Hi-Spec RF-PRO User manual

Technical Specification
Power Supply “Lifetime Power” Lithium battery (10 years)
Battery Capacity 1600 mAh
RF Frequency 868Mhz
Operating Temperature 0
o
C to 40
o
C (Cat 3)
Humidity 15% - 95% (Non Condensing)
Receiver Category Cat 2
EMC Performance EN 301 489-1, EN 301 489-3
Safety Testing EN 60065
RF Power +7dBm
Number of RF Alarms 20 per Home Group inc. control unit
Control Unit functionality
Yellow LED
Low Battery /
Fault Alarm
Red LED
CO Warning
Test / Silence
Red LED
Fire Warning
Test / Silence
Home
Group
Button
Function
Test
Locate
Silence
Fire Indicator
Low Battery Indicator
Memory
Description
All of the Alarms can be tested
from a centralised location
This will silence the Home Group
Indicates that a Fire Alarm has been
activated
This will silence all the Alarms in the
system except the one sensing Fire
Indicates that the Control Unit battery
has reached the end of its life
Hispec
Home Group
The memory feature allows the Control
Unit to stay connected with
ed alarms
Test / Silence Button Locate Button Power on and off switch
Front View of Controller Rear View of Controller
Home Grouping
Please read through all of the steps thoroughly before installation.
It is essential to “Home Group” the control switch to all of the alarms in
the system, to ensure they will not communicate with any other
nearby systems. Failure to “Home Group” the system will prevent it
from operating correctly.
**Do this BEFORE you install any of the devices!**
Setting up the Home Group
1. Turn the power on with the switch on the back of the Control
Unit.
2. Turn on all alarms to be installed in the system by sliding them
onto their baseplates until they click into place.
3. Press and hold the “Home Group” button (H CODE) on the
back of the Control Unit until the Red LED lights up on the front
as pictured below, then release. Now the Control Unit is in
“Home Grouping” mode.
Note: The “Home Grouping” mode on the controller will be active
for 2 minutes 30 seconds. After this period, it will
turn off automatically. Red LEDs
light up
CO
TEST / SILENCE
LOCATE
Use a screw driver
to press and hold
the H.Code at
the back of controller
/ SILENCE
H.CODE
ON POWER OFF
H.CODE
ON
POWER
OFF
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RF-PRO Control Unit Instruction Manual
4. “Home Group” all of the alarms in the system.
Mains powered alarms: press the small rectangular pairing button
on the side of the alarm baseplate TWICE. A red LED next to this
button will flash 5 times.
Battery smoke/heat: press the small black pairing button on the
back of the alarm TWICE. The red LED on the front will flash five
times.
Battery CO: press the TEST/SILENCE button slowly so red and
green LEDs flash once each time. The red LED will then flash 3
times.
This alarm is now in the Home Group.
5.Repeat Step 4 for each additional alarm. Ensure the Red LED
stays lit on the Control Unit throughout - if it goes off before you
have finished, repeat Step 3 and continue Step 4 with any alarms
not yet joined to the Home Group.
6.Now all of the devices are joined in the Home Group, they can be
installed.
7.For details on individual alarm devices, consult the instruction
manuals enclosed with them.
Note: The Control Unit and all of the connected Home Group
alarms have a memory function. When they are disconnected from
their power supply or turned off (i.e. for installation) they will remain
joined to the Home Group.
Range
All the RF-PRO Models have a maximum wireless connection
range of upto 80m in an open outdoor space and 30m indoors.
The Hispec RF-PRO Control Unit can link to and control
up to 19 alarms in the Hispec RF-PRO range, consisting
of smoke alarms, heat alarms, and Carbon Monoxide
(CO) alarms.

Operation
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 system devices or
household electrical works.
5. After any electrical power cut.
Testing the alarm system
1. Hold the “TEST / SILENCE” button on the Control Unit for half a
second. The red LED’s will light up for 2 minutes 30 seconds to
indicate it is in test mode. Inthis period, the controller will constantly
send a signal to all Home Grouped alarms.
2. All of the Home Grouped alarms linked to the Control Unit will
sound.
3. To manually exit the test mode, press the “TEST / SILENCE”
button once. The red LED will turn off and all sounders will stop
after a few seconds.
Note: The test mode will automatically turn off after 2 minutes 30
seconds. If the test fails go to the “Troubleshooting” section.
Locating the source alarm(s)
Low Battery Warning Signal
The Control Unit uses a sealed lithium battery to operate, which
will last for approximately 10 years under normal use.
When the battery gets low, the yellow LED light flashes every 10
seconds. The Control Switch must be replaced for a new one.
Yellow LED flashes
every 10 seconds
Reset the Home Group
Sometimes, e.g. to resolve a communication issue, it may be
necessary to reset and “Home Group” all of the devices in the
system again.
To reset the Control Switch, use a thin screwdriver to press the
H.Code button 5 times. The red LED’s on the front will flash 10
times to indicate the memory has been reset. To reset the other
Home Grouped alarms in the system consult the appropriate
instruction manuals.
Fire Alert
Red LED flashes
CO Alert
Red LED flashes
If the FIRE indicator is flashing and there is no obvious fire, you can
trace the source alarm to check.
1. Hold the ‘LOCATE’ button for half a second. The red LED on the
controller will change from flashing to a steady glow.
2. After a few seconds, all the other Home Grouped alarms will
stop sounding except the source alarm.
Note: The Control Unit will automatically turn off the Locate Mode
after 2 minutes. If the source alarm is still activating after 2
minutes, the Home Grouped alarms will resume sounding. If you
have not yet traced the source alarm, repeat Step 1.
Silencing the source alarm(s)
If you are satisfied there is no fire, but a fire alarm is still continuing
to sound, you may now silence the system.
1. Hold the “TEST / SILENCE” button for half a second. The red Fire
Alert LED on the Control Unit will change from flashing to a steady
glow.
2. After 5 seconds, the source alarm will enter silence mode. All
other Home Grouped alarms will stop sounding. The silence
function is active.
When the alarm system sounds
If there is a fire, immediately evacuate the premises and telephone
the fire service. If a CO alarm has sounded immediately open doors
Troubleshooting
If some of the Home Grouped alarms do not respond to the Control
Unit remote control test, then:
(i) Ensure the Control Unit has been powered on correctly.
(ii) Check that unresponsive alarms have been powered on
correctly and work with their individual Test buttons.
(iii) With the unresponsive alarms, repeat the steps in the “Home
Grouping” section from Step 3.
(iv) Relocate the Control Unit and/or rotate/relocate the
alarms. There are a number of reasons why the RF signals may not
reach all of the alarms in your system. Therefore try rotating or
relocating the alarms (e.g. move them away from metal surfaces or
wiring) as this can significantly improve signal reception.
(v) Return all of the devices tofactory settings by following the
“Reset the Home Group” procedures. Then, while in their installed
positions, follow all the steps in the “Home Grouping” section.
Guarantee
Hispec Electrical Products Ltd guarantee this Control Unit for 5
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.
This guarantee does not cover costs associated with the removal
and/or installation of units.
If the product should become defective within the guarantee period,
it may be returned with proof of purchase, carefully packaged, and
with the problem clearly stated, to the place of purchase.
We shall at our discretion repair or replace the faulty unit.
CO
TEST / SILENCE
CO
TEST / SILENCE
CO
TEST / SILENCE
Hispec Electrical Products Ltd
Unit 21 Chorley North Business Park
Chorley, Lancashire
PR6 7BX
T: 01257 262197
[email protected]
www.hispec.co.uk
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and windows to ventilate. VER: Nov 2020