FireCell FC-171-001 Wireless Sounder Beacon Installation Guide

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Installation must conform to applicable local installation codes and should only be installed by a fully trained competent person.

Ensure that the device is installed as per the site survey.
The use of a non-metallic spacer should be considered if mounting the device on to a metal surface.
Do NOT Press the Log On button on a pre-programmed device, as this will cause communication with the Control Panel to be lost. Should this happen, delete the device from the system and add it back on.
This device contains electronics that may be susceptible to damage from Electrostatic Discharge (ESD). Take appropriate precautions when handling electronic boards.

Remove the mounting plate by turning the device ANTICLOCKWISE, to release it from the mounting plate.

When wall mounting, ensure the mounting plate is fitted in the orientation shown.
Use both mounting holes.
Use suitable fasteners and fixings.

Power device

Unclip the battery retaining plate from the wireless module.
When fitting / replacing batteries; observe correct polarity, using only specified batteries.
Connect the power jumper across the PIN header.
Once powered, reassemble the device.

Optional device locking

To lock the Sounder Beacon into the wireless module, remove the cut out section as shown.
To unlock, insert a 1.5 mm allen key to depress the locking clip and turn anticlockwise to release as shown.

The device’s loop address is configured within the user interface’s menu structure.

To lock the Sounder Beacon into the wireless module, remove the cut out section as shown.
FireCell = MK98
Fusion = TSD062
WZM = TSD143

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Sounder tone (Set on sounder beacon)
Switches 1-5 on the 7 way switch are used to configure the sounder tone.
All 32 available configurations are shown in the tone table.
Default setting: primary tone 5
Volume/flash rate (Set on sounder beacon)
Switches 6 and 7 are used to configure the volume and flash rate. Default setting: high volume / 1 Hz flash rate
Audio monitoring (Set on wireless module)
The primary and secondary stage sounder tones can be monitored. If enabled and no audio is detected within 10 seconds upon sounder activation, a fault is indicated at the control panel.
Default setting: audio monitoring disabled

Operating temperature : 10 to +55 °C
Storage temperature : 5 to 30 °C
Humidity : 0 to 95% non-condensing
Supply : 3x AA alkaline (Panasonic LR6AD Powerline / Varta 4006 Industrial) 3x C alkaline (Panasonic LR14AD Powerline / Varta 4014 Industrial)
CAUTION!
Fitting of an incorrect battery type invalidates the product certification and may result in poor performance.
Sounder output :
- 94 to 97 dB(A) at 1 m (as dispatched).
- Low setting reduces volume by 7 dB.
IP rating : IP54
Operating frequency : 868 MHz
Output transmitter power : Auto adjusting 0 to 14 dBm (0 to 25 mW)
Beacon element voltage : 17 to 60 VDC operating at 18 VDC
Beacon element current (max.) : 45 mA at 1 Hz flash rate
Flash rate : 0.5 Hz / 1 Hz (selectable)
Beacon coverage :
- C-3-15 (ceiling mounted variant)
- W-3.1-11.3 (wall mounted variant)
Dimensions : (Ø x D) 120 x 145 mm
Weight : 0.65 kg
Location : Type A: For indoor use

Manufacturer : Carrier Manufacturing Polska Sp. Z o.o. Ul. Kolejowa 24. 39-100 Ropczyce, Poland
Year of manufacture : See devices serial number label
Certification :
Certification body:
CPR DoP : 0359-CPR-00292
Approved to : See part listing for associated products:
- EN54-3:2001. Incorporating Amendments Nos. 1 and 2. Fire detection and fire alarm systems. Part 3: Fire alarm devices – Sounders.[1]
- EN54-23:2010. Fire detection and fire alarm systems. Part 23: Fire alarm devices. Visual alarm devices.[1]
- EN54-25:2008. Incorporating corrigenda September 2010 and March 2012. Fire detection and fire alarm systems. Part 25: Components using radio links. [2]
European Union directives: EMS declares that this device is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: www.emsgroup.co.uk
2012/19/EU (WEEE directive): Products marked with this symbol cannot be disposed of as unsorted municipal waste in the European Union. For proper recycling, return this product to your local supplier upon purchase of equivalent new equipment, or dispose of it at designated collection points. For more information see www.recyclethis.info Dispose of your batteries in an environmentally friendly manner according to your local regulations.