Inovonics Wireless Corporation 3B6ESL User Manual
© 1999 Inovonics
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F202_V1.FM rev 1.10 1/27/00
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If an FA202 fails to operate properly, phone Inovonics Technical Support (800.782.2709) to request a
Return Material Authorization (“RMA”) number, then ship the unit to the address shown below.
(Please include the RMA number on the package to expedite handling.)
Return Material Authorization (“RMA”) number, then ship the unit to the address shown below.
(Please include the RMA number on the package to expedite handling.)
Inovonics Corporation
Inovonics Corporation
Inovonics Corporation
Inovonics Corporation
RMA # ________
RMA # ________
RMA # ________
RMA # ________
RMA # ________
2100 Central Ave
2100 Central Ave
2100 Central Ave
2100 Central Ave
2100 Central Ave
Boulder CO 80301
Boulder CO 80301
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Boulder CO 80301
The FA202 should be tested upon initial programming and each time the Smoke Chamber is changed or the batteries are replaced. To make wireless sig-
nals from the detector cause an alarm or trouble indication at the control panel, receiver and panel programming must be completed prior to this test. If
this has not been done, do so now.
nals from the detector cause an alarm or trouble indication at the control panel, receiver and panel programming must be completed prior to this test. If
this has not been done, do so now.
To test the detector, follow the procedure described under the Testing the Detector Sensitivity section in the ESL 560 instructions. When the test button is
pressed, the LED will flash the number of times that corresponds to its sensitivity. During this test, the control panel should receive an alarm, followed a
few seconds later by a restoral.
pressed, the LED will flash the number of times that corresponds to its sensitivity. During this test, the control panel should receive an alarm, followed a
few seconds later by a restoral.
If the panel fails to respond properly, it is possible that the transmitter failed to reset properly when the batteries were installed. To force a trans-
mitter reset, remove the batteries from the FA202 for a least 30 seconds, reinstall them, and then retest as described above.
mitter reset, remove the batteries from the FA202 for a least 30 seconds, reinstall them, and then retest as described above.
As the factory default condition, the FA202 combines the CleanMe signal described in the ESL 560 instructions with its Low Battery signal. If the con-
trol panel indicates a Low Battery trouble condition, this should be interpreted as a Maintenance Needed trouble indication. (The battery may be fine, but
the detector needs cleaning.) If this multiple-condition panel indication is not desired, wireless reporting of the CleanMe status can be disabled by mov-
ing the jumper on the CleanMe 3-pin header to the inactive position (see Figure B). When this is done, only a Low Battery signal will be sent from the
detector, and only a Low Battery trouble condition reported at the panel.
trol panel indicates a Low Battery trouble condition, this should be interpreted as a Maintenance Needed trouble indication. (The battery may be fine, but
the detector needs cleaning.) If this multiple-condition panel indication is not desired, wireless reporting of the CleanMe status can be disabled by mov-
ing the jumper on the CleanMe 3-pin header to the inactive position (see Figure B). When this is done, only a Low Battery signal will be sent from the
detector, and only a Low Battery trouble condition reported at the panel.
In the event that a Low Battery trouble indication appears on the control panel, service the FA202 as described in the following procedure:
1.
1.
Remove the FA202 from its Mounting Base and disassemble the unit as described in the above Programming Procedure. (The Detector Lid needs to
be removed from the Detector Body.)
be removed from the Detector Body.)
2.
Perform a wireless sensitivity test on the unit as described in the previous Wireless Sensitivity Test Procedure. Depending on the results of this test
do the following:
a. If the results of this test show that the detector does not need cleaning, press the Reset button on the transmitter to update the panel with the
do the following:
a. If the results of this test show that the detector does not need cleaning, press the Reset button on the transmitter to update the panel with the
detector’s latest operational status.
If the panel trouble indication returns, the batteries need changing. Change the batteries as described in the Replacing the Batteries section of the
ESL 560 instructions and repeat this step.
ESL 560 instructions and repeat this step.
As indicated in the WARNING label on the Battery Compartment, wait at least 30 seconds after removing batteries before inserting new
batteries. This is necessary to force an immediate test of the new batteries.
batteries. This is necessary to force an immediate test of the new batteries.
If the panel trouble indication now remains off, servicing has been completed.
b. If the results of this test shows that the unit does need cleaning, replace the Smoke Chamber and retest the unit per the Cleaning the Detector sec-
tion of the ESL 560 instructions. Now, press the Reset button on the transmitter to update the panel with the detector’s latest operational status.
If the panel trouble indication remains off, the unit is performing normally, the batteries do not need changing, and servicing has been completed.
If the panel trouble indication remains off, the unit is performing normally, the batteries do not need changing, and servicing has been completed.
If, however, the panel trouble indication returns, the detector probably has a secondary Low Battery condition that requires that the batteries be
replaced. Change the batteries as described in the Replacing the Batteries section of the ESL 560 instructions, wait about nine seconds until the
detector LED begins to flash, and press the transmitter Reset button.
replaced. Change the batteries as described in the Replacing the Batteries section of the ESL 560 instructions, wait about nine seconds until the
detector LED begins to flash, and press the transmitter Reset button.
As indicated in the WARNING label on the Battery Compartment, wait at least 30 seconds after removing batteries before inserting new
batteries. This is necessary to force an immediate test of the new batteries.
batteries. This is necessary to force an immediate test of the new batteries.
If the panel trouble indication now remains off, servicing has been completed.
Note: As discussed before, if the wireless CleanMe signal reporting were disabled, some of this complication could be avoided. A Low Battery indica-
tion at the panel would always mean that the batteries needed changing; there would be no CleanMe signal piggybacked onto the Low Battery indication.
However, it is recommended that the wireless CleanMe signal reporting remain enabled (factory default condition) in order to let the panel know that the
detector is operating within normal limits, and to avoid potential false alarms due to detector over-sensitivity.
tion at the panel would always mean that the batteries needed changing; there would be no CleanMe signal piggybacked onto the Low Battery indication.
However, it is recommended that the wireless CleanMe signal reporting remain enabled (factory default condition) in order to let the panel know that the
detector is operating within normal limits, and to avoid potential false alarms due to detector over-sensitivity.
Wireless Sensitivity Test Procedure
Disabling Wireless CleanMe Reporting
Servicing Panel Trouble Indications
FA202