BRK electronic DS700RF User Manual

RF INTERLINK BASE

DS700RFF

IMPORTANT: Please read this manual before installation.

If installing the alarm for others please leave a copy for the
end user.

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1. Introduction

2. Quick installation guide

3. Installation guide

3.1 DS700RF installation and set-up

3.2 Learning in a new system

3.3 Learning in an additional unit to an
existing DS700RF system

4. Operating conditions

5. Trouble shooting

6. Disposal

7. Limited guarantee

8. Technical specification

CONTENTS

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This DS700RF RF interlink base is designed to be used in
conjunction with any BRK mains operated Smoke and Heat
alarms in the 670, 650, 680 series ONLY.

Interlinked Smoke and Heat alarms which utilise RF
interlink technology have the benefit of being able to be
used in a Grade D or E alarm system without the need for
hardwiring connection between each alarm in the system.
This is particularly useful when refurbishing or extending
a property and allows the Grade D or E system to be wired
by way of the un-switched part of a local lighting circuit or
independent circuits at the dwelling’s main distribution board
(ref BS5839 Part 6).

The DS700RF utilises a unique system which provides in excess
of 16 million separate ID codes, one of which is automatically
selected when the system is learnt in on installation. The high
number of alternative codes helps prevent individual systems
in separate properties from interfering with one another and
resulting in unwanted nuisance alarms. Utilising the DS700RF

allows up to 50 alarms to be interlinked in each system.

1. INTRODUCTION

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2. QUICK INSTALLATION GUIDE

a) Install each DS700RF base in an appropriate position

at least 300mm from the nearest light fitting (ref Smoke/
Heat alarm instructions) and connect to the nearest mains

circuit. DO NOT SWITCH ON MAINS POWER.

b) Learn in each base by pressing the button (See Fig 1)

using a small screwdriver.

c) Plug in the Smoke and Heat alarms as appropriate onto

each base (See Fig 2). Switch on mains power.

d) Ensure that at least 2 minutes has elapsed before pressing

the test button on each alarm. When the test button on
one of the alarms is pressed all of the other alarms in the
system should sound within 10 seconds.

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Fig 1. Fig 2.

Learn in button

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3. INSTALLATION GUIDE

Please consult the Smoke/Heat alarm owner’s manual for
details of where and where not to site your Smoke and Heat
alarms.

WARNING: Wiring should be installed by a qualified
electrician in accordance with BS7671. Permanent
connection to the fixed wiring of the building should be
made in a suitable junction box. This alarm must not be
exposed to dripping or splashing. Connect the alarm as
late as possible in an installation, particularly in new build,
to avoid contamination. Remove the dust cover before
applying power.

3.1) DS700RF INSTALLATION AND SETUP

Live = Brown

Neutral = Blue

Earth

Fig 3.