Redbusbar SmokeSight SS10MAMA User manual

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SmokeSight Residential Smoke Alarm
By Redbusbar
Part Number: SS10MAMA & SS10LNAN
Description: Photoelectric Smoke Alarm with Option Card
1Overview
Your smoke alarm comprises two separate sections each powered independently. The smoke module provides
smoke sensing, alarming and wired interlinking. The option card provides radio interlinking and smart features. This
manual relates to the operation and configuration of the option card only. For smoke alarms installation and
operation details refer to the relevant installation and operation manual for the specific smoke alarm part number.
2Option Card Module
This smoke alarm incorporates an option card that supports the following features:
Auto Test –Automatic alarm, scheduled self-testing
Clap Silence - Hush a false smoke alarm with a hand clap
Escape Lighting –Escape path visibility during an alarm
Radio Interlink –Allows one smoke alarm to activate all smoke alarms wirelessly
During normal operations the white LED flashes once every 5mins to indicate that the option card and battery
backup is functional. The option card functions in two modes. In operation mode the option card displays option
card alerts as well as accepts and responds to status requests. In the various configuration modes the option card
functions can be setup. Option card status requests and configuration commands are made using sequential quick
taps on the Test+Hush button. Responses from the option card include status, white LED flashes and beeps.
Command success is reported by one long flash/beep while command failure is reported by two long flashes/beeps.
The current configuration mode (menu) is reported every 10secs if no command is received. If no command is
received for a period of 2mins while the alarm is in a configuration mode, the option card returns to the operation
mode. The modes are navigated as follows:
Detailed information regarding the mode options follows:
1 Tap
3 Tap
Operation
(1 flash every 5m)
Configuration
(2 flash, 2 beep)
Radio Interlink Configuration
(3 flash, 3 beep)
Auto Test Configuration
(4 flash, 4 beep)
4 Tap
1 Tap
2 Tap
4 Tap
4 Tap
4 Tap
2 Tap
Radio
Interlink
Node
Type +
Built
Node
Count
Auto
Test,
Time
from
Now
Add Radio Node / Build Radio Network
(5 flash, 5 beep)
1 Tap
4 Tap
Initiate
Silence
+
Option
Card
Alert
Status

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2.1 Operation Mode
Command
(Taps)
Description
Response
(White LED Flashes, Beeps)
0
Operation Mode Active
1flash every 300sec
1
If alert active - Initiate Silence, Option Card Alert Status, Refer to
Option Card Trouble Shooting. If alert inactive, silence not initiated, 2
long Beep/Flash.
1 long Beep/Flash + Option
Card Alert Status
2
Radio Interlink Status, Node Type (master = 1 Beep/Flash for 3secs or
slave = 1 Beep/Flash for 1sec) + Built Node Count (node count =
number of Beeps/Flashes). If network disabled 2 long Beep/Flash
Built Node Type + Built Node
Count
3
Auto Test Status, Time from Now. If AutoTest disabled 2 long
Beep/Flash
Day Count + Hour Count
to next AutoTest
4
Configuration Mode
-
2.2 Configuration Mode
Command
(Taps)
Description
Response
(White LED Flashes, Beeps)
0
Configuration Mode Active
2flash + 2beep every 10sec
1
Radio Interlink, Configuration Mode –Requires Radio Interlink Switch
= ON
-
2
Auto Test, Configuration Mode - Requires Auto Test Switch = ON
-
3
Spare
-
4
Return to Operation Mode
-
5 pause 5
Return to Factory Defaults
Pause for 1flash + 1beep
2.3 Radio Interlink Configuration Mode
Command
(Taps)
Description
Response
(White LED Flashes, Beeps)
0
Radio Interlink, Configuration Mode Active
3flash + 3beep every 10sec
1
Add Radio Node / Build Radio Network Mode
-
2 pause 2
Remove Slave Radio Node (not for removal of this node)
Pause for 1flash + 1beep
3 pause 3
Delete Radio Network
Pause for 1flash + 1beep
4
Return to Operation Mode
-
2.4 Add Radio Node / Build Radio Network Mode
Command
(Taps)
Description
Response
(White LED Flashes, Beeps)
0
Add Radio Node / Build Radio Network Mode Active
5flash + 5beep every 10sec
4
Return to Operation Mode
-

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2.5 Auto Test Configuration Mode
Command
(Taps)
Description
Response
(White LED Flashes, Beeps)
0
Radio Interlink, Configuration Mode Active
4flash + 4beep every 10sec
1
Weekly Frequency –Following 1 long flash beep, Tap 1,2,3
-
2
Days from Today –Following 1 long flash beep, Tap 1 to 7
-
3
Hours from Now –Following 1 long flash beep, Tap 1 to 24
-
4
Return to Operation Mode
-
2.6 Enable Switches
Some functions require activation using enable
switches accessible through the base of the smoke
alarm. Following activation of each function using the
enable switches, configuration of the function is
performed using the Test+Hush button and white LED
to navigate the applicable configuration mode.
Changing of any switch will require removing power to
the option card for 1min before repowering.
Switch Assignment
Switch
Function
1
Radio
Interlink
2
Auto Test
3
Spare
4
Spare
2.7 Return to Factory Defaults
This function returns the alarm to the factory defaults.
1. Ensure that the Test+Hush button is active by pressing the Test+Hush button and confirming that the smoke
alarm sounds. If it doesn’t alarm insert batteries into the backup (bottom) battery bay and retry.
2. Insert the batteries into the option (top) battery bay.
3. Select ‘Configuration Mode’. From ‘Operation Mode’this can be achieved by 4Tap of the Test+Hush button.
Confirmation of this mode is reported by 2flash+2beep every 10 seconds.
4. Commence ‘Return to Factory Defaults’ by 5Tap, pause for one beep, 5Tap of the Test+Hush button.
5. The white LED will flash every 2secs confirming that it has restarted the ‘Initial Setup’
6. Remove the batteries from the option (top) battery bay within 10secs
7. Repeat steps 1 to 6 above on each alarm
2.8 Radio Interlinked Smoke Alarms
Interlinking smoke alarms ensures that if one alarm senses smoke, all of the alarms connected to the radio network
will operate (alarm). The smoke alarm, radio interlink is a separate network that the smoke alarms establish. A
problem with a Wi-Fi network, for instance, will not affect operation of the radio interlink. The radio interlink,
enable switch is required to be switched ON to allow network configuration and operation of each alarm that will be
connected to the radio link network. Once the radio interlink network has been configured, it is saved internally such
that replacing option card batteries will not result in loss of the configuration. Access to Radio Interlink,
Configuration Mode is only possible if the Radio Interlink switch is switched to ON. The radio interlink network
comprises one master node and one or more slave nodes. The node type (master = 1 Beep/Flash for 3secs, slave = 1
Beep/Flash for 1sec) followed by built node count (node count = number of Beeps/Flashes) can be determined in the
operation mode. Failure of any node will not prevent alarm transmission as the network is self-healing.
2.8.1 Wired and Radio Interlinked Smoke Alarm Network
Where an installation incorporates both wired and radio interlinked smoke alarms (hybrid networks), special care is
needed during setup to avoid an “alarm signal loop”. An alarm signal loop causes all alarms to sound, without
Enable Switches

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stopping, once one alarm has activated. To stop the alarms sounding, all wire interlinked alarms must be removed
from their bases to break the loop. An easy way to avoid an alarm signal loop is to ensure that no more than one
wired and radio interlinked (SS10MAMA) smoke alarm in the dwelling, has its radio interlink enabled. Refer to the
Enable Switches section above. Exceptions to this rule include very large dwellings or where difficult radio paths
exist. In this case, use of multiple radio networks linked by wired alarm segments can provide the solution.
2.8.2 Initial Setup
For correct network setup please follow this procedure closely. A video of the procedure is available on the
website support pages.
1. Before powering any smoke alarm, place all smoke alarms and their 2xAA option card batteries on a table in the
dwelling where they will be installed. Do not setup in a dwelling different to the final installation dwelling.
2. Confirm that the Radio Interlink switch is set to ON for each alarm. Refer to Enable Switches for details.
3. Apply option card power to the first smoke alarm by inserting its
batteries into the top battery bay of the smoke alarm. The alarm will
listen for a network that is in ‘Add Radio Node / Build Radio Network
Mode’ for 30secs during which the white LED will flash every 2secs.
It will then allocate a unique Home ID to this network and assign
itself as the master node confirmed by 1 Beep/Flash for 3secs. Then
it will enter ‘Add Radio Node / Build Radio Network Mode’ indicated
by 5flash + 5beep every 10secs.
4. After confirmation that the master has established the network, apply option card power to the second smoke
alarm by inserting its batteries into the top battery bay of the smoke alarm within 2mins of the confirmation.
The alarm will listen for a network that is in ‘Add Radio Node / Build Radio Network Mode’ during which the
white LED will flash every 2secs. It will then 1 Beep/Flash for 1sec confirming that it has joined the network as a
slave and enter ‘Add Radio Node / Build Radio Network Mode’ indicated by 5flash + 5beep every 10secs.
5. Repeat step 4 above on the next alarm, and each subsequent alarm, on your network taking care to only apply
option card power to each alarm following confirmation that the previously powered alarm has joined the
network.
6. Apply smoke alarm power on the SS10MAMA by installing 2xAA batteries into the into the bottom battery bay of
the smoke alarm on each alarm. Apply smoke alarm power on the SS10LNAN by sliding the ‘smoke alarm power
switch’ to the ‘I’ position (toward the centre of the alarm) on each alarm.
7. Once all alarms have been configured they will all be placed into ‘Operation Mode’ 2mins after the last alarm has
joined the network as a slave or by 4Tap of any node’s Test+Hush button to exit ‘Add Radio Node / Build Radio
Network Mode’. On any alarm confirm that the built node count reported in ‘Operation Mode’ agrees with your
expected node count. If not, you will need to perform a ‘Return to Factory Defaults’ above and repeat this
‘Initial Setup’.
8. Refer back to the ‘Installation and Setup’ section above to complete the setup
2.8.3 Configuration options after Initial Setup
2.8.3.1 Build Radio Network
If you are powering up your smoke alarm and setting up the radio interlink network for the first time use the ‘Initial
Setup’ above procedure. Use this procedure if your network is not functioning correctly and it is not convenient to
perform individual ‘Return to Factory Defaults’ on each smoke alarm eg the smoke alarms are mounted on a high
ceiling. ‘Return to Factory Defaults’ would allow the ‘Initial Setup’ procedure to be repeated. It is assumed that the
Radio Interlink switch is set to ON for the smoke alarm(s) requiring this function.
1. Confirm that either no or only one network exists by proceeding to each smoke alarm and securing its node type
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reporting a node count less than another alarm’s node count should have its network deleted using ‘Delete
Radio Network’. Alarms reporting only one node do not belong to a network so they don’t need to be deleted.
2. At any smoke alarm select ‘Add Radio Node / Build Radio Network Mode’. From ‘Operation Mode’ this can be
achieved by 4Tap, 1Tap, 1Tap of the Test+Hush button. The alarm will listen for a network that is in ‘Add Radio
Node / Build Radio Network Mode’ for 30secs during which the white LED will flash every 2secs. If a network is
not detected, this alarm will allocate a unique Home ID to this network and assign itself as the master node. It
will then 1 Beep/Flash for 3secs confirming that it has established a network as the master and enter ‘Add Radio
Node / Build Radio Network Mode’ indicated by 5flash + 5beep every 10secs. If a network is detected but this
alarm is not a member, this slave node will then 1 Beep/Flash for 1sec confirming that it has joined the network
as a slave and enter ‘Add Radio Node / Build Radio Network Mode’ indicated by 5flash + 5beep every 10secs. If
this alarm is already part of the network it will simply enter ‘Add Radio Node / Build Radio Network Mode’
indicated by 5flash + 5beep every 10secs.
3. Proceed to the next alarm that is not indicating it is active in ‘Add Radio Node / Build Radio Network Mode’
indicated by 5flash + 5beep every 10secs and select ‘Add Radio Node / Build Radio Network Mode’. From
‘Operation Mode’ this can be achieved by 4Tap, 1Tap, 1Tap of the Test+Hush button within 2mins of the
previous node being established. This slave node will then 1 Beep/Flash for 1sec confirming that it has joined
the network as a slave and enter ‘Add Radio Node / Build Radio Network Mode’ indicated by 5flash + 5beep
every 10secs.
4. Repeat step 3 above on the next alarm, and each subsequent alarm, on your network taking care to only add
each alarm following confirmation that the previously powered alarm has joined the network as a slave.
5. Once all alarms have been configured they will all be placed into ‘Operation Mode’ 2mins after the last alarm has
joined the network as a slave or by 4Tap of any node’s Test+Hush button to exit ‘Add Radio Node / Build Radio
Network Mode’.On any network alarm confirm that the built node count reported in ‘Operation Mode’ agrees
with your expected node count.
2.8.3.2 Add Radio Node
This function adds a new alarm node to an existing network. Refer to ‘Initial Setup’ or ‘Build Radio Network’ if you
are setting up an entire network.
1. Before powering the smoke alarm that you wish to add, select ‘Add Radio Node / Build Radio Network Mode’ on
any networked alarm. From ‘Operation Mode’ this can be achieved by 4Tap, 1Tap, 1Tap of the Test+Hush
button. All alarms on the network will enter ‘Add Radio Node / Build Radio Network Mode’ indicated by 5flash +
5beep every 10secs.
2. Apply option card power to the new smoke alarm by inserting its option card batteries into the top battery bay
of the smoke alarm within 2mins of all network alarms entering ‘Add Radio Node / Build Radio Network Mode’.
This new slave node will then 1 Beep/Flash for 1sec confirming that it has joined the network as a slave and
enter ‘Add Radio Node / Build Radio Network Mode’ indicated by 5flash + 5beep every 10secs.
3. Repeat step 2 above on the next alarm, and each subsequent alarm, on your network taking care to only apply
power to each alarm following confirmation that the previously powered alarm has joined the network as a
slave.
4. Once all alarms have been configured they will all be placed into ‘Operation Mode’ 2mins after the last alarm has
joined the network as a slave or by 4Tap of any node’s Test+Hush button to exit ‘Add Radio Node / Build Radio
Network Mode’.On any network alarm confirm that the built node count reported in ‘Operation Mode’ agrees
with your expected node count.
2.8.3.3 Remove Slave Radio Node
This function removes an existing alarm node from an existing network. First check the Node Type (master or slave)
of all of the nodes that you wish to remove. From ‘Operation Mode’ this can be achieved by 2Tap of the Test+Hush
button. If one of the nodes you wish to remove is the master you will need to perform ‘Delete Radio Network’.

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1. If the existing alarm or alarms that you wish to remove are functional perform a ‘Return to Factory Defaults’ on
those alarms only. From Operation Mode this can be achieved by 4Tap, 5Tap, 5Tap of the Test+Hush button on
those alarms to be removed only.
2. Remove power to the existing alarm or alarms that you wish to remove from the network.
3. On any remaining smoke alarm select ‘Remove Slave Radio Node’. From ‘Operation Mode’ this can be achieved
by 4Tap, 1Tap, 2Tap, pause, 2Tap of the Test+Hush button. The network will then check to see which alarm
nodes are active and will remove any inactive alarm nodes from the network. This alarm only will remain in
‘Radio Interlink Configuration Mode’ as indicated by 3flash + 3beep every 10secs.
4. This smoke alarm will be placed into ‘Operation Mode’ 2mins after the last tap of the Test+Hush button or by
4Tap of the Test+Hush button. On any network alarm confirm that the built node count reported in ‘Operation
Mode’ agrees with your expected node count.
2.8.4 Delete Radio Network
This function deletes an existing radio interlink network.
1. Select ‘Delete Radio Network’ on any networked alarm. From ‘Operation Mode’ this can be achieved by 4Tap,
1Tap, 3Tap, pause, 3Tap of the Test+Hush button. The master node will then remove all alarm nodes, including
itself from the network. All alarms will remain in ‘Radio Interlink Configuration Mode’ as indicated by 3flash +
3beep every 10secs.
2. All smoke alarms will be placed into ‘Operation Mode’ 1hr after the last tap of the Test+Hush button or by 4Tap
of the Test+Hush button. On any network alarm confirm that the built node count reported in ‘Operation Mode’
agrees with your expected node count.
2.9 Auto Test
The Auto Test function provides scheduled, automatic testing of the smoke alarm. Testing consists of momentarily
simulating smoke internal to the smoke alarm which activates the smoke alarm’s siren. The option card listens for
the correct smoke alarm tone and reports an option card alarm if the test failed. The test establishes, on a regular
basis, that the smoke alarm’s smoke sensor, controller and siren are functional. Test duration is 5secs and can be
configured to be performed at a convenient time. The default time is 14days and 0hrs following insertion of the
option card batteries. The Auto Test establishes that only the local smoke alarm, on which the test is performed, is
functional. While interlinked alarms may also sound, Auto Test does not confirm operation of interlinked smoke
alarms. Access to Auto Test, Configuration Mode is only possible if the Auto Test switch is switched to ON.
2.9.1 Configuration
1. Switch on/Confirm that the Auto Test switch is set to ON. Refer to Enable Switches for details. The factory
default, test settings are every two weeks from the day and time that the option card is first supplied with
power. Continue with the following steps only if you wish to change Auto Test times.
2. Select ‘Auto Test Configuration Mode’ - From Operation Mode this can be achieved by 4Tap, 2Tap of the
Test+Hush button. Confirmation of this mode is reported by 4flash+4beep.
3. If you wish to alter the test ‘Frequency’ 1Tap, followed by 1Tap for every week, 2Tap for every two weeks, 3Tap
for every four weeks.
4. If you wish to alter the test day ‘Days from Now’ 2Tap, followed by 1Tap for tomorrow, 2Tap for two days time
up to 7Tap for the current day ie 0 days from now.
5. If you wish to alter the test hour ‘Hours from Now’ 3Tap, followed by 1Tap for 1 hour from now, 2Tap for two
hours from now up to 24Tap for the current hour ie 0 hours from now.
6. The smoke alarm will be placed into ‘Operation Mode’ 2mins after the last tap of the Test+Hush button or by
4Tap of the Test+Hush button. Confirm that the Auto Test Time from Now reported in ‘Operation Mode’ agrees
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Example
Now: 8am, Tuesday
Desired Auto Test Time: 12 Noon, Friday, Fortnightly
Configuration: Frequency = 2Tap (Fortnightly)
Days from Now = 3Tap (Tuesday to Friday = 3 days)
Hours from Now = 4Tap (8am to 12 Noon = 4 hours)
Confirmation: 3 beep/flash, 4 beep/flash (3 days from today, 4 hours from now)
2.10Clap Silence
If the smoke alarm is in alarm state, two loud hand claps, approximately 0.5 sec apart, from ground level
immediately below the alarm is equivalent to pressing the Test+Hush button on that alarm. An alarm in alarm state
is evidenced by its red LED flashing rapidly. As clap volume and timing may vary, you may need to repeat clap silence
more than once.
2.11Escape Lighting
If the smoke alarm is in alarm state or receives an interlink signal from a smoke alarm that is in alarm state, the
option card, white LED flashes in high intensity mode. This feature assists evacuation by illuminating the escape path
or could be used to better signal an alarm to a hearing impaired resident.
2.12Replacing the Option Card Batteries
The power to the smoke alarm option card is supplied by 2xAA 1.5VDC alkaline
batteries, located in the top battery bay of the smoke alarm. The batteries should
last a minimum of 5 years under normal operating conditions. If you experience
white LED flash/beep refer to Troubleshooting below. It is recommended to
replace the batteries on a memorable day eg 1st April, April Fool’s Day.
RECOMMENDED BATTERIES: Energizer E91, Duracell MN1500, Fujitsu LR6
TEST THE OPERATION OF THE SMOKE ALARM BY PRESSING THE TEST+HUSH
BUTTON AFTER BATTERY REPLACEMENT
3Troubleshooting
If the option card is unresponsive to a tap of the Test+Hush button ie no white LED flash or beeps then
install/replace the option card batteries. An active alert is reported every 5mins in operation mode. A 1 Tap of the
Test+Hush button will report the active alert and silence the chirps for 8 hours. After tapping once, 1 long LED
flash/beep followed by the active alert is reported. Further 1 taps during this silence period will report the active
alert again and restart the 8 hour silence period. The 8 hour silence period continues even if the active alert clears.

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ALERT
CAUSE
REMEDY / ACTION
4 chirps/white
LED every 5mins
Low battery warning.
Replace the 2xAA 1.5VDC batteries. Press the Test+Hush button to
silence the low battery chirp for up to 8 hours.
5 chirps/white
LED every 5mins
Radio Interlink Loss
(Slave Lost) –After <
30mins
Identify the slave node(s) using a 2
Tap of the Test+Hush button
(refer to Option Card section).
Press Test+Hush on each slave to
confirm alarm interlink function.
Failure of alarm interlink function
on a slave identifies this slave is
lost. Relocate the failed slave to
within 5m from the master. Wait
5 mins for the network to heal and
the radio interlink alerts to stop. If
successful, consider an alternate
final location for slave alarm
If the adjacent remedy for slave or
master lost does not stop option
card, radio interlink alerts, rebuild
the network.
Place all alarms on one table and
perform a ‘Return to Factory
Defaults’ on each alarm, wait for
its white LED to flash every 2secs
and then immediately remove its
option card batteries. Repeat this
process for each alarm. Then,
rebuild the radio interlink network
using the ‘Initial Setup’ process.
Alarms not able to join the
network should be replaced.
6 chirps/white
LED every 5mins
Radio Interlink Loss
(Master or Network
Lost) –After < 10mins
Identify the master node using a 2
Tap of the Test+Hush button
(refer to Option Card section).
Press Test+Hush on the master to
confirm alarm interlink function.
Failure of alarm interlink function
on the master confirms the master
is lost. Relocate the failed master
to within 5m of a slave. Wait 5
mins for the network to heal and
the radio interlink alerts to stop. If
successful, consider an alternate
final location for master alarm
7 chirps/white
LED every 5mins
Auto Test Fail
Clean the Option card battery terminals and replace the 2xAA 1.5VDC
batteries. Press the Test+Hush button and confirm smoke alarm
sounding. If it fails to sound, replace the smoke alarm. If it sounds but
fails subsequent Auto Tests, either disable Auto Test and perform
manual tests for the remaining life of the alarm, or replace the smoke
alarm.