Ultrasonic intruder alarm system MUNFORD & WHITE Ltd 9 July 1976 [9 April 1975] 14626/75 Heading G4N An ultrasonic intruder alarm system includes a number of ultrasonic detectors 10 each connected to a control panel 1 for the transmission of an alarm signal 6 thereto and each having an individual latching circuit 11 and an individual indicator 13 operable to show the condition of the latching circuit, the system also comprising switching means operable to inhibit response of unlatched detectors to an alarm condition while leaving in its unlatched condition any detector which had not already latched at the time of operation of the switching means. As described the control panel is connected to the detectors by common lines 4-7. Wire 5 carves a signal from an oscillator 8 via a gate 9 to detectors 10 and lamp control circuits 12. Operation of a detector 10 unbalances a resistive bridge 14-17 to operate a detection circuit 18. When the system is set up, switches 20 and 21 (located near the exit) are in their INITIAL SET and OFF positions respectively: operation of a detector 10 causes a signal from circuit 18 to pass to an unlatching circuit 22 which after a few seconds unlatches the operated detector via line 4. An audio test indicator 23 and the corresponding lamp 11 are also operated. In use, switch 21 is moved to its FINAL SET position: now the signal from circuit 18 passes to a panel latch circuit 24 which blocks gate 9 (so that the operation of further detectors is inhibited), inhibits circuit 22, operates bells and dials an alarm signal. A D.C. signal is also applied from a circuit 27 to inhibit the lamp 11 at the operated detector. Unlatching of the latched detector is effected by means of a further switch 25. Gate 9 may be replaced by a manually operable switch. The system may be set to an unlatched condition by means of switches at the control panel or exit for a timed period to enable an operator to enter and leave without setting off an alarm. A low-level audio tone may be generated during this period. CMOS logic maybe used.
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patent GB_1529947_A
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Munford & White ES1
Anyone remember these metal bellboxes?
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old bellboxes
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Munford & White 550 99999 ADE
Autodialling Equipment
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Microtech 4000 master code
This is a bell system with PIRs and door contacts. It became unreliable about fifteen years ago! I had a regular service contract which I stopped. The installation must be over twenty-five years old. This weekend after a long time when the alarm was not set - a power cut set it off. The internal sounder is very loud and this upset my next door neighbour - terraced house , thin walls. The external bell cut off after 40 mins but then restarted apparently about an hour late. It turned off again. By the time I got home the internal sounder had been going about four hours. Next door complained to the council who say they will visit me to ask about service contract and key holders. I have neither because I thought if not set there was no problem. I want to disable the system completely without causing noise! Having read all the posts I am aware I can pull the fuse to the panel then open the panel and disconnect the battery. This will disable the internal sounder. Is that correct? Any snags I should be aware of. Meanwhile the outside bell will continue to sound. I cannot get to it so I will have to wait for it to stop. This is where I may get into more trouble. I know the service engineers entered a master code so the panel could be opened and worked on without the system triggering. Does any one know this code and will it do what I want - enable me to pull the fuse without the alarm sounding? Or can you give any other useful advice. The original company still exists but wants to charge over three hundred pounds to visit.
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New wired panel needed
I installed an alarm about 12 years ago for my daughter.The control panel recently expired.It was a wired Menvier TSD402 control panel and speech dialler with 6 zones, built in PSU and and housing the backup battery, 205mm wide, 205 mm high, 64 mm deep. Can anyone point me in the direction of a a suitable replacement? I would appreciate any recommendations.
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G2-44 Defaulting
I have a customer who has taken over a premises with an existing G2-44 system. We don't have any codes. I need to default the panel, does anyone have any info on how to do this?
Dan
Dan
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ATS Initial Alarm Panel, defaulting codes and engineer manual
Hi Fellas
Iv been to see a new customer this morning, they have bought premises with a ATS (GE Security) control panel with 22 zones installed. The system appears to have been fitted 3 years ago and it all looks to be in good order, Initial was maintaining it.
The customer wants me to get it up and running again without having to replace the system. They don't have any codes for the system so it will need restoring to factory defaults.
Anyone here able to assist with a manual, and is anyone familiar with the defaulting process?
Cheers
Iv been to see a new customer this morning, they have bought premises with a ATS (GE Security) control panel with 22 zones installed. The system appears to have been fitted 3 years ago and it all looks to be in good order, Initial was maintaining it.
The customer wants me to get it up and running again without having to replace the system. They don't have any codes for the system so it will need restoring to factory defaults.
Anyone here able to assist with a manual, and is anyone familiar with the defaulting process?
Cheers
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Risco Group GT490X
Risco’s GT490X is a part of the company’s Gardtec range, and supports nine end of line zones which are fully programmable. With zone doubling, up to 16 zones can be achieved. The unit also supports wireless capabilities via an 868MHz expander, and this allows an additional eight wire-free zones. The control panel can be set and unset using PIN or prox tags.
The GT490X is a blank end-station type control panel. Our test unit was supplied with a Profile remote keypad incorporating a G-Tag proximity reader. Up to four remote keypads can be supported. The Profile keypads can also supply an additional two zones. The control panel can support a choice of external and internal proximity readers, giving a good level of flexibility. The system supports up to 15 users.
Other features include a 300 event log, two part sets and a program transfer module. This allows settings to be shared between multiple panels; this simplifies installations when multi-site locations are involved. The panel includes an integral 1.2A PSU.
The panel features an on-board modem and communicator, enabling speech dialling functionality as well as remote communications. The panel is also fully upload/download compatible, allowing for full system interrogation and diagnostics.
For those that opt to use the wire-free expander, there are a wide range of peripheral devices. The Profile LCD keypad uses ten numeric buttons, Yes and No keys for setting and unsetting plus other functions, and dedicated PA buttons. The unit also includes an integral proximity reader, and is designed for simplistic ergonomic use.
The GT490X is supplied with a user manual, a quick-start guide and a wiring diagram. The required resistors are also included. Whilst the user guide is pretty decent, the installation guide is somewhat sparse and could include a bit more detail. It’s not unusable, but it’s not the best either.
Wiring the GT490X is straightforward, and there’s nothing that will challenge installers that work regularly in the Grade 2 sector. Whilst much of the cabling feels intuitive - which is a good sign - the clear concise diagrams provided help if you do have any queries.
Programming is simple, and whilst all of the necessary functions are covered, the process feels slightly faster and easier than it does with some panels. The menu structure is clean and everything is in a logical order, which is a bonus. It certainly delivers options that follow an obvious chain of thought.
The programming process could be slightly improved with a bit more detail being offered in the form of support documentation, but it must also be said that what is provided is sufficient for most installers.
Read more Here
The GT490X is a blank end-station type control panel. Our test unit was supplied with a Profile remote keypad incorporating a G-Tag proximity reader. Up to four remote keypads can be supported. The Profile keypads can also supply an additional two zones. The control panel can support a choice of external and internal proximity readers, giving a good level of flexibility. The system supports up to 15 users.
Other features include a 300 event log, two part sets and a program transfer module. This allows settings to be shared between multiple panels; this simplifies installations when multi-site locations are involved. The panel includes an integral 1.2A PSU.
The panel features an on-board modem and communicator, enabling speech dialling functionality as well as remote communications. The panel is also fully upload/download compatible, allowing for full system interrogation and diagnostics.
For those that opt to use the wire-free expander, there are a wide range of peripheral devices. The Profile LCD keypad uses ten numeric buttons, Yes and No keys for setting and unsetting plus other functions, and dedicated PA buttons. The unit also includes an integral proximity reader, and is designed for simplistic ergonomic use.
The GT490X is supplied with a user manual, a quick-start guide and a wiring diagram. The required resistors are also included. Whilst the user guide is pretty decent, the installation guide is somewhat sparse and could include a bit more detail. It’s not unusable, but it’s not the best either.
Wiring the GT490X is straightforward, and there’s nothing that will challenge installers that work regularly in the Grade 2 sector. Whilst much of the cabling feels intuitive - which is a good sign - the clear concise diagrams provided help if you do have any queries.
Programming is simple, and whilst all of the necessary functions are covered, the process feels slightly faster and easier than it does with some panels. The menu structure is clean and everything is in a logical order, which is a bonus. It certainly delivers options that follow an obvious chain of thought.
The programming process could be slightly improved with a bit more detail being offered in the form of support documentation, but it must also be said that what is provided is sufficient for most installers.
Read more Here
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Texecom Premier 24 Bench Test
The Premier 24 from Texecom is a Grade 2 control panel with 8 on-board zones, which can be expanded up to 24 zones utilising 2 8-zone expanders. It also features 9 programmable outputs.
The Premier 24 is a blank end-station type control panel in a polycarbonate housing, and can be linked with a wide range of Texecom remote keypads, including units with proximity readers. Up to 4 keypads can be supported.
The system supports 16 users, and offers full arm plus three part-set options. It also delivers a 500 event log, which is time and date stamped.
The Premier 24 includes much of the flexibility of the Premier family of control panels, and can be expanded and enhanced through a range of plug-on options including communications devices and the company’s innovative Ricochet wireless platform.
Our test unit was supplied with the LCDLP Premier Elite keypad. Whilst this is a premium option, it does have several high end features, including proximity support, a user-friendly icon-based keypad, expansion for two zones and one output and an additional speaker. However, for end users, the highly polished metal fascia will be the real reason for opting for such a unit.
The Premier 24 is supplied with user manuals and software to allow a higher level of functionality. There is a slight downside in that the installer manual is supplied as a PDF.
Texecom has a good reputation for ease of installation, and every part of the process - from basic cabling to programming to use - echoes this. The connections are all well marked and the feel is intuitive. From there, the programming follows the same smooth process, and the interface was liked by all who tried it.
Functionality is good, and there is evidence at many stages of the installation process that the manufacturer has consider real-world circumstances in the design process. In its raw state, the unit is basic, but this is reflected in the cost!
READ MORE HERE
The Premier 24 is a blank end-station type control panel in a polycarbonate housing, and can be linked with a wide range of Texecom remote keypads, including units with proximity readers. Up to 4 keypads can be supported.
The system supports 16 users, and offers full arm plus three part-set options. It also delivers a 500 event log, which is time and date stamped.
The Premier 24 includes much of the flexibility of the Premier family of control panels, and can be expanded and enhanced through a range of plug-on options including communications devices and the company’s innovative Ricochet wireless platform.
Our test unit was supplied with the LCDLP Premier Elite keypad. Whilst this is a premium option, it does have several high end features, including proximity support, a user-friendly icon-based keypad, expansion for two zones and one output and an additional speaker. However, for end users, the highly polished metal fascia will be the real reason for opting for such a unit.
The Premier 24 is supplied with user manuals and software to allow a higher level of functionality. There is a slight downside in that the installer manual is supplied as a PDF.
Texecom has a good reputation for ease of installation, and every part of the process - from basic cabling to programming to use - echoes this. The connections are all well marked and the feel is intuitive. From there, the programming follows the same smooth process, and the interface was liked by all who tried it.
Functionality is good, and there is evidence at many stages of the installation process that the manufacturer has consider real-world circumstances in the design process. In its raw state, the unit is basic, but this is reflected in the cost!
READ MORE HERE
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Texecom Ricochet Professional Test
Wireless technology is enjoying something of a renaissance in the intruder alarm sector, and with advances in the quality and performance of systems, the demons of the past seem to be well and truly laid to rest. Texecom’s Ricochet technology employs a mesh-network topology, but does that deliver a better solution for alarm system design?
Increasingly, we are living in a wireless world. Where once the technology was something of a novelty, today it is an ever-present, and something that affects most peoples’ day-to-day existence. Indeed, if you took away wireless connectivity, most of us wouldn’t know what to do! The restrictions of a solely hardwired alternative would see commerce and industry grind to a halt. It would also see the general public fly into a state of panic!
Wireless technology has – for many years – provoked a lot of prejudice in the electronic security sector. Too many opinions were tainted by wireless systems that were poorly designed, built to a very low price and shipped to the DIY sector. Even back then there were wireless systems that worked well, but the poor quality ones are those that are remembered!
Putting aside bad product design and low cost components, and only considering the good systems from back then, it is still true to say that today’s wireless technologies are significantly more advanced and reliable. Developments have been driven by a wide range of sectors – including some where public safety concerns could be argued to be more important than intruder detection – and yet the security industry has still dragged its collective feet. However, the last 18 months have seen many changes, the most significant of which is that end users like wireless technology: they understand it, and they use it widely in a whole range of tasks. They trust it, too!
Whilst many manufacturers are upgrading or launching wireless solutions, some are looking at advanced uses of the technology to ensure that it can genuinely deliver real-world benefits of use to intruder detection solutions. One such example is Ricochet technology from Texecom.
Specification
Firstly, Ricochet is not a product as such. It is a wireless platform that encompasses a wide variety of devices! There are a number of products in the Ricochet family, and whilst this test will consider some of these, the overall consideration here is how the system works, and how it adds benefits to traditionally designed solutions.
Ricochet is based upon a mesh-network topology. However, have no fear because the way it uses that technology is inherent in the product. For those installing or using the system, it is seamless. That said, understanding the way in which the devices communicate illustrates how the system can be better deployed.
This is an important consideration, because the technology does not just make the system more robust. It actually allows the system to be designed in a way that differs from other wireless systems, and to achieve levels of protection that typically would require the use of hardwired devices in difficult situations.
A mesh topology is exactly as it sounds. If you imagine a mesh, with a device at each join, that’s a rather complicated but accurate picture. Obviously with a security system the number of devices are fewer, but essentially every device talks to the other devices around it. Messages are routed to and from the controller via the mesh, and if for any reason part of the communication link is weak, then the data is rerouted via neighbouring devices to ensure that it reaches its destination. This is very different to the traditional point-to-point topology of traditional wireless systems.
Whilst such an explanation does tend to focus on creating a robust solution where communications losses do not affect overall performance, the reality is that by applying this thinking to system design, Ricochet allows wireless protection to be deployed in places where traditional radio-based systems simply will not work.
Ricochet can be used with Texecom’s Premier Elite range of control panels, including the wireless panel. Where traditional panels are employed, then Ricochet technology can be added via expanders. This ensures that existing systems can also benefit from Ricochet’s flexibility; it’s a bit like a performance boost enabling advanced connectivity! Expanders are available in 8 and 32 zone versions.
Where new installs are being undertaken, Texecom also offers a number of kits that combine hard-wired or wireless panels, plus various peripheral devices to allow the base installation of a Ricochet-enabled system.
With regard to detection devices, there is a quad PIR, a digital PIR, a shock sensor and a door contact that are Ricochet enabled. There is also a icon-based controller. This latter device comes in retail-style packaging, thus delivering added value to the user.
Installation and performance
Whilst the concept of mesh-network technology might be enough to make some fear a complex and lengthy installation, the reality is very different indeed. The process is as simple as most radio-based systems, but also includes a valuable tool that allows a visual assessment of the system’s performance characteristics.
Adding expanders – if required– is a simple task, and ‘Learning’ the devices to the system is also very easy. You just enter the mode to add devices, assign a zone number, press the Learn button or short the Learn pins and insert the device battery. The panel will confirm the process, and that’s it. Once the devices have been ‘Learned’ on to the system, you can assess performance via the free Ricochet Monitor package.
This software can be installed on any PC or laptop connected to a system expander, and creates a visual representation of the system and communications paths.
Okay, so the system is easy to set-up, and has almost all of the peripherals required. As of yet there isn’t a dual tech detector included in the range, and our feeling would be that has to do with battery life. Even so, you can certainly create a full system, but what makes this a more flexible solution than other wireless point-to-point offerings? Well, the answer is the same technology that ensures the signals always arrive, whether from control panel to detector or vice-versa, can also be used to avoid known obstacles.
As an example, one trial carried out by Benchmark involved an old site with an outbuilding with very dense fabric. This was also reinforced in certain parts, with the outcome that a wireless system wasn’t an option. This was because there was no direct line of transmission between the area where the control panel was situated and the outbuilding. Because of distances involved, hard wiring was an option, albeit an expensive one.
Because of the mesh topology, it was possible to link the outbuilding to the area with the control panel via other detectors in the system. The monitor software aided this, by allowing the test team to investigate several different layouts to deliver maximum protection with the fewest number of detectors.
In effect, obstacles that normally prevent reliable radio connectivity can be avoided by simply ensuring that another device – a detector or contact – enables creation of a transmission path that allows connections to be routed around the problem. This not only delivers a high degree of flexibility, but also allows issues of range to be easily addressed.
Because every device is effectively a transceiver, it allows diverse elements of a site to link up and ensure delivery of signals in the most effective manner.
During the tests, which involved a high degree of deliberately created situations in which radio-based solutions would suffer, the Ricochet devices performed well, only failing when the operating environment was pushed way beyond what could be considered suitable for any wireless system. However, they provided a solution when point-to-point technology simply would not have worked.
Verdict
Ricochet is a different approach to wireless system design for the security sector, but the underpinning technology is widely used in a number of essential infrastructure sectors. Texecom has taken that core technology and adapted it to be a tool that is very much designed for the security sector.
Some might see Ricochet as a solution to be used in certain circumstances, whilst others might switch to it as their wireless technology of choice. Whichever way, they will be rewarded by a solution that certainly enhances the flexibility available when considering wireless systems.
Given increased demand from end users for advanced wireless technology, the Ricochet system has to be highly recommended!
UPDATE
One point made in the test report was that the Ricochet family lacked a dual technology detector. It was also stated that this was probably due to issues relating to battery life. Given that dual techs are widely used in DD243 compliant systems, this was felt to be a slight negative.
Since publication of the test, IFSEC 2012 has come and gone, and during the show Texecom announced the imminent launch of a Ricochet-enabled dual technology detector! They stated that it has taken longer to arrive than they had hoped, but that it was paramount that the device worked well.
As a result, the ratings for the product design and flexibility have been upgraded.
READ MORE HERE http://www.benchmarkmagazine.com/intrude...estsID=113
Increasingly, we are living in a wireless world. Where once the technology was something of a novelty, today it is an ever-present, and something that affects most peoples’ day-to-day existence. Indeed, if you took away wireless connectivity, most of us wouldn’t know what to do! The restrictions of a solely hardwired alternative would see commerce and industry grind to a halt. It would also see the general public fly into a state of panic!
Wireless technology has – for many years – provoked a lot of prejudice in the electronic security sector. Too many opinions were tainted by wireless systems that were poorly designed, built to a very low price and shipped to the DIY sector. Even back then there were wireless systems that worked well, but the poor quality ones are those that are remembered!
Putting aside bad product design and low cost components, and only considering the good systems from back then, it is still true to say that today’s wireless technologies are significantly more advanced and reliable. Developments have been driven by a wide range of sectors – including some where public safety concerns could be argued to be more important than intruder detection – and yet the security industry has still dragged its collective feet. However, the last 18 months have seen many changes, the most significant of which is that end users like wireless technology: they understand it, and they use it widely in a whole range of tasks. They trust it, too!
Whilst many manufacturers are upgrading or launching wireless solutions, some are looking at advanced uses of the technology to ensure that it can genuinely deliver real-world benefits of use to intruder detection solutions. One such example is Ricochet technology from Texecom.
Specification
Firstly, Ricochet is not a product as such. It is a wireless platform that encompasses a wide variety of devices! There are a number of products in the Ricochet family, and whilst this test will consider some of these, the overall consideration here is how the system works, and how it adds benefits to traditionally designed solutions.
Ricochet is based upon a mesh-network topology. However, have no fear because the way it uses that technology is inherent in the product. For those installing or using the system, it is seamless. That said, understanding the way in which the devices communicate illustrates how the system can be better deployed.
This is an important consideration, because the technology does not just make the system more robust. It actually allows the system to be designed in a way that differs from other wireless systems, and to achieve levels of protection that typically would require the use of hardwired devices in difficult situations.
A mesh topology is exactly as it sounds. If you imagine a mesh, with a device at each join, that’s a rather complicated but accurate picture. Obviously with a security system the number of devices are fewer, but essentially every device talks to the other devices around it. Messages are routed to and from the controller via the mesh, and if for any reason part of the communication link is weak, then the data is rerouted via neighbouring devices to ensure that it reaches its destination. This is very different to the traditional point-to-point topology of traditional wireless systems.
Whilst such an explanation does tend to focus on creating a robust solution where communications losses do not affect overall performance, the reality is that by applying this thinking to system design, Ricochet allows wireless protection to be deployed in places where traditional radio-based systems simply will not work.
Ricochet can be used with Texecom’s Premier Elite range of control panels, including the wireless panel. Where traditional panels are employed, then Ricochet technology can be added via expanders. This ensures that existing systems can also benefit from Ricochet’s flexibility; it’s a bit like a performance boost enabling advanced connectivity! Expanders are available in 8 and 32 zone versions.
Where new installs are being undertaken, Texecom also offers a number of kits that combine hard-wired or wireless panels, plus various peripheral devices to allow the base installation of a Ricochet-enabled system.
With regard to detection devices, there is a quad PIR, a digital PIR, a shock sensor and a door contact that are Ricochet enabled. There is also a icon-based controller. This latter device comes in retail-style packaging, thus delivering added value to the user.
Installation and performance
Whilst the concept of mesh-network technology might be enough to make some fear a complex and lengthy installation, the reality is very different indeed. The process is as simple as most radio-based systems, but also includes a valuable tool that allows a visual assessment of the system’s performance characteristics.
Adding expanders – if required– is a simple task, and ‘Learning’ the devices to the system is also very easy. You just enter the mode to add devices, assign a zone number, press the Learn button or short the Learn pins and insert the device battery. The panel will confirm the process, and that’s it. Once the devices have been ‘Learned’ on to the system, you can assess performance via the free Ricochet Monitor package.
This software can be installed on any PC or laptop connected to a system expander, and creates a visual representation of the system and communications paths.
Okay, so the system is easy to set-up, and has almost all of the peripherals required. As of yet there isn’t a dual tech detector included in the range, and our feeling would be that has to do with battery life. Even so, you can certainly create a full system, but what makes this a more flexible solution than other wireless point-to-point offerings? Well, the answer is the same technology that ensures the signals always arrive, whether from control panel to detector or vice-versa, can also be used to avoid known obstacles.
As an example, one trial carried out by Benchmark involved an old site with an outbuilding with very dense fabric. This was also reinforced in certain parts, with the outcome that a wireless system wasn’t an option. This was because there was no direct line of transmission between the area where the control panel was situated and the outbuilding. Because of distances involved, hard wiring was an option, albeit an expensive one.
Because of the mesh topology, it was possible to link the outbuilding to the area with the control panel via other detectors in the system. The monitor software aided this, by allowing the test team to investigate several different layouts to deliver maximum protection with the fewest number of detectors.
In effect, obstacles that normally prevent reliable radio connectivity can be avoided by simply ensuring that another device – a detector or contact – enables creation of a transmission path that allows connections to be routed around the problem. This not only delivers a high degree of flexibility, but also allows issues of range to be easily addressed.
Because every device is effectively a transceiver, it allows diverse elements of a site to link up and ensure delivery of signals in the most effective manner.
During the tests, which involved a high degree of deliberately created situations in which radio-based solutions would suffer, the Ricochet devices performed well, only failing when the operating environment was pushed way beyond what could be considered suitable for any wireless system. However, they provided a solution when point-to-point technology simply would not have worked.
Verdict
Ricochet is a different approach to wireless system design for the security sector, but the underpinning technology is widely used in a number of essential infrastructure sectors. Texecom has taken that core technology and adapted it to be a tool that is very much designed for the security sector.
Some might see Ricochet as a solution to be used in certain circumstances, whilst others might switch to it as their wireless technology of choice. Whichever way, they will be rewarded by a solution that certainly enhances the flexibility available when considering wireless systems.
Given increased demand from end users for advanced wireless technology, the Ricochet system has to be highly recommended!
UPDATE
One point made in the test report was that the Ricochet family lacked a dual technology detector. It was also stated that this was probably due to issues relating to battery life. Given that dual techs are widely used in DD243 compliant systems, this was felt to be a slight negative.
Since publication of the test, IFSEC 2012 has come and gone, and during the show Texecom announced the imminent launch of a Ricochet-enabled dual technology detector! They stated that it has taken longer to arrive than they had hoped, but that it was paramount that the device worked well.
As a result, the ratings for the product design and flexibility have been upgraded.
READ MORE HERE http://www.benchmarkmagazine.com/intrude...estsID=113
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Intruder Alarm Sounders Group Test
The entire security sector is preparing to migrate to platforms based on new technologies, and even the intruder alarm market-place has its eye on network technology for secure alarm signalling. However, the role of the humble alarm sounder is still an important one, and when it comes to local signalling it’s difficult to think of a better solution.
The concept behind the alarm sounder is essentially a simple one. By creating an audible alert, coupled with a flashing strobe, the idea is to alert passers-by or those in the immediate vicinity to the fact that an alarm event is taking place.
There are various schools of thought about the effectiveness of alarm sounders. Some feel that they are little more than a nuisance that few – if any – respond to. Others see them as a necessary element of any alarm system. Whilst there is truth that many will ignore intruder alarm-generated sounders, the fact is that some will not, and that fact alone gives the units an element of necessity.
More often than not, an intruder will trigger an alarm event – and thus activate the alarm sounder – when they effect an entry to a protected premises. This means that from the moment they break in, the risks associated with their actions increase. The chance that someone will respond is greatly raised, and the sounder places pressure upon the criminal. Certainly with opportunistic criminals, a common reaction is to flee the scene as quickly as possible.
It would be foolhardy to discount the value of intruder alarm sounders because of past experiences. Certainly a decade or so ago, the possibility of getting someone to respond to an alarm sounder was slim. DIY systems and a general lack of tight standards meant that false alarms were the order of the day. Indeed, the typical reaction to an alarm sounder back then was a feeling of resentment towards the owner of the property being protected! Raised standards and more reliable systems have dramatically improved intruder alarm systems, and as a result the number of false alarms have dramatically fallen.
When considering alarm sounders, it has to be remembered that this is one element of a security system that an end user doesn’t interact with. Their concerns are that the unit is robust, reliable and isn’t an eyesore! For the system integrator and security installer, the installation process must be considered.
As well as looking at the installation process and overall performance, Benchmark also solicited responses from end users regarding the units’ aesthetics.
CQR Multibox Plus
CQR’s Multibox concept is a simple one. The sounder is encapsulated within a translucent cover, available in blue or red. The unit therefore creates a complete strobe. A choice of six different cover designs can then be selected. These do little more than sit on top of the Multibox, with part of the unit exposed to create the strobe element.
There are two variants of the Multibox; we tested the Multibox Plus. This is a Grade 3 unit; a Grade 2 version is available.
The unit can operate in SAB or SCB mode, and sound output can be configured as 115db(A) or 85dB(A). Time durations are 15 minutes or three minutes; there is also an intermittent setting which delivers three cycles of 50 seconds on and 50 seconds off. The trigger input can be selected as positive or negative. Trigger wire monitoring is supported, as required for Grade 3 applications.
The unit includes piezo sounders and a xenon strobe. The latter has a flash rate of 60 per minute, although a strobe saver function reduces this to one flash every eight seconds one hour after activation.
Other features include engineer hold-off and test mode to simplify the installation, battery monitoring (the unit uses a NiMH 7.2 volt battery with a 330mAh capacity), fault output and test input. It has cover, wall and screw tamper protection; the tamper signal can be set as positive or negative. Power consumption is 330mA in alarm mode, and 40mA quiescent.
Set-up of the unit is carried out via a series of jumpers on the PCB. These are clearly marked, as are the connections. Indeed, the instruction booklet not only provides clear wiring diagrams, but also gives the relevant connections for a number of leading control panels.
CQR’s Multibox is a relatively straightforward installation. The physical unit is a single box, and the various covers are simply screwed onto the unit when in place. The PCB is covered by a encapsulated lid, which is then overlaid with the cover. The two are linked to the backplate with a retaining wire. It’s not as elegant a solution as some of the other units, but it does what it sets out to do.
The manual includes a mounting template; it’s one of the pages and the reverse has the connection information on it! That said, the information is also printed on the circuit board and the label on the PCB encapsulated cover.
Connections are simple, and the various settings are made via a bank of six jumpers. The unit does offer some flexibility with regard to the intermittent timer, although none of the test team said they would use it, or had been asked for it by a customer.
Performance is as expected and consistent throughout testing. Weather protection is good, ignoring the deluges that marked the wettest April on record.
End user feedback on aesthetics was average. No one selected it as the best looking model in the test, but then again no one selected it as the unit they would least like to have on their property either!
Pyronix Deltabell X
The Deltabell X from Pyronix is a development of the Deltabell unit, with a twin piezo speaker. There is also a Lightbox version which incorporates an illuminated cover. The Lightbox can be added to the Deltabell X as an optional extra: the connector for this is on the unit’s PCB.
The Deltabell X is a Grade 3 unit that can operate in SAB or SCB mode. Sound output is 108db(A). The trigger input can be selected as positive or negative, applied or removed. The cut-off timer defaults to 15 minutes.
The unit includes twin piezo sounders and a 360 degree strobe. The latter has a flash rate of 60 per minute. It also features comfort LEDs, which can be disabled if required.
Other features include an external engineer hold-off function, as well as a self-activating engineer hold off function. Other aids to installation include revolving guide holes and an integral spirit level. This helps to ensure that the unit is level when mounted, and saves a lot of time during installation. There is also a hinged lid to further aid engineer access.
The unit is supplied with a back-up battery. Power consumption is 90mA quiescent and 300mA in alarm.
The sounder also features reverse polarity protection. The Deltabell X has cover, wall and power supply tamper protection.
Set-up of the unit is carried out via jumpers on the PCB. The instruction sheet provides a basic wiring diagram, as well as listing the relevant connections for a number of control panels.
The Deltabell X from Pyronix offers more than a nod towards ease of installation. The unit has an integral spirit level, which makes initial alignment a simpler task. It also has revolving screw guides to cater for any misalignment.
The electronics module features a hinged inner casing which encapsulates the board, and the cover is also hinged.
The cabling connections are simple and clearly marked on the PCB, and other configurations are carried out via five jumpers. The process is pretty straightforward and doesn’t raise any issues.
Operation is as expected, and the unit is consistent. It stands up to harsh conditions well, and that bodes well for longevity.
Pyronix has recently celebrated 25 years in the security sector, and our test sample was printed up with the company’s 25 Years logo. When it came to aesthetics, it was hard to gain a genuine reaction; we asked the sample of users to look beyond the cover print, but it did seem to distract. We were also supplied with the optional ‘Lightbox’ module which illuminates the cover. End users were split on this addition!
Risco Novagard 6
The Novagard 6 from Risco can be used as a standard alarm sounder, or can be used in Serial mode when linked to a compatible Risco control panel. This allows remote diagnostics to be carried out from the panel. The link is monitored, and an alarm condition is created should the connection be removed.
The sounder is a Grade 3 unit that can operate in SAB or SCB mode. Sound output is 113db(A) whilst the unit is powered. This is reduced to 109dB(A) if the unit is running off a back-up battery to reduce power usage - more about the low power mode in a moment!
The trigger input can be wired as positive or negative, monitored or unmonitored. The cut-off timer defaults to 15 minutes. There are two sound output tones that can be selected.
The unit includes twin piezo sounders and strobe with a flash rate of 60 per minute.
Earlier a mention was made of the low power mode. This ensures that if an alarm activation occurs whilst the sounder is powered by the back-up battery, power usage is reduced. In such a circumstance, as well as reducing the sound output the cut-off defaults to five minutes, and the strobe rate drops to one flash every five seconds.
Other features include an engineer hold-off mode, revolving guide holes, an integral spirit level and a hinged cover. The unit can be mounted with the strobe lens either at the top or bottom of the unit, and the LEDs can be relocated to suit the orientation.
Power consumption is 23mA quiescent and 464mA in alarm. The unit features cover, wall and sounder tamper protection.
Set-up of the unit is carried out via DIP switches on the PCB. The instruction sheet provides basic wiring diagrams, as well as listing the relevant connections for a number of control panels.
The Novagard 6 from Risco has a number of similarities to the Pyronix unit with regard to ease of installation. It includes an integral spirit level and revolving screw guides, thus making the task of mounting it neatly and straight a bit simpler.
The PCB is encapsulated, with a pop-off cover to give access to the connections and DIP switches for configuration. This cover isn’t retained, so Sod’s Law states you’ll probably drop it! The main cover is hinged.
The cabling is straightforward. However, removing the PCB for initial mounting is a tad fiddly: at least it will be done at ground level! Connections are marked on the inner cover. Once up and running the sounder operates as specified, and delivers consistent performance. It had no problems with extreme weather either.
Aesthetically, the unit rated well with end users, many of whom felt that it was a stereotypical alarm sounder with regard to its shape. A few felt it was the best looking.
Texecom Elite Odyssey 5
Texecom’s Elite Odyssey 5 is a Grade 3 unit; other versions in the Elite Odyssey range are available including metal and compact variants.
The unit can operate in SAB or SCB mode, and sound output is 115db(A). Alarm time duration is 15 minutes. The trigger input is negative. Trigger wire monitoring is supported, as required for Grade 3 applications. The unit also includes an adjustable tamper switch to allow for irregularities on the mounting surface during installation.
The unit includes twin piezo sounders and a xenon 270 degree strobe. The latter has a flash rate of 60 per minute, although a strobe saver function reduces this to one flash every eight seconds one hour after activation. This cannot be adjusted. The unit additionally features comfort LEDs.
Other features include engineer hold-off and a ‘battery first’ installation mode, which ensures the unit will not activate until power is applied from the control panel. The sounder has cover, wall and screw tamper protection. Power consumption is 18mA quiescent, 505mA alarm.
The unit has a low power mode, selected via an on-board jumper. This reduces power consumption to 290mA in alarm mode, albeit with a marginal reduction in volume. This feature can be used where multiple sounders are employed.
The instruction booklet provides clear wiring diagrams.
Texecom’s Elite Odyssey 5 is more traditional in terms of basic installation. The backplate and cover are designed so the front element simply hangs off the backplate before being fixed into place. The PCB is encapsulated, with a small flap that pops off to allow access to the connections and jumpers. The pop-off cover has a retaining connection to ensure you don’t drop it. There is plenty of room to work within what is essentially a simple sounder.
Connections are obvious, and these are clearly marked, as are the jumpers.
One element of the unit that was liked by the test team was the simplicity with which the tamper switch can be adjusted. This uses a slightly curved base which allows fast adjustment of the microswitch sensitivity.
In operation, the unit functions as specified, and deliver a good level of consistency. It copes with harsh climatic conditions, and raises no concerns about longevity.
The unit was popular with end users who liked the low profile, the surrounding strobe, and the shape. Most felt that it had a modern feel to the overall design, and the majority of users felt it was the best looking unit.
Ventcroft Classic Compact
Ventcroft’s Classic Compact is a low cost sounder aimed at basic budget-concious low risk applications. Ventcroft does offer a Spirit variant which meets relevant standards, but the basic version is ungraded.
The unit can operate in SAB or SCB mode, and sound output is 114db(A). Alarm time durations are 15 minutes or five seconds for test purposes. The trigger input and tamper input are negative.
The unit includes a single piezo sounder and a xenon strobe. The backplate and cover are manufactured from ABS.
Other features include engineer hold-off and selectable alarm tone. The choice is for a Hi-Lo tone or a sweeping tone. Tamper protection is for cover and wall. The instruction booklet provides clear wiring diagrams.
Ventcroft’s Classic Compact is a basic sounder, and as such the installation is also basic. In truth it lacks the finish of the other models, but as it won’t be used in Graded systems it has to be judged for what it is.
The PCB simply clips into the backplate, and has an inner cover with a cutaway section to reveal the connections and two jumpers. These are marked for purpose. The cover is then simply hooked on and held in place with two side screws. It is very much a budget unit.
In operation the unit does what it is designed to do, and delivers consistent performance. It withstood harsh conditions well.
The Ventcroft unit was felt to be ‘old fashioned’ by the sample end users, very much because mainstream sounders have generally moved away from this once popular form.
Verdict
With regard to performance, all of the tested units did what they were expected to do, and did it with consistency. The installers involved with testing all reported that would be happy using any of the Benchmark Recommended units, and also felt that the elements designed to enhance the installation process were welcomed. The Ventcroft unit – whilst functional – is a little out of sorts in this company.
The feedback of end users highlighted a desire for something modern but clean and unobtrusive.
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The concept behind the alarm sounder is essentially a simple one. By creating an audible alert, coupled with a flashing strobe, the idea is to alert passers-by or those in the immediate vicinity to the fact that an alarm event is taking place.
There are various schools of thought about the effectiveness of alarm sounders. Some feel that they are little more than a nuisance that few – if any – respond to. Others see them as a necessary element of any alarm system. Whilst there is truth that many will ignore intruder alarm-generated sounders, the fact is that some will not, and that fact alone gives the units an element of necessity.
More often than not, an intruder will trigger an alarm event – and thus activate the alarm sounder – when they effect an entry to a protected premises. This means that from the moment they break in, the risks associated with their actions increase. The chance that someone will respond is greatly raised, and the sounder places pressure upon the criminal. Certainly with opportunistic criminals, a common reaction is to flee the scene as quickly as possible.
It would be foolhardy to discount the value of intruder alarm sounders because of past experiences. Certainly a decade or so ago, the possibility of getting someone to respond to an alarm sounder was slim. DIY systems and a general lack of tight standards meant that false alarms were the order of the day. Indeed, the typical reaction to an alarm sounder back then was a feeling of resentment towards the owner of the property being protected! Raised standards and more reliable systems have dramatically improved intruder alarm systems, and as a result the number of false alarms have dramatically fallen.
When considering alarm sounders, it has to be remembered that this is one element of a security system that an end user doesn’t interact with. Their concerns are that the unit is robust, reliable and isn’t an eyesore! For the system integrator and security installer, the installation process must be considered.
As well as looking at the installation process and overall performance, Benchmark also solicited responses from end users regarding the units’ aesthetics.
CQR Multibox Plus
CQR’s Multibox concept is a simple one. The sounder is encapsulated within a translucent cover, available in blue or red. The unit therefore creates a complete strobe. A choice of six different cover designs can then be selected. These do little more than sit on top of the Multibox, with part of the unit exposed to create the strobe element.
There are two variants of the Multibox; we tested the Multibox Plus. This is a Grade 3 unit; a Grade 2 version is available.
The unit can operate in SAB or SCB mode, and sound output can be configured as 115db(A) or 85dB(A). Time durations are 15 minutes or three minutes; there is also an intermittent setting which delivers three cycles of 50 seconds on and 50 seconds off. The trigger input can be selected as positive or negative. Trigger wire monitoring is supported, as required for Grade 3 applications.
The unit includes piezo sounders and a xenon strobe. The latter has a flash rate of 60 per minute, although a strobe saver function reduces this to one flash every eight seconds one hour after activation.
Other features include engineer hold-off and test mode to simplify the installation, battery monitoring (the unit uses a NiMH 7.2 volt battery with a 330mAh capacity), fault output and test input. It has cover, wall and screw tamper protection; the tamper signal can be set as positive or negative. Power consumption is 330mA in alarm mode, and 40mA quiescent.
Set-up of the unit is carried out via a series of jumpers on the PCB. These are clearly marked, as are the connections. Indeed, the instruction booklet not only provides clear wiring diagrams, but also gives the relevant connections for a number of leading control panels.
CQR’s Multibox is a relatively straightforward installation. The physical unit is a single box, and the various covers are simply screwed onto the unit when in place. The PCB is covered by a encapsulated lid, which is then overlaid with the cover. The two are linked to the backplate with a retaining wire. It’s not as elegant a solution as some of the other units, but it does what it sets out to do.
The manual includes a mounting template; it’s one of the pages and the reverse has the connection information on it! That said, the information is also printed on the circuit board and the label on the PCB encapsulated cover.
Connections are simple, and the various settings are made via a bank of six jumpers. The unit does offer some flexibility with regard to the intermittent timer, although none of the test team said they would use it, or had been asked for it by a customer.
Performance is as expected and consistent throughout testing. Weather protection is good, ignoring the deluges that marked the wettest April on record.
End user feedback on aesthetics was average. No one selected it as the best looking model in the test, but then again no one selected it as the unit they would least like to have on their property either!
Pyronix Deltabell X
The Deltabell X from Pyronix is a development of the Deltabell unit, with a twin piezo speaker. There is also a Lightbox version which incorporates an illuminated cover. The Lightbox can be added to the Deltabell X as an optional extra: the connector for this is on the unit’s PCB.
The Deltabell X is a Grade 3 unit that can operate in SAB or SCB mode. Sound output is 108db(A). The trigger input can be selected as positive or negative, applied or removed. The cut-off timer defaults to 15 minutes.
The unit includes twin piezo sounders and a 360 degree strobe. The latter has a flash rate of 60 per minute. It also features comfort LEDs, which can be disabled if required.
Other features include an external engineer hold-off function, as well as a self-activating engineer hold off function. Other aids to installation include revolving guide holes and an integral spirit level. This helps to ensure that the unit is level when mounted, and saves a lot of time during installation. There is also a hinged lid to further aid engineer access.
The unit is supplied with a back-up battery. Power consumption is 90mA quiescent and 300mA in alarm.
The sounder also features reverse polarity protection. The Deltabell X has cover, wall and power supply tamper protection.
Set-up of the unit is carried out via jumpers on the PCB. The instruction sheet provides a basic wiring diagram, as well as listing the relevant connections for a number of control panels.
The Deltabell X from Pyronix offers more than a nod towards ease of installation. The unit has an integral spirit level, which makes initial alignment a simpler task. It also has revolving screw guides to cater for any misalignment.
The electronics module features a hinged inner casing which encapsulates the board, and the cover is also hinged.
The cabling connections are simple and clearly marked on the PCB, and other configurations are carried out via five jumpers. The process is pretty straightforward and doesn’t raise any issues.
Operation is as expected, and the unit is consistent. It stands up to harsh conditions well, and that bodes well for longevity.
Pyronix has recently celebrated 25 years in the security sector, and our test sample was printed up with the company’s 25 Years logo. When it came to aesthetics, it was hard to gain a genuine reaction; we asked the sample of users to look beyond the cover print, but it did seem to distract. We were also supplied with the optional ‘Lightbox’ module which illuminates the cover. End users were split on this addition!
Risco Novagard 6
The Novagard 6 from Risco can be used as a standard alarm sounder, or can be used in Serial mode when linked to a compatible Risco control panel. This allows remote diagnostics to be carried out from the panel. The link is monitored, and an alarm condition is created should the connection be removed.
The sounder is a Grade 3 unit that can operate in SAB or SCB mode. Sound output is 113db(A) whilst the unit is powered. This is reduced to 109dB(A) if the unit is running off a back-up battery to reduce power usage - more about the low power mode in a moment!
The trigger input can be wired as positive or negative, monitored or unmonitored. The cut-off timer defaults to 15 minutes. There are two sound output tones that can be selected.
The unit includes twin piezo sounders and strobe with a flash rate of 60 per minute.
Earlier a mention was made of the low power mode. This ensures that if an alarm activation occurs whilst the sounder is powered by the back-up battery, power usage is reduced. In such a circumstance, as well as reducing the sound output the cut-off defaults to five minutes, and the strobe rate drops to one flash every five seconds.
Other features include an engineer hold-off mode, revolving guide holes, an integral spirit level and a hinged cover. The unit can be mounted with the strobe lens either at the top or bottom of the unit, and the LEDs can be relocated to suit the orientation.
Power consumption is 23mA quiescent and 464mA in alarm. The unit features cover, wall and sounder tamper protection.
Set-up of the unit is carried out via DIP switches on the PCB. The instruction sheet provides basic wiring diagrams, as well as listing the relevant connections for a number of control panels.
The Novagard 6 from Risco has a number of similarities to the Pyronix unit with regard to ease of installation. It includes an integral spirit level and revolving screw guides, thus making the task of mounting it neatly and straight a bit simpler.
The PCB is encapsulated, with a pop-off cover to give access to the connections and DIP switches for configuration. This cover isn’t retained, so Sod’s Law states you’ll probably drop it! The main cover is hinged.
The cabling is straightforward. However, removing the PCB for initial mounting is a tad fiddly: at least it will be done at ground level! Connections are marked on the inner cover. Once up and running the sounder operates as specified, and delivers consistent performance. It had no problems with extreme weather either.
Aesthetically, the unit rated well with end users, many of whom felt that it was a stereotypical alarm sounder with regard to its shape. A few felt it was the best looking.
Texecom Elite Odyssey 5
Texecom’s Elite Odyssey 5 is a Grade 3 unit; other versions in the Elite Odyssey range are available including metal and compact variants.
The unit can operate in SAB or SCB mode, and sound output is 115db(A). Alarm time duration is 15 minutes. The trigger input is negative. Trigger wire monitoring is supported, as required for Grade 3 applications. The unit also includes an adjustable tamper switch to allow for irregularities on the mounting surface during installation.
The unit includes twin piezo sounders and a xenon 270 degree strobe. The latter has a flash rate of 60 per minute, although a strobe saver function reduces this to one flash every eight seconds one hour after activation. This cannot be adjusted. The unit additionally features comfort LEDs.
Other features include engineer hold-off and a ‘battery first’ installation mode, which ensures the unit will not activate until power is applied from the control panel. The sounder has cover, wall and screw tamper protection. Power consumption is 18mA quiescent, 505mA alarm.
The unit has a low power mode, selected via an on-board jumper. This reduces power consumption to 290mA in alarm mode, albeit with a marginal reduction in volume. This feature can be used where multiple sounders are employed.
The instruction booklet provides clear wiring diagrams.
Texecom’s Elite Odyssey 5 is more traditional in terms of basic installation. The backplate and cover are designed so the front element simply hangs off the backplate before being fixed into place. The PCB is encapsulated, with a small flap that pops off to allow access to the connections and jumpers. The pop-off cover has a retaining connection to ensure you don’t drop it. There is plenty of room to work within what is essentially a simple sounder.
Connections are obvious, and these are clearly marked, as are the jumpers.
One element of the unit that was liked by the test team was the simplicity with which the tamper switch can be adjusted. This uses a slightly curved base which allows fast adjustment of the microswitch sensitivity.
In operation, the unit functions as specified, and deliver a good level of consistency. It copes with harsh climatic conditions, and raises no concerns about longevity.
The unit was popular with end users who liked the low profile, the surrounding strobe, and the shape. Most felt that it had a modern feel to the overall design, and the majority of users felt it was the best looking unit.
Ventcroft Classic Compact
Ventcroft’s Classic Compact is a low cost sounder aimed at basic budget-concious low risk applications. Ventcroft does offer a Spirit variant which meets relevant standards, but the basic version is ungraded.
The unit can operate in SAB or SCB mode, and sound output is 114db(A). Alarm time durations are 15 minutes or five seconds for test purposes. The trigger input and tamper input are negative.
The unit includes a single piezo sounder and a xenon strobe. The backplate and cover are manufactured from ABS.
Other features include engineer hold-off and selectable alarm tone. The choice is for a Hi-Lo tone or a sweeping tone. Tamper protection is for cover and wall. The instruction booklet provides clear wiring diagrams.
Ventcroft’s Classic Compact is a basic sounder, and as such the installation is also basic. In truth it lacks the finish of the other models, but as it won’t be used in Graded systems it has to be judged for what it is.
The PCB simply clips into the backplate, and has an inner cover with a cutaway section to reveal the connections and two jumpers. These are marked for purpose. The cover is then simply hooked on and held in place with two side screws. It is very much a budget unit.
In operation the unit does what it is designed to do, and delivers consistent performance. It withstood harsh conditions well.
The Ventcroft unit was felt to be ‘old fashioned’ by the sample end users, very much because mainstream sounders have generally moved away from this once popular form.
Verdict
With regard to performance, all of the tested units did what they were expected to do, and did it with consistency. The installers involved with testing all reported that would be happy using any of the Benchmark Recommended units, and also felt that the elements designed to enhance the installation process were welcomed. The Ventcroft unit – whilst functional – is a little out of sorts in this company.
The feedback of end users highlighted a desire for something modern but clean and unobtrusive.
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Default Galaxy G3 Codes?
Just wondering if anyone knows how you can do this?
Tech told me you can't and you need to remove the onboard battery and start again but they don't really like talking to me Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.![Dodgy]( "Dodgy")
but Im sure Ive heard of someone doing it before.
Ive got a dump box and Galaxy Gold and RS but never needed to do much with a G3.
Any tips or help would be much appreciated!
Tech told me you can't and you need to remove the onboard battery and start again but they don't really like talking to me Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.
but Im sure Ive heard of someone doing it before.Ive got a dump box and Galaxy Gold and RS but never needed to do much with a G3.
Any tips or help would be much appreciated!
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ENGINEER NEEDED
LOOKING FOR AN EXPERIENCED ENGINEER AT LEAST 3 YEARS WOULD BE NICE. MUST KNOW THERE WAY ROUND A MULTIMETER AND KNOW THE REGS. Also able to work on CCTV, Access and Fire a major advantage. Training also given. No Skivers please looking for competent person. Wages will reflect ability. 18K to 25K
Van, tool, phone, OT available. We are Brighton based and cover Sussex, Surrey, Kent, and London area. Left me know.
07976 718286
Van, tool, phone, OT available. We are Brighton based and cover Sussex, Surrey, Kent, and London area. Left me know.
07976 718286
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This requires a little
This requires a little detective work in the form of tapping the wall with a hammer
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Qvis alarm fob coding
Please can you help me?
I have ordered 2 new alarm fobs for my Qvis intelligent gsm autodial alarm system but I cannot get the system to accept them. I gave looked at the manual and tried what it's suggesting but I cannot get the system to its "settings status" at all. I input the code as requested but it just keeps saying "system armed".
Any help or direction would be greatly appreciated.
I have ordered 2 new alarm fobs for my Qvis intelligent gsm autodial alarm system but I cannot get the system to accept them. I gave looked at the manual and tried what it's suggesting but I cannot get the system to its "settings status" at all. I input the code as requested but it just keeps saying "system armed".
Any help or direction would be greatly appreciated.
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Ademco microtech 16 plus Telecom Failure
Hello
Just moved into a property with the above alarm, we have a telecom failure message on the panel. We have had a few false alarms,the system is not monitored by any company, my questions are...
1, Is this telecom failure message because we have not got a phone line and will that cause the false alarms?
2, We have the user code, but do i need an engineer code to disable this message?
3, Will the system work perfectly well despite the error message?
Many Thanks
Jason
Just moved into a property with the above alarm, we have a telecom failure message on the panel. We have had a few false alarms,the system is not monitored by any company, my questions are...
1, Is this telecom failure message because we have not got a phone line and will that cause the false alarms?
2, We have the user code, but do i need an engineer code to disable this message?
3, Will the system work perfectly well despite the error message?
Many Thanks
Jason
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Outside Sounder
Just fitted an Accenta Mini Gen 4 with LCD key pad. Trying to wire a Pyronix deltabell sounder to system. Can you help!
Thanks.
Thanks.
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day light
i have bought a house with a Micromark MM23022 installed, when i try to turn it on none of the buttons respond, I know the code, and the mains light is illuminated but the Day light is not illuminated.
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