AJAX RB Fire Protect 2 Heat Smoke CO Jeweller User Manual
- June 13, 2024
- ajax
Table of Contents
- RB Fire Protect 2 Heat Smoke CO Jeweller
- Functional elements
- Operating principle
- Adding to the system
- How to connect FireProtect 2 to a hub
- Autonomous operation mode
- Indication
- Testing at the place of installation
- Icon
- States
- Do not install the detector
- Installation
- Carbon monoxide impact
- Malfunctions
- Maintenance
- Additional cautions for installation
- Technical specications
- Warranty
- References
- Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
- Download This Manual (PDF format)
FireProtect 2 (Heat/Smoke/CO) Jeweller
User manual
Updated September 12, 2023
RB Fire Protect 2 Heat Smoke CO Jeweller
FireProtect 2 (Heat/Smoke/CO) Jeweller is a wireless re detector with a builtin siren. Designed for indoor installation. Detects smoke, temperature rise, and dangerous CO (carbon monoxide) level. The detector also can work without a hub. It is available in two modifications: with sealed batteries (has SB in the name) that run 10 years, and with replaceable ones (has RB in the name) that run up to 7 years.
A list of compatible hubs and range extenders is available
here.
FireProtect 2 (Heat/Smoke/CO) detector is compatible only with hubs on OS
Malevich 2.14.1 and
higher.
The detector operates as part of the Ajax system, communicating with the hub
via the Jeweller secure radio protocol. The hub communication range is up to
1,700 meters without obstacles.
Buy FireProtect 2
(Heat/Smoke/CO)
Versions of the detector with other sensor combinations are also available.
All Ajax re detectors are available here
Functional elements
- The front panel of the detector with a Test/Mute button . To activate the button, press the center of the panel.
- SmartBracket mounting panel. To remove the panel, turn it counterclockwise.
- Device QR code and ID (serial number). It is used to add the detector to the Ajax system.
- Tamper button . Triggers when an attempt is made to detach the detector from the surface or remove it from the mounting panel.
- Detector certification information.
- Power button.
- First thermistor. Detects dangerous temperatures.
- Green LED indicator.
- Yellow LED indicator.
- Red LED indicator.
- Siren.
- Second thermistor. Detects dangerous temperatures.
- Information about the detector’s end of life date.
- Smoke chamber lid.
The smoke chamber lid can be removed when the enclosure is disassembled completely. The system identifies this event as a malfunction, and the detector reacts with an audible signal. Users and the security company receive a malfunction notification.
Operating principle
FireProtect 2 (Heat/Smoke/CO) is a wireless re detector designed for indoor installation. Available in two versions:
- With sealed batteries. Such a detector has SB in its name. Built-in battery life is 10 years. After the batteries are discharged, the detector should be replaced with a new one.
- With replaceable batteries. Such a detector has RB in its name. Pre-installed battery life is 7 years. When the batteries are discharged, they can be replaced with new ones.
The Battery Life Optimization feature must be enabled to ensure such battery
lifetime.
Learn more
How to replace batteries in FireProtect 2 RB
(Heat/Smoke/CO)
The detector is equipped with a siren (piezoelectric buzzer) for audible
notification of alarms and events with a volume of up to 85 dB (at a distance
of 3 m from the detector). The detector is always actives and reacts to a re
24/7, regardless of the system’s security mode.
A smoke/temperature rise alarm can be easily distinguished from a high CO
level alarm due to different audible and LED indications. Learn more about the
types of indication of the detector’s alarms and events in the LED Indication
section of this manual.
FireProtect 2 is protected by two tampers. The first tamper controls the
removal of the detector from the SmartBracket mounting panel: the detector
reacts with LED indication and sends noti cations to users in Ajax apps and
the security company monitoring station. The second tamper signals the removal
of the smoke chamber lid, which is located under the front panel of the
detector.
Ajax automation devices respond
to FireProtect 2 alarms and perform user defined actions using automation
scenarios. For example, the
WallSwitch relay can turn off the
ventilation system and turn on emergency lighting when an alarm occurs.
Smoke sensor
FireProtect 2 detects smoke with a bispectral optical sensor. Inside the smoke
chamber, the sensor has blue and infrared LEDs which emit light at different
wavelengths. This technology allows the detector to determine the size of the
volatile particles inside the chamber and respond only to smoke, ignoring
vapour and steam.
The smoke chamber in FireProtect 2 is protected from dust, dirt, and insects.
Even if dust gets inside and settles, this does not threaten or impair re
detection. The optical system is designed to prevent non-volatile particles
from getting within the field of both blue and infrared LEDs at the same time.
So that situation does not cause a false alarm.
The HazeFlow 2 software algorithm also protects against false alarms. When an
alarm is detected, the algorithm additionally processes the data received from
the detector and con firms the alarm.
Heat sensor
Two built-in class A1 thermistors detect a rapid rise and exceeding the
temperature threshold in FireProtect 2. Such thermistors notify of alarms when
a rapid temperature rise or static temperature is detected in the range of
+54°C to +65°C.
FireProtect 2 reports that the temperature threshold has been exceeded as soon
as its value exceeds +64°C. The detector reports a rapid temperature rise if
the indicator increases by 10°C within one minute. If the temperature
indicator rises sharply by 20°C or more, the detector alerts immediately.
CO (carbon monoxide) sensor
FireProtect 2 has a chemical sensor which detects dangerous levels of carbon
monoxide. The operation principle of the sensor is based on a chemical
reaction. There is an electrolyte bath inside the sensor. When a specific
level of carbon monoxide is reached, a chemical reaction is triggered. The
detector reads this event and transforms it into an alarm.
The detector raises an alarm if the CO level reaches:
- 50 ppm (0.005%) and above — in no more than 90 minutes.
- 100 ppm (0.01%) and above — in no more than 40 minutes.
- 300 ppm (0.03%) and above — in no more than 3 minutes.
A CO concentration of 400 ppm (0.04%) for three hours is life-threatening. The detector stops warning of a dangerous carbon monoxide level as soon as the concentration drops to 40 ppm (0.004%).
Test/Mute button
o activate the Test/Mute button, press lightly on the centre of the front
panel with your hand. Use a suitable item (mop handle) if you can’t reach up
the detector with your hand. Test/Mute is a mechanical button placed under the
front panel of the detector.
The button performs several functions:
- In normal mode, it starts the detector self-test.
- In case of an alarm, it mutes the detector alarm or Interconnected Alarm of all re detectors in the system for 10 minutes.
- In case of a fault, low battery level, or end of life, it mutes the sound and LED indication for 12 hours.
Use any remote silencing feature (e.g., via Ajax app) only in the line of sight of the CO sensor.
**Interconnected Fire Detectors Alarms*
All re detectors of the FireProtect 2 product line support the Interconnected
Alarm function. This function activates the built-in sirens of all re
detectors in the system as soon as at least one of the re detectors detects an
alarm. Sirens of FireProtect 2 detectors are activated within 20 seconds after
an alarm is detected.
FireProtect and
FireProtect Plus are activated
over a detector ping interval set in the Jeweller or Jeweller/Fibra settings,
but no later than in 60 seconds.
The FireProtect 2 detectors have different sound and LED indications of alarm
types to make it easier for users to distinguish between them. In case of
interconnected alarm, all FireProtect 2 detectors indicate exactly the alarm
type detected by the initiating detector. Instead, FireProtect and FireProtect
Plus detectors notify all types of alarms with the same sound.
[ How to set Interconnected Fire Detectors
Alarms](https://support.ajax.systems/en/what-is-interconnected-fire-alarms/)
[ How to mute Interconnected Fire Detectors
Alarms*](https://support.ajax.systems/en/what-is-interconnected-fire-
alarms/#block3)
The Interconnected Fire Detectors Alarm function is not certified according to AS3786:2014, EN 14604 and EN 50291.
Sending events to the monitoring station
The Ajax system can transmit events and alarms to the PRO
Desktop monitoring app as well as the
Central Monitoring Station (CMS) via SurGard (Contact ID), SIA DC-09 (ADM-
CID), ADEMCO 685, and other protocols. The list of supported protocols is
available here.
Which CMSs Ajax connects to
Addressability of Ajax devices allows you to send not only events but also the
type of the device, the name, virtual room, and security group assigned to it
to the PRO Desktop and to the CMS. The list of transmitted parameters may
differ depending on the type of the CMS and the selected communication
protocol.
The ID and detector loop (zone) number are available in the detector States.
Adding to the system
Before adding a device
- Install the Ajax app.
- Create an account if you don’t have one.
- Add a hub compatible with the detector to your app. Set the required settings and create at least one virtual room.
- Make sure that the hub is on and has Internet access via Ethernet, Wi-Fi, and/or mobile network. You can do this in the Ajax app or by looking at the LED indicator of the hub: it should light up white or green.
- Make sure that the hub does not start updates and that it is disarmed by checking the status in the Ajax app.
A PRO or a user with system setup rights can connect the device to the hub.
To connect to the hub, the detector should be within the coverage area of the
hub radio network. To operate via a radio signal range
extender, first connect the
detector to the hub and then to the range extender. You can do this in the
range extender settings in Ajax apps.
How to connect FireProtect 2 to a hub
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Open the Ajax app.
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Select the hub if you have several of them or if you are using the Ajax PRO app.
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Go to the Devices tab. Press Add Device.
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Enter the name of the device.
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Scan the QR code or enter the ID manually. QR code is located on the rear part of the enclosure (under the mounting panel) and on the device packaging. The device ID can be found below the QR code.
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Select the virtual room and security group (if the group mode is enabled).
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Click Add; the countdown will begin.
If the maximum number of devices is added to the hub, when you add the device, you will get a noti cation about exceeding the device limit. The number of devices that you can connect to the hub depends on the central unit model. -
Turn on the detector by holding the power button for 3 seconds. The hub connection request is sent only if the detector is enabled. If the detector fails to connect to the hub, try again in 5 seconds.
The detector cannot connect to the hub if they operate on different radio
frequencies. The radio frequency range of the device may vary by region.
Please contact technical support for information on the operating frequency
range of your devices.
Once connected, FireProtect 2 will appear in the hub device list in the Ajax
app. Device status update depends on the ping interval set in the Jeweller or
Jeweller/Fibra settings. The default value is 36 seconds.
FireProtect 2 only works with one hub. When connected to a new hub, the
detector stops transmitting data to the old hub. Once added to a new hub,
FireProtect 2 is not removed from the list of devices of the old hub. This
must be done manually in Ajax apps.
Autonomous operation mode
FireProtect 2 detectors can be used autonomously without connecting to an Ajax
hub. In this case, the detector noti es of re, smoke, or dangerous CO level
with only a built-in siren and LED indication. Users don’t receive noti
cations on any Ajax apps, including Ajax
Translator, or PRO
Desktop. The Interconnected Fire
Detectors Alarms feature is also navailable for this operation mode.
To use the detector autonomously, follow these steps:
- Select the optimal location of the detector using the recommendations in the Selection of installation place section.
- Mount the detector on the SmartBracket panel as described in the Installation section.
- Press the power button to switch on the detector.
- Start a self-test with the Test/Mute button. Press the centre of the front panel and hold it for 1.5 seconds.
During a self-test FireProtect 2 noti es about each step with a built-in siren
and LED indication. Once a self-test is completed, the LED indication turns
off, and the detector works autonomously.
In case of an alarm, press the Test/Mute button or eliminate the cause of the
alarm to mute the siren.
Indication
LEDs and the built-in siren of the detector can report alarms as well as certain states of the detector.
LED indication | Sound indication | Event | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
The red LED ashes continuously. | The siren sounds in time with the LED | ||
indication. | Alarm by: |
• smoke;
• rapid temperature rise;
• temperature threshold exceeded.| The detector stops alarming as soon as its
sources are eliminated.
Also, you can mute the alarm by pressing the
Test/Mute button or in the Ajax app.
The LED and sound indications resume if
the source of the alarm is still present after the muting timer (10 minutes)
has expired.
The red LED ashes 3 times every 3
seconds.| The siren beeps in time with the LED indication.| Alarm by dangerous
CO (carbon
monoxide) level.| The detector will stop alarming as soon as
the CO level drops below 50 ppm.
You can also mute the alarm by pressing the
Test/Mute button or in the Ajax app. The
alarm cannot be muted if the CO level exceeds
300 ppm.
The LED and sound indications resume if
the source of the alarm is still present after the muting timer (10 minutes)
has expired.
No.| Short, low tone beep.| Prohibition on alarm muting.| The sound is played
after pressing the . Test/Mute button The alarm cannot be
muted if the CO level exceeds 300 ppm.
The red LED ashes every 4 seconds.| No.| Muted alarm.| The detector stops
alarming as soon as its
source is eliminated.
The red LED ashes 2 times in a row.| No.| Restore after alarm.| If the source
of the alarm is removed, the
detector is restored automatically.
The yellow LED lights
up for 1 second.| No.| Tamper alarm.
The detector is removed from the
SmartBracket mounting panel.|
The green LED lights
up for 1 second.| No.| The detector is installed on the
SmartBracket mounting panel.| Turns on when the tamper is triggered.
Green, yellow, and red LEDs light up in turn, then go off.| No.| Turning the
detector on.| To turn on the detector, hold the power button for 1 second.
Green, yellow, and red LEDs light up at the same time, then go
off in reverse order.| No.| Turning the detector off.| To turn off the
detector, hold the
power button for 2 seconds.
The green LED is permanently on.| No.| Connection to the hub in progress.| The
indication turns off after the detector is
connected to the hub.
The green LED ashes 6 times in a
row.| No.| The detector has been removed from the hub.| The indication turns
on when the detector
receives information that it has been
removed from the hub.
The green LED ashes once per
minute.| No.| Detector power is OK.| The indication is present when the
detector is on and the tamper status is OK
(the detector is installed on the SmartBracket
mounting panel).
There is no indication when the detector
switches to the Jeweller Signal Strength Test
mode.
The yellow LED ashes 2 times in a
row every minute.| The siren beeps in time with the LED indication every
minute.| Malfunction detected.| All malfunctions are displayed in the detector
in states Ajax apps. Fields with malfunctions are highlighted in red.
If the detector needs to be repaired, contact
our Technical . Support
The yellow LED ashes once per
minute.| The siren beeps in time with the LED indication once per
minute.| Low battery level.| You can replace batteries in a detector
with replaceable batteries only (has RB
in its name). A detector with sealed batteries
(with SB in the name) should be replaced
with a new one after the batteries are discharged.
How to replace batteries in FireProtect 2 RB
(Heat/Smoke/CO)
The yellow LED constantly ashes.| No.| The battery is completely discharged.|
You can replace batteries in a detector
with replaceable batteries only (has RB
in its name). A detector with sealed batteries
(with SB in the name) should be replaced
with a new one after the batteries are discharged.
How to replace batteries in FireProtect 2 RB
(Heat/Smoke/CO)
The red LED ashes 5 times during the smoke chamber test. Then ashes 3 more
times but slower during the CO sensor test.| The siren beeps 5 times during
the smoke chamber test.
Then it makes 3 longer beeps during the CO sensor test.| Performing a
selftest.| The test can be started by pressing the
Test/Mute button or in the detector
settings in the Ajax app.
In CO-free versions, only the smoke
chamber is tested.
The yellow LED ashes 3 times in a
row every minute.| The siren beeps 3 times every minute.| The device service
life has expired.| The device has operated for more than
10 years. The sensitivity of its sensors may have decreased. We recommend
replacing this detector with a new one.
If an alarm by smoke/temperature occurs at the same time as a dangerous CO level alarm, the detector starts the indication of the first alarm.
Detector testing
Functionality testing
The test allows you to check the status of the detector’s sensors. You can run
it in two ways: by pressing the Test/Mute button of the detector and in Ajax
apps.
If the detector is in an alarm state, the self-test is not available.
To run the test using the Test/Mute button, press the center of the front
panel and hold it for 1.5 seconds.
To run the test in the Ajax app:
- Open the Ajax app.
- Select the hub if you have several of them or if you are using the Ajax PRO app.
- Go to the Devices menu.
- Select FireProtect 2 (Heat/Smoke/CO).
- Go to the settings by clicking on the gear icon .
- Click on the Self-test field.
After starting the test, the red LED of the detector blinks 5 times in a row
and then blinks 3 more times but slower. The detector’s siren sound in time
with an LED indication. When the test is over, users receive a notification
about the detector state in Ajax apps.
The detector also notifies about the test result with sound and LED
indications. If the test is failed and a malfunction is detected, the detector
starts to Indicate a malfunction 3 seconds after the test is begun: the yellow
LED blinks twice, and the siren beeps in time with the LED indication.
The self-test does not start immediately, but no later than 30 seconds after
pressing the Test/Mute button or running from the Ajax app.
If no sound and LED indications occurred during the self-test, the detector
may not be used. Contact our Technical Support.
Testing at the place of installation
Ajax system provides several tests to select the correct installation place of
devices. Jeweller Signal Strength Test is available for FireProtect 2. The
test determines the strength and stability of the signal at the intended
location of the device.
To run the test in the Ajax app:
- Select the hub if you have several of them or if you are using the Ajax PRO app.
- Go to the Devices menu.
- Select FireProtect 2 (Heat/Smoke/CO).
- Go to the settings by clicking on the gear icon .
- Select Jeweller Signal Strength Test.
- Perform the test following the tips in the app.
The test does not start immediately, but the waiting time does not exceed the duration of one detector ping interval. The default value is 36 seconds. You can change the detector ping interval in the Jeweller (or Jeweller/Fibra) menu in the hub settings.
Icon
The icons show some of the device states. You can view them in Ajax apps in the Devices tab.
Icon | Meaning |
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Jeweller signal strength between the detector and the hub or radio signal |
range extender. The recommended value is two or three bars.
Learn more
| Battery charge level of the device.
Learn more
| The Interconnected Fire Detectors Alarm feature is activated.
Learn more
| The detector operates in the Always Active mode.
The icon is displayed permanently. FireProtect 2 is always active and responds
to a re 24/7, regardless of the system’s security mode.
Learn more
| The detector operates through the. radio signal range
extender
| The detector is deactivated.
Learn more
| The detector has detected a rapid temperature rise.
| The detector has detected that the temperature threshold has been exceeded.
| The detector has detected smoke.
| The detector has detected the dangerous CO (carbon monoxide) level.
| The detector was removed from the SmartBracket mounting panel, or the
enclosure integrity was violated in another way. Check the mounting of the
detector.
| The detector’s siren plays an alarm sound.
| The detector service life has expired.
The device has been operated for more than 10 years. The sensitivity of its
sensors may have decreased. We recommend replacing this detector with a new
one.
| Malfunction detected. The list of malfunctions is available in the detector.
States
| The detector has tamper triggering events deactivated.
Learn more
States
The states include information about the device and its operating parameters. You can see FireProtect 2 (Heat/Smoke/CO) states in Ajax apps. To access them:
- Open the Ajax app.
- Select a hub if you have several of them or if you are using the Ajax PRO app.
- Go to the Devices tab.
- Select the device from the list.
Ajax apps display three FireProtect 2 temperature parameters. The first one shows the air temperature in the room where the detector is installed. The other two (Temperature Threshold Exceeded and Rapid Temperature Rise) show whether re-related temperature changes are detected. These values may differ from the temperature in the room.
Parameter | Meaning |
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Temperature | Air temperature in the room where FireProtect 2 is installed. |
Measured in Celsius or Fahrenheit degrees depending on the app settings.
In the normal state, the temperature value is displayed in black.
When the temperature rises, the field is highlighted with red.
Jeweller Signal Strength| Jeweller signal strength between FireProtect 2 and
the hub or radio signal range extender.
The recommended value is two or three bars. Jeweller is a protocol for
transmitting FireProtect 2 events and alarms.
Connection via Jeweller| Connection status between FireProtect 2 and the hub
or range extender via Jeweller:
Online — the detector is connected to the hub or range extender. Normal
state.
O ine — no connection between the etector and the hub or range extender.
Check the detector connection.
Battery Сharge| The battery charge level of the device:
OK — detector batteries have sufficient charge. Normal state.
Battery low — detector batteries are discharged.
When the batteries are discharged, users and the security company monitoring
station receive a notification.
After the low battery notification, the detector is able to operate for
another month under normal conditions. In case of an alarm, the battery
charge is enough to ensure 4 minutes of the sound and LED indication
operation.
How the battery charge is displayed Battery life calculator
You can replace batteries in a detector with replaceable batteries only (has
RB in its name). A detector with sealed batteries (with SB in the name)
should be replaced with a ew one after the batteries are discharged.
How to replace batteries in FireProtect 2 RB
(Heat/Smoke/CO)
Lid| The status of the detector’s tamper that responds to detachment of the
device from the surface or opening of the enclosure:
Open — the detector is removed from the SmartBracket mounting panel, or the
enclosure integrity is violated in another way. Check the mounting of the
detector. Closed — the detector is installed on the SmartBracket mounting
panel. The integrity of the device enclosure and the mounting panel is not
violated. Normal state.
Learn more
Smoke| Smoke sensor status:
Clear — normal state, the detector does not detect smoke.
Alarm — the detector detects smoke.
If smoke is detected, the text field highlights red.
Learn more
Temperature Threshold Exceeded| Alarm state if temperature threshold is
exceeded:
|No — normal state, the detector does not detect temperature threshold
exceeding.
In this case, the detector will continue to operate autonomously and indicate
alarms using the built-in siren.
Learn more
Firmware| FireProtect 2 firmware version.
Device ID| ID (serial number) of FireProtect 2. Also available on the
detector’s enclosure (under the mounting panel) below the QR code and on the
packaging box.
Device No.| The number of FireProtect 2 loop (zone). Events are sent to the
CMS with this number.
Settings
To change FireProtect 2 (Heat/Smoke/CO) settings in an Ajax
app:
- Open the Ajax app.
- Select the hub if you have several of them or if you are using the Ajax PRO app
- Go to the Devices tab.
- Select the device from the list.
- Go to Settings by clicking on the gear icon .
- Set the required settings.
- Click Back to save the new settings.
Settings | Meaning |
---|---|
Name | Detector name. Displayed in the list of hub devices, text of SMS and |
notifications in the events feed.
To change the name, click on the text field.
The name can contain up to 12 Cyrillic characters or up to 24 Latin
characters.
Room| Selecting the virtual room to which FireProtect 2 is assigned.
The room name is displayed in the SMS text and notifications in the events
feed.
To change the room, click on the field.
Alert with a siren
If temperature threshold exceeded
| When this option is enabled, the Ajax sirens connected to the system are activated when the detector detects a temperature threshold
exceeding.
If rapid temperature rise detected| When this option is enabled, the Ajax
sirens connected to the system are
activated when the detector detects a rapid temperature rise.
If smoke detected| When this option is enabled, Ajax
sirens connected to the system are
activated when the detector detects smoke.
If CO detected| When this option is enabled, the Ajax
sirens connected to the system are
activated when the detector registers a dangerous CO level.
Jeweller Signal Strength Test| Switches the detector to the Jeweller signal
strength test mode. The test helps determine the optimal place for installing
FireProtect 2.
The test shows the signal strength between the detector and the hub or range
extender via the Jeweller wireless data transfer protocol.
The recommended value is two or three bars.
Learn more
Device Self-test| Runs a detector self-test.
Learn more
User Guide
| Opens FireProtect 2 User Manual in the Ajax app.
Permanent Deactivation| Allows to deactivate the device without removing it
from the system. Three options are available:
No — the device operates in normal mode.
Lid only — detector’s tamper triggering notifications are disabled.
Entirely — the detector does not execute system commands, does not
participate in automation scenarios, and does not send notifications of
alarms, malfunctions, and other events to the CMS and system users. In this
case, the detector will continue to operate autonomously and indicate alarms
using the built-in siren.
Unpair Device
| Unpairs FireProtect 2 from the hub and deletes its settings.
Battery life optimization setting
The Battery Life Optimization feature is provided to save the detectors’
battery charge. It is available only for hubs on OS Malevich 2.14 or higher
with FireProtect 2 detectors connected. This feature is enabled by default.
When the Battery Life Optimization feature is enabled, the hub increases the
ping interval for FireProtect 2 detectors.
This feature doesn’t affect alarm notication delivery time.
To disable the Battery Life Optimization feature:
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Open the Ajax app.
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Select the hub with FireProtect 2 detectors connected.
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Go to:
Hub → Settings → Service → Fire Detectors Settings. -
Disable the Battery Life Optimization toggle.
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Click Back to save the settings.
If the Battery Life Optimization feature is disabled:
FireProtect 2 SB (Heat/Smoke/CO) built-in battery life is 5 years (instead of
10)
FireProtect 2 RB (Heat/Smoke/CO) pre-installed battery life is 3.5 years
(instead of 7)
Selection of installation place
The detector is designed for indoor installation only.
The coverage area of one FireProtect 2 (Heat/Smoke/CO) is 50 to 60 m²,
depending on the type of premises.
The detector should be installed in every room. The detector is placed in the
center of the ceiling at a distance of 30 cm from light xtures, chandeliers,
or any other decorative objects that may interfere with alarm detection.
If there are beams on the ceiling protruding 30 cm or more, the detector must
be installed between every two beams. If the beams protrude by less than 30
cm, installation on a beam in the central part of the ceiling is allowed.
In halls or narrow corridors, detectors should be installed at a distance of
no more than 7.5 m from each other.
If the ceiling is sloping, the detector is installed at a distance of 60 cm
from the top point of the ceiling. To select an installation place, draw a
straight line down from the top of the ceiling. Then, draw a perpendicular
from this line to the sloping part of the ceiling. The detector is installed
at this point.
We do not recommend mounting the detector on a wall. This installation is acceptable if closely spaced beams or other obstacles interfere with the installation of the detector. Wall mounting is possible only if the detector is placed at a distance of 15–30 cm below the ceiling but above the doorways.
When installing on the wall, ensure the LEDs are visible to the user. It means FireProtect 2 must be installed upside down.
When choosing the location of the detector, consider the parameters that affect its operation:
- Jeweller signal strength.
- Distance between the detector and the hub.
- Presence of barriers for radio signal passage between devices: walls, interoor ceilings, large objects located in the room.
Consider the placement recommendations when designing your Ajax system for the object. The security system must be designed and installed by specialists. The list of recommended Ajax partners is available here.
Signal strength
The Jeweller signal strength is determined by the ratio of the number of undelivered/corrupted data packets that are exchanged between the hub and the detector to expected ones within a certain period of time. Signal strength is indicated by the icon on the Devices tab:
- Three bars — excellent signal strength.
- Two bars — good signal strength.
- One bar — low signal strength; stable operation is not guaranteed.
- Crossed out icon — no signal; stable operation is not guaranteed.
Check the Jeweller signal strength at the installation site. If the signal
strength is as low as one or zero bars, we cannot guarantee stable operation
of the device. In this case, move the device. Repositioning even by 20 cm can
signicantly improve the signal reception. If, after relocation, the detector
still has a low or unstable signal strength, use a.
radio signal range extender
Do not install the detector
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Outdoors. This can lead to the detector failure.
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In places with low or unstable Jeweller signal strength. This can result the connection loss.
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Inside premises with temperature and humidity outside the permissible limits. This could damage the detector.
In places with fast air circulation. For example, near fans, vents, open windows, or doors. This may interfere with Smoke/Heat and CO detection. -
Opposite any objects with rapidly changing temperature. For example, electric and gas heaters. This can lead to false alarms.
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In the corners of the room. This may interfere with re detection.
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In bathrooms, showers, or other areas where the temperature changes rapidly. This can lead to false alarms.
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In rooms where the generation of gases/vapors/smoke is part of the operating process. For example, in a garage, where the possibility of a detector’s alarm due to vehicle exhaust gases exists. For such premises we recommend using a detector without a smoke sensor: FireProtect 2 (Heat/CO)
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In very dusty places or areas with a lot of insects. Insects, dust, and other contaminants can settle on the smoke chamber lid and prevent re detection.
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Near lighting xtures, decorations, and other interior items that may interfere with the circulation of air in the room. This may interfere with re detection.
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On surfaces that are usually warmer or colder than the rest of the room. For example, roof traps. Temperature uctuations can interfere with re detection.
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In high or inconvenient places. Access to the Test/Mute button is required to mute the alarm and test the detector if it’s used without connection to a hub.
Installation
Make sure that you have selected the optimal installation place and it
complies with the requirements of this manual.
Don’t remove the smoke chamber lid during installation. The smoke chamber lid
can be removed when the enclosure is disassembled completely. The system
identies this event as a malfunction and the detector reacts with an audible
signal. Users and the security company receive a malfunction notication.
Only a competent specialist should install this device.
To install the detector:
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Remove the SmartBracket mounting panel from the detector. To remove the panel, turn it counterclockwise.
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Fix the SmartBracket panel to a surface using double-sided adhesive tape or other temporary fasteners. The mounting panel has an UP sign, which indicates the correct position.
Use double-sided adhesive tape for temporary xation only. The device xed by the adhesive tape can peel off the surface at any time, which can lead to damage if the device is dropped. -
Run the Jeweller signal strength test. The recommended value is two or three bars.
If the signal strength is a single bar or lower, we cannot guarantee the stable operation of the detector. Consider to relocate the device as repositioning even by 20 cm can signicantly improve the signal strength. If there is still low or unstable signal after the relocation, use a . radio signal range extender -
Remove the detector from the mounting panel.
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Attach the SmartBracket panel with the bundled screws using all xation points. When using other fasteners, make sure they do not damage or deform the mounting panel.
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Place the detector on the SmartBracket mounting panel.
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Adjust the position of the detector if necessary.
It is necessary to perform a self-test after the installation is nished
Actions to take in case of Fire alarm (Smoke/Heat)
NEVER IGNORE THE ALARM! Assume that it is a real re alarm, and you have to evacuate from the premises immediately, even if you doubt about the cause of the alarm signal.
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Don’t open the doors if you feel heat or smoke behind them. Check other entries and use an alternative way to escape. Close all doors behind you as you leave.
If heavy smoke enters a room, stay close to the oor and crawl out. If possible, breathe through a wet cloth or hold your breath. Please note that more people die because of smoke inhalation than re. -
Evacuate as quickly as you can, don’t panic. Save time, and don’t pack your things. Arrange a meeting place outside for everybody in the building. Check if everyone got out safely.
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Call the re department immediately by yourself or ask someone nearby. Remember, even the smallest re can spread quickly, so do not hesitate to call the re department. Call the re department even if the alarm is automatically transmitted to a monitoring station.
NEVER come back to the house on re.
Actions to take in case of CO alarm
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Immediately open all the doors and windows to ventilate the premises if it is safe.
NEVER IGNORE THE ALARM! When you open the doors and windows for ventilation, the CO level can drop to acceptable, and the alarm may have stopped by the time help arrives. The solution to the problem may be temporary. You have to determine the CO source and make a repair. -
Stop using and turn off all fuel devices where it is possible.
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Evacuate from the premises leaving the doors and windows open.
WARNING: If you hear the CO alarm, it has detected dangerous levels of carbon monoxide. Always evacuate from the premises, even if you are unsure about the cause of a CO alarm. -
If you have a headache and nausea, get medical help immediately. These could be the result of carbon monoxide poisoning, so tell your doctor about it.
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Call your gas or other fuel supplier’s hotline. Keep the number in a noticeable place.
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Avoid re-entering the premises until the alarm stops.
If the alarm was silenced by the Test/Mute button (for CO level under 300 ppm), check the CO level at the Ajax app. If it is safe to enter the premises, press the Test/Mute button again to check the CO level.
Any remote silencing feature (e.g., via Ajax app) shall only be used in the line of sight of the CO siren. -
Do not use the fuel or gas appliances again until registered installers or experts have checked them.
Carbon monoxide impact
Carbon monoxide poisoning occurs regularly: many people are killed each year,
and many more suffer ill health. CO is an invisible, odorless, tasteless, and
extremely toxic gas. CO is produced by burning such fuels as petrol, diesel,
coal, oil, natural/bottled gas, paran, wood, charcoal, etc. The heart and
brain are rapidly damaged by oxygen starvation because red blood cells in the
lungs absorb CO faster than oxygen.
The most common reasons for high levels of CO in premises:
- Engines of cars, generators, etc., are left running in conned spaces (for example, a garage).
- Incorrectly or poorly installed fuel-burning appliances.
- Blocked or damaged vents or chimneys/ues.
- The tightness of rooms where appliances for burning fuel or replaces are installed.
- Bad ventilation in rooms with portable gas/paran heaters.
IMPORTANT: A CO alarm should not be used as a substitute for proper installation, use, and maintenance of fuel-burning appliances, including appropriate ventilation and exhaust systems.
The CO exposure period is also important. A low level for a long period (e.g., 150 ppm for 90 minutes) can cause the same symptoms as a high level of CO for a short period (e.g., 300 ppm CO for 30 minutes). The table below shows how different concentrations of CO affect people.
FireProtect 2 may not prevent the chronic effects of carbon monoxide exposure and will not fully protect people from the high-risk group.
CO concentration in the air, ppm| Approximate inhalation time and
consequences
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35| The maximum allowable concentration for continuous exposure in any 8-hour
period (according to Occupational Safety and Health Association; OSHA).
150| Slight headache after 1.5 hours.
200| Slight headache, fatigue, dizziness, and nausea after 2–3 hours.
400| Frontal headaches within 1–2 hours, life-threatening after 3 hours.
800| Dizziness, nausea, and convulsions within 45 minutes. Unconsciousness
within 2 hours. Death within 2–3 hours.
1,600| Headache, dizziness, and nausea within 20 minutes. Death within 1 hour.
3,200| Headache, dizziness, and nausea within 5–10 minutes. Death within 25-30
minutes.
6,400| Headache, dizziness, and nausea within 1–2 minutes. Death within 10–15
minutes.
12,800| Death within 1–3 minutes.
Malfunctions
If FireProtect 2 malfunction is detected (for example, there is no connection
with the hub), the malfunction counter is displayed in the device eld in the
Ajax apps.
All malfunctions are displayed in the detector States . Fields with
malfunctions are highlighted in red.
The device can report malfunctions to the CMS, as well as to users through
push notications and SMS.
FireProtect 2 (Heat/Smoke/CO) malfunctions
- No connection with the hub or radio signal range extender.
- The detector’s enclosure is open.
- Low battery charge level.
- The device service life has expired.
- Hardware malfunction (failure of one or more sensors of the detector).
Maintenance
The detector has a self-test system and does not require the user or installer intervention. The smoke chamber is protected from dust and insects, so there is no need to clean it. We recommend to periodically run a self-test to familiarize people with the alarm sound and LED indication.
FireProtect 2 devices connected to the Ajax hubs generally do not require
routine testing.
All connected devices are constantly monitored for possible Faults, Low
battery, and EOL signals.
However, we encourage all users to test FireProtect 2 devices periodically
(monthly) to allow residents of the building to become familiar with the re
alarm signals of the system.
Please be aware that your local regulation might require more frequent testing (e.g., weekly).
Clean the detector enclosure of dust, cobwebs, and other contaminants as they
emerge. Use a soft dry cloth suitable for equipment care. Do not use
substances that contain alcohol, acetone, gasoline, and other active solvents
to clean the device.
The service life of the detector is 10 years. After this period, the
sensitivity of the sensors decreases. We recommend replacing the detector with
a new one to ensure uninterrupted re protection at the premises.
The version of the detector with replaceable batteries (has RB in the name)
operates from pre-installed batteries for up to 7 years. When the batteries
are discharged, replace them with new ones.
How to replace batteries in FireProtect 2 RB (Heat/Smoke/CO)
A detector with sealed batteries (has SB in the name) should be replaced with
a new one after the batteries are discharged.
Buy FireProtect 2
(Heat/Smoke/CO)
Ensure the batteries are installed with the correct polarity. The polarity is marked inside the enclosure. Please run a self-test with Ajax apps or by pressing the Test/Mute button after the batteries are replaced to check the correct operation of the detector.
Cautions
Avoid the situations listed in the tables below. They may affect the reliability of the CO sensor in the short or long term.
Situations that must be avoided
Situation | Possible consequences |
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Contamination by alkaline metals | Significant changes to the sensor |
characteristics when the sensor is contaminated by alkaline metals, especially
salt water spray.
Exposure to high
concentrations of common (non-acidic) gases
| Exposure to high concentrations of common gases such as ammonia may cause
irreversible changes. Avoid long-term exposure to or use of packing materials
that may generate common gases.
Impact of volatile organic compounds (VOCs)| Prolonged off-gassing from such
VOCs may cause irreversible changes to: styrene (commonly used in blister
packs and packing trays);
α-pinene (found in some kinds of printing inks).
Avoid packing the FireProtect 2 in a tightly closed container where VOC gases
may be present.
Excessive exposure to alcohol or acetone vapors the sensor may cause its
temporary disability.
Contact with water| Soaking or splashing the sensor with water may change its
characteristics.
Situations to avoid whenever possible
Situation | Possible consequences |
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Exposure to silicone vapors | Sensor failure because of the exposure to |
silicone adhesives, hair grooming materials, or silicone rubber/putty.
Dew condensation| The clog of gas diffusion route or deterioration of the
sensing membrane. Avoid severe dew condensation that occurs for an extended
period inside or on the sensor surface.
Exposure to hydrogen sulfide or sulfuric acid gas| Sensor components
corrosion, resulting in sensor damage.
Presence of dust and oil mist| Clogging of the sensor’s internal structure
caused by extremely high dust or oil mist concentrations.
Additional cautions for installation
The sensor requires oxygen to function properly and have the characteristics described in this manual. The sensor will not operate properly in a zero- oxygen environment.
Technical specications
All technical specications of FireProtect 2 RB
(Heat/Smoke/CO)
All technical specications of FireProtect 2 SB
(Heat/Smoke/CO)
Compliance with standards
Complete set
For FireProtect 2 RB (Heat/Smoke/CO)
- FireProtect 2 RB (Heat/Smoke/CO) Jeweller
- SmartBracket mounting panel
- Installation kit
- 2 × CR123A battery (pre-installed)
- Quick start guide
For FireProtect 2 SB (Heat/Smoke/CO)
- FireProtect 2 SB (Heat/Smoke/CO) Jeweller
- SmartBracket mounting panel
- Installation kit
- Quick start guide
Warranty
Warranty for the Limited Liability Company “Ajax Systems Manufacturing”
products is valid for 2 years after the purchase.
If the device does not function correctly, please contact the Ajax Technical
Support rst. In most cases, technical issues can be resolved remotely.
Warranty obligations
User Agreement
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