xt600 Posted April 9, 2016 Share Posted April 9, 2016 I've been asked to install some security lighting at a private dwelling, but the client only wants it to be activated when the alarm is set. I'm assuming, or rather hoping, that the alarm panel has some form of switched output when the alarm is set. Do most panels have this? (I'm not sure as yet as to the make/model of this panel) Also, can anyone suggest a relay to use so that I can switch on the 240v security lighting when the alarm is set? thanks..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lwillis Posted April 9, 2016 Share Posted April 9, 2016 it would depend on the panel but you could use the set output to switch a mains rated relay which would then energize the lighting circuit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xt600 Posted April 10, 2016 Author Share Posted April 10, 2016 Thanks, I'll take a look at the panel when I'm there next week. Would one of these do the job or is there a more 'professional' version? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/like/121950780746?ul_noapp=true Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixwheeledbeast Posted April 11, 2016 Share Posted April 11, 2016 You are going to need to know:- What the alarm system is and if there is an output available for that. What the lighting is, how it is wired and how much load the lighting is. A simple mains relay may fail switching heavy loads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xt600 Posted April 11, 2016 Author Share Posted April 11, 2016 3 hours ago, sixwheeledbeast said: You are going to need to know:- What the alarm system is and if there is an output available for that. What the lighting is, how it is wired and how much load the lighting is. A simple mains relay may fail switching heavy loads. The lighting is just a couple of 30W led fittings, so only about 0.2A I'll check the panel to see if it's suitable... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jammin31 Posted April 17, 2016 Share Posted April 17, 2016 On 10 April 2016 at 1:47 PM, xt600 said: Thanks, I'll take a look at the panel when I'm there next week. Would one of these do the job or is there a more 'professional' version? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/like/121950780746?ul_noapp=true Depending on how your wiring this up you do not want a 12v relay you need a 240v relay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al-yeti Posted April 17, 2016 Share Posted April 17, 2016 You mean 12v relay with 240v 5a contacts to switch as an example Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jammin31 Posted April 17, 2016 Share Posted April 17, 2016 In short yes, could have worded it better lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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