simonmsh56 Posted May 6, 2007 Share Posted May 6, 2007 My parents have an Anglian "Defender 3000" alarm, but this doesn't generate any hits in Google; presumably it's a rebadged version of a better known model. They'd like to be able to change the batteries in the wireless sensors, but the supplied manuals are very basic and don't even tell you how to do this. There's a picture of it here: http://i12.tinypic.com/490cq5x.jpg Any ideas on what it is under the covers and how they could perform basic maintenance? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cubit Posted May 6, 2007 Share Posted May 6, 2007 i think if you are not competant on alarm systems then this should really be done by a pro and at the same time the installer can chek and service the system to make sure its working in a1 conditionhow old is the alarm system out of interest if you remove the cover of the alarm system this will sound the internal and possibly the external sounder as it causes a tamper of the system. its not just a case of changing the battery as there are tests that should be performed for example the charging circuit Why not simply answer the question?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cubit Posted May 6, 2007 Share Posted May 6, 2007 i wasnt trying to tell him how to do it just what would happen and why he should have it done professionally :!: How do you know what would happen if you haven't a clue what he has fitted?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest anguscanplay Posted May 6, 2007 Share Posted May 6, 2007 hi there welcome are the keyfobs on top of the box the ones your parents use to set the system? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonmsh56 Posted May 6, 2007 Author Share Posted May 6, 2007 Thanks for the replies. Yes, the keyfobs on top of the control panel are the ones used to set the system, but the manuals don't describe how to use them prior to replacing the batteries in the wireless sensors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golfball Posted May 6, 2007 Share Posted May 6, 2007 Its a simple thing to do which requires you to open the cover of the box in your picture and before you try there is an order in which to do it in and in all honesty the parts are now obsolite so if you have a problem with any (the smoke heads and the door contacts/shock sensors) they are allmost imposible to get my advice is to get an engineer in to service the system yes i have serviced these things and had to re solder boards back together after they fall apart not nice also get a quote to replace it Life is like a box of choclates.....if you dont get there first your left with all the naff ones Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golfball Posted May 6, 2007 Share Posted May 6, 2007 if you remove the cover of the alarm system this will sound the internal and possibly the external sounder as it causes a tamper of the system. its not just a case of changing the battery as there are tests that should be performed for example the charging circuit in that little box in his picture is ...............8 aa batteries and a 12v feed from......a P.S.U which is powering the bell (No Tamper) the door contacts/ shock sensors are run on 4 aaa batteries the P.I.R iether on a watch type battery or a pp3 and the smoke detectors on a pp3 an average service takes an hour and about 60 batteries Life is like a box of choclates.....if you dont get there first your left with all the naff ones Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest anguscanplay Posted May 6, 2007 Share Posted May 6, 2007 Thanks for the replies. Yes, the keyfobs on top of the control panel are the ones used to set the system, but the manuals don't describe how to use them prior to replacing the batteries in the wireless sensors. just thought i recognised them as belonging to a newer system sorry in all honesty i would just junk it as golfball says its past its usefull working life doesnt comply with regs and it was a cheap solution to start with angus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pw1 Posted May 19, 2007 Share Posted May 19, 2007 Hi, I have a defender 3000 wireless system and the batteries need changing. I am not endorsing anything or advising anything. Here is some basic info that might help; 1. The alarm can be serviced by a company called Salamander Fire & Security Limited of Solihull. They either took over the service business from Anglian or are still part of it. I moved into a house with this system called the number on the box, was referred to Salamander and they kindly sent me a quote and an original instuction manual. They quoted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camerabloke Posted May 19, 2007 Share Posted May 19, 2007 imo 250 quid is excessive i think you should call 3 companies and get the cheapest quote, but in all probability you will be specced an upgrade Eucam Security Systems 0845 4630 746 www.eucam.co.uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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