When there is a beep along with the blinking red light, the unit demands to replace the batteries for better and secure detection. The common reason a smoke detector blinking red is due to the low batteries of the unit. You can check the instruction manual or contact your manufacturer to know about this feature. There are some smoke detector brands that have a blinking red light to indicate that the detector is functioning properly. Similarly, if there is some sound along with the red light blinking it is an alert about a battery or smoke. If the red light blinks every 40-45 seconds it shows the system is in normal condition. If the red light is blinking every 10 seconds it indicates the detector is desensitized. The blinking red light of smoke detectors indicates system status. The memory feature allows an alarm that has previously activated to be easily identified (through the red flashing LED).1.6 Smoke is detected danger Smoke detector blinking Red Any fault condition found will be indicated by a combination of yellow LED flashes and chirps. The EIB3016 self-checks its sensor, battery voltage and internal circuitry every 48 seconds. The EIB3016 can operate as a standalone alarm or can be interconnected either by hard-wire or wirelessly (using the EIB3000MRF module) enabling it to communicate with compatible Brooks alarms and accessories.

The AudioLINK feature facilitates acoustic download of the alarm parameters and status using the AudioLINK app. In the event of mains failure, the rechargeable 10-year built-in non-removable lithium battery will provide up to 3 months power supply in the case of a wireless RF installation or up to 6 months in any other case. In addition, the chamber design, integrated insect screen and unique dust compensation algorithm reduce the risk of false alarms. The EIB3016 alarm features a high performance photoelectric smoke sensor, ideal for detecting smoke from slow, smouldering fires.

The EIB3016 is a Photoelectric Smoke Alarm with 230V AC mains power supply with a non removable rechargeable lithium battery back-up.

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