[Monitored Alarm]

I need a system with vibration sensors for the windows, door contacts and a PA button. I'd like it monitored.  I can install it myself or I'm happy to have it professionally installed.  

 

Any suggestions please?

[Anti-tamper question]

Thanks James!

[Anti-tamper question]

Quick question:  I need to replace the front panel of the remote keypad on an Optima Plus system.  If I put the system into Engineer mode first, will the anti-tamper switch be disabled? (I don't want to set the whole thing off!)

Thanks

Tim

[How to connect alarm's auto-dialler to my BT line?]

11 hours ago, PeterJames said:

But I didnt help?

Yes you did, Peter.  I was including you!

[How to connect alarm's auto-dialler to my BT line?]

Got it. Many thanks to all!

[How to connect alarm's auto-dialler to my BT line?]

You are right!  Three terminals marked 5 3 2.

 

So which ones should I connect the two auto-dialler wires to?

[How to connect alarm's auto-dialler to my BT line?]

Thanks SWB - point taken!

 

Al-yeti:  Not sure what you mean by "extension side terminals" 

 

Attached picture of the unit.  Presently, BT line and alarm dialler going to the internal terminals.  Phone and router plugged into the front.  Where exactly should the alarm dialler wires go?

 

Thanks!

[How to connect alarm's auto-dialler to my BT line?]

I've just installed a new Mk4 Openreach Master Socket onto our phone line. I connected BT's line and the auto-dialler's cable directly together at the Master Socket's terminals.  Is this correct?

 

The reason I ask is that after installing the new Master Socket, I did a test activation of the alarm to check that ADT was receiving the signal ok.  ADT confirmed that they received it ok, but when I then did an internet speed test, the speed was almost zero!  I used BT's automatic fault-finding system and after it 'Refreshed' my BT Hub, normal internet speed was resumed.

 

It seems that the auto-dialler somehow upset our internet connection, so is there a better way to connect it? 

 

Thanks!  Tim

[Yale Smart Alarm External Box]

20 hours ago, datadiffusion said:

Good system OP, so don't dispair!

Which system is that?

[Yale Smart Alarm External Box]

2 hours ago, al-yeti said:

think your better off with a pyronix enforcer , probably a good DIY choice with ability to take on an installer in the future if needed for cloud etc 

 

 

Thanks to all for your suggestions.  I'll take a look at the Pyronix Enforcer system.  Whereabouts in London are you, Al Yeti?

[Yale Smart Alarm External Box]

Thanks SWB - that looks perfect!

So one other question for you: I notice that some here don't think too much of the Yale system.  Why is that? It is really a rubbish system?  Or is it that it's DIY rather than professionally installed?

 

So what system would you recommend?  Here's what I think I need..

• DIY Install
• Fully wireless
• Keypad with at least 3 x 4-digit codes
• Video PIRs
• External and internal sounders
• Extendable with smoke detector, extra PIRs etc

 

 

[Yale Smart Alarm External Box]

Thanks, Mr Happy.  T hat's very helpful.   Can you suggest an authentic-looking box into which I could put the gubbins?

[Yale Smart Alarm External Box]

13 hours ago, Specialist said:

Way i read the OP is that they wanted to use a different manufacturers external sounder with the Yale system, might be totally wrong though .

 

Yes, that is my question.  Can anyone help please?

[Yale Smart Alarm External Box]

Does anyone know if you can use another manufacturer's external siren with a Yale Smart wireless system?  The site is a listed building in a conservation area and we'd like something a little more discreet!  (I've submitted this question to Yale, but so far no response)

Thanks, Tim

[Optima Plus2 - Anyone recognise this Error?]

al_yeti - Sent you a pm with my postcode.

Tim

[Optima Plus2 - Anyone recognise this Error?]

Al-yeti:  Are you familiar with this system? Do you visit in NW London?

[Optima Plus2 - Anyone recognise this Error?]

Have reset and entered the engineer code. Display flashes '6' with tamper LED lit.  Nothing I enter seems to help!

[Optima Plus2 - Anyone recognise this Error?]

Just replaced the battery but cannot reset the system.

 

The display is flashing '6' and the Tamper LED is flashing.  I cannot find this error condition in the manual and wonder if anyone can help?

 

(Zone 6 is not used on this system and the ant-tamper terminals are bridged, so I don't think that's the problem)

[Optima Plus - Anyone familiar with this old system?]

Yes, flat grey buttons.

 

Here's what happens:

 

Power on - Immediately the internal sounder goes off

Enter customer code - Display shows 'U'  and the sounder now just beeps every 3 seconds

Press Reset - Display now shows 'E'

Enter Engineer Code - Display shows '6' and the Tamper LED lights.  Beeping stops.

That's as far as I can get. 

 

On my system Zone 6 is unused and the alarm and anti-tamper terminals are bridged.  So I don't think the problem is a tamper at zone 6.

 

One other thing - the battery was almost flat - down to 3 volts.  Reading another earlier post, that may cause a problem?

 

Anyway, all thoughts welcome!

 

[Optima Plus - Anyone familiar with this old system?]

Hi All,

Wondering if anyone can help.  I've just powered up my Optima Plus system after having to re-fix the control unit to the wall. It's been powered off for several months but it seems to have remembered my codes.

 

I'm having trouble getting it back in service and need some help with a mysterious error code.  Any help - or even a visit if you're not far from London - would be great.  Thanks, Tim