kenniewaters Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 I am adding a panic button to a new panel. Am I correct in thinking that its behaviour should be the same as that of a tamper switch? By that I mean, when activated, it should cause a full alarm whether the panel is 'armed' or not. So I should simply connect the switch to a tamper circuit? Ken. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shinfieldmonkey Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 Tamper circuits normally activate internals only if unset. there is normally a dedicated PA zone type on most paanels Mark Terry A.M.I. Security Covering the Thames Valley Tel. 01189 775173 24hours mark.terry@amisecurity.co.uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawandorder Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 I am adding a panic button to a new panel.Am I correct in thinking that its behaviour should be the same as that of a tamper switch? By that I mean, when activated, it should cause a full alarm whether the panel is 'armed' or not. So I should simply connect the switch to a tamper circuit? Ken. Normally a tamper zone activates internals only when unset and externals when set on an audible only system. A PA zone would normally be programmed to activate internals and externals when unset. Some panels don't have a dedicated PA zone, they just have a series of zones which can be programmed according to what's connected to them. If you tell us what panel you have somebody may be able to give you more specific advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenniewaters Posted July 16, 2008 Author Share Posted July 16, 2008 Normally a tamper zone activates internals only when unset and externals when set on an audible only system.A PA zone would normally be programmed to activate internals and externals when unset. Some panels don't have a dedicated PA zone, they just have a series of zones which can be programmed according to what's connected to them. If you tell us what panel you have somebody may be able to give you more specific advice. The panel is a HKC SW812 (standard in Ireland). It does allow a zone to be defined as a PA zone. I think I understand now the difference between tamper and PA as you explained above. It has to do with which type of alarm happens when the panel is not armed. Thank you - one more learning box ticked Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kka Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 The panel is a HKC SW812 (standard in Ireland).It does allow a zone to be defined as a PA zone. I think I understand now the difference between tamper and PA as you explained above. It has to do with which type of alarm happens when the panel is not armed. Thank you - one more learning box ticked Ken also ken, if you already have a pa circuit in there, you will need to wire in series......not parallel. Kevin Scott. Owner of KK Alarms...... Installation .. Service .. Repair ...... Thoughout.. Northumberland and North Tyneside ..... Tel:01670 361948 (call diverted after 15 seconds) or 07947444114 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arfur mo Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 The panel is a HKC SW812 (standard in Ireland).It does allow a zone to be defined as a PA zone. I think I understand now the difference between tamper and PA as you explained above. It has to do with which type of alarm happens when the panel is not armed. Thank you - one more learning box ticked Ken also what happens if its not armed, a PA will operate the externals unless programmed not to (silent pa). you will see a '24 hour' option which is more like a tamper than a pa, but will operate the external siren and any dialler connected even if the system is not armed, and can be destinguished as intruder signal as oppoed to a pab (higher priority) signal. regs alan If you think education is difficult, try being stupid!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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