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Yeah I don't get your point in the post though? The fact someone is unsure of something on manufacturers line of equipment doesn't mean I'm any less capable as the next man in getting it working correctly and tested and to regs.

Another simple question no doubt... Not worked on a Kentech panel before (not sure on model either) but have a job Monday to change numerous Apollo sounders to there weatherproof versions same type of device but has a higher IP rating from what I gather. Will it be a case of disconnecting the device, silence the fault, replace the device with the same address & protocol, reset the fire alarm all done? Or is there more to it i.e. re-learning the loop due to a new device being added. I would of thought as long as my addresses are like for like it the panel will sense the same device has been refitted on the loop? Any insight would be great. Thanks,

Ok sound but the problem is I can't actually open the configuration utility tool as it just sticks on the "searching for devices" before loading. I am back on site Saturday so will try what you suggested.

I see, so you configure it with your laptop and put back on the customers switch then detect through the software as per normal procedure?

Hi, For the paxton experts... I don't really use it but have had to install Net2 today with the configuration utility tool, all went well except when opening the Config utility took it just froze/remained searching for devices on initial opening. There is a unit on the same switch with a DHCP IP address (I think, haven't seen what it's picked up yet, this may be part of the issue). But surely after some time it hasn't found anything even if there is a problem the tool should still open encase I was to input devices manually. doesnt seem to be getting past the first initial search and stays searching for 5/10 min plus then I've cancelled the search.. Anyone experienced it or know where I'm going wrong. Its been installed straight from paxton website this afternoon so all versions are current.

Iv found a beacon that goes down to -50c Would a beacon solely be sufficient without the sound? Is there regulations to say sound has to be primary and a flashing beacon as a secondary visual?

Ah ok, yeah understood nice one.

Yeah it is specialist, its almost like a blast freezer, I don't believe staff are in there when it goes down to those levels but regardless the sounders will need to be present when they are inside at say -20c. Yeah I'm sure that would work but cant find the sounder capable. What's a PSI by the way? Having not been to site I'm interested to how its wired as just been checking the FP200 spec & that's only rated down to -20c. I will update once I know more.

Been called to a new site where issues are being had with a fire alarm which has had XP95 sounder beacons installed 2 years ago into a blast freezer/chiller area. The area gets down to -38c. The sounders are starting to go into fault & the spec says -20c I think. Anyone know of any XP95 sounder beacons that can withstand the low temp OR a solution with some sort of enclosure which can keep them ambient temp but the sound not affected. There around roughly 10/15 sounders in there but are apart of a 120 device loop.

Display or no display it can sit on a network and be accessed via NetVu, you will need a display to configure the IP details or if it's set to DHCP you could potentially find it through the NetVu software under Temporary Image Servers and go from there into the configuration pages. *Keyboard only operates a local screen unless you also have remote screens connected via NV1's (pick a point system for instance) *from memory, may be wrong.

To some degree but its main purpose is staff audit trail and access reports of certain areas, so having said that the staff aren't likely to be barging there way into the next office.

Ah ok, interesting... Does this apply to new installs as well? If there is no risk on an internal door, no issue as such? * in the eyes of NCP-109 is it still uncompliant?

Hi, Been to a site today we wish to take the maintenance over on the access control, on closer inspection numerous maglocks have been fitted on the unsecure side of the door (internal office doors) to non critical areas. You can kind of understand why the guy initially done it if you could see the setup/door frames etc. but you could an intruder can still gain access with the right tools. Is this something that needs noting in the as fitted as I presume its an uncompliant system? They've never had an NSI cert as the previous works were done by long gone company. Global question really - Would you still maintain a site with incompliances but make sure the customer is aware of them? Any insight in to how other firms would go about this would be helpful.

Need advice on securing existing sliding doors, they have access control already with card readers on both sides, the access control system just uses C/NO to fire an input on the auto doors. They have had a guy prise the doors open with little effort & enter the building. What's peoples opinions on a solution, claw lock centrally perhaps?

Cost consultants ask for breakdowns regularly. Most tender prices are broken down from the start anyway but yeah if the end user is asking I'd say there fishing to suss you out.

Total cost unless asked then provide what I've been asked.

You probably have but once selected as CVI, give both the DVR and the camera a full power cycle.

Try to set all inputs as CVI and see if anything changes.

Seen something similar before. The camera has two outputs... HD-CVI and CVBS, looks like your in the opposite one to what the input is set as. Switch it and see what you get. *just saw the above post and you already have done. Check the input is set to HD-CVI and not analogue within the DVR settings. Can't remember where in the menu but can check one later if your struggling.

Any ideas.

Anyone else without a guess? "Fault - depends on fault" - How can you set different reset levels on different faults on a Galaxy for instance? "Line Fail - user / manager / engineer on some" - Why some, what differs?

Guys - looking for a definitive answer on the below reset levels for any maintained alarm, if different for monitored let me know. User, Manager or Eng? System - Tamper - PA - Line Fail - Fault - AC Fail -

Are you in the industry or DIY? *answer to question - connect one black wire to RED, one to BLACK. Earth goes to a similar earth.

It's a progressive time delay, it creeps throughout the year. Starts of bang on, then as time goes by the clock wanders behind.