battery power. If the battery is starting to be fully depleted the
red light will go off to indicate the system is totally unpowered.
The battery will last 5 years in normal use provided it is not
exposed to extremes of temperature for prolonged periods, or
fully discharged/charged a large number of times.
We recommend that the functioning of the rechargeable bat-
tery is checked at least yearly as follows:
(i) Ensure the control panel has been mains powered for at
least the previous 20 hours for the battery to charge.
(ii) Turn off the mains power to the control panel by unplug-
ging, or switching off the circuit at the distribution board.
Check that the green light goes off and the red light starts to
flash on the control panel.
(iii) Press the control panel test button for 20 seconds and
check the strobe flashes brightly and that the pad vibrates
strongly. Check that the red light continues to flash while the
test button is pressed. (Cover the strobe light with card to stop
this dazzling you while looking for the red light). This red light
flashing indicates that the battery is satisfactory. If the red light
goes off, or if the strobe is weak, or if the vibration is weak the
battery will need to be replaced. Contact the nearest address
in this leaflet for advise about getting a replacement.
4. Troubleshooting
If the units fail any of the tests outlined above after installa-
tion, the system has probably been incorrectly wired and/or all
units are not connected. Check all wiring carefully. If the green
power light on the control panel is not on, check the power
switch on the control panel is on. Check the wiring to the mains
and that the mains is not off (e.g. due to a tripped circuit
breaker or fuse).
The Control Panel monitors the wiring to the vibration pad
and the master smoke alarm for faults as follows:
(i) If the vibration pad is removed or if its wiring is open circuit,
the control panel will flash the strobe.
(ii) If the wiring to the master smoke alarm is disconnected,
open circuited or short circuited, the control panel will turn on
the vibration pad and the strobe light.
There are no user serviceable parts in this unit. If it is thought
to be defective, it must be returned to the manufacturer for re-
pair or replacement (see “Product Guarantee” section).
5. Accessories and other Features
Control Panel “Aux. Output”
The auxiliary output turns on when the control panel is in
alarm and can supply up to 200 mA at 12 Volts (range 10 to 14
Volts). (Note: the positive terminal is the pin next to the
“Clock Input” socket). An Auxiliary Strobe EI 178 is available
and is supplied with 10 m of cable and a suitable plug. It can be
located, for example, where it is readily seen during the day
(e.g. downstairs hallway). An extra Vibration Pad EI 174 is
also available with 2 m of cable and a plug for connecting it to
the auxiliary socket.
Control panel “Clock Input” socket
A suitable alarm clock (witha5to24Volts AC or DC output -
electrically isolated from the mains supply) can be connected
to this input socket with a 3.5 mm mono jack plug. When the
alarm clock triggers, the vibration pad turns on to wake the
person, but the internal strobe or auxiliary output do not turn
on. This lets the user know it is a wake-up call and not a fire.
Therefore the user needs only one vibration pad under their
pillow or mattress.
Triggering Control Panel into Alarm Externally
A manual fire alarm switch (e.g. a glass break type) can be
used to get the control panel to turn on the vibration pad,
strobe light, and the smoke alarm horn.
This is done by connecting together electrically the red and
blue wires, from the control panel, by means of a switch or
volt-free relay isolated contacts. The wires from the switch can
be connected into the circuit at the terminal block of the master
smoke alarm EI 100CD or EI 105CD.
(Note: If you are using a manual fire alarm switch in conjuction with an EI Loca-
tor Switch EI159 you must put a 2.2K ohm resistor in series between the fire
alarm switch contacts and the interconnect blue, wire. This is to limit the current
to the EI159 unit).
Power Requirements
The typical currents at 230 VAC are
•Standby 10 mA
•Alarm 50 mA
6. Product Guarantee
EI Electronics guarantees this system for one year from the
date of purchase against any defects that are due to faulty ma-
terials or workmanship. This guarantee only applies to normal
conditions of use and service, and does not include damage
resulting from accident, neglect, misuse, unauthorised dis-
mantling, or contamination howsoever caused. This guaran-
tee excludes incidental and consequential damage. If this
system should become defective within the guarantee period,
it must be returned to the nearest address in this leaflet, care-
fully packaged, with the power switch on the control panel in
the off position, with the problem clearly stated along with
proof of the date of purchase. We shall at our discretion repair
or replace the unit. Do not interfere with the system 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 con-
sumer.
Manufactured by EI Electronics.
Shannon Co. Clare Ireland.
©2000
P/N B12207
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