Kevin Taylor Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 I Have an Optima Compact fitted with a Honeywell AG6 external bell box. On return from holiday the control panel was totally unresponsive. However there is power to the panel. The mains input is ok, and the feed from the transformer to the panel is reading 17v a.c. which is normal. But the battery is down to 3v which indicates that it is not being charged. Does this mean the PCB has failed and I need a new panel. Any suggestions please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james.wilson Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 it could be the panel but its probably the battery 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...
norman Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 As James says and if you are lucky it will just be the battery. If you are unlucky then the panel will have been trying to charge a faulty battery for years and the charging cct will be goosed. Fit a new battery and do a system restart. Quote Nothing is foolproof to a sufficiently talented fool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al-yeti Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 1 hour ago, Kevin Taylor said: I Have an Optima Compact fitted with a Honeywell AG6 external bell box. On return from holiday the control panel was totally unresponsive. However there is power to the panel. The mains input is ok, and the feed from the transformer to the panel is reading 17v a.c. which is normal. But the battery is down to 3v which indicates that it is not being charged. Does this mean the PCB has failed and I need a new panel. Any suggestions please. Would good if you upgrade the panel , use it as an excuse, get someone in to quote Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norman Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 Why upgrade? Quote Nothing is foolproof to a sufficiently talented fool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
datadiffusion Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 Impress the neighbours? Quote So, I've decided to take my work back underground.... to stop it falling into the wrong hands Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norman Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 With a new ewd, maybe, not with new controls. Unless of course you are one of those freaks who allow your neighbours into your home? Quote Nothing is foolproof to a sufficiently talented fool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al-yeti Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 1 hour ago, norman said: Why upgrade? Why not, do you buy a new car? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norman Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 No Quote Nothing is foolproof to a sufficiently talented fool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al-yeti Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 2 hours ago, norman said: No Haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Taylor Posted September 10, 2017 Author Share Posted September 10, 2017 Thanks for the help guys, fitting another battery seems to have worked, but need to give it a few days to make sure that it is being charged. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterJames Posted September 10, 2017 Share Posted September 10, 2017 26 minutes ago, Kevin Taylor said: Thanks for the help guys, fitting another battery seems to have worked, but need to give it a few days to make sure that it is being charged. How will you be able to tell after a few days? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Taylor Posted September 10, 2017 Author Share Posted September 10, 2017 Presumably the battery voltage will start to drop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterJames Posted September 10, 2017 Share Posted September 10, 2017 Not after a few days it wont, you need to test it under load ideally with a load test meter, failing that you can current test the panel. The only way to test without a meter is to remove the mains for a few hours and see how long the panel stays live for, once the bell starts ringing put the mains back on for 24 hours, then remove it again. If the sounder sounds immediately the charging circuit is fooked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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