Mains Powered Combined Optical Smoke and Heat Alarm with Self-Charging 10 Year Back-up Battery - Aico Ei3024

Mains Powered Multi-Sensor Alarm with Backup - Ei3024

Fitted with both optical and heat sensors to provide total fire coverage, the Ei3024 mains powered, multi-sensor alarm offers wired interlink with up to 12 compatible devices. Intelligent software allows the alarm to detect all fire types making it much more effective than a traditional single sensor alarm. Fitted with a self-charging lifetime back-up battery in the event of a mains failure, the Ei3024 contains AudioLINK technology, allowing you to extract real time data from the alarm directly to your smart phone. Also compatible with the Ei3000MRF module which allows for radio-interlinking between compatible devices.

Power: 230V mains powered with back-up battery
Backup Battery: Self-charging battery
Warranty: 5 year warranty
Suitable for living rooms, bedrooms, hallways, landings and dining rooms (not suitable for kitchens or garages)
Available in Optical, Heat, Carbon Monoxide and Heat & Carbon Monoxide
Contains both optical and heat sensors for a total fire response
Unique self-monitoring mechanism to compensate for dust build-up
CE and Kitemarked to BS EN 14604: 2005 and BS 5446-2: 2003
AudioLINK allows you to extract real time data from the alarm to your smart phone
Suitable for installations needing to comply with BS 5839-6: 2019 Grade D1
Hardwire interlink with up to 12 compatible devices including Ei140, Ei160e and Ei2110e alarms
SmartLINK compatible when used with the Ei3000MRF module for radio-interlinking
Supplied with an Easi-fit baseplate
Memory feature - easy to identify an alarm that has previously sounded
Test/Silence button
This alarm is also suitable for the updated 2022 Scottish legislation for fire alarms in homes

Please Note: The Ei3000MRF SmartLINK module for radio-interlinking is sold separately.

Interlink

The tables below show all the products that can interlink with the Ei3024.

More products may be compatible when installed in conjunction with the Ei3000MRF SmartLINK module. Please see the Ei3024RF bundle for further information.

Smoke and Heat Alarms

Model Number	Type of Unit	Type of Interlink
Ei3014 / Ei3014RF	Mains Powered Heat Alarm - Sealed Lithium	Hardwire Interlink
Ei3016 / Ei3016RF	Mains Powered Optical Smoke Alarm - Sealed Lithium	Hardwire Interlink
Ei3024 / Ei3024RF	Mains Powered Optical & Heat Alarm - Sealed Lithium	Hardwire Interlink
Ei3028 / Ei3028RF	Mains Powered Heat & Carbon Monoxide Alarm - Sealed Lithium	Hardwire Interlink
Ei2110e / Ei2110eRF	Mains Powered Multi Sensor Smoke & Heat Alarm - Sealed Lithium	Hardwire Interlink
Ei161e / Ei161eRF	Mains Powered Ionisation Smoke Alarm - Sealed Lithium	Hardwire Interlink
Ei164e / Ei164eRF	Mains Powered Heat Alarm - Sealed Lithium	Hardwire Interlink
Ei166e / Ei166eRF	Mains Powered Optical Smoke Alarm - Sealed Lithium	Hardwire Interlink
Ei141 / Ei168RC141RC	Mains Powered Ionisation Alarm - 9V Alkaline	Hardwire Interlink
Ei144 / Ei168RC144RC	Mains Powered Heat Alarm - 9V Alkaline	Hardwire Interlink
Ei146 / Ei168RC146RC	Mains Powered Optical Smoke Alarm - 9V Alkaline	Hardwire Interlink

Carbon Monoxide Alarms

Model Number	Type of unit	Type of interlink
Ei3018 / Ei3018RF	Mains Powered Carbon Monoxide Alarm - Sealed Lithium	Hardwire Interlink
Ei3028 / Ei3028RF	Mains Powered Heat & Carbon Monoxide Alarm - Sealed Lithium	Hardwire Interlink
Ei261	Mains Powered Carbon Monoxide Alarm - Sealed Lithium	Hardwire Interlink

Ancillary Products

Model Number	Type of unit	Type of interlink
MCP401RC	Mains Powered Manual Call Point	Hardwire Interlink
Ei1529RC	Mains Powered Locate, Silence & Test Control Switch	Hardwire Interlink
Ei159	Mains Powered Smoke Alarm Locator Switch	Hardware Interlink
Ei128R	Mains Powered 5A Relay Module	Hardwire Interlink
Ei128RBU	Mains Powered 5A Relay Module with Lithium Backup Battery	Hardwire Interlink
Y03	Mains Powered Multi Frequency Sounder	Hardwire Interlink (via relay)
SAB300C	Mains Powered Flashing Xenon Strobe (Clear)	Hardwire Interlink (via relay)
SAB300R	Mains Powered Flashing Xenon Strobe (Red)	Hardwire Interlink (via relay)

Wiring Explained

Mains powered Ei Electronics smoke and heat alarms require a 230V AC power supply and up to 12 alarms can be hardwire interlinked in one system.

To obtain a mains power supply, each alarm can be connected to the nearest lighting circuit using 2 core and earth cable with a separate, dedicated interlink cable connecting all alarms. However, if possible it is recommended that the alarms are all powered from a dedicated circuit from the distribution board using 3 core and earth cable for safety during maintenance, as the interlink cable will carry power from live alarms on other power circuits. Please see the diagram below:-

Wiring Mains Powered Alarms

Technical Data

Product Code	EI3024
Brand	EI Electronics
Back-Up Battery	Self-charging Lithium Battery
Dimensions (HxDia)	66x150mm
Operating Temperature	0°C to 40°C
Relative Humidity	15% to 95%
Sound Output	85dB
Warranty	5 Years
Weight	0.41kg
Product Datasheets	Ei3024_Datasheet Ei3024_Instructions

FAQs (8)

Q. Do I need an ionisation or optical smoke alarm?

We recommend using an optical smoke alarm in hallways, as these are less likely to go off because of cooking fumes from a connected kitchen. Optical smoke alarms are also ideal for living rooms, dining rooms, bedrooms, as they are good at detecting smouldering fires from soft furnishings. For landings we recommend ionisation alarms. Heat alarms are designed for kitchens and garages. No alarms should be installed in bathrooms.

Q. Why do your mains powered alarms have batteries?

All our mains powered alarms have a battery backup. Although mains powered alarms without this option do exist (BS5839 part 6 grade E), we regard them as far too dangerous, as a lot of fires are caused by electrical faults leaving the building unprotected against fire if the smoke alarms have no backup battery. With our mains powered alarms you will always be protected.

Q. Can I put my smoke alarm on the wall, or must it be mounted on the ceiling?

The best location to install your smoke alarm is in the centre of the ceiling rather than on the wall. During a fire, smoke initially rises and then spreads to the sides of the room. By installing the alarm on the ceiling, this ensures that you receive the earliest possible warning of a fire.

Q. Do you need an electrician to connect mains powered smoke alarms?

It is necessary that an electrician installs mains powered smoke alarms.

Q. What sort of smoke alarm system would I need to install for a HMO?

BS 5839-6 recommends that one or two storey HMOs with an individual floor area of no more than 200sqm (not the total of both floors) should have a Grade D smoke alarm system installed. Grade D refers to mains powered smoke alarms with a back up battery power supply. The alarms can be interlinked either by wire or by radio signal and the system does not require a separate fire alarm panel. For HMOs of 3 storey or higher, a Grade A panel system would need to be installed. This can cover the whole of the building, or can be used just for the communal areas with a separate Grade D system installed for the individual dwellings. For both applications, the level of cover should be a minimum of LD3 (in all escape routes) but this may change according to the fire risk assessment.

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Pricing & Availability

Model	Stock	Price
Product Code: EI3024	Stock Level: 8 in stock Expected dispatch: Tomorrow	Price: £58.79 inc VAT £48.99 ex VAT

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Excellent Warranty

This product is supplied with a 5 year manufacturers warranty as standard

Customer Reviews

3 customers have given this product an overall rating of 5 out of 5

Reviews by real customers

All of our product reviews are written by real customers that have purchased this product from us and are published without modification.

Rating: 5 / 5 Stars

Reviewed by: D G

does what it says it does

Published on: 12th January 2021

Rating: 5 / 5 Stars

Reviewed by: C J

Electrician who installed them said they were much better than previous ionising alarms. Do not sound alarm when cooking which is a great improvement.

Published on: 31st December 2020

Rating: 5 / 5 Stars

Reviewed by: D C

As above All three units wired together with no problems. used 4 core but 3 would have done as no earth required. Fit of units onto bases were beautifully positive. Audio Link app was easy to use. All worked straight away. Well pleased

Published on: 22nd December 2020