The Ei166, Ei166RC and Ei166e are mains powered optical smoke alarms featuring a longlife lithium back-up battery. Since the Ei166 alarms have been discontinued, Ei Electronics (also known as Aico in the UK) have designed the new Ei3016 optical smoke alarm to be the perfect, fully compatible replacement.
The new Ei3016 can connect with any Ei160 series alarms still in your system, and it will even fit onto your existing Ei166 base without any need for an electrician. The optical sensor technology in the Ei3016 has been upgraded to be even less susceptible to false alarms than its predecessor.
The simple installation process of the Ei3016 replacement alarm removes the need for an electrician. However, power to all alarm circuits must be cut before removing and replacing any mains powered alarm.
InterlinkThe tables below show all the products that can interlink with this alarm.
Smoke and Heat Alarms
Model Number | Type of Unit | Type of Interlink |
Ei3014 / Ei3014RF | Mains Powered Heat Alarm - Sealed Lithium | Hardwire Interlink |
Ei3016 / Ei3016RF | Mains Powered Optical Smoke Alarm - Sealed Lithium | Hardwire Interlink |
Ei3024 / Ei3024RF | Mains Powered Optical & Heat Alarm - Sealed Lithium | Hardwire Interlink |
Ei3028 / Ei3028RF | Mains Powered Heat & Carbon Monoxide Alarm - Sealed Lithium | Hardwire Interlink |
Ei2110e / Ei2110eRF | Mains Powered Multi Sensor Smoke & Heat Alarm - Sealed Lithium | Hardwire Interlink |
Ei161e / Ei161eRF | Mains Powered Ionisation Smoke Alarm - Sealed Lithium | Hardwire Interlink |
Ei164e / Ei164eRF | Mains Powered Heat Alarm - Sealed Lithium | Hardwire Interlink |
Ei166e / Ei166eRF | Mains Powered Optical Smoke Alarm - Sealed Lithium | Hardwire Interlink |
Ei141 / Ei168RC141RC | Mains Powered Ionisation Alarm - 9V Alkaline | Hardwire Interlink |
Ei144 / Ei168RC144RC | Mains Powered Heat Alarm - 9V Alkaline | Hardwire Interlink |
Ei146 / Ei168RC146RC | Mains Powered Optical Smoke Alarm - 9V Alkaline | Hardwire Interlink |
Carbon Monoxide Alarms
Model Number | Type of unit | Type of interlink |
Ei3018 / Ei3018RF | Mains Powered Carbon Monoxide Alarm - Sealed Lithium | Hardwire Interlink |
Ei3028 / Ei3028RF | Mains Powered Heat & Carbon Monoxide Alarm - Sealed Lithium | Hardwire Interlink |
Ei261 | Mains Powered Carbon Monoxide Alarm - Sealed Lithium | Hardwire Interlink |
Ancillary Products
Model Number | Type of unit | Type of interlink |
MCP401RC | Mains Powered Manual Call Point | Hardwire Interlink |
Ei1529RC | Mains Powered Locate, Silence & Test Control Switch | Hardwire Interlink |
Ei159 | Mains Powered Smoke Alarm Locator Switch | Hardware Interlink |
Ei128R | Mains Powered 5A Relay Module | Hardwire Interlink |
Ei128RBU | Mains Powered 5A Relay Module with Lithium Backup Battery | Hardwire Interlink |
Y03 | Mains Powered Multi Frequency Sounder | Hardwire Interlink (via relay) |
SAB300C | Mains Powered Flashing Xenon Strobe (Clear) | Hardwire Interlink (via relay) |
SAB300R | Mains Powered Flashing Xenon Strobe (Red) | Hardwire Interlink (via relay) |
Wiring Explained
Mains powered Ei Electronics smoke and heat alarms require a 230V AC power supply and up to 12 alarms can be hardwire interlinked in one system.
To obtain a mains power supply, each alarm can be connected to the nearest lighting circuit using 2 core and earth cable with a separate, dedicated interlink cable connecting all alarms. However, if possible it is recommended that the alarms are all powered from a dedicated circuit from the distribution board using 3 core and earth cable for safety during maintenance, as the interlink cable will carry power from live alarms on other power circuits. Please see the diagram below:-
Technical DataProduct Code | EI166RA |
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Alternative Product Codes | Ei3016 Ei166 Ei166RC Ei166e Ei166EK |
Weight | 0.4kg |
Back-Up Battery | Self-charging lithium battery |
Sound Output | 85dB |
Operating Temperature | 0°C to 40°C |
Relative Humidity | 15% to 95% |
Dimensions (HxDia) | 55 x 150mm (including base) |
Hard-wire interlinks with any remaining Ei160 series alarms in your system
Combined test and hush button for weekly testing and maintenance
Connects directly onto your existing Ei166 base - no electrician needed
Ei3016 replacement alarm made by original Ei166 manufacturer
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