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The Brooks EIB168RC is a mains-powered alarm base rated 230V AC 50Hz, supplied with a rechargeable lithium battery backup and a built-in RadioLINK circuit. It mounts a compatible RadioLINK alarm and links that alarm to the rest of the system over a 926MHz wireless interconnect. The EIB168RC carries module approval to AS/NZS 4268:2012, with interconnection covered under NZS 4514:2021.
Adding an alarm point to an existing hardwired system means pulling interconnect cable across a finished ceiling, which is slow work in an occupied house. A base with a built-in 926MHz RadioLINK circuit removes that cable run, because the new alarm joins the system over RF wireless interconnect instead. Mixed installs are common on extensions and renovations, where part of the house is wired and part is not. Fitting one base to an existing alarm and further bases to the new alarms house-codes the whole lot into a single hybrid system.
Retrofit work moves faster when the interconnect runs over RF instead of through the ceiling cavity. The EIB168RC connects to the mains supply at the alarm point and house-codes into the existing system, so a compliance upgrade does not turn into a rewire quote. Remote test, locate and silence functions run from floor level when RadioLINK controllers or switches sit on the system, which cuts ladder time on service calls. Stocking one base type keeps the van simple, since each alarm added to the wireless section takes the same EIB168RC base.
The EIB168RC is not a smoke alarm and detects nothing on its own: it is a base that mounts and interconnects a compatible alarm head. The datasheet publishes no IP rating for the base, and its stated operating band covers 0 to 40 degrees C at 15 to 95 percent relative humidity, non-condensing. Locations outside that band, including damp or condensing environments, fall outside the manufacturer's normal operating conditions and can shorten product life.
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The EIB168RC carries module approval to AS/NZS 4268:2012, the standard covering short range radio devices. Interconnection is covered under NZS 4514:2021. The base is not a detector, so the alarm head fitted to it carries its own product approval.
Installation must be carried out by a licensed electrician. The EIB168RC connects to a 230V AC 50Hz mains supply and functions as the mounting plate for a compatible alarm. Wiring, mounting and house-coding are all completed at installation.
The base works with compatible mains-powered RadioLINK alarms and with RadioLINK remote controllers and switches. Compatibility is listed on each alarm's own datasheet, so check that documentation before ordering to confirm the alarm head suits this base.
House-coding assigns a shared code to every RadioLINK device on the system. Only devices carrying that code talk to each other, which stops interference from nearby RF systems and stops the system interfering with them. Up to 12 RadioLINK devices sit on one code.
Free-air RF range is more than 100 metres at +5dBm on 926MHz. Walls, floors, foil insulation and other obstructions reduce that figure, so real-world range depends on the building. Plan device positions around the structure rather than the free-air number.
The datasheet lists a five year limited warranty on the EIB168RC. The period runs from the date of purchase, so keep the invoice as proof. Warranty cover applies to manufacturing faults in the base itself.
The base is supplied on its own. An alarm head is required to complete the point, and remote test, locate and silence functions need a compatible RadioLINK remote control device on the system. Those items are ordered separately.
The Brooks EIB168RC is available online from Sparky Direct, with Australia-wide delivery to any state or territory including regional areas. Sparky Direct is an Australian electrical wholesaler established in 2005, supplying more than 500,000 customers with transparent trade pricing.
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These specifications and characteristics outline physical, mechanical, electrical details.
| Brand | Brooks |
| SKU | EIB168RC |
| Model # | EIB168RC |
| Package Weight | 0.235kg |
| TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|
| Type | Smoke Alarm |
| Brand | BROOKS |
| Range | RadioLINK |
| Power Source | 230V AC mains with rechargeable lithium battery backup |
| Voltage (V) | 230 |
| RF range | 100m |
| RF Frequency | 926 MHz |
| Number of Interconnected Units | 12 |
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