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charlie6

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  1. Thankyou Norman for your clarification, and to Datadifussion for his input for the original op. This site is par-excellence and we, us lesser mortals, rely on yourselves enormously. There is a site, can't mention it's name, where so called professionals tend to answer diyer's with single words such as 'c**p' without justifying their reasoning... I don't go there anymore... 

  2. Late reply. The IFM-110H was a 10 metre horizontal pir from FM Security at Guildford, Surrey. I do not know of any association between this company and FM Electronics (wireless manufacturers) who, at that time, were based in Gloucestershire. As yet, unable to source Bosch material as suggested.

  3. "...I forgot the 9448 was the bum basic version..."  Can you give some examples and your reasoning, this helps when we are relying on the advice of professionals.

     

     Adi..." ...Thats ridiculous.."  and again, help us poor underlings out by elaborating the comment.

     

    Datafussion "...Have you tried to see what happens in Walk test.."  At last, a sound piece of advice from a true expert.

     

    Has the op tried the obvious and linked this circuit out at the control panel ? Opened the pir to check for debris, insects, spiders etc ? Is the led on 'constant' when the system is not set ? Tried removing and re-applying power ?  
     

  4. They are quads from what I can gather. It is worth checking if any structural or other alterations have taken place since 94, also the addition of pets etc. (you know all that already, why am I writing it ?). Provided very little has changed I see no reason to go beyond a standard pir replacement (others would disagree), although these days there is a tendency toward quads, be they ADE or any other make.  

  5. Coincidence ? The pir's at my property were installed in 1994. However, I see no reason to change them since they are working perfectly. Pick-up patterns, walk tests etc. confirm. Maintenance is limited to cleaning the cover, with a quick check inside (all holes are sealed anyway) and wiping the fresnel occasionally.Probably someone can tell me why they might be, or are, in urgent need of changing.  

  6. From your posts you are obviously over and above the 'diy enthusiasts'. My suggestion, for what it's worth,would be to 'power down' and do a re-prog (that's not suggesting that there is anything wrong with your programming capabilities). Should you find that the problem persists on zone 1 after that, then you are entitled to a new panel in my humble opinion. Frustrating to say the least. Unfortunately, we've all been there at some time or another.

  7. I agree with Datafusion, don't do anything until you've seen the latest Pyronix gear. Both Visonic and Risco are making excellent equipment and I wouldn't like to have to choose between the two, their quality tends to 'hit you in the face'. As for negative reviews for the Agility, the same could be said about almost any panel, There is bound to be a sector of 'unsatisfieds' and likewise a sector of 'Professional magazine analysts' who will look for every conceivable downside. If the specs of the panel are what YOU are looking for, go for it. Above and beyond that, though, is technical backup (even seasoned installers need it). Check out whether you can get help when, and if, you need it from the manufacturers or their designates. I gather that many professionals swear by 'Galaxy' whilst others will only use 'Gardtec', personally I wouldn't touch either of them but there might be something there which interests yourself. Also take a look at Texecom and Scantronic, again there could be something of interest. That said, you appear to have done your homework so I fail to see a problem with your choice especially as far as the pir cameras are concerned.

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