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.eielectronics.com