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EMS FIRECELL User Manual

EMS FIRECELL
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Programming
Manual (V3 Software)
©2019 EMS Ltd. All rights reserved. MK98 Iss17 05/04/2019 AJM

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EMS FIRECELL Specifications

General IconGeneral
Frequency868 MHz
Operating Temperature-10°C to +55°C
CommunicationWireless
ComplianceEN54-25
Devices SupportedSounders
Power SupplyLithium battery
Humidity RangeUp to 95% RH, non-condensing
CompatibilityEMS Firecell System
TypeWireless Fire Alarm

Summary

Introduction to FireCell Wireless System

System Overview

Details the EMS FireCell System architecture, including Radio Hub and RCCs.

Radio Hub Functionality

Explains the Radio Hub's role in receiving data from RCCs.

RCC Functionality

Describes the RCC's function in receiving data from wireless devices.

System Design and Handling Precautions

System Design Principles

Emphasizes conducting surveys and system design before installation.

ESD Precautions

Outlines measures to prevent damage from Electrostatic Discharge.

Equipment Identification

Wireless Detectors Identification

Shows examples of Optical, Heat, and Sounder Detector wireless bases.

Wireless Infrastructure Identification

Shows the Radio Hub and Radio Cluster Communicator (RCC).

Equipment Familiarisation

Wireless Call Point Familiarisation

Details the power jumper, ident number, and log on button.

Wireless Detector Base Familiarisation

Covers power jumper, ident number, log on button, and status LED.

Wireless Sounder Base Familiarisation

Details power jumper, ident number, log on button, and status LED.

Wireless Device Familiarisation

Wireless Input / Output Unit Familiarisation

Explains log on button, power jumper, and ident number.

Radio Cluster Communicator Familiarisation

Shows ident number and log on button for RCC.

Quick System Programming

Panel & Hub Installation

Instructions for installing the Control Panel and Radio Hub.

RCC Installation & Programming

Details installing and programming Radio Cluster Communicators (RCCs).

Device Assignment Procedures

Assigning RCCs

Process for assigning newly added RCCs within the system.

Assigning Devices

Describes how to assign newly added wireless devices to RCCs.

Panel Programming

Equipment Features Overview

Radio Hub Features

Explains Radio Hub's LED indicators, controls, and display.

External Indications on Radio Hub

Describes the Power, Fault, and System Fault LED indicators on the Radio Hub.

Radio Hub Internal Indications and Connections

RF LEDs and LCD Display

Explains RF LEDs, LCD display, and controls of the Radio Hub.

Loop Connections for Panel Communication

Explains the use of Loop IN/OUT connections for panel communication.

Radio Cluster Communicator (RCC) Features

RCC Status LEDs

Describes the HEALTHY, FAULT, and SYS FAULT LEDs on the RCC.

RCC Controls and Ports

Explains Reset, Back, Log On buttons and ENG 1 Port.

Power Supply Unit (PSU) Details

PSU Operation and Buttons

Explains the Start Button and its operation in power save mode.

PSU Status LEDs

Describes Status, Fault, Mains/Charger Fail, Battery Low/Fail LEDs.

Wireless Devices Functionality

Log On Button and LED Functionality

Describes the process and indication for adding devices to the system.

Input/Output Device LEDs

Describes Output, Input Fault, and Input Switch Closed LEDs.

Menu Structure Overview

Device Status Menu

Shows options for checking device status, adding, removing, and options.

Fault Status Menu

Lists options for viewing fault conditions and battery levels.

Radio Channels Menu

Details options for managing radio channels and advanced settings.

Front Display and Menu Navigation

Front Display Operation

Describes the default screen display and its components.

Menu Navigation Guide

Explains how to navigate through menus using the rotary control and back button.

Menu Explanation: Device Status

Device Status Display Format

Explains the format L1 A003 L Optic and its components.

Available Device Statuses

Lists and explains device status codes like L, U, C, !, ;.

Available Device Types

Lists and explains device types like Optic, Sound, I/O, etc.

Fault Status Descriptions

Device Integrity Faults

Covers faults related to device assembly, tampering, and contamination.

Signal and Power Faults

Addresses issues with signal strength, battery, and sounder audio.

System Configuration and Wiring Faults

Describes faults related to wiring integrity and system assignment.

Alarm and I/O Status

Alarm Status Descriptions

Explains how alarm conditions like Fire and Pre Alarm are displayed.

I/O Status Descriptions

Details the input and output status for Input/Output devices.

Battery Level Menu

Battery Pack Status (Pack 1)

Explains status indicators for Pack 1 battery (OK, Warning, Low, Missing).

Battery Pack Status (Pack 2)

Explains status indicators for Pack 2 battery (OK, Warning, Low, Missing).

Signal Level Menu

Signal Level Display Format

Explains the format D→RCC01 and RCC→D signal level displays.

Manual Signal Level Update

Describes how to manually update device signal levels.

Device Management Functions

Add New Device

Explains how to add wireless devices to the system.

Assign Device

Describes assigning unassigned devices to their associated RCCs.

Remove Device

Details the process for removing devices from the system.

Hub/RCC Configuration Options

Set Hub Address

Allows allocation of the Radio Hub to a specific loop and address.

Add RCC

Explains how to add a Radio Cluster Communicator (RCC) to the system.

Remove RCC

Details the process for removing an RCC from the system.

Hub/RCC Status Monitoring

Hub/RCC Status Display Format

Explains the format L1 A003 L RCC01 and its components.

Hub/RCC Status Options

Lists and explains status codes like L, U, ! for Hub/RCCs.

Hub/RCC Fault Status

Hub/RCC Communication Faults

Covers faults related to communication, interference, and RFI detection.

Hub/RCC Power and Processor Faults

Addresses issues with mains power, battery, and internal processors.

Hub/RCC Tamper and Configuration Faults

Describes faults related to aerial tampering and checksum errors.

RCC Signal Level Monitoring

RCC Signal Level Display Format

Explains R01→Hub and Hub→R01 signal level displays.

RCC Signal Level Interpretation

Table correlating dB levels to signal quality for RCCs.

Radio Channel and System Information

Ident and Software Version

Allows viewing of a unit's unique ident number and software version.

Background Level Monitoring

Displays background RF levels for the Radio Hub or RCCs.

Radio Channel Management

Allows viewing of currently used radio channels.

Refresh RCC

Reprograms an RCC to resolve checksum faults.

Radio Channel Operations

Radio Channel Allocation Requirements

Explains requirements for selecting low and high band channels.

Available Radio Channels List

Lists all 32 available channels categorized by Low and High Bands.

Multiple RCC Channel Allocation Example

Radio Channel Manual Selection

Manual Selection for RCC to RCC Paths

Guides manual selection of RCC to RCC communication channels.

Manual Selection for Device to RCC Paths

Guides manual selection of Device to RCC communication channels.

Radio Channel Auto Selection

Individual and All Auto Select

Automatic channel selection for individual and all Device to RCC paths.

Advanced Menu Options

Change Address

Allows changing the Loop number and address of a device.

Device→RCC Listing

Lists all devices assigned to a selected RCC.

Device Status Monitoring

Global Battery Status

Displays battery statuses for all wireless devices.

Global Signal Status

Displays signal levels for devices and RCCs over 24 hours.

Individual Test Functionality

Allows performing output tests on individual devices.

Advanced Testing and Configuration

Start Fast Test

Enters loops into a fast test mode for quicker testing.

Change RCC Communication Path

Changes the communication path of an RCC to the Radio Hub.

Sounder Mode Configuration

Configures auto-silencing for wireless sounders.

System Operation Modes and Features

Call In Verify Mode Selection

Selects between EN and Non-EN modes for fault monitoring.

Analogue Value 35 Mode

Enables display of analogue value 35 messages for specific faults.

Audio Detect Configuration

Configures No Sndr Audio fault reporting.

Analogue Values / Fault Rectification

Fault Rectification: Battery Issues

Details checks for battery missing and low battery faults on devices.

Fault Rectification: Power and Communication Issues

Addresses mains fail, signal strength, and interference faults.

Fault Rectification: Device Condition Issues

Covers faults like head missing, head dirty, and no audio output.

Fault Rectification: Tamper and Wiring Issues

Describes faults related to tamper switches, aerials, and wiring integrity.

Signal Level Requirements

Signal Level Requirements for Devices

Shows example display of devices meeting signal level requirements.

Acceptable Signal Levels Check

Indicates which devices meet or fail the acceptable signal level criteria.

Signal Level Requirements Failures

Devices Failing Signal Level Requirements

Highlights devices that do not meet the required signal levels.

How To Improve Signal Levels

Check Device Location and Interference

Verifies device placement and checks for nearby equipment causing interference.

Check Device Allocation and Conduct Survey

Verifies RCC assignment and recommends signal surveys/support contact.

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