GalaxyGuy

Is RIO 102 on one of the RS485 branches on its own ? If yes, then suspect the connection to the other branch. If no, then it can be any of the devices on the bus that's causing the issue. Just because 102 remained, doesn't mean it was causing the fault. It could just mean that it had just responded prior to the bus error and managed to respond again when the bus error had recovered. Check the devices diagnostics reports in menu 60. Keep an eye on the devices for a while, ensuring that they remain at 100%. If a device has issues, it may drop below 100% momentarily and this may be an indication that it's the one bringing down the bus. With power off, check each devices differential pair resistances with respect to ground - check for low resistances (panel too). If that all looks okay, then it's a matter of swapping out until you root cause to the faulty device.

That's a Fire sounder right ? You will need to fit a suitably rated relay in order to switch 240VAC from 12VDC. Something like this will work. You may want to source something with appropriate approvals markings. This one is rail mount - I normally work with rails to keep things neat in the panel. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DIN-Rail-Mount-2-SPDT-10A-Power-Relay-Interface-Module-12V-Version-/161168508254?hash=item258664455e

When you have the engineer code, this still doesn't give you the RSS code. There is no menu option to reset the RSS code. There is a convoluted way to get the code - PM me if you need to know. It sounds like your office based system sets a (random or derived) password and stores this in the RSS database. As you don't know this, the only way to get it is to export the config from the office system. The password is encrypted in the RSS database, so you cannot see it in the exported site file. The RSS password is the equivalent of the downloader ID on the G2. It's more secure than the G2 though, as it's alphanumeric and can be longer than the 8 digit G2 downloader. There's no menu access to the rss code though.

Correct, but RSS also performs secondary checks. Agreed, but as above, the password is the only protection. If you have the password, you can request any information from the panel. Once RSS gets authenticated with the password, it then checks the other ID's for matches. It does this by requesting the panel values and then checking that they match the values stored in the site. What is the error message that RSS gives ? If the password is correct, then it will complain that the site ID or something else does not match. In the newly created site on the new system, you need to add these values in. There's no other seeding of the RSS password.

Do you have approval from Honeywell to be providing as a download?

If it's a fresh laptop, then yes. The old version has incompatible SQL. Not really, but when asked I usually do it. I had to design a small PCB to make the Dimension/G3 parts, as there were timing issues with the bigger (96/264/520) panels.

My G2 / G3 USB leads also continue to work with Win10.

You need V3.2 install.

Yes, but the older versions can't be installed on newer OS's. As long as you're happy with the old OS, then you're okay.

So, this is a set of random numbers that's generated depending on the engineers privileges against any account. The seed code and account identifier act as a unique identifier to select that sites stored codes ? I'm still struggling to understand the value of the seed code over a regular engineer website password to restrict access to a set of site codes.

Publishing for the iPhone is quite a bit different than publishing for Android devices. Android allow content from the relevant content stores, but phones also allow unpublished applications to be installed. iPhone apps need to go through the Apple approval process and they need to be built with Xcode on MAC OS (on an apple computer) with an approved developer account. Only hacked (jailbroken) iPhones can install unpublished apps. All depends on the level of polish you require. My issue is lack of time and I'd rather polish my car, than an app GUI

No, only Android. Really simple though, so wouldn't take much to put together for the iPhone. Note that the postcode doesn't really offer much as it's a known constant for any premises. Since you're having to give the patrol a seed value, you may as well give them a unique code for the site and leave the postcode part out. The app doesn't offer any level of security in the equation. It would be better if it were a password that the security patrol were given as their constant. The password + seed would then provide the code. That way, the seed values and passwords are of no use to the holding parties unless combined. If your patrol password becomes compromised, you generate a new one and the seed changes accordingly.

PM me and I'll give you the download URL. This means that you need to install manually on any phone, (Android allows this). If you want something polished to a level for Google Play or some IP web based interaction, then it's a bit more work...

Something like this

Didn't realise this covered both set and unset conditions. Neat.

Not sure about the '1x Motion, even when the system is disarmed' feature. Do you mean as an aggregate of any motion detector in the system ? If so, this would probably need to be done in software. The G2 is a solid panel, but doesn't really hit the spot when it comes to home automation. It has a limited set of output options / links. The Flex is okay, but I would still opt for a Dimension 48 which has a nice big metal case for extra boards and a big reliable wirewound transformer.

Ah okay, I see a kit for half that on SW. Anyone have any comments on the Ethernet interface ? How secure ? AES/RSA???

Doesn't that come in at £600+VAT though ? Must admit, it would have to be pretty impressive for me to spend that on a domestic panel.

I suggested the Dimension, as the OP wanted a Flex. I would always choose the Dimension over the Flex. The firmware is hardened. I'd agree that the G2-20 would do everything, but with the 2.5A PSU, the Dimension will drive the sirens without the hassle of external supplies. Also for DIY go to Ebay. There are plenty good panels being ripped from defunct businesses or takeovers. The panels are rock solid anyway!

On-board 12 zones with the Flex. If you want to expand the FX20, then add a RIO. If you want wireless capability, you cannot mix RIO and RF portal on the FX20 - The Flex is buggy as hell around the virtual RIO config when adding wireless. My advice would have been to get a Dimension 48 over the Flex panels, but since you've bought already it's too late...

Enter master code. 42.1 (Program users) Select a user account and 'ent' Select option 5 (RF Fob) Press '*' Then press any key on the fob to populate the serial number.

Pretty much what I've seen when looking at security device firmware. No obfuscation or encryption of any constant vectors used. Especially easy to find them when you have an accompanying exe with the same sequence. Pretty sure I could pattern match the executable against a technistore panel binary and have that vector in a couple of minutes.

Virtual RIO addresses are not related to RF Portal addresses. The virtual RIO address will be the next availableaddress on the system Menu 51.60.1 to reassign the virtual rio addressing.

52.2 Select Zone for RF 11.1 Press * then tamper the device. The serial number will automagically populate.

For the SHK8M switch 4 (test) in the off position. Set the panel up for learning the RF device serial, install the battery, press the tamper for a few seconds and release.