Colin53 Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 I recently found that the keypad on my Optima XM alarm was not working. I have changed the battery and managed to get it working. After doing this I decided to do a walk test to confirm that everything was working. Everything is working except zone 4 which has a PIR on the landing and a PIR in the kitchen. The PIR's both flash when I walk past but do not trigger the alarm. All connections appear to be OK The system was installed by builder 20 years ago and has worked well throughout (2 new batteries) Is it likely to be a faulty PIR? How do I find out which one? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al-yeti Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 You could link the alarm sensor contacts manually to check there's no cable fault I assume it sets otherwise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james.wilson Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 has it ever worked? Quote securitywarehouse Security Supplies from Security Warehouse Trade Members please contact us for your TSI vetted trade discount. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin53 Posted March 3, 2017 Author Share Posted March 3, 2017 Thanks, will these be the red/yellow wires at the sensor? I assume that I leave the other 4 wires connected to the sensor? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin53 Posted March 3, 2017 Author Share Posted March 3, 2017 Yes it has worked for years with out any problems Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin53 Posted March 3, 2017 Author Share Posted March 3, 2017 James, I assume that it has always worked since they flashed has I walked past them and the system armed etc. I've not done a walk through test until today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james.wilson Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 3 minutes ago, Colin53 said: Yes it has worked for years with out any problems so zone 4 used to indicate. When did you last walk test it succesfully 9 minutes ago, Colin53 said: James, I assume that it has always worked since they flashed has I walked past them and the system armed etc. I've not done a walk through test until today. Ok id say they have never worked then. 1 Quote securitywarehouse Security Supplies from Security Warehouse Trade Members please contact us for your TSI vetted trade discount. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin53 Posted March 3, 2017 Author Share Posted March 3, 2017 All the zones are being used. The landing sensor is probably least important. I'm not confident about messing with the spaghetti in the box, could I wire through at the sensor? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin53 Posted March 3, 2017 Author Share Posted March 3, 2017 I have disconnected the landing sensor in the box and the kitchen now works. I now have the following Zone 1 - Front door contact sensor Zone 2 - PIR Zone 3 - PIR Zone 4 - PIR Zone 5 - 3 doors with contact sensors Zone 6 - PIR Unused PIR on landing Do I have any options for landing PIR? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james.wilson Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 yes wire it in correctly. and use a latching sensor. 1 Quote securitywarehouse Security Supplies from Security Warehouse Trade Members please contact us for your TSI vetted trade discount. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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