Radionics D8024 fire alarm panel provides reliable protection in complex installations like schools, universities, manufacturing plants and health care facilities. It has been certified for Central Station, Local and Auxiliary Fire applications by Underwriter’s Laboratories.
This control panel features programmable authority levels to provide specific system access for individual users. Additionally, there are two notification appliance circuits which power horns, bells and strobes.
Keypad Reset
Radionics panels and keypads used a standard set of “Commands” until roughly the mid 1990s for arming, disarming, programming functions, etc. Panels such as the 8112 and keypads such as D420, D620, D1252, and D1255 had similar sets of commands that could be learned quickly for all models.
Radionics systems that utilize D223 and D222A keypads still offer many of these commands; the exception being smoke detector reset which requires special annunciator reset command; however, you can access this via pressing special keys on keypads, or entering code>+Enter then Command+47 on Numeric Keypads.
This command clears the annunciator display of all points which have caused trouble since the last system disarm. This will display all faulted points with their status (normal, short, or open). Additionally, it resets smoke detector memory and clears any beeping alarms; though typically this only works on new alarms since past alarms may have already been cleared with detector reset or code changes.
Rearming will reactivate all perimeter and interior protection measures as well as all “All On” and “Part On” exit/entry delays, but if that is not your desired mode, please refer to Bypassing Zones for instructions on bypassing individual points.
Smoke Detector Reset
Smoke detectors are an invaluable way to keep homes and their occupants safe, as an integral part of many home alarm systems. Smoke detectors play a critical role in fire prevention and save lives by giving an early warning so occupants can evacuate before a blaze becomes uncontrollable.
Smoke alarms are designed to emit a loud chirp when they detect smoke in the air, usually followed by an audible announcement that there may be fire in your house and it’s time to evacuate. Older model alarms also often feature red or yellow glow indicators when their batteries need changing; newer models offer the feature that automatically replaces batteries after certain days have passed.
A smoke detector’s sensor is composed of a small ionization or photoelectric sensor which monitors air for particles of smoke. As soon as these particles enter its chamber they disturb the balance between positive and negative electrical charges present in air; when this imbalance is disturbed an alarm system on its circuit board triggers to alert you of its presence.
Some detectors can also detect carbon monoxide (CO). A carbon monoxide alarm typically looks similar to a smoke alarm and should be mounted prominently on your ceiling in an easily visible location. CO and smoke alarms should be installed if your home contains fuel-burning equipment or appliances such as an oil furnace, wood stove or gas water heater.
Some smoke alarms are hardwired into a home’s electrical system and feature non-replaceable lithium batteries with up to 10-year life spans for backup power. Interconnected models also exist which will sound when one detects fire in the house; certain home, fire and life safety codes mandate such systems in new or remodeled structures.
Regular testing and maintenance of both smoke and CO detectors is important to their proper operation. If your smoke alarm is constantly beeping, it could be time for new batteries or replacement of the detector itself. Also be sure to clean them frequently using damp cloth or vacuum cleaner and avoid placing them near air registers that recirculate dust and dirt and windows or doors that open and close frequently.
Power Reset
Wired systems utilizing backup batteries may benefit from performing what is known as a power cycle reset, which involves disconnecting both AC and battery power in order to shut down, before turning back on by first reconnecting AC power, then battery power.
Wire alarm panels often reside within large enclosures that house both their backup battery and main power source, so to disconnect, just gripping terminal 1 wire tightly before pulling away from its terminal and away from its connection point firmly and slowly – this should work fine without damaging the battery! Be careful not to pull too hard as this could damage it irreparably.
Radionics points usually restore automatically upon power restoration; however, smoke detectors require an annunciator reset first. To perform one on a 4-button keypad press “Annunciator Reset”, while on numeric keypad type “code>+Enter+Command+47”. Once completed the alarm memory should also be cleared from each smoke detector.
Battery Reset
If I had a Radionics alarm panel installed years ago by a company no longer in existence, can it be reprogrammed and what would the cost be? Unfortunately it’s extremely outdated and the battery’s about to die. Without knowing the previous owners master passcode you would require either installer’s code or dealer programming devices to reprogram your system – or contact them if there are stickers in your yard which advertise them – to reprogramme. Otherwise it might be worth investing in either conventional alarm panels or home networks monitoring panels instead –
Remember, all points restore except smoke detectors, which must be reset using “Annunciator Reset” or on a numeric keypad code>+Enter then Command+47.
