Aico Ei170RF User Instruction

Professional

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Strobe & Vibration Pad Modul

For use with RadioLlNK Smoke/Heat/Fire Alarm

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Note:At least one RadioLlNK Smoke/Fire/Heat Alarm is required to make the

Alarm operational

Important:Read these instructions, together with those from the separate RadioLlN

Smoke/Heat/Fire alarms and accessories before installation

. This is not supplied with the Ei170RF and must be obtained separately

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left with the end user after installation

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The Ei170RF is for use with the following Ei RadioLINK Smoke/Fire/Heat Alarms and Accessories

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Mains Multisensor/Smoke/Heat/Fire Alarms

Ei2110, Ei160RC & Eli 40 Series Alarms in conjunction with an Ei168RC RadioLINK Base

attery Powered Smoke / Heat Alarms

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Ei3100RF, Ei3103RF, Ei3105RF, Ei405, Ei405TY, Ei605C (with RF module), Ei605TYC (with RF module)

Accessories

E1407

Manual Call Point,

Ei428 Relay Module,

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Ei410

E1408

Remote Control (portable),

Switched Input Module,

Eli70RFS

Ei411 H

Strobe Pane

Remote Control (wall mounted)

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This leaflet describes the installation of the Ei170RF and its integration into a total RadioLlNK Fire
Alarm System, incorporating a choice of Smoke/Fire/Heat Alarms and Accessories

. It is essential that the Ei170RF is connected to the mains to preserve its one-week batter

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standby

. Leaving the unit operating without mains connected will completely deplete the battery an

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possibly damage it. (If the Ei170RF is not being used for a prolonged period and cannot be left plugge
in to the mains, then disconnect the battery)

Locatio

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The Strobe Module should normally be fixed such that the internal strobe light can be seen from the bed

and the vibration pad can be placed under the mattress or pillow

. It has to be powered from the main

(230VAC) so a suitable socket or junction box must be available to which it can be permanently connected

The back-up battery in the Strobe Module must not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine

heaters, fires or the like

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The associated RadioLINK Alarms and Accessories must be located and installed as described i
their own instruction leaflets

Strobe Module Ei170R

The battery must first be installed in the Strobe Module

together the two latches as shown

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lifting

Channel

for mains lead
Vibration Pad

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Plug the battery into the socket at the rear of the battery compartment as shown in Figure 2 (whil
holding the small latch on the battery plug, open)

notch in the battery is used to leave clearance for the plug and sockets (see Figure 3)

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Shows battery orientation - Dress the battery leads as shown, replace the battery cover an

push firmly down on the two latche

The Strobe Module can be left on a table or permanently fixed to the wall using the screws and plasti

plugs enclosed
If fixing to a wall, the screws should be spaced 95mm (3

be 70mm (2

of this leaflet can be used to locate the screws accurately

end

­screwed into the wall leaving a gap of approximately 4mm (O
on the back of the Strobe Module over the screw heads and slide the panel down vertically into positio

The mains adaptor should then be- plugged into a socket (or permanently wired to a mains junction bo

- see overleaf)

. The mains plug

off

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.7 inches) below the top surface of the Strobe Module when installed

. This mains socket must not be used for any other equipment and it must not be switche

. must be readily removable (so the mains can be disconnected if necessary)

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.7 inches) horizontally apart

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It is preferable to permanently wire the unit into a mains junction box
plug and wire as follows

Warning

installed by a qualified.electrician in accordance with the Regulations for Electrical Installation
published by the Institute of Engineering & Technology (UK) BS7671

system correctly may expose the user to shock or fire hazards
First remove the power to the circuit at the distribution board

The mains lead wires are colour coded as follows

Brown:Liv
Blue

The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal/wire which is marked wit
the letter N or coloured blue

The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal/wire which is marked wit
the letter L or coloured brown

The apparatus is not to be earthed, so no connection is to be made to terminals or wires marke

with the

Vibration Pad Ei17

If the plug is being removed and the unit is being wired to a junction box it should b

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The primary vibration pad is supplied already plugged into its locking socket on the rear of the Ei170R
Strobe Module (see Figured a)

the person in the bed can feel the vibration – check it is sufficient to wake a person by lying on the be

and pressing the test button on the Strobe Module – see also Section 4, Testing and Maintaining you

System
under the pillow
greater effect on sleepers

The Strobe Module must not be exposed to dripping or splashing and items filled with liquids such a
vases must not be placed on or above the apparatus

This system uses radio to communicate between the Fire Alarms, Accessories and the Strobe Module

It is set-up simply by putting all of the units into "House Code Mode" and letting them automaticall
code with each other
or be affected by, nearby systems

The units will all communicate with each other (providing they are within range), as delivered i
without any House Coding - however it is recommended that they are House Coded as follows

3.1.1

3.1.2

On the Strobe Module, the House Code switch is pressed by means of small screwdriver (or similar
diameter of top less than 3mm), through the access hole on the top of the unit – see figure 4

. Some mattresses may not transmit sufficient vibration, and in these cases it should be fitte

. Note

Install & power all the elements of the system
Press the House Code switch on all units – see individual instruction leaflets for switch locations

: During testing, or in an actual alarm situation, the pad pulses on and off fo

. This will "House Code" the installation so that they will not accidentally signal to

. Place the vibration pad under the pillow or mattress

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Press and hold the Strobe Module House Code button until the blue RadioLINK light comes on

Release it and the light will flash every five seconds

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.4 When all units are set into `House Code Mode' they should signal to each other and set-up thei

network automatically

Each unit will now flash its blue or amber light to show how many units it is RadioLINKED with

Strobe Module is linked to just one smoke alarm they will both flash twice
Alarms, a Remote Control and the Strobe Module itself, each unit will flash six times (apart from the Remot

Control, which does not

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If some units flash less than the expected number of times, after being in House Code Mode fo

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over 10 minutes) (say four times on a six unit system) they are out of range of each other
Follow the advice in the RadioLINK instructions supplied with the other alarms to resolve this

The units will automatically exit the House Code Mode after 30 minutes

3.1.7

. However we recommen

that you manually exit the House Code Mode by pressing and holding the House Code switch on th

Strobe Module until the blue light turns on, then release
`exit House Code Mode' radio signal will be sent to all other units

all other units have stopped flashing

. (if some units are still flashing it may indicate a problem with th

. The blue light should stop flashing and a

. Check that the amber/blue lights o

radio communication to this unit, or that the particular RadioLINK unit (models Ei3100RF, Ei3103RF
Ei3105RF, Ei407, Ei410, Ei411 H & Ei408) does not have this automatic cancel House Code Mod

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feature and must be taken out of House Code Mode manually
the units

RadioLINK Bases with nearby systems

Note

. Manually exiting the House Code Mode reduces the risk of accidentally House Coding you

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When the blue or amber light has stopped flashing on a unit it is out of House Code Mode — d

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not press the House Code switch again as this will put it back into House Code Mode

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To add units to the system simply repeat the above procedure, i

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as well as old units, and ensure that the number of flashes shown equals the number of units in th

system

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.3 RESETTING HOUSE CODE

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Sometimes it is necessary to cancel the House Code learned i
settings

. To reset the Strobe Module to clear the House Codes, simply hold the House Code butto

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until the blue light illuminates solidly, then starts to flash and then stops flashing, then release th
button, this will take about six seconds

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.1 AFTER INSTALLATIO

4.1.1

Check that all RadioLINK Alarms and Accessories are powered correctly

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4.1.2

4.1.3

Check that the green light on the Ei17ORF Strobe Module is continuously lit

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Press the test button on all RadioLINKED Smoke/Heat/Fire Alarms, Remote Controls an

Manual Call Points in turn, and check that all other Smoke/Heat/Fire Alarms in the system alarm afte
about 4 seconds and that the strobe and vibration pad activate

accessories were operated

N.B.

Wait 12 seconds before testing the next unit or if you wish to repeat testing

4.1.4 Press the Strobe Module test button

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. Check the vibration pad pulses, the strobe flashes and th

. Also check that the RadioLIN

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red alarm light on the Strobe Module flashes (this will also cause the Smoke/Heat/Fire Alarms t

sound and also their red lights to flash rapidly)

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Check daily that the vibration pad is in its correct position under the pillow or mattress by pressing th

test button on the Strobe Module

constantly

. We recommend that you test your system weekly by pressing all the smoke/heat/fire alar

test buttons and checking that the vibration pad and strobe light operate

Check the Strobe Module indicator lights as follows (see figure 4

4.2.1 Green mains power should be constantly on
that the socket is not switched

off and the unit will be running on the rechargeable battery
amber flash every 4 seconds to indicate battery is satisfactory

. Also check daily that the green light on the Strobe Module is o

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off,

fuses, circuit breakers etc . If the mains is off, the green light will b

off

check that it is plugged into the mains

. The green light will be replaced by a

. When this amber flash stops, th

battery is depleted and the mains should be reinstated (If the mains cannot be reinstated at this time

the depleted battery should be removed, until the mains can be re-connected)

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4.2.2 Press the Test button on the Strobe Module and check that the strobe flashes, the red alarm ligh
flashes and that the blue RadioLINK light illuminates on for about 3 seconds indicating the radio tes

signal is being sent to the Smoke/Fire/Heat alarms and any accessories

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Check that the amber fault light is not flashing every 4 seconds

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. If it is check that the primar
vibration pad is connected firmly to the socket with its plug latched (see figure 1). If the primar
vibration connection is satisfactory, it is probably indicating that the battery is depleted

unit to the mains and check after 24 hours that the amber fault light has ceased flashing

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.3 PERIODIC TESTING OF RECHARGEABLE BATTER

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.lThe rechargeable battery can take up to 20 hours to charge when the unit, is first powered up

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then maintained in a fully charged state by continuous trickle charge . In the event of a mains failure th
battery will power the system in standby for a week and then be capable of at least 4 minutes of alarm

If the mains fails, the green light is extinguished and the amber light flashes every 4 seconds on th
Strobe Module to indicate it is on battery power . The amber light will also flash every 4 seconds if th
battery is almost depleted

. Both the amber lights

will

go

off

to indicate the battery is depleted and the uni

is totally unpowered .The battery will last 5 years in normal use provided it is not exposed to extremes o
temperature for prolonged periods, or fully discharged & charged a large number of times

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We recommend that the functioning of the rechargeable battery is checked at least yearly as follows:-

4.3.2 Ensure the Strobe Module has been mains powered for at least the previous 20 hours for th
battery to charge

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Turn off the mains power to the unit by unplugging it or switching off the circuit at the distributio

board

. Check that the green light goes

off

and the amber light starts to flash

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4.3.4 Press the Strobe Module test button for 20 seconds and check the strobe flashes brightly, th
pad vibrates strongly and that all the RadioLINK alarms trigger

while the test button is pressed

. (Cover the strobe light with a card to stop this dazzling you whil

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looking at the red light) . If the red light goes off, or if the strobe is weak, or if the vibration pad is weak

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the battery will need to be replaced
a replacement
date on side panel)

nearest address at the end of this leaflet on obtaining a replacement battery

. The battery also needs to be replaced if it is over 5 years old (see "replace battery by

. To remove the battery reverse the instructions in the first part of section 2

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Replace the entire Strobe Module after 10 years operation . (see "replace unit by" date on side panel)

If the units fail any of the above tests after installation, the system has probably been incorrectl

installed and/or all units are not House Coded correctly. Check carefully that all units are powered
the power lights on any of the mains units are not on constantly, or flashing once every 45 seconds o

battery powered units, check the connections to the mains and/or the connections to the batteries

(See individual unit instruction leaflets if necessary)
(i.e. due to a tripped circuit breaker or fuse)

The wiring to the primary vibration pad is monitored and if the vibration pad is removed or if its wiring i
open circuit, the strobe and the amber fault light will flash (this may take up to approximately 45 seconds)

There are no user serviceable parts in this unit (apart from the battery)

battery) is thought to be defective, it must be returned to the nearest address at the end of this leafle

for repair or replacement (see "Five Year Guarantee" section)

Some troubleshooting items (including RF links) are specific to individual units and may not be covere
in this leaflet

OTHER FEATURE

. In these cases the more comprehensive unit leaflet should be consulted

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Strobe&Vibration Pad Module -

activated when the Strobe Module is in alarm . The Aux 1 socket can supply up to 180mA at 12 Volts

The AUX 2 socket can supply up to 20mA at 12 Volts

N.B. The AUX 2 socket can be used for low power devices such as pager trigger inputs

Note:As supplied the two auxiliary sockets AUX

must be removed before the auxiliary devices can be plugged in (see figure 5)
by pressing the latch lever (on the side nearest the "AUX" marking) before gently pulling the plug off

"Clock Input" Socket

electrically isolated from the mains supply) can be connected to this input socket with a 3

jack plug

is not pulsed) to wake the person, but the internal strobe or auxiliary outputs are not activated
lets the user know it is a wake-up call and not a fire.. Therefore the user needs only one vibration pa

under their pillow or mattress – rather than two, one for the Fire Alarm and one for the alarm clock

ACCESSORIE
Ei178 - Auxiliary Strobe:(draws 180mA)

connection to the auxiliary socket. It should be plugged into AUX 1
where it is readily seen during the day (e

Ei174 - Auxiliary Vibration Pad:(draws 120mA)

connecting to the auxiliary socket

. (see figure 4) When the alarm clock triggers, the vibration pad turns on continuously (i.e. i

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A suitable alarm clock signal (with a 5 to 24 Volts AC or DC output

Auxiliary

. It should be plugged into AUX 1

Outputs - AUX 1&AUX 2:The two auxiliary outputs ar

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. 1 and AUX

. Supplied with 10m of cable and a suitable plug fo

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. downstairs hallway)

. Supplied with 5m of cable and a suitable plug fo

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Ei410 - RadioLINK Remote Control

Locate suitable RadioLlNK Smoke/Fire/Heat Alarms

Ei411 H - RadioLINK Remote Control

Hush or Locate suitable RadioLINK Smoke/Fire/Heat Alarms

ignores a RadioLINK LOCATE message and will continue to flash the strobe and drive the vibratio
pad as long as it gets an RF alarm signal)

Ei407 - RadioLINK Manual Call Point

and is ideal where emergency situations are identified and which require immediate evacuation

(portable)

(wail mounted)

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This allows remote triggering of RadioLINK alarms / accessorie

: The Remote Control Ei410 allows you to Test, Hush o

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: This wall mounted switch allows you to Test

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Ei428 - RadioLINK Relay Module

receipt of an alarm signal from suitable RadioLINK Smoke/Fire/Heat Alarms
EHi70RFS

for use in a day rooms etc

: An additional RadioLINK Strobe Module, without a vibration pad (i.e. Strobe only) is availabl

. to give a visual fire warning

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This module contains a set of relay contacts that switch upo

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.It is supplied with a blanking plug, without a cabl

attached, which connects into the primary vibration pad socket (marked "PAD") to prevent the amber faul

light and strobe activating, indicatingafault (which would occur if the socket was left empty)

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Ei408 - RadioLINK Switched Input Module:This allows panels or other devices with Volt-free rela

outputs to trigger the RadioLlNK system, including the Ei170RF

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Ei Electronics guarantees this device for five years from the date of purchase against any defects tha
are due to faulty materials or workmanship

. This guarantee only applies to normal conditions of use an
service, and does not include damage resulting from accident, neglect, misuse, unauthorise
dismantling, or contamination howsoever caused

damage

. If this device should become defective within the guarantee period, it must be returned to th

. This guarantee excludes incidental and consequentia

nearest address given below, carefully packaged, with the problem clearly stated along with proof of th
date of purchase

The crossed out wheelie bin symbol that is on you

product indicates that this product should not be dispose
of via the normal household waste stream
disposal will prevent possible harm to the environment o
to human health. When disposing of this product pleas
separate it from other waste streams to ensure that it ca
be recycled in an environmentally sound manner

more details on collection and proper disposal, pleas
contact your local government office or the retailer wher
you purchased this product

P/N B16308

. We shall at our discretion repair or replace the faulty unit

Aico Ltd.Mile End Business Park

Ei Electronics.Shannon, Co Clare, Ireland

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