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sixwheeledbeast

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  1. With the leads in the same position and battery connected switch the mains off, monitor for 15 minutes or more and then the same with the mains back on. The float charge will drop quickly then voltage will drop slowly. When the mains is reapplied it should increase steady to the value of your initial readings in a similar amount of time. Not an accurate current reading but will show if the panel is charging the battery As for a replacement and your cabling, an expander module could be used in the loft and the controls moved or alternatively wireless or hybrid somehow. Lots of options and solutions available.
  2. Voltage checks would be done parallel to the circuit and current checks would be done in series with the circuit. You MUST have your meter leads plugged in the correct ports for both tests or you will blow either the meter or the panel. The 19Vac is the transformer voltage to the control panel not the system voltage which should be a stable DC voltage measured from the control panel. You may simply have bought a cheap battery and it's failed however, panels that consume batteries quickly normally have a problem. A simple step would be to have your meter on DC Voltage (red lead in V), and test in parallel (so Red-Red, Blk-Blk) the voltage across the battery leads with and without the battery. If the above makes no sense or you don't feel competent, its time to call in an engineer. There are mains voltages in there remember. FWIW I wouldn't expect to use a scope to diagnose that kind of component fault. If its a component it would likely be in the power supply circuit, so maybe voltage regulator most likely an LM317. Even if replaced the rest of the components are of a similar age so not worth the effort IMO.
  3. There are no fuses on the old Scanny boards and it wouldn't be a fuse causing that type of fault. It's unlikely anyone would repair something down to component level, anyone up to that task would probably have an idea where to start. Did you check the charging current, system and battery voltages with a meter?
  4. It's possible the system is failing and not charging the battery correctly. You would need to check this with a multimeter, this would normally be done as part of a service and before fitting a new battery.
  5. What type of signalling and settings? Do you have Enable Digi checked On?
  6. I don't know the panel well but I would agree that you should only be able to change a master code and not delete it. I can only suggest the code has been changed or defaulted by accident while you where in the menu. Maybe while you where escaping the menus? Incorrect code entry will create a tamper event if you keep trying. If you don't know the code the only suggestion is to get your company out to reprogram it for you.
  7. Every detector will be different, generally 360's are fitted in the centre of the room but every site is different too. Reading the detectors documentation and testing should cover everything. Take careful note with coverage over mounting height. Keep in mind movement perpendicular to the detection pattern offers better detection.
  8. Time to call the installer for a service.
  9. Depends on the room. Corner mounted sensors are designed to cover a 90 degree area over it's detection pattern, which ideally covers across the entry points. Positioned correctly corner mounted has better coverage IMO but there is no reason 360's couldn't be suitable. The only time I recall using a 360 on a domestic was in a garage with no wall space anywhere.
  10. Stone chip spray paint on the cables can deter mice from nibbling. Rats are a different matter they'll chew through pretty much anything if they want to.
  11. You need to contact the installer that fitted the system, or alternatively get an installer that fits Texecom.
  12. Have it agreed that the customer is to provide unswitched unindicated FCU with 3A fuse, if it's not there come installation date provide a plug top and document as a temporary measure.
  13. So it's most likely a digital watermark then, the software will put the timestamp next to the image for you.
  14. I am thinking like James this would be a file format option. I don't remember an overlay option on any Samsung DVR I have worked on, it would seem pointless to have an option to disable it
  15. Installation manuals are provided via our Downloads section which is accessible to registered trade members only.
  16. You never know. Where there's muck...
  17. Not really just shares in OpenTAP will increase, may even cause more gateways to appear.
  18. Been looming for a little while now. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-39868449 https://www.paging.vodafone.net/
  19. Ah, that type has different modules for the resistor values, I don't believe there is a DP board option as it's aimed as a Grade 3 product. If you decide to use it best to wire your Menvier for EOL, switch DIP 1 on to and a link into set to disable AM. Even then detector has a possibility of throwing a 4K4 with a "detector fault", not sure what a Menvier would do with that resistance (either nothing or alarm condition if on threshold). Suppose it depends which panel
  20. On Meniver the resistors would be the same as Texecom. Jumpers all off for DP connections.
  21. Looks C Type? So they where built up from parts like bell, module and strobe. Strobe unit should have been mounted underneath to deter the cowboys. Although simpler ways of disabling them where found.
  22. It's likely you don't have permissions for either yet then.
  23. Display Pic:- http://www.thesecurityinstaller.co.uk/community/profile/73096-dds-cctv/ Click icon adjacent picture "Profile Photo" Signature:- "Edit Profile" Near top right of page above. Signature is at the bottom.
  24. So the logical first question is:- Do you know how to measure the quiescent, alarm and what standby time is required for your system? Garbage in, garbage out...
  25. No, you need to select a wired or wireless bell they do not do both. Kit ones are normally the basic version of the PIR, not the Elite QD or DT versions which are better. Basically most of the wireless kits provide a budget option to try to compete with other manufactures kits. If you want to pick you would have to buy individually.
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