The 160RC Series, Easi-fit mains powered smoke and heat alarms are our highest specification range, especially so when coupled to the RadioLINK system. Designed for the specifier, installer and end user demanding the very highest standards of safety, performance and reliability you'd expect from Europe's leading manufacturer of mains powered fire detection products. Almost all practical duty of care provisions are catered for. With no risk of casual back-up cell removal, the power supply is virtually guaranteed against any external threat to the energy supply. Risks of false alarms are minimised and installation costs are lower due to ease of installation and the all round quality of the outstanding 160RC Series.

Why Rechargeable Vandium Pentoxide Lithium Cells?

The 10 year+ technology used in the 160 RC Series provides the most effective and reliable back-up power available. Maintenance requirements are negligible. The cells used are the only rechargeable cells with a realistic ten year life expectancy confirmed by manufacturer Panasonic. Constantly 'topped up' by the mains, they out-perform lithium primary batteries, capacitors or rechargeable cells currently in use in other smoke alarms.

• Environmentally friendly - no special disposal requirements
• A precision charging circuit ensures peak efficiency at all times
• 6 month back-up even without mains power
• Cells supplied fully charged providing 6 months initial standby capacity before mains powering
• Proven 10 year+ life expectancy
• Cells are soldered for reliable long term connection
• Terminals are laser welded for reliability
• Wide temperature range -20ºC to +60 ºC
• No battery replacement requirement

160 RC Series Common Features & Benefits

Advanced suppression and calibration technology for reduced nuisance alarms and correct smoke sensitivity

• 10 year+ lithium cell back-up supply
• Hush button for false alarm control on all models - optical, ionisation and heat
• Separate mains and warning LEDs
• Precision charging circuit
• Low cell power warning
• RadioLINK & Modifire system compatible
• Easi-fit fixing system - reduces installation time and effort
• Large, easily identifiable wiring connections
• Multiple cable entries
• Mini trunking removable access door
• 5 amp relay mounting kit available
• Automatic circuit test every 40 seconds
• Multi-purpose fixings - for use on plasterboard, concrete or wood surfaces
• Comprehensive 5 year guarantee

Test, Hush and Fire Locate, from an accessible switch position

New Aico RC Series smoke alarms are quick, simple and economical to install, with all the control circuitry built into the unit. There's no need for extra bases or terminals. All units use the standard Aico Easi-fit baseplate and are compatible with existing 160 series alarms if no control device is to be introduced.

Wiring is equally simple.With the control and interconnect signals being sent down the same cable, the wiring for a typical RC alarm system is exactly the same as a standard interconnect mains alarm system. This simplifies the wiring, cuts installation time and removes the need for additional wires or cable types.

The New 160 RC series alarms can be used effectively in larger and more complex applications including apartment blocks, large houses, HMOs and smaller commercial premises. The alarms can be integrated with a number of additional devices such as lighting beacons, sounders, break glass units and CO alarms as part of a comprehensive alarm system.

The NEW Ei1529RC Control Switch
This simple remote smoke alarm control switch offers four vital funtions and can be positioned for convenient access, similar to a light switch. Supplied with a surface box, it can be flush mounted using a standard 35mm deep electrical socket box.

Manual Call Point

• Ei161 RC Ionisation with Hush
• Ei166 RC Optical with Hush
• Ei164 RC Heat with Hush
• Click here for available Surface Mount Kits