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is it possible to connect the interconnect cable of a smoke detector on to a texecom speech dialler. so when a smoke detector detects fire the interconnect cable can triger the input of the speech dialler,which can dial out. the smoke detectors cable is 9v when triggered (told by the manufactures). has anyone done this or can advice about this whether it is possible. many thanks in advance the smoke detectors are just normal type battery backup/mains powerd with three cables live,neutral and interconnect (linked to other s.detectors,when one detects all sound).

My first ever install, and I will be ripping it out tommorow as we're moving. I'll do a few things differently next time though. I did'nt leave enough slack in the cables, so even though there's a decent amount there, there's not as much as I'd like. There are also a couple of unmarked cables, which should be fun identifying. Also, I kept adding bits to it, so it does look a bit messy. The PSU needs a grommet on the mains input, but apart from that, I'm a bit proud of it! Apologies for the mess on the floor too

Just installed my DSC 832 and I have very strange electric problem. The panel is connected to its own 6A mcb in the non RCD section of the split load /one section with an isolator switch, other with an RCD/ consumer unit. As soon the mcb is switched on the RCD section trips out!!!! So far I have found the following: - works ok with the RCD section off - it trips with the 832 transformer connected /panel disconnected/ - it trips with the earth wire disconnected - tried different wire from the CU to the transformer

Can anyone help me with how I can default my Galaxy 8+ I have the User manual and the engineers manual also the deafult codes, so im ready to re program but have come to a stalemate with it. any help is greatly appreciated Neil

Hi There, I am so glad to have found this Forum!! My Flat came with an intruder alarm A1 AJ600.I have been here for 3 years it has been fine until a few weeks ago, when It just started to go off for no reasons. Before I can either fix the problem or find someone to fix it for me , can someone help me disconecting the all thing , for my neighbour's sake ( the alarm goes off even when it is not armed.... I belive teh battery would need changing ... are those type of batteries easy to find in teh high street? Many thanks in advance for your help jojo

Hi, Being a stubborn member of the public and unable to get an engineers code for my old TS700 I am thinking about ripping the whole thing out and installing a new control panel as they do not seem that expensive. I currently have a panel in the cloakroom and a large box in the airing cupboard, where the battery and everything is. Could soemone recommend what control panel/box I should buy. I have 4 PIR's, 1 door switch, 1 garage switch and 3 panic buttons so it doesn't need to be too complex, just reliable. Any recommendations???

Hi, I would like to connect two //.National Installer.// bell boxes to my alarm system i think i've worked out what the connections are at the bell box +h = Supply 12v -h = Supply 0v rtn = tamper return -r = siren trigger eng = ? batt = internal battery st- = strobe trigger? and on the control panel T = tamper return A = supply 0v D = supply 12v B = sound trigger so from control panel to //.National Installer.// bell box T to rtn, A to -h, D to +h, B to -r. That seems to work but how can i add another //.National Installer.// bell box?

I did the search and got troubles with my wife for searching on the internet for the last 4 days looking for an installation manual for the Aritech CD72 alarm system. I found the manual of the code panel but i don't wich wire to put where? Can someone please send me an installation manual? Thnx in advance Ernst van Lottum Holland

Hi all, I'm currently installing an Aritech CD72 panel at home. I have 2 x GS620 self contained shock sensors to integrate into the system. I'll have contacts on every door & window opening. House is double glazed throughout (fairly sturdy windows and doors). I'm thinking a shock sensor on the front and back doors. What do you experts reckon?

I currently have a Pyronix Paragon Super II panel with two remote keypads which I fitted about 8 years ago. This has worked fine, but I am now considering upgrading due to needing some extra zones. I have 6 at present, and would need at least 8 - although this would still leave a number of zones with 2/3 detectors in them. At some time I will probably want to add a phone dialer, and maybe a smoke detector. I have been considering a Pyronix Stirling 10, as this seems the closest upgrade. My other option is to go for something more exotic (to me) such as the Pyronix Matrix 832+ or the Texecom Premier 24, both of which can take zone expanders. Is it better to pay the e…

hi, as a fully paid up memeber of the stupid club, im hoping one of you guys can help me. im trying to wire up the old house alarm in the garage to keep the theiving little scamps at bay. its an accenta g3 panel with a cqr integra sounder that used to play nicley together on the house. the markings on the panel are T , A, (marked together as SCB), D bell+, and B bell-. ive wired T to siren trig+ve, A to supply hold off 0V, B to siren trig-ve, D to supply hold off +ve, thought id cracked, battery was charging, the green led thingy came on, was well chuffed.... until i close the panel tamper, which sounds the alarm, let …

I have a veritas r8 with the Led RKP installed in june 1999. I have the engineer code, but when I enter this and press <prog> the unit beeps once and all the zone lights do not come on as per the intstallation and programming manuals. If I subsequently press 00 all lights come on and I can do various tests. Just as per the user code ( which I also have). what am I missing, any help appreciated.

Hello, I have a Veritas (probably an R8) alarm, with a Remote Key Pad. I went out (didn't set the alarm) and came home to find there had been a power cut (various clocks around the house were flashing 00:00). The alarm seems to have been upset by this: the external strobe is flashing, and the remote key pad has all its lights lit (8 red zone lights - 1 red tamper light - and 1 green unset light). The system is not responding to any key presses at all - no beeps and no change in the lights. I have tried turning the power off/on again, but the battery just seems to keep the system in the same state. Any idea of how to get my system out of this state? Any help much appreci…

Hi, I have a installed system based on the Texacom veritas 8r and texacom oddysey1 bell box. The other day the bell box began sounding even though the alarm was unset and I was in the house. No amount of resetting would stop the box and it eventually stopped on its own( I thought it may have run out of battery) but it is connected to draw its power from the main unit I have run through the self tests of the alarm and all is well with the setting and walk through tests. The internal sounder is working. The sounder unit no longer shows the alternating leds and does not respond to a a test signal. I have checked the voltage at the Bell box connectors and It is getting…

All Need help, i have the Veritas R8 secruity control panel, which i've had about 8 years. we had a PIR in the conservatory, the converatorty has now been pulled down and i want to disconnect the PIR wires from the box. i've tried already but the warning buzzer sounds when the tamper wires are disconnected, then when the buzzer is reset, on the R8 panel the tamper light stays alight. how do i remove the complete PIR from my system chris