[HKC Touch Keypad Keeps Illuminating]

I'm assuming wired keypad? No not seen that ever is it doing at minute clock changes? 

[Visonic Powermax Complete - Siren wireless signal strength issue]

Check if another device works next to the sounder. If it does it would suggest a sounder issue. 

Also note this system is an old 1 way system and should be upgraded really

[Intellisense Securit 802 Cannot enter walk test mode]

I think you need to enter the code first

[Intellisense Securit 802 Cannot enter walk test mode]

I don't think that is the procedure for walk test. Are you just pressing *? 

[Useful tools apps etc]

17 hours ago, al-yeti said:

How's the rest monitor work ? Like a video feed or something?

Yeah I use a hdmi to usb adapter and then open then screen up in the app there is a 100ms lag though which I can't remove

[Useful tools apps etc]

As many of you know im writing an engineer app that we use as a test monitor, ip camera tool etc as well as job sheets etc

 

Just wondering what tools / apps you find the most useful i can consider adding. ie I added flashing of the network port connection to help find the port in racks that has been well used since being added.

 

Ta

 

[Play with some 'real' kit on my kitchen table.]

Also need to bear in mind some stability. When it comes to detectors they all have to balance catch performance vs false alarms. Napco used to be very stable for example but could miss an elephant. Then an alarmcom ir160 wouldn't miss a knat leaving the elephants back. 

I do quite like optex for that balance. 

I hate 'pet sensors' cos imo you can't ask a pir to do that reliably

 

 

[Hikvision Doorbell - Pulling stream into Non Hik NVR]

In my case 9 Yr old ahd unit does 4 way playback in app and 16 way if wanted on pc. 

 

 

 

[Hikvision Doorbell - Pulling stream into Non Hik NVR]

Smartphone app vs pc app? 

The 1 way playback on phone app is probably a bandwidth thing unless dual stream recording

[Hikvision Doorbell - Pulling stream into Non Hik NVR]

test it with VLC i dont like hik either but if it can rtsp you should be able to get it on nvr

[Play with some 'real' kit on my kitchen table.]

36 minutes ago, a_dad said:

1. I run cable and put the floor boards/carpet back (I could do with reducing the nag factor right now), leave the cables hanging out to attach later. Would you run 6 core to each pir, or 3 pirs off one 8 core?

definetly a cable per device. I would also go for 8 core the cost difference is minimal and means you dont have to worry about future equipment changes etc

 

37 minutes ago, a_dad said:

2. Probably thinking texecom since reasonable DIY support and not too exp, maybe anything in veritas range (they all seem the same? are they the same?)

Not all the same. I wouldnt touch a veritas but they are popular because of cost

38 minutes ago, a_dad said:

3. If you get texecom, get the wintex software - just easier, Looks like it is £5.  Also says premier elite, not veritas.  Veritas does not need wintex, veritas kits with the keypad state this is the programming tool no need for wintex?

Yes or look at panels that offer a web server for config. Vanderbilt (acre) do and i believe eaton do too. 

Plus vanderbilt etc have home assistant plugins when you go past messing with your arduino esp32 etc

[Hello from a_dad]

HI there

[Connecting a Scantronic 9448+ to an from Connecting a Scantronic 9448+ to an Eaton SDR-WEXT-00 external sounder]

18 hours ago, Jon. said:

Hi There, I just read this post I'm in the same situation, did you manage to resolve it? thanks in advance 

 

I don't fully understand the op problem, what is your issue? 

[Pyronix Enforcer - backplate replacement]

This is the reason you use proper gear. Diy stuff can be disabled but what would you prefer an off switch? Or worse an off code.

You have found out that compliant equipment does as it says. 

[Tamper alarm when vacuum cleaner used]

if you remove the mains to the panel does this still occur. This will show if the 'noise' is coming in via the mains supply or another way

[Some Alarm Installation Advice Please]

Yeah upto 10 on 3 cores

[Small house in need of a wired alarm]

agree with the above from 6

id be wary of anyone that would fit the kit of your choice if it isnt their prefered equipment. Panels are similar but for instance i wouldnt touch some as the engineers are not trained on it or have experience so support will become an issue at some point. Also look for how long they have been going, you dont want to go with someone that wont be available next week. This is usually the case with the cheaper firms as they cant afford to survive and end up moving to something else

[Small house in need of a wired alarm]

Everyone has their equipment preference. 

I for instance like hkc and acre/vanderbilt for controls

optex and hkc for sensors

etc etc

 

If you ever want to do anything other than turn it on and off via the keypad avoid the basic systems and obviously avoid the diy type ring simplisafe etc

Some love texecom though

[Accenta 8 Mercury]

Engineer manuals are only available here to trade members

[Hello]

hello and welcome to TSI

[Small house in need of a wired alarm]

Scantronic we're bought out by menvier and are now owned by Eaton. 

 

[Galaxy Dimension RF Portal + TCPA1B fobs]

dont think you can set the button as a circuit like you could on the radio rio

[Galaxy Dimension RF Portal + TCPA1B fobs]

can be done on the old radio rio, doubt it can on the portal.

[G-TEC (Gardtec?) Alarm goes off 3 hours after power cut]

Yes they are let's hope a no light one does too. A poorly maintained system should be decommissioned. 

Get it powered down then it won't be a nuisance to you or your neighbours 

[Weird intermittent failure of DSC zone expanders]

What's the power like? 

Good battery. Check the 12v is behaving as it should and not too high or low when this occurs