matt5595 Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 Hi, Just reticently installed an optima compact for someone using existing wiring, Everything seems to work fine apart from the zones that I've set as intruder keep going into timed mode. I've set zone one only as timed, I've set the entry and exit time to 20 seconds which now works on all detectors, and I made sure that zones 3-4 are not set as inhabited or timed, and all in used zones but these zones still keep working the same as zone1? NB I used existing wiring from a previous install, but I did note locations and made a cable schedule. Anyone got any ideas what could be causing this? matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james.wilson Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 id say your programming it wrong. There are 3 set modes that need changing and your probably changing the wrong one. Quote securitywarehouse https://store.securitywarehouse.co.uk Trade Members please contact us for your TSI vetted trade discount. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt5595 Posted May 27, 2014 Author Share Posted May 27, 2014 Hi, Thanks for your reply when you say three set modes are you referring to the imediate zones, timed zone and inhibited zones? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james.wilson Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 no set programmes, 1, 2 and 3. You need to change 1 as that is the full set programme Quote securitywarehouse https://store.securitywarehouse.co.uk Trade Members please contact us for your TSI vetted trade discount. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt5595 Posted May 27, 2014 Author Share Posted May 27, 2014 (edited) Sorry about this just im having difficulty understanding the manual, To set programme 1 do I need to press program then ####, then programme again. Then you get 3 LEDS flashing, LED 1 = used zones LED 2 = Timed Zones LED 3 = inhibited zone I then set zones 1-4 as used I set zone 1 as timed, with 20 seconds entry/exit, with exit mode timed I set none of the zones as inhibited Is this the correct way to do it? Also i cant find anything in the manual where it shows how to select which programme set you are programming, any ideas on this aswell, thanks so much for helping me here by the way Edited June 24, 2017 by sixwheeledbeast Codes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rulland Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 The three LEDs are for you to choose which set you wish to alter, ie led 1 is full set, 2 is part set, 3 is night set etc, then you go in to alter zones etc within that set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt5595 Posted May 27, 2014 Author Share Posted May 27, 2014 thanks so much mate not sure if any1 else has had similar problems but the diagram in that manual really misled me, feel daft asking now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adi Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 awful panel, who ever designed the programming needs shooting. Quote I really can't be ar**** with it anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whistle Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 awful panel, who ever designed the programming needs shooting. Agreed, I hate the things. In fact I would say a galaxy 2 or 9651 would be easier to program than this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rulland Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 Agreed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
datadiffusion Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 What can you do with 10 leds and 13 keys though? Voice assist? Quote So, I've decided to take my work back underground.... to stop it falling into the wrong hands Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rulland Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 For me it was the horrible flow chart thing for progging that was a pain, until you got used to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matthew.brough Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 What can you do with 10 leds and 13 keys though? Voice assist? Another case of you get what you pay for Quote monitored-alarms.nsi-gold-approved.co.uk/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james.wilson Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 I disagree, optima is a cheap panel that beats its rivals pound for pound Quote securitywarehouse https://store.securitywarehouse.co.uk Trade Members please contact us for your TSI vetted trade discount. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matthew.brough Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 I'm sure it does but for less than the cost of decent family meal out you could have a proper setup. Quote monitored-alarms.nsi-gold-approved.co.uk/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alarm Protection Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 I agree with James. It is a very solid g1 panel and if you can't programme one get someone in who can . One if the easiest panels to programme and meant for the DIY market. Quote ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whistle Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 I would rather fit a 9448+ for about the same price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matthew.brough Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 I agree with James. It is a very solid g1 panel and if you can't programme one get someone in who can . One if the easiest panels to programme and meant for the DIY market. G1 and DIY Both phrases turn me off it immediately. I can't comment as never installed one but no LCD and no communicator make it a non starter for me Quote monitored-alarms.nsi-gold-approved.co.uk/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james.wilson Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 Id agree with ap Quote securitywarehouse https://store.securitywarehouse.co.uk Trade Members please contact us for your TSI vetted trade discount. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
datadiffusion Posted May 28, 2014 Share Posted May 28, 2014 I would rather fit a 9448+ for about the same price. 9651PD non-prox kit is buttons now as well. Quote So, I've decided to take my work back underground.... to stop it falling into the wrong hands Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
9651 Posted May 28, 2014 Share Posted May 28, 2014 (edited) The original Optimas/Accentas I can still programme without a manual The G3 range onwards,I still require one though. They moved everything about. Tbh, it very rare we'll fit one, maybe for an old dear with all the cables coming out at switch height in the hall for instance. Edited May 28, 2014 by 9651 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al-yeti Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 LCD version accentia g4 just as cheap diff panel , don't see why anyone buys the led type now, Agreed shoot who designed programming, slight difference on some of them with one key changing codes aswell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matthew.brough Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 Can't ever imagine relying on led Quote monitored-alarms.nsi-gold-approved.co.uk/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sw46 Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 I disagree, optima is a cheap panel that beats its rivals pound for pound Like James said but they do have their place. I had one in my shed for years protecting motorbikes and tools. Damp horrible place and the little fella just did its stuff and never went wrong. Wouldn't have one for the house though (i know it sounds contradictory) I also fitted a stack of them in some rather nice holiday cottages (although they were hidden in cupboards because they are ugly as sin) years ago and never heard a peep from them. Basic things but they do work well for what they are designed for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
datadiffusion Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 I also fitted a stack of them in some rather nice holiday cottages (although they were hidden in cupboards because they are ugly as sin) years ago and never heard a peep from them. Bet the neighbours do every time there's a power cut Quote So, I've decided to take my work back underground.... to stop it falling into the wrong hands Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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