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EMS firecell Setup Manual

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Setup Guide   

©2015 EMS Security Group Ltd. All rights reserved.                                                                                               MK99  Iss6b  17/07/15  AJM

 


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Contents

1 Install Control Panel & Radio Hub

2 Install & Log On the RCCs

3 Assign the RCCs

4 Add and Install the Wireless Devices

5 Assign the Devices

6 Control Panel Programming

7 Check Device Signal Levels

8 Test the System

 

Hub Menu Structure

 

Fault Rectification

 

How to Improve Signal Levels

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1 Install Control Panel & Radio Hub

POWER

FAULT

SYSTEM

FAULT

FIRE

Fire Alarm Control

Radio Hub

Control Panel

The Control Panel and the Radio Hub require installation into their proposed 

locations. (See the Radio Hub Installation Guide for more information).

Once installed and with power applied, the Radio Hub will show the following 

default screen:

TOT001 A000 F000

Where:

TOT001 = The total number of devices logged to the Hub (including the Radio 

Hub itself).

A000 = The number of alarm conditions on the system.

F000 = The number of faults currently on the system

Note: As default, the Radio Hub will be set as device address 001 on loop 1. This 

can be changed if required. Refer to the Programming Manual (MK98) for more 

information.

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2 Install & Log On the RCCs

The Radio Cluster Communicators (RCCs) require installing in their proposed 

locations. Refer to the Radio Cluster Communicator Installation Guide (TSD053) for 

more information.

A unique ident number is shown on the side of each RCC. This should be noted as 

this is required when logging on (adding the RCC to the Radio Hub).

From Front Display          Hub/RCC Options          Add RCC           Select Desired Signal 
Path 

*

         Select Desired Loop & Device Address          Add By Ident          Add Dev 

12345 Y? ’Enter the RCCs ident          New Addr L1 A002. 
       To Exit

*

 = If the RCCs signal path is to be direct to the Radio Hub, then Radio Hub should 

be selected. If the RCC’s signal path is via another RCC, then the relevant RCC will 

need to be selected. Each option can be chosen by turning the rotary control.

BACK

POWER

FAULT

SYSTEM

FAULT

POWER

FAULT

FIRE

Fire Alarm Control

POWER

FAULT

POWER

FAULT

230V AC

230V AC

230V AC

230V AC

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3 Assign the RCCs

TX

RESET

LOGON

RX

BACK

HEALTHY

FAULT

SYS FAULT

LOOP 1

+

-

IN   OUT    IN    OUT

+

-

LOOP 2

+

-

IN   OUT    IN    OUT

+

-

LOOP 3

+

-

IN   OUT    IN    OUT

+

-

LOOP 4

+

-

IN   OUT    IN    OUT

+

-

RF1

RF2

TX

RX

Assign Device

The newly added RCCs should now be assigned.

From Unassigned Dev

          Assign Device          Dev 000 of 001 

changing to

 Done 

001 of 001 

(once complete).

 

          To Exit

BACK

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4 Add and Install the Wireless Devices

The Wireless Devices can be added to their relevant RCCs, either by pressing the 

device’s log on buttons or by entering the device’s unique ident number. If 

adding by ident, always make a note of the devices ident numbers and device 

type prior to installation and refer to the Programming Manual (MK98) for 

further details.

Note: Ensure the Wireless Devices are powered before logging on to  the system. 

See the relevant installation guide for more information.

To add devices by log on;

From Front Display           

Add New Device 

Select Desired

 RCC 01          Set Loop 1             

.

          Addr 003           Add By Log On           Press Dev Log On 

‘press the devices 

log on button, followed by

 Add Dev 03456 Y?           New Addr L1 A003. 

           To Exit

The device has now been added to the Radio Hub and should be installed in its 

location, prior to the next step of assigning the device to its relevant RCC. See 

the relevant devices installation instructions, for more information.

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Wireless Detector Base

PRESS HERE TO

LOG ON

IDENT

BACK

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The newly added devices must now be assigned.

 

From Unassigned Dev          Assign Device           Dev 000 of 003 changing to Done 
003 of 003 (once complete)

          To Exit

BACK

5 Assign the Devices

TX

RESET

LOGON

RX

BACK

HEALTHY

FAULT

SYS FAULT

LOOP 1

+

-

IN   OUT    IN    OUT

+

-

LOOP 2

+

-

IN   OUT    IN    OUT

+

-

LOOP 3

+

-

IN   OUT    IN    OUT

+

-

LOOP 4

+

-

IN   OUT    IN    OUT

+

-

RF1

RF2

TX

RX

Assign Device

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6 Control Panel Programming

Program the Control Panel; ensuring Loop number and addresses programmed at 

the Radio Hub correspond to that programmed at the Control Panel.

Ensure write switch is set to enable.

Turn the key switch to the enabled position.

Press the            button to enter the menu.

Press the           button to scroll down until ‘Access Level 3’ is highlighted.

Press the            button to enter the menu.

Now to enter the pin number, press the           button four times (entering 3333).

Press the ‘Enter’ button to enter the pin.

Enter the ‘Edit Config’ menu with the            button.

Press the           button to scroll down the menu until ‘Add device’ is highlighted.

Press the            button to enter the menu.

Press the           &           buttons to highlight the desired device loop number.

Press the            button to select the loop required.

Press the           &            buttons to scroll through the available address numbers.

Press the            button to select the address required.

Press the           &           buttons to scroll through the device types until the 

required type is shown.

Press the ‘Enter’ Button to enter. Confirmation of the addition to the system 

should now be shown.

Once complete, press the ‘Exit’ button to escape the menu.

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2

2

2

2

2

1

1

1

3

3

3

3

3

3

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7 Check Device Signal Levels

The signal levels for all wireless devices and RCCs must be checked. This menu will 

display the signal levels in dB for each wireless device and RCC over a 24 hour 

period,  listed in Loop and Address Number order. After the system has been 

running for a 24 hour period, the device signal levels should display 24dB or 

above and the RCC signal levels should display 20dB or above. If any devices are 

under the signal level requirements, check the flowchart On How to Improve 

Device Signal Levels section for guidance.

Front Display

          Advanced          Global Sig Stat

Examples of good signal levels are shown below:

Device Type
Radio Hub
RCC
Optical Detector
Optical Detector
Manual Call Point
Optical Detector
Optical Detector
Manual Call Point
Optical Detector
Heat CS Detector
Optical Detector
Heat A1R Detector

Loop / Address
Loop 1 Address 1
Loop 1 Address 2
Loop 1 Address 3
Loop 1 Address 4
Loop 1 Address 5
Loop 1 Address 6
Loop 1 Address 7
Loop 1 Address 8
Loop 1 Address 9
Loop 1 Address 10
Loop 1 Address 11
Loop 1 Address 12

Shown On Display
 
N/A
L1 A002 21dB
L1 A003 27dB
L1 A004 45dB 
L1 A005 35dB
L1 A006 38dB
L1 A007 30dB
L1 A008 32dB
L1 A009 24db
L1 A010 45dB
L1 A011 45dB
L1 A012 45dB

Acceptable Level

Device Type
Radio Hub
RCC
Optical Detector
Optical Detector
Manual Call Point
Optical Detector
Optical Detector
Manual Call Point
Optical Detector
Heat CS Detector
Optical Detector
Heat A1R Detector

Loop / Address
Loop 1 Address 1
Loop 1 Address 2
Loop 1 Address 3
Loop 1 Address 4
Loop 1 Address 5
Loop 1 Address 6
Loop 1 Address 7
Loop 1 Address 8
Loop 1 Address 9
Loop 1 Address 10
Loop 1 Address 11
Loop 1 Address 12

Shown On Display
 
N/A
L1 A002 19dB
L1 A003 27dB
L1 A004 45dB 
L1 A005 17dB
L1 A006 23dB
L1 A007 30dB
L1 A008 32dB
L1 A009 24db
L1 A010 21dB
L1 A011 45dB
L1 A012 45dB

Acceptable Level

Examples of both good and bad signal levels are shown below:

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8 Test the System

Note:  loops can be entered into fast test for ease of testing. This allows the 

detectors on the selected loops to be triggered into an alarm condition quicker 

than normal. The led on the device will flash to indicate it is in this fast test mode. 

A time period of between 1 and 30 minutes is selectable which decrements and 

is then re-generated on a fire alarm event. The devices automatically come out 

of fast test mode when the timer expires or the fast test mode is exited.

Front Display

          Advanced          Start Fast Test

           To Exit

BACK

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Front Screen Text           

or

Unassigned Dev

Device Status

Add New Device

Assign Device

Remove Device

Hub/RCC Options

Radio Channels

Advanced

Device Loop / 

Address / Status / 

Type

Fault Status

Alarm Status 

*

Battery Level

Signal Level

Manual Update

RCC Number & Ident

Software Version

Set Hub Addr

Add RCC

Remove RCC

Hub / RCC Status

Change Address

Dev       RCC Listing

Global Batt Stat

Global Sig Stat

Individual Test

Start Fast Test

RCC Comms Path

Chg RCC CommPath

Replace RCC 

Sounder Mode

Analogue 35 mode

Audio Detect

Batt Smoothing

Currently Used

Manual Select

Auto Select

Fault Status

Signal Level

Manual Update

Background Level

Radio Channels

Ident

Software Version

*

 Alarm Status shown as I/O Status for Input/Output device types.

† 

Programming features not yet released in this version of software.

RCC      RCC Ch

Device      RCC Ch

Currently Used

Manual Select

Auto Select

Hub Menu Structure

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Fault Rectification

Rectification Process

Check battery connections and voltages. 

Check the RCCs mains supply.

Check that the device is correctly assembled. Failing this, it is 

recommended that the detector is replaced.

Check the devices audio monitoring switches are set 

correctly. See the devices installation instructions for more 

information.

Try resetting the Radio Hub.

Check that the device is correctly assembled. The fault will 

clear upon successful relocation.

Check that the device is correctly assembled. The fault will 

clear upon successful relocation.

Check that the device is correctly assembled. The fault will 

clear upon successful relocation.

Check the 20k end of line resistor is in place and that 

connections are secure.

Check for the 47k end of line resistor when measuring 

between the centre pin and the outer screen of both aerials 

cables and that connections are secure.

Check for the 47k end of line resistor when measuring 

between the centre pin and the outer screen of both aerials 

cables and that connections are secure.

Has any electrical equipment recently been installed in close 

proximity of the Radio Hub. If so it may need to be moved to 

an acceptable distance. See Radio Hub Installation 

Instructions for details.

Replace all batteries. See the installation instructions for 

more details on specified batteries.

Device  Type

All

RCC

Detector

Sounder

Radio Hub

Detector

Sounder

All

I/O Units

Radio Hub

RCC

Radio Hub

All

Symptom

Battery missing

Mains fail

Head fault

No audio output

Receiver failure

Head missing

Head missing

Tamper

Input short/open 

circuit

Aerial tamper

Aerial tamper

Radio interference

Batteries low

 


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Fault Rectification Continued

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Check the RCCs battery connection voltage.

Check devices location to ensure no visible cause can be 

seen.  Check device signal level in the Global Sig Stat menu.  

Refer to the ‘How to improve device signal levels’ section.

Has any electrical equipment recently been installed in close 

proximity of the RCC. If so it may need to be moved to an 

acceptable distance. See RCC Installation instructions for 

details.

Has any electrical equipment recently been installed in close 

proximity of the Radio Hub. If so it may need to be moved to 

an acceptable distance. See Radio Hub Installation 

instructions for details.

Check devices location to ensure no visible cause can be 

seen.  Check device signal level in the Global Sig Stat menu.  

Refer to the ‘How to improve device signal levels’ section.

Has any electrical equipment recently been installed in close 

proximity of the RCC. If so it may need to be moved to an 

acceptable distance. See RCC Installation guide for more 

information.

Has any electrical equipment recently been installed in close 

proximity of the Radio Hub. If so it may need to be moved to 

an acceptable distance. See Radio Hub Installation guide for 

more information.

No action required.

No action required.

No action required.

No action required.

RCC

All

RCC

Radio Hub

All

RCC

Radio Hub

Call Point, 

Sounder & I/O

RCC

Radio Hub

Detector

Batt/charger fail

Signal strength 

caution

Signal strength 

caution

Background 

level caution

Signal strength 

low

Signal strength 

low

Background 

level medium

Signal strength 

good/medium

Signal strength 

good/medium

Background 

level good

Signal strength 

medium

 


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Fault Rectification Continued

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No action required.

It is recommended that the detector is replaced for new. 

Note: Where temporary work involving the generation of 

dust, smoke, paint spray, and other aerosols is to be carried 

out in an area protected by smoke detectors, the supplied 

dust covers must be temporarily fitted to prevent 

contamination or false alarms. The devices should also be 

temporarily disabled at the Control Panel. Care must also be 

taken to ensure that the dust covers are removed and the 

devices re-enabled once the environment is clear.

Warning: DO NOT open the case to clean inside the detector.

Check device is free from smoke. If no smoke can be seen, it 

is recommended that the detector is replaced for new. Note: 

Where temporary work involving the generation of dust, 

smoke, paint spray, and other aerosols is to be carried out in 

an area protected by smoke detectors, the supplied dust 

covers must be temporarily fitted to prevent contamination 

or false alarms. The devices should also be temporarily 

disabled at the Control Panel. Care must also be taken to 

ensure that the dust covers are removed and the devices 

re-enabled once the environment is clear.

Warning: DO NOT open the case to clean inside the detector.

Check the devices glass is in tact.

Ensure that the environment of the devices location is free of 

smoke residue and dust.

Detector

Detector

Detector

Call Point

Detector

Signal strength 

good

Head dirty

Pre alarm

Alarm

Alarm

 


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Reposition the device 

in the correct location 

and re-check the signal 

levels.

Signal Levels 

successfully 

improved.

Carry out a survey to 

re-check signal levels. 

Is there 

metalwork / 

electrical equipment 

near the unit, contrary to the 

device installation 

instructions?

Has the device 

been installed in the 

correct location as per 

the survey?

Are the 

signal levels ok 

now?

NO

YES

YES

YES

Is the 

device 

allocated to the 

correct/closest 

RCC?

Re-allocate device to correct 

/ closest RCC and re-check

signal levels.

Are 

signal levels 

now ok?

Signal Levels 

successfully 

improved.

YES

NO

YES

NO

NO

How to Improve Signal Levels

 


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