Michaelangelo999

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Thanks for the pointers, yes the garage door is on a zone, but with the chime set to silent, and also if I open the door manually it doesn't chime. A better example would probably have been the flood lights, (which illuminate on alarm activation, or again via the mobile app) and this one doesn't have a zone yet still chirps when turned on. Ha...Yes, my setup is making good use of the functionality that many don't use...the Wintex software is really handy for this as it even provides a logic diagram for the control outputs...not sure how that would be feasible to program from the keypad. If I work out the issue then I'll post on here. Thanks for the info on the other System alert sounds, I can live without those so long as they show up on the keypad...or perhaps I should have the wanted alerts triggering a separate output to a buzzer (JOKE). Have a nice weekend !

Thanks, in this instance there's no zone association with the outputs. It uses the Custom Output configuration to ascertain the logic to fire the 'virtual' output, which yes..is then mapped to a physical output terminal (on an expander). Backtracking is a good shout but there's a lot to program and I can't find my backups which would have been very useful. Any idea what else gets categorised as 'Service Tones' - i.e. what else would I miss if I disabled at that level ?

Thanks, you're correct in that there is a Chime option per timer (also within Wintex), but these are all set as 'OFF'. The reason I thought it was to do with the Outputs though is that it's now Chirping also for the other outputs I have, some which don't have timers associated. So for example there's a control output used to open the electric garage door (via the Texecom Connect mobile App). This control output also ensures the alarm is disarmed, such that the garage door cannot be opened without first un-setting the alarm. Yet now if the garage door is opened from the Mobile App, the Alarm Chirps.

Hi, I've a Prem Elite 88 v4 which,. Following adding an additional output (which activates a relay based on a control timer) via Wintex, the system has started Chirping on the Panel speaker and Keypads when ANY output is activated...it never used to do this and I don't recall changing any settings which could cause this, I did change the Output system text for output 3 from blank to 'Night Timer', I tried blanking it but the chirp remains. ' I can Silence these Chirps by disabling the Service Tones, however to avoid suppressing other notifications, I'd prefer to just silence the Chirp where an output is triggered. Prior to making this change (to the Outputs configuration in Wintex). 'Service Tones' (In global and keypads) was ticked and this chirp never occurred. There's been no update to the firmware or other settings, only the change to the outputs. So anyone ideas if/where the setting exists to control the chirp which occurs on outputs firing (if it matters, the outputs are all on an 8 Zone nwk expander)?

Thanks for that Simlec ! How bizarre that both specced/requested Grade B - i don't think there's much difference with Grade A (but will check exactly what). whilst reluctant for the reasons above, I'm likely going to centralised now anyway and will probably add in some standalone detectors for peace of mind, so hopefully grade A won't make too much difference..will find out.

Thanks, I was initially advised it needs Grade B, LD2 .. are you sure it's Grade A , The architect and BC both initially specc'd it at design stage as Grade B, and then...still at design stage they approved it to not require grade B such to allow it to be interlinked. However A and B has a single point of failure in the central system (worse - if it set on fire itself, as rare as that may be) unlike battery backed up interlinked which has no single point of failure - so where I'm protecting my family I want the best solution and that's where BC have agreed interlinked is better for my situation. Think of it like this...what is better, 10 security guards each with a megaphone and a walkie talkie (equivalent of interlinked) or 1 security guard with 9 CCTV screens and a megaphone (centralised system)? It's somewhat a grey area for the electricians ... I agree, I just want a solution that is safe and best for my family and I simply have no good defense as to why for a one family dewlling that centralised is better than interlinked....I would welcome any defense here as I really would like someone to give a good reason why a robust interlinked is a worse solution to a cheaper centralised system?

Thanks all for your comments, The electrician's said they won't sign it off as they will only do work which conforms to building regs regardless if Building Control approve a variation. I thought they just effectively signed off Part P and not Part B. Potentially they're creating less work for themselves as they would not necessarily be fitting the centralized fire alarm (just power to it), yet they would have been fitting the interlinked cable otherwise. I think separate panel it is (and as al-yeti says - linked to the Premier) .. any recommendations on a good system?

I could install a few sound bombs which would be much louder (and I think is intermittent sound for fire). Your comment seems to suggest it's perhaps not a good idea to use the Premier though as a 'proper' fire alarm system - would be keen to hear what your reasons are, I do want it to be a good (and very robust) system, but ideally with quick identification of where the fire is. Thanks

Thought about that...is it for the issues I've mentioned or due to complexity/reliability with combining it into the Premier? Here's the issues with a separate or interlinked ... Interlinked unfortunately is not allowed due to building regs (as each floor is over 200SqM, it has to have central control panel). Whilst Building Control have said they will allow such in my instance, the electricians will not sign such off. Other than not knowing where the fire is with interlinked, I think interlinked has huge pro's in terms of no single point of failure and a siren for each detector. Nest is an option for area notification, but I'd have to consider the mains wiring being that the electricians will not sign this off. In regards to a separate central system for Fire only, I like the Texecom solution as I'll have keypads dotted around so would get a quick visual on where the fire is without having to go to the central fire panel (which will likely be in a closet). Feels like quite a dilemma - surely this isn't too un-common and there's a great solution out there ??

Hi, For a new build, I'm going to be installing a fully wired Texecom Premier Elite as the burglar alarm. Just wondering what people's thoughts are on using it also as a Fire Alarm/Detection system and how to deal with the sounders. It is for a large house (over 200Sqm per floor). My issue is mainly regarding the numerous sounders needed, the installation will have about 10 - 15 smoke detectors to meet the LD2 system required. All Texecoms wired detectors appear to not include a sounder (other than their wireless one). Does anyone have a good solution to this - i.e. know of other wired smoke/Co2/heat detectors which would be suitable for the Premier Elite and also include a loud speaker and ideally being total of 4 wire or less (if even possible) so that it can use FP200 4 core cable? I could put sounders just in the landing spaces, but my worry is that this wouldn't be loud enough. Mike