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Hi everyone, I'm trying to get the SG-II alarm system up and running. The built in PIR seems to be detecting something. I've tried covering completely but unit still alarms after 10 seconds, or sometimes after a minute or so. If I disable the PIR, unit works fine with external PIRs. Has anyone got any ideas because they're so expensive. regards, Glenn

Hi all, frst post so be gentle. (Hey, guess what, I'm an IT techie that used to be an electronic engineer, so obviously I know ALL about alarms) (Sorry that was in response to this thread - http://www.thesecurityinstaller.co.uk/comm...showtopic=19939 - I'm here because I think the experts (thats you lot) know better) OK, my mum has the following: Menvier TS690 cpu with a DC6 modem, 7 PIRs and 2 LCD panels, 2 inside speakers and an outside box. Got struck by lightning few weeks back. Inside unit went a bit silly and has since been site visited and made inoperable by alarm co (remove bell cable and +12 to panels from CPU, 35 minutes, charge

I've been offered a new Pyronix PCX256 for little more money than a Sterling 10, though I really only need a basic panel for my 3-bed terraced house. What I'm wondering is whether I would gain anything of value from the better panel, or whether the additional facilities and options would just make installation more confusing for a beginner? Thanks in anticipation!

I have an early version of the Veritas 8 panel (pre 1998 is it? The one where engineering mode is the 4 digit code then 00 instead of the 4 digit code then the PROG button). Does this version support multiple remote keypads? I have 2 points of entry to the house and want to put a panel near the second one (there is already one at the first - the panel itself is in the loft). All help gratefully received, Chris

Hi all, I have a simple question for you guys in the know but I cant find an answer for it. I have run wires in my house now for my premier 24 panel(not fitted yet) which will be wired to 5 K9-85 pet friendly pirs. I have wired the sensors I have fitted as EOL. The sensors have an option for a walktest to be wired up to the control panel and the sensor then has a jumper selection "via test". The premier 24 doesnt have a walktest connection. So my question is do I leave the jumper in "walktest" rather than "via test"? and assuming I do as I cant find any info in either the sensor installation or control panel instructions to remove it, will the led light all the time w…

Hi all I have a Texecom Premier 24 Alarm Panel which I will install in the coming months. I have the following upgrades with it:- 1 x Texecom Premier 24 Alarm Panel 1 x 8XE internal zone expander 1 x 8XP external zone expander to provide full 24 zones Could you please answer a few questions:- Can the system be set to 'chime' when a door is opened (from the door contact sensor) and if yes, can a different chime be set for each door? (How many different tones available?) If the answer to above is yes, could I put a external sensor on a side gate and chirp when it is opened? Can a number of relays be switched on/off from the panel based on certain sensors being ac…

Hi, I have a garden office which I need alarming, ideally I would like a remote keypad by the door, 1 PIR, a door contact and maybe a panic button. I also want it so that I can have it alarmed while i'm inside (PIR off). I was thinking of this maybe? http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/TSACMG4.html Im on quite a tight budget while refurbishing so

Fantastic Forun - very informative. We are very much like the fella in the http://www.thesecurityinstaller.co.uk/comm...331&hl=9960 thread. We have decided on the scantronic hybrid system. We require the following: 1 x scantronic 9751/2 1 x 9940 keypad I therefore assume we need: 1 x 9960 8 zone wireless expander Am I correct that it is only compatible with: 715r PIR Detector 719r Smoke Detector 725r Remote Telecommand 726r Panic Alarm 735r Door Contact ? However elsewhere I've seen that they are compatible with the 714R, 720R? Which is correct? And which is best? At the moment my wish list is: 1 x 9751/2 control panel with 9940 keypad (or 9930 keypa…

I have a Gala 18 here at home with a RIO attached, (2 modules.). The other night the EE horn sounded so I went to investigate. The panel told me there where 8 tamper alarms, All originating from the rio. I then disabled the rio ( psu and a/b completely removed) and the system then told me it was gone ( all as expected so far ) When I then reconnected the rio and the system detected it there where 3 tamper alarms (1,2 & 5) I then had to spare these zones to get the alarm to set... Do I just replace the offending rio or is there something i am missing?

Having a problem disconnecting the pir from the system ,if i remove the pir from the system do i have to set the zone that the pir is on something else

Dear all, Please could someone offer me some more advice about my alarm system? I

I have a Eurosec alarm with a Gardtec speech dialler unit, which has gone faulty. I want to replace The Gardtec speech dialler with one that also has text message capability. Would the Texecom speech and text dialler work with the Eurosec alarm? Would the wiring be the same as the Gardtec? If not can anyone recommend a unit that will work and the best place to purchase it. Thanks.

Hi guys Im am looking to get a new system installed in my house. I have had some quotes off various people see below email: ================================================================================ Hi We will not install other equipment other than our own. You should research a little more into panels before choosing texecom. Try Gartec/Risco. (check grade of system) Supply and Installation Cost of a complete house alarm as per your spec would be about

Hi folks, We are trying to evaluate a wireless alarm system for installation at a number f our clients premises. The sytem will require monitoring and should be a reliable product. The choices are: Honeywell Domonial Scantronic Homelink75 Response SA5 Visonic Powermax+ if anyone has any other alarm systems that they think beat the abovethen please come forth... Aziz

Hi folks and here's hoping you can help me. First I'd like to point out that my alarm was fitted by an electrician and wasn't a DIY installation, but I have done DIY maintenance on it since, so I hope I'm in the right forum. If not please accept my apologies. I have a Challenger Alarm with CEF AP28 COntrol Panel. 5 PIR room sensors + a further PIR in the garage which can be active 24hrs and is switched off isolated by a switch at our back door, and a fire alarm. History Alarm was fitted 6 years ago by an electrician - the wiring and PIRs were left in place and re-used from a previous alarm installation from about 17 years ago, and connected to the new control panel …