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The Matelec FSA-30000 is a photoelectric smoke alarm designed for residential use, featuring a wireless interconnect function that allows multiple units to communicate with each other. This device is intended to provide early warning of smoke and potential fires, enhancing safety within a home or building. It conforms to the AS3786:2014 standard, ensuring compliance with relevant safety regulations.
The primary function of the FSA-30000 is to detect the presence of smoke and alert occupants through an audible alarm. As a photoelectric type smoke alarm, it is particularly effective at detecting slow-smoldering fires, which often produce large amounts of smoke before bursting into flames. The alarm is equipped with a built-in, non-replaceable 3VDC lithium battery, providing continuous power for its operational lifespan.
A key feature of this smoke alarm is its wireless interconnect capability. This allows up to 40 units to be linked together, ensuring that when one alarm detects smoke, all interconnected alarms will sound. This synchronized alert system is crucial for larger homes or multi-level dwellings, as it ensures that occupants throughout the property are notified of a potential fire, regardless of where the smoke is first detected. The alarm provides distinct sound patterns for local alarms (ISO 8201, with a 0.5-second sound and red LED flash, repeated) and wireless alarms (alarms twice, pause 1 second, red LED flash, repeated), helping users differentiate between a local detection and a networked alert.
The device also incorporates an LED indicator that provides visual cues regarding its operational status. During normal operation, a red LED flashes once every 40 seconds, a subtle indication that the unit is active. In the event of a low battery or battery failure, the alarm will emit a "chirp" once every 40 seconds, accompanied by the red LED flashing at the same interval, signaling that the unit requires attention.
The FSA-30000 is designed for straightforward installation and user interaction. Installation involves attaching a bracket to the ceiling or wall using supplied screws and wall plugs, then twisting the alarm body clockwise onto the bracket until it clicks into place. The manual provides detailed guidance on optimal placement to maximize effectiveness and avoid false alarms, recommending installation in hallways outside sleeping areas, inside sleeping areas, in basements, and on every level of a home, while advising against placement in kitchens, garages, or areas with extreme temperatures or humidity.
A crucial usage feature is the test button. Users are advised to press this button for 2 seconds to test the alarm's functionality. During a test, the alarm will sound three short beeps, followed by a 1.5-second pause, and then repeat until the button is released. This regular testing is essential to ensure the alarm is working correctly. For interconnected units, testing one alarm should trigger all other paired alarms, confirming the wireless network's integrity.
The device includes a "silence" feature, which is useful in situations where a nuisance alarm (e.g., from burnt toast) occurs. By pressing the button for 2 seconds, the alarm will enter a silence mode for approximately 10 minutes. During this time, the red LED will flash once every 8 seconds. After 10 minutes, the alarm will automatically return to normal operation. If the source of the nuisance alarm is still present, the alarm will sound again, and the silence mode can be reactated as needed. It is critical to first ensure there is no actual danger before using the silence feature.
The wireless interconnect setup is user-friendly. To activate the interconnect mode, the user presses the button three times within 2 seconds, causing an internal blue LED to emit light through the casing vents for 30 seconds. During this period, other units can be paired by pressing their buttons three times within 2 seconds, with a green LED indicating successful pairing. This process can be repeated for all units to be interconnected.
The FSA-30000 is designed for minimal maintenance. The most important aspect of maintenance is regular testing of the alarm's functionality. Users are advised to test all alarms weekly to ensure they are operating correctly and that the wireless interconnect function is working as intended.
The alarm's built-in 3VDC lithium battery is non-replaceable, meaning that when the battery reaches the end of its life, the entire unit will need to be replaced. The low battery warning (a "chirp" and red LED flash every 40 seconds) serves as a clear indicator that the unit is nearing the end of its operational life. When this warning occurs, pressing the test button will pause the warning tone for 10 hours, allowing time to source a new alarm while maintaining normal smoke detection capabilities.
Clearing the interconnect code is a specific maintenance task that might be required if units need to be disconnected from a paired network. This involves removing the alarm from its bracket, pressing and holding the button while reattaching it, and then following a sequence of button presses and LED flashes to reset the unit's wireless pairing. This process ensures that units can be reconfigured or removed from a network as needed.
The device is designed to be robust, but users are advised to avoid placing it in areas subject to extreme conditions, such as high humidity, temperatures below 0°C or above 40°C, or within 1 meter of heating/cooling vents, as these conditions can affect its performance and lifespan. Regular cleaning of the alarm's exterior to prevent dust buildup in the vents is also recommended to ensure optimal smoke detection.
In summary, the Matelec FSA-30000 is a reliable, easy-to-use photoelectric smoke alarm with advanced wireless interconnectivity, designed to provide comprehensive fire safety for residential environments with minimal ongoing maintenance requirements beyond regular testing and eventual unit replacement at the end of its battery life.
General| Alarm Sound Level | 85 dB at 3 meters |
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| Sensor Type | Photoelectric |
| Power Source | DC 3V |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 40°C |
| Weight | 130g |
