HOWLER Freelink FL Series Manuel utilisateur

HOWLER FREELINK SITE ALARM

USER MANUAL

Models: FLCP and all Howlers alarms with a /FL suffix

DO NOT DISCARD –ESSENTIAL

INFORMATION IS CONTAINED IN THIS

MANUAL

Issue 8

9/10/2013

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Introduction

WELCOME

Firstly, a message of thanks from us all at Howler, for choosing the FreelinkTM battery

operated radio link site alarm. Over the years Howler has become synonymous with tough,

reliable products designed for rigorous environments, and we hope that this product will

fulfil your every expectation.

We would issue one word of warning, however, and that is to remind you that radio waves

are not magic! Unlike cables, you cannot see them, and so it is more difficult to guarantee a

connection at all times. You will find that the system disconnects at times, particularly if the

building layout changes, and you may need to reposition the Howler alarms to regain a

connection. Remember that radio waves will never pass through solid metal, so a Howler

situated in a metal container, without any window will never work.

You can be assured that the Freelink system is equipped with comprehensive continuous

fault monitoring, so if disconnections occur it will let you know.

We wish you every success with your installation. If you have problems, the Trouble

Shooting section of this manual will help in most cases, but if problems persist, contact your

supplier.

Howler technical helpline: 01202 536800

SAFETY NOTE

The Howler alarms emit a very loud sound when in the alarm state, and the user should

avoid prolonged exposure to the sound within a 1m range, without hearing protection.

LOG BOOK

A Log Book is provided with the system in which all checks, and events should be recorded,

including false alarms, faults etc. It is a condition of the warranty that this book is used. A

clear record of all events is an immense help in diagnosing problems, and can be used to

support any warranty claims.

Installer contact details:

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Contents

CONTENTS

TERMINOLOGY

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS IN BRIEF

INSTALLATION

6 - 12

1.1

Planning and Panel Set-up

7 - 8

1.2

Howler alarm set-up

9 - 11

1.3

Howler address table

1.4

Forcing a connection between Howlers

1.5

Channels

BASIC OPERATION

MAINTENANCE

15 - 16

3.1

Regular checks

3.2

Battery replacement

3.3

Silent battery test

3.4

Control panel power down

WARNINGS & DISCONNECTS

17-19

4.1

Short and long disconnects

4.2

Low battery warnings

4.3

‘System 18’

4.4

‘Watchdog’

4.5

Panel power down

SET-UP MODE

20 - 21

5.1

Connect Stations

5.2

Setting the power level

5.3

Setting the disconnect seconds

5.4

Setting the automatic battery test interval

5.5

Setting the Sync threshold

5.6

Changing the User code

5.7

Changing The Set-up code

5.8

Changing the siren time-out duration

5.9

Two stage alarm

DETECTION

TROUBLE SHOOTING

24 - 30

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

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Terminology

To assist understanding of the terminology with this manual the following illustrations

indicate the parts referred to.

Control Panel Howler alarm (or Howler) LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) DIL Switch

Default Codes

The factory default panel codes are as follows:

User Code: 1234

Set-up Code: 2468

To re set the default codes at any times, simply power down the panel, by disconnecting the

batteries. Hold the switch on the back of the panel PCB down whilst re-connecting the

batteries and the default codes will be restored (see below)

‘Restore defaults’button

Hold button whilst powering up

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SOUND

ALARMS

Enter USER

CODE Press 2

SILENCE

ALARMS

Enter USER

CODE Press 4

RESET

PANEL

Enter USER

CODE Press 1

SILENCE

FAULT SIGNAL

Enter USER

CODE Press 3

TEST MODE Enter USER

CODE Press 6

Instructions in brief

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS IN BRIEF

This section outlines the operation of the system in brief, and can be used to train staff who need to

be able to deal with the day-to-day occurrences.

To illuminate the LCD display, simply press any button.

When entering the USER CODE, press the buttons slowly and firmly, waiting for a * to appear on

the top row of the LCD for each number pressed.

To SOUND all alarms, enter the USER CODE followed by ‘2’ – ‘Evacuate’. To silence alarms press

‘CLEAR’.

To SILENCE alarms, enter the USER CODE followed by ‘4’ – ‘Mute Sirens’. Locate the Howler which

has been activated, reset it, return to the panel and reset the panel (see

below).

To RESET the panel after an event, enter the USER CODE followed by ‘1’ – ‘Reset alarms’. The panel

will return to normal display.

Faults and disconnects

If any Howler becomes temporarily disconnected, the panel will emit an intermittent beep, and the

number of the Howler which has become disconnected will be displayed on the LCD, with the legend

‘short disconnect’. No immediate action needs to be taken at this stage, but the situation should be

monitored. If the Howler does not reconnect within a preset time, the panel will emit a constant

beep, and the number of the Howler which has become disconnected will be displayed on the LCD,

with the legend ‘long disconnect’. The disconnected Howler should be located and it should be

repositioned. Return to the main panel, and, if necessary, reset the panel (see above).

The fault beep can be silenced by entering the USER CODE followed by ‘3’ – ‘Mute Panel’

Test Mode

To facilitate weekly tests of all Howlers, the system will automatically reset whilst in the TEST MODE,

without the need to return to the panel after testing each Howler.

To set the TEST MODE, enter the USER CODE, and press ‘6’ – ‘Test Mode’. Once the test has been

completed, enter the USER CODE again and press ‘1’ – ‘Reset’.

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Installation

1. INSTALLATION

1.1 Planning

Prior to installation it is important to plan the locations of the Howler alarms and the

Control Panel. The Control Panel should be housed in a secure, weatherproof location

within a reasonable distance of the first Howler alarm. Radio waves travel a lot further in

open air, where they can travel is straight lines, so the panel can often be sited in a cabin

remote from the main building. However, it is sensible to avoid situating the panel in such a

position where a lot of large vehicle movement occurs between the panel and the first

Howler alarm. In such a situation, disconnects may occur quite frequently, unless the signal

is particularly strong.

The Howler alarms themselves should be sited on exit routes in easily accessible places,

which are unlikely to be obstructed. In most buildings, the Howlers will need to be no more

than 30 –50m apart, depending on the number of obstructions between them. The

stairwells are ideal locations. This ensures that Howlers are in easy reach of personnel and

that the sound levels are adequate to warn all persons present. Wherever possible Howlers

should be mounted on mobile fire points or backboards so that they can be repositioned

easily and quickly. The Howler alarms should be securely mounted to prevent damage by

dropping or falling, and as high as is reasonably practicable.

If the system has 16 or more Howlers a little more thought is required in planning the

locations of the Howlers. Only Howlers addressed 02 –17 have the ability to act as

repeaters, passing the messages on to other Howlers. Howlers addressed 18 and above will

only send and receive messages from another Howler (or direct to the panel), they will not

pass the messages on to others.

Whilst it is difficult to predict with any accuracy the route that radio waves will take, as a

general rule, the lower address numbers work best near the Control Panel, with the higher

numbers being located at the end of the line, further away from the Panel.

Do not install Howlers in close proximity to other radio devices.

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1.2 Panel Set-up

1) Access to the Control Panel fixing points is gained by removing the two cover plates,

one at the top of the panel and one at the bottom. These are removed by pushing

the small lever on the left hand side of the plate, and pulling towards you (see

below).

2) Remove the four Pozi screws and the panel front can then be lifted off carefully.

3) Install the 4 x D cell batteries in the battery holder. Ensure that the key switch on

the side of the panel is turned in the anti-clockwise direction otherwise the power

will be switched off. The LCD display on the panel will illuminate as soon as the

batteries are installed. The screen will read:

The LCD has a power saving facility which means that it will switch off after

approximately 30 seconds if no other buttons are pushed. To illuminate the LCD,

simply press any button.

4) Replace the panel front, taking care to ensure that it is correctly located, and replace

the 4 Pozi screws.

5) Attach the panel securely to the wall in your desired location, using appropriate wall

fixings. There are a number of places on the panel backplate available for screw

fixings. Finally push the two cover plates back into position at the top and bottom of

the panel. The panel is now ready for connecting to the Howlers.

Installation

Alarms normal

No alarms

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1.2.1 Connecting Howlers to the panel

(NB If you have purchased a Quick-Start kit, the panel will already have the correct Howler

addresses connected. This can be checked, by following the procedure described in this

section)

1) Enter Set-up Code > Press 1 (Connect Stations)

2) A list of addresses is shown from 02 to 52. The status of each station is shown as

AUTO, OFF or F <No>. Any Howler which you need to be connected should be AUTO.

(See below)

3) Use the arrow keys to scroll down and up the addresses. To change the status of any

address, simply push ENTER when the arrow is displayed against that desired

address number.

4) Once you have ensured that all the addresses required are switched to AUTO, and all

the addresses not required are switched OFF, the Howler alarms can be set up.

NB As soon as this process is completed, the Control Panel will be trying to make

connection with the Howler alarms. The Panel may well issue some disconnection

warnings whilst the Howlers are being installed, so be prepared to silence the fault

warning if necessary (see section 2.2).

Installation

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1.3 Howler Alarm Set-up

If you have purchased a Quick-Start kit, the Howler alarms will come pre-addressed. The

address number is displayed on the outside of the Howler. In this instance the section on

addressing the Howler (points 2 and 3) is not relevant.

1) Open the Howler by removing the screw at the bottom of the Howler, using the

security allen key provided.

2) Each Howler must have a unique address, or number. This is simply set by means of

the DIL switch on the PCB within the Howler. The table following illustrates the

positions for the DIL switch for each address.

This photograph shows the DIL switch set up for address 02, and this is how it is graphically

represented on the table which follows:

(NB The addresses shown are for Channel 1 Howlers –see section 1.5 for information

regarding changing the Channel, if required)

Installation

Address:

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Howler Address Table

The white squares indicate the switch positions. (please note that these configurations are

for channel 1)

Installation

Address:

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