If you inherited or purchased a home with a radionics fire alarm panel installed, chances are it will require reprogramming. Unfortunately, without access to a dealer code (or special programmer), this task may prove difficult or even impossible.
UL listed to control complex alarm systems like those found in schools, manufacturing plants and health care facilities. Accurate information from individual points is transmitted to central station monitoring facilities for safekeeping.
UL Listed
This panel is UL listed for fire alarm control and monitoring, but can also be used for burglary, intrusion and access control (B-series only). It has two onboard detection zones to support either two-wire or four-wire conventional fire detectors and can function either independently or combined with other Bosch products to create an analog fire alarm network.
This fire alarm panel is UL listed for Central, Local and Auxiliary Station fire applications, featuring an onboard front panel, alarm verification and programming via laptop, 500 event memory log storage capacity and onboard alarm communicator transmitter. Furthermore, its 24-VDC control/communicator has expansion slots for plug-in polling circuit modules capable of adding up to 630 addresses allowing your system to expand as necessary.
An integral feature of this fire alarm panel is its network connectivity, allowing it to easily interact with other panels via multiple systems in a consolidated manner for easier monitoring and maintenance. Furthermore, this capability also enables monitoring multiple buildings from one central location – an invaluable feature in larger commercial complexes or offices.
Notably, the Radionics fire alarm panel is certified as a UL 864 Commercial Fire Panel – this means it can transmit fully encrypted fire reports via private data networks or the Internet and help avoid costly dispatch of firefighters for false alarms. As such, it offers powerful, cost-effective protection for your business.
If you are uncertain which fire alarm panel your property uses, it is best to consult a professional. They can assess your needs and recommend the ideal system as well as provide an estimate for its installation. Getting it done right is critical; misconfiguration or unreliability could result in costly repairs and delays to fully occupying the building again; additionally faulty installations could trigger false fire alarms which result in revenue losses for your business.
ADA Compliant
Radionics fire alarm panels are designed to meet ADA compliance when properly installed, making them the perfect addition to a Radionics Readykey access control system to ensure comprehensive security for any building or facility. When used together, this integrated solution can reduce installation and maintenance costs while increasing protection by connecting intrusion detection, fire alarm, access control and IP video systems into one intelligent platform.
Before installing a radionics alarm in your home or office, it is essential that you understand its operation. It uses a proprietary system which requires a special programmer for programming changes; you can either obtain this from an authorized Radionics dealer or buy online; additionally you can access their website manuals to further familiarise yourself with how the programming works.
If you own an older radionics system, modifying its code to work may require changing it in order for it to operate effectively. Old panels feature RAM chips which store a default dealer code of 12345 that cannot be altered unless using its original programmer; additionally they use standard rotary switches for arming/disarming button settings while newer models feature touchpads which can be programmed with any desired code.
This system includes an alarm panel, built-in telephone line monitor, up to 1000 event logger accessible through control keypads, real time clock, calendar, test timer, battery charging/voltage supervision circuitry, ground fault detection circuitry, lightening protection circuits and diagnostic displays. When this system is activated it provides alarm signals at regional FPS MegaCenters while communicating power outages back to monitoring stations via telephone line monitors.
The alarm panel shall be hardwired to two hardwired duress devices installed according to DOT/FHWA requirements and shown on Exhibit C of their Device Location Plan. In addition, suite entry doors shall also be connected directly with alarm panels so as to send “MAR” signals directly into FPS MegaCenter at the push of a button – even when door contacts are disarmed – communicating an “EMER” signal for FPS MegaCenter monitoring at all times – except the LAN room door which includes an electric strike/ magnetic door contact and motion sensor request-Exit REX device system.
Silencing of “Troubled” Conditions
If your Radionics fire alarm panel keeps beeping and going off repeatedly, this could indicate “troubled conditions”. This means it has identified something which needs correcting and has called out for assistance from the fire department. To use this feature effectively and save the fire department resources, it’s necessary to identify its source – whether a battery has been properly charged and/or low voltage transformer connected. To find this source of false alarm, first ensure your battery and low voltage transformer are working as intended before looking further for potential causes. To do this, plug your battery in and make sure low voltage transformer is connected and start exploring potential solutions to any misfires that arise. If the battery is dead or disconnected, replace it immediately. Next, verify that keypads are set to arm with valid codes and that their low voltage transformer or main panel fuse have not tripped; if that does not work either then reset your panel using the SYSTEM RESET button to reset.
If the panel has been programmed to send out email alerts when conditions become troubled, you can access those through the web interface. Each e-mail will display what status of system was currently present – such as alarm status or whether or not supervision is in effect.
E-mail messages allow you to access the history of events that have taken place on your panel, including dates and times of each occurrence. This data can help with troubleshooting problems or providing documentation of alarm history; additionally, these notifications can serve as maintenance schedule reminders.
The D9124 Addressable Fire Control Panel from UL is specifically designed to meet the requirements of various installation applications. Compatible with 12-24 Volt Radionics/Bosch Security Systems initiating and indicating devices.
It has two expansion slots that accept plug-in polling circuit modules with up to 126 addresses each, for use in shared zone networks and Report and Control Networks respectively. It can also be combined with up to three other panels as part of either one or nine Report and Control Networks.
Easy Installation
Radionics fire alarm panels are easy to install in both new and existing buildings. As UL listed systems that have passed rigorous and in-depth tests conducted by Underwriters Laboratories, these radionics fire alarm panels offer the highest quality fire protection available on the market and can be found in schools, hospitals, factories and other large facilities.
Hotels benefit greatly from these fire systems as they provide one central fire alarm control center that can be managed by hotel staff. This system oversees fire detection devices across the entire hotel as well as security and automation equipment – helping reduce overall fire risk while saving money in the process.
The system supports up to 40 zones and can be easily installed in either small or large buildings, offering control of fire/intrusion systems as well as being easily upgraded or expanded upon. Furthermore, it’s compatible with Bosch Access Control for additional options for complete security solutions.
This system features programmable authority levels that allow you to set access privileges for different users of the fire system. For example, immediate family members could gain full system access while service personnel or neighbors have restricted privileges; you could also assign wireless keyfobs so guests may enter without needing a passcode.
When an alarm is activated, the system will send out an alert both to the homeowner and central monitoring station, including details about whether it was fire- or intrusion-related as well as where exactly it occurred. These notifications contain important details regarding alarm status as well as location.
If the system is malfunctioning, keypads may begin beeping to indicate trouble. If this occurs, replacing the battery in the panel is likely necessary; to do so, pull out and disconnect its wire on an NP7-12 battery in the panel and replace as necessary. If beeping continues after replacing battery(ies), contact local fire alarm dealers in order to replace its panel(s).