Red Smoke Alarms RAC User manual

Instruction Manual
H.CODE POWER OFFON
Congratulations on purchasing the Red Smoke Alarms
Controller. This alarm controller can Radio link with
Kimberley radio frequency devices such as the Red Smoke
Alarms models.
It is essential to House Code the Alarm Controller to all the other
smoke alarm 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.
The Kimberley device uses a “Master-Subordinate” Pairing Method
to complete the House Code”. This means, user must use the first
device as the master (open for wireless interconnection) and; the
other device as subordinate (to join the master’s wireless intercon-
nection).
A) Wireless interconnect by setting up the Controller as the
master
1. Press and hold the House Code button (H CODE) on the back
of the controller until the Red LED light up, then release. Now the
controller is the “master”, all other smoke alarms are now subord-
iante device.
Note: The House Coding Mode on the controller will be turn on for
2 minutes 30 seconds. After this period, House Coding mode will
turn off automatically.
2. House code all other Red Smoke Alarms models in the system.
Press the Pairing button on the smoke alarm. For details, consult
the instruction manuals on how to house code the smoke alarms.
3. If the House Coding is completed within the 2 minutes 30
seconds, user can use a screw driver to press house code
(H.CODE) button for 5 times. The controller will flash 10 times to
indicate the House Coding mode is turned off.
Note: The Controller has a House Code memory function, all
House coded device will remain wiressl interconnected. If user has
not complete to interconnect all smoke alarms within the House
Coding period (2 minutes 30 seconds), Repeat from 1. for the all
device that has not been House Coded yet.
B) Wireless interconnet by Setting controller as the subordinate
device
1. Press and hold the Pairing button on the back of the wireless
smoke alarm until the Red LED light up, then release. For details,
consult the instruction manuals on how to house code the Alarms
and devices. Now, this Kimberley smoke alarm is the “master”.
The controller and the other Red Smoke Alarms models are the
“subordinate”.
2. To wireless interconnect the controller to the master, use a
screw driver to press 2 times on the House Code button (H.CODE)
on the back of the controller. The red LED on the controller will
flash 5 times indicate the controller has been connected. Now, the
controller has interconnected with the “master” smoke alarm.
Supply Voltage Powered for life Lithium battery
Battery Capacity 1600 mAh
RF Frequency 433Mhz
Temperature Specification 0
o
C to 40
o
C (Cat 3)
Humidity 15% - 95% (Non Condensing)
Receiver Category Cat 2
RF Performance AS4268
EMC Performance EN 301 489-1, EN 301 489-3
Safety Testing EN 60065
RF Power +7dBm
Number of RF Alarms 12 per house code group
Function
Test
Locate
Silence
Fire Indicator
Low Battery Indicator
Memory
Alarm Controller functionality
Description
All the Alarms can be tested from a
centralised location
This will silence all the Alarms in the
system except the one sensing Fire
This will silence the source Alarm(s)
Indicates that a Fire Alarm has been
activated
Indicates that the Alarm Controller battery
has reached its end of life (EOL)
The memory feature allows the controller
to stay connected with other Red Smoke
Alarms models.
Contact us or visit our website for details.
The memory feature only works with the
Red Smoke Alarms models.
Technical Specification
Front View of Controller Rear View of Controller
TEST / SILENCE
LOCATE
H.CODE POWER OFFON
TEST / SILENCE
Red LED
light up
Use a screw driver
to press and hold
the H.Code at
the back of controller
House Coding
Yellow LED Light -
Lower Battery /
Fault Alarm
Red LED Light -
Fire Warning
Test / Silence
Test / Silence Button Locate Button
House
Code
Button
Power on and off Button
SMOKE ALARMS
Smoke Alarm Controller

Sometimes in order to resolve an wireless interconnection commu-
nication issue, e.g. Alarms have to be relocated, it may be neces-
sary to reset and house code all Radio Linked Alarms and devices
in the system again.
To reset the Alarm Controller, use the screw driver to press the
House Code button 5 times. The red LED will start flash 10 times to
indicate memory has been reset. The Alarm Controller has now
been reset. To reset the other wireless interconnected smoke
alarms in the system consult the appropriate instruction manuals.
Reset the house code
Red Smoke Alarms warranty this Alarm Controller for 5 years from
date of purchase against any defects that are due to faulty materi-
als 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 or phone
one of the offices for advice.
Tel: [phone]
We shall at our discretion repair or replace the faulty unit.
Warranty
If, when checking the wireless interconnection, some of the Alarms
do not respond to the Alarm Controller remote control test, then:
(i) Ensure the Alarm Controller has been activated correctly. Check
that the power on procedure operates as described in the ‘Installa-
tion’ section.
(ii) Repeat House Code procedure (see ‘House Coding’ section).
(iii) Relocate the Alarm Controller and/or rotate/relocate the
wireless smoke alarms. There are a number of reasons why the RF
signals may not reach all the alarms in your system. Try rotating the
alarms or relocating the alarms (e.g. move them away from metal
surfaces or wiring) as this can significantly improve signal recep-
tion.
Rotating and/or relocating the alarms may move them out of the
range of existing units even though they may have already been
House Coded correctly in the system. It is therefore important to
check that all alarms are communicating in their final installed
positions. If alarms are rotated and/or relocated, we recommend
that all Alarms are returned to the factory settings (see the respec-
tive use and care instructions). Then House Code all alarms again
in their final positions. The wireless interconnection should then be
checked again.
Troubleshooting
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 elements or
household electrical works.
1. Press the “TEST / SILENCE” button 1 time on the Alarm Control-
ler. The red LED will light up for 2 minutes 30 seconds to indicate the
controller is in test mode. In this period, the controller will send
signal constantly to all radio linked device.
2. All device that has already linked to the controller will receive the
signals, flashes red LED and alarm.
3. To manually turn off the controller from Test mode, press the
“TEST / SILENCE” button 1 time. The red LED will turn off.
Note: The controller will turn off the Test mode after 2 minutes 30
seconds. If user has not complete testing all smoke alarm, repeat
from No.1. If the test fails go to “Troubleshooting” section.
Operation
Testing the alarm system
If there is a fire, immediately evacuate the premises and telephone
the fire brigade.
When the alarm system sounds
If the FIRE indicator is lighting and there is no obvious fire, user may
trace the source device to check. Controller receiving the signal
from the wireless interconnected smoke alarm will flash red LED.
1. Press the “LOCATE” button 1 time on the controller. The red LED
on the controller will change from flashing to steady glowing.
2. After 3 seconds, all other wireless interconnected smoke alarm
will stop alarming and flashing red LED except the source smoke
alarm.
Note: The controller will turn off the Locate Mode after 2 minutes. If
the source smoke alarm is still activated after 2 minutes (detected
smoke alarm), the wireless interconnected alarm will resume alarm-
ing and flashing red LED. If user has not yet traced the source
smoke alarm, repeat No.1
Locate the source Alarm(s)
If you are satisfied there is no fire but the smoke alarm is still
continuing to alarm you may now silence the system. Controller
receiving the signal from the wireless smoke alarm will flash red
LED.
1. Press the “TEST / SILENCE” button 1 time on the controller. The
red LED on the controller will change from flashing to steady
glowing.
2. After 5 seconds, the source wireless interconnected device will
enter silence mode. All other radio linked device will stop sounding.
The silence feature has been completed.
Silence the source Alarm(s)
The Alarm controller uses a sealed lithium battery to operate. The
Lithium Battery will operate this alarm control approximately 10
yeasr under normal usage.
The controller flashes the yellow LED light every 10 seconds
when the battery is low. User must replace for a new controller.
Purhcase a new controller from your retailer store and contact
your installer for details.
Low Battery Warning Signal
TEST / SILENCE
LOCATE
Red LED
light up
Yellow LED flashes
every 10 seconds
TEST / SILENCE
LOCATE