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Mains Radio-Interlinked Smoke Alarms with Alkaline Back-up - Ei140RF Series

Requiring no cables between the units, the Ei140RC series of smoke and heat alarms are supplied with an Ei168RC radio-interlink baseplate as standard. Each alarm requires a mains power feed that can be obtained from the nearest lighting circuit. Once installed and house coded, up to 12 RadioLINK and RadioLINK+ alarms can be interlinked wirelessly by radio signal. With a radio frequency range of up to 30m indoors, the Ei140RC smoke and heat alarms are ideal for a range of properties where the mess and cost of interlinking cables would not be suitable.

Kitemarked to BS EN 14604:2005 and CE marked
Suitable for installations complying to BS 5839-6: 2013 Grade D, E and F
Each unit consists of an Ei168RC radio-frequency baseplate and an Ei140 series alarm sensor
Can be powered from the nearest light fitting
Available in three alarm sensor versions
- Ionisation: best for landings
- Optical: best for hallways, living rooms and bedrooms
- Heat: best for kitchens and garages
Both alarm and base plate contain a back up battery in case of mains power failure
Can transmit up to 30m indoors
Built-in RadioLINK repeater function allows the RF signal to work around obstructions
A maximum of 12 alarms can be interlinked
Compatible with all RadioLINK and RadioLINK+ alarms, including:
- Ei160eRF series
- Ei3100RF series
- Ei600TYCRF series
- Ei208WRF and Ei262 CO alarms
- Ei2110RF multi-sensor alarm
Each unit features a test and hush button
LEDs on base and alarm to show interlink and power supply are working
5 year warranty

Please Note: These units use the radio-interlink frequency 868.499MHz. This bandwidth is restricted for safety products, therefore the chances of interference should be limited.

Interlink

The table below shows all the units that can interlink with the EI168RC/Ei140 Series.

Smoke Alarms

Model Number	Type of unit	Type of interlink
Ei168RC/Ei141	Ionisation Smoke Alarm	Radio-interlinked using the included Ei168RC base
Ei168RC/Ei146	Optical Smoke Alarm	Radio-interlinked using the included Ei168RC base
Ei161e	Ionisation Smoke Alarm	Radio-interlinked
Ei166e	Optical Smoke Alarm	Radio-interlinked
Ei650RF	10-year Battery Optical Smoke Alarm	Radio-interlinked
Ei3100RF	Ionisation Smoke Alarm	Radio-interlinked
Ei3105RF	Optical Smoke Alarm	Radio-interlinked
Ei2110RF	Mains powered combined Optical and Heat alarm with Lithium backup battery	Radio-interlinked using the included Ei168RC base

Heat Alarms

Model Number	Type of unit	Type of interlink
Ei168RC/Ei144	Heat Alarm	Radio-interlinked using the included Ei168RC base
Ei164e	Heat Alarm	Radio-interlinked
EI603TYCRF	10-year Battery Heat Alarm	Radio-interlinked
Ei3103RFU	Heat Alarm	Radio-interlinked
Ei2110RF	Mains powered combined Optical and Heat alarm with Lithium backup battery	Radio-interlinked using the included Ei168RC base

Carbon Monoxide Alarms

Model Number	Type of unit	Type of interlink
Ei262	Mains powered CO detector	Radio-interlinked
Ei208WRF	Battery powered CO detector	Radio-interlinked

Ancillary Products

Model Number	Type of unit	Type of interlink
Ei170RF	Strobe and Vibration Pad	Radio-interlinked
Ei407	Wireless Manual Call Point	Radio-interlinked
Ei411H	Wireless Locate, Hush and Remote test switch	Radio-interlinked
Ei450	Wireless Fire and CO Alarm Controller	Radio-interlinked

Wiring Explained

The radio interlinked Ei140 series of alarms require a 230V AC mains power supply to each unit. Up to 12 alarms can be wirelessly interlinked by radio signal.

To obtain a mains feed, each alarm can be connected to its nearest lighting circuit using 2 core and earth cable. Please note that the separate lighting circuits must have a permanent live supply to all alarms. Radio frequency signals are then used for the wireless interlink. Please see the diagram below:-

Technical Data

This is the technical data for the Mains Radio-Interlinked Smoke Alarms with Alkaline Back-up - Ei140RF Series.

Back-Up Battery	Alarm: 9V Alkaline Radio Frequency Base: Lithium
Sound Output	85dB (minimum) at 3m
Temperature Range	0°C to 40°C
Humidity Range	15% to 95% Relative Humidity
Dimensions (HxDia)	Ionisation Alarm: 50x150mm Optical Alarm: 50x150mm Heat Alarm: 62x150mm

Product Datasheets

The following datasheets are available for this product.

FAQs (11)

Q. For mains powered Aico smoke and heat alarms, when the electricity supply fails and the back up battery takes over, please can you tell me how long the battery will last in this situation?

A. For mains powered Aico alarms with a new, fully charged lithium back up battery, the battery would last approx. 3-6 months without a mains supply. For mains powered Aico alarms with a standard alkaline back up battery, the battery would last up to a year without mains supply. If the alarm has been installed with an Ei168RC radio frequency base, please note that the Ei168RC back up battery would last approx 2 months if the power fails.

Q. Please could you explain how the repeater function works on the Aico/Ei radio interlinked detectors.

A. Hello. The radioLINK repeater function allows the smoke alarm to "repeat" the radio frequency signal around obstructions. This stops the signal from becoming blocked and ensures that all interlinked alarms can be reached. This repeater function is built-in to the the Ei168RC radioLINK base (with Ei140, Ei160 or Ei2110 alarm), the Ei600 series of radio interlinked battery powered smoke and heat alarms as well as the Ei262 and Ei208WRF carbon monoxide alarms as standard. When house coded, the system works itself out which alarms are to act as repeaters - it's not something you set up yourself.

Q. Does this alarm conform to BS 5446 part 1 as recommended by the Fire Service?

A. This recommendation has been superseded by BS 14604:2005. All of our smoke and heat alarms conform to this standard in accordance with the Kitemark.

Q. I have added an Ei168RC164RC wireless linked heat detector to my garage some time after the installation of various other wireless Ei160 detectors in the house. What do I have to do to get the system to recognise the new detector please?

A. To get the Ei168RC164RC to communicate with the existing alarms, you would need to housecode all the units again. Press the housecode button on the new Ei168RC base and on each of the existing units.

Q. My ceiling light is on a dimmer switch. Can I still power my radio-interlinked mains smoke alarms from this lighting supply?

A. In modern housing the lighting circuit will travel around your house with the lights being fed from it. Between the circuit and the light will be a switch (or in this case a dimmer) which will control the light. Your mains powered alarms are connected directly to the circuit and have constant power, so are not affected by switches or dimmers.
In older homes that have not had the electrics updated this may not be the case so it is advisable to consult an electrician.

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Pricing & Availability

Model	Stock	Price	Weight
Ei141RC - Radio-Interlinked Ionisation Smoke Alarm Product Code: EI168RC141RC	Stock Level: More than 20 in stock Expected dispatch: Today	Price: £59.79 ex VAT £71.75 inc VAT	Weight: 0.477kg
Ei146RC - Radio-Interlinked Optical Smoke Alarm Product Code: EI168RC146RC	Stock Level: More than 20 in stock Expected dispatch: Today	Price: £65.79 ex VAT £78.95 inc VAT	Weight: 0.517kg
Ei144RC - Radio-Interlinked Heat Alarm Product Code: EI168RC144RC	Stock Level: More than 20 in stock Expected dispatch: Today	Price: £77.19 ex VAT £92.63 inc VAT	Weight: 0.453kg

Customer Reviews

21 customers have rated this product and it has an overall rating of 4.7 out of 5

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

5 / 5 Stars

Reviewed by: NT

Excellent service ,excellent product Easy to fit amd set up.Simple job to make life safer

Published on: 15th April 2017

5 / 5 Stars

Reviewed by: NT

Excellent service ,excellent product Easy to fit amd set up.Simple job to make life safer

Published on: 15th April 2017

5 / 5 Stars

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An easy to install efficient alarm

Published on: 7th April 2016

5 / 5 Stars

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An easy to install efficient alarm

Published on: 7th April 2016

4 / 5 Stars

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Straightforward installation and set up

Published on: 20th December 2015

4 / 5 Stars

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We have had your smoke alarms installed for 15 years and haven't had a problem until somebody decided to change the batteries on two of them and broke all the fixing lugs. Hence the ned to obtain two new ones!

Published on: 23rd November 2015

5 / 5 Stars

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the electrician said these are a good standard of device.

Published on: 26th September 2015

5 / 5 Stars

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If you havent fitted before then i suggest that you need an electrican to fit these

Published on: 26th September 2015

4 / 5 Stars

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grest service choose wrong combination of products and had to exchange them, they sent alernatives b4 i returned the old, absolutely great at solving the problem 10 out of 10

Published on: 11th July 2015

4 / 5 Stars

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good product, easy to install, great service from Safelinks.

Published on: 5th January 2015

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good product, easy to install, great service from Safelinks.

Published on: 5th January 2015

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good product, easy to install, great service from Safelinks.

Published on: 5th January 2015

5 / 5 Stars

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Replacement for previous model five minute job to install

Published on: 4th November 2014

5 / 5 Stars

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Replacement for previous model to meet new fire regulations

Published on: 4th November 2014

5 / 5 Stars

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Excellent service, very happy with the product

Published on: 22nd April 2014

5 / 5 Stars

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does what is says on the box, paired easily would buy again

Published on: 7th August 2013

5 / 5 Stars

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Easy to install, all three alarms syncing perfectly.

Published on: 21st July 2013

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Published on: 29th January 2013

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Published on: 28th May 2012

5 / 5 Stars

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Fitting and setting up was simple a good time saver.

Published on: 8th March 2012