hi there

i have a problem with a new install on a texecom veritas r8 plus

i have installed around 6 off these now and not had a problem

this system is fully wired and done the start up as decribed battery first and all is well.

then when i power up the alarm from the mains the light on the control panel comes on for about ten seconds then begins to flash as though its on battery power.

this is not the case as i have also then disconnected the battery etc and it still flashes

i suspect it may be a faulty unit but all help would be greatfully appreciated

hi there

i have a problem with a new install on a texecom veritas r8 plus

i have installed around 6 off these now and not had a problem

this system is fully wired and done the start up as decribed battery first and all is well.

then when i power up the alarm from the mains the light on the control panel comes on for about ten seconds then begins to flash as though its on battery power.

this is not the case as i have also then disconnected the battery etc and it still flashes

i suspect it may be a faulty unit but all help would be greatfully appreciated

The wrong mains frequency is selected in programming options - its set to something other than 50hz. This will then show up a mains fault (Flashing mains LED). To Rectify this Check out page 19 of your install manual - its all in there. Engineer Programming Menu 3 option 1 should be OFF its prob set to ON (50 hz)by mistake (Which is 40hz)

Take out all the zones and SAB link out, and try again. That way you know its the panel and not anything else.

Or try the above, not touched these for yrs..........

would it have come out of the factory like that as i didnt actually program anything into the unit

would you suggest i do a full system reset..?

or as listed above disconnect all wiring and do a cold start again

again all help gratefully appreciated

May have been a "Blip" on the system, try a factory default or check the flag in the programming to confirm, then just set the option to off.

How long did you try it for ?, I would let it charge the battery for a while .

One thing you didn't mention. It may be a new battery but have you checked it? Meter the battery with an ACT Battery tester.

The flashing light Only refers to battery or power problems.

hi there

i have a problem with a new install on a texecom veritas r8 plus

i have installed around 6 off these now and not had a problem

this system is fully wired and done the start up as decribed battery first and all is well.

then when i power up the alarm from the mains the light on the control panel comes on for about ten seconds then begins to flash as though its on battery power.

this is not the case as i have also then disconnected the battery etc and it still flashes

i suspect it may be a faulty unit but all help would be greatfully appreciated

Hi Lapat, did you ever resolve this problem?

I have just today installed the same control panel (veritas r8 plus), and am experiencing the same symptoms of permanently flashing green LEDs on the panel and keypad.

I definately have 240v mains supply which is set at 50Hz (factory default), and have checked the battery is delivering 12.6v

The battery is also brand new, so I am leaving the system powered up to see if the LEDs stop flashing overnight.

Any further advice from any knowledgeable parties would be greatly appreciated.

If you power up on battery first the led will flash even if mains is applied until you exit engineers mode.

If you power up on battery first the led will flash even if mains is applied until you exit engineers mode.

Hi Breff,

Well thats a bit odd because the installation guide definately says to power the panel with the battery then the mains.

However, without doing a complete power down, how can I exit engineers mode? I've tried pressing reset etc and still the same flashing!!