jonm Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 Hi- I've had some quotes to replace my scantronic 9800 panel ( which has failing keypad buttons) with a new panel. Options seem to be a Galaxy G2-12 with proximity tag, Veritas R8, or Guardall RX16i. There are only 8 zones, bells only system. The PIRs ( 3) are around 17 yrs old. I just hoped for some advice available as to any panel preference from the above, and would it be wise to conisder replacing the PIRs as well at this stage, ( they all seem ok) or leaving these for the present. ( I had posted previously in diy section as I had thought of getting an old 9800 keypad off ebay, but, as advised, decided against this.) Thanks for any advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reidy Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 All good panels, the Veritas being the more basic one You might get a better deal replacing the PIRs with the panel Hey Ho, Lets Go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miaren Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 All panels are suitable for the job, the Veritas being the most basic with LED indication rahter than LCD, I also would look to change the pirs. (though 17 years is not a bad life for a pir) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 the M600 from Menvier would also be a good choice as long as you have a 6 core to the key pad the end station is about the same size as the old 9800 www.AllanMoncrieffAlarms.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
9651 Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 I'd personally stay away from the Veritas, bit DIY imo. I'd personally fit the Galaxy, or possibly a Scantronic 9651 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itesecurity Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 Castle Caretech Euro Mini with prox would be my choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonm Posted May 25, 2011 Author Share Posted May 25, 2011 Thanks for all the advice, decided on the Galaxy in the end, which seems excellent, just a small redecorating issue due to the different size, and rather loud entry exit tones! otherwise excellent. The engineer was definite that the 'sms'text function could not be set up, not quite sure why, so stayed with just sounders. Thanks again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alterEGO Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 We have never done SMS, the centre number can change ect. and it becomes a pain to deal with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norman Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 SMS can be used but not to be relied on. Nothing is foolproof to a sufficiently talented fool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alterEGO Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 SMS can be used but not to be relied on. Its ok for zone description on monitored systems but still a PITA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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