optima xm6 , all functions working ok. the audible sounds on the keypad changed,

a week later we were getting bleeps from the siren in exit mode,now we are geeting

quite loud duck like sounds from the siren in standby mode.we have now switched

the alarm off.i would appreciate any help.thanks charley.

Has the mains supply been removed from the panel and is now running the batterie down. their should be a green day light (or is it red )if the mains are present.

Has the mains supply been removed from the panel and is now running the batterie down. their should be a green day light (or is it red )if the mains are present.

yes i have turned the main power off ,as we could not continue with

the noise from the siren in the standby mode.by the way this system is 15 years old.

Has it ever been serviced....both batteries replaced in control panel and bell?? This could be the problem and these units lose their memory and go haywire if not serviced.

Has it ever been serviced....both batteries replaced in control panel and bell?? This could be the problem and these units lose their memory and go haywire if not serviced.

no this has never been serviced.do you think renewing batteries ,would repair,

or do think the damage has been done.

how long do the batteries normally last.

Edited January 15, 200818 yr by chasnew

You should get an engineer in to sort this problem as he would be able to check the back up battery voltage etc as these panels have a tendency to blow the back up circuit so when the power is turned of then the battery will not take the job on!

Betteries should be replaced every 3-5 years depending on where the panel is so you maybe lucky but i doubt it.

Get an engineer in but get 3 prices first then decide who you want cos the cheapest is'nt always the best!

Willie

You should get an engineer in to sort this problem as he would be able to check the back up battery voltage etc as these panels have a tendency to blow the back up circuit so when the power is turned of then the battery will not take the job on!

Betteries should be replaced every 3-5 years depending on where the panel is so you maybe lucky but i doubt it.

Get an engineer in but get 3 prices first then decide who you want cos the cheapest is'nt always the best!

Willie

hi willie, i have put in a new battery in the control panel a week ago and all seems to be working well.

i do realise i have been lucky here,many thanks for your help.

charley.

hi willie, i have put in a new battery in the control panel a week ago and all seems to be working well.

i do realise i have been lucky here,many thanks for your help.

charley.

it will seem ok, as its a new battery, and will have charge in it.

i went to a locked out optima only today, the battery had been left in for donkeys and it had blown the charging circuit.

so what happens is, your battery goes flat after a short time, as it isn't being charged.

i would find it very hard to belive the circuit hasn't blown after 15 yrs with no service.

for the cost, it is worth having it checked out, you saved 15yrs of service money anyway