Stevew30 Posted June 8, 2015 Share Posted June 8, 2015 Hi All. I have a DA Systems Abacus 8 alarm that was already installed when I bought the house. I am guessing it is about 15yrs old, and I want to add an additional keypad to the bedroom so that I can set / unset the alarm without having to go downstairs (I know it is lazy). I've spoken to a few local companies, but they tell me the system is obsolete and I need to purchase a brand new alarm from them instead. I fully accept that this is probably true, but I want to see if there are any compatible keypads that will work with this system before I shell out for a new alarm. Does anyone know if I can use another type of keypad with this alarm ? Details are: DA Systems Abacus 8R MR Version 2122 Thanks, Steve Link to comment https://www.thesecurityinstaller.co.uk/community/topic/38605-da-systems-abacus-8-alarm/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lwillis Posted June 8, 2015 Share Posted June 8, 2015 Hi Steve, I'm afraid the panel is obsolete, a 2nd hand keypad may work (never seen more than 1 on a abacus system so I couldn't gateuntee it would work, others on here might know) Upgrading the panel is an option, cables and detection equipment can usually be reused. Where abouts are you based? Link to comment https://www.thesecurityinstaller.co.uk/community/topic/38605-da-systems-abacus-8-alarm/#findComment-420154 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevew30 Posted June 8, 2015 Author Share Posted June 8, 2015 Hi Lwillis, Thanks for the reply. I'm based in Manchester Link to comment https://www.thesecurityinstaller.co.uk/community/topic/38605-da-systems-abacus-8-alarm/#findComment-420155 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrHappy Posted June 8, 2015 Share Posted June 8, 2015 IIRC 8r does 6 Rkp's ? They'll turn up on ebay, if your into diy However new controls is a much better idea... Mr Veritas God Link to comment https://www.thesecurityinstaller.co.uk/community/topic/38605-da-systems-abacus-8-alarm/#findComment-420157 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lwillis Posted June 8, 2015 Share Posted June 8, 2015 There is 1 on eBay if as Mr happy says your into DIY. But new controls would be a better idea, you could almost garuntee after you've fitted the new keypad there will be a fault with the panel and it would need changing anyway. We cover Manchester if you would like a quote let me know. Link to comment https://www.thesecurityinstaller.co.uk/community/topic/38605-da-systems-abacus-8-alarm/#findComment-420158 Share on other sites More sharing options...
al-yeti Posted June 8, 2015 Share Posted June 8, 2015 Additional keypad will work no problem , and as long as it's addressed will work , Why will it gauruntee to fault? Link to comment https://www.thesecurityinstaller.co.uk/community/topic/38605-da-systems-abacus-8-alarm/#findComment-420165 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lwillis Posted June 8, 2015 Share Posted June 8, 2015 Additional keypad will work no problem , and as long as it's addressed will work , Why will it gauruntee to fault? Sods law.. Link to comment https://www.thesecurityinstaller.co.uk/community/topic/38605-da-systems-abacus-8-alarm/#findComment-420167 Share on other sites More sharing options...
datadiffusion Posted June 8, 2015 Share Posted June 8, 2015 Plus the fact that I look after a couple of these and the PSUs are looking decidedly 'hot'. They won't last much longer, owners have been warned last 2 years running. I can just imagine a 2nd keypad pushing it over the edge... So, I've decided to take my work back underground.... to stop it falling into the wrong hands Link to comment https://www.thesecurityinstaller.co.uk/community/topic/38605-da-systems-abacus-8-alarm/#findComment-420170 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterJames Posted June 8, 2015 Share Posted June 8, 2015 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ABACUS-ALARM-KEYPAD-/251954629461?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item3aa9aa8b55 Abacus were really good panels in their day, beware they get a bit forgetful as they get older though, they have a habit of forgetting user codes normally when theyre armed. Link to comment https://www.thesecurityinstaller.co.uk/community/topic/38605-da-systems-abacus-8-alarm/#findComment-420176 Share on other sites More sharing options...
whistle Posted June 8, 2015 Share Posted June 8, 2015 Mines still going strong here. Link to comment https://www.thesecurityinstaller.co.uk/community/topic/38605-da-systems-abacus-8-alarm/#findComment-420180 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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