ElecTech Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 Another simple question no doubt... Not worked on a Kentech panel before (not sure on model either) but have a job Monday to change numerous Apollo sounders to there weatherproof versions same type of device but has a higher IP rating from what I gather. Will it be a case of disconnecting the device, silence the fault, replace the device with the same address & protocol, reset the fire alarm all done? Or is there more to it i.e. re-learning the loop due to a new device being added. I would of thought as long as my addresses are like for like it the panel will sense the same device has been refitted on the loop? Any insight would be great. Thanks, Link to comment https://www.thesecurityinstaller.co.uk/community/topic/41495-kentech-fire-panel-changing-apollo-sounders/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
james.wilson Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 I know its not the answer your looking for but you do know its you that's responsible when working on fire? Even if your working for a company, ie your bit is wrong and people die its prison? securitywarehouse Security Supplies from Security Warehouse Trade Members please contact us for your TSI vetted trade discount. Link to comment https://www.thesecurityinstaller.co.uk/community/topic/41495-kentech-fire-panel-changing-apollo-sounders/#findComment-467548 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElecTech Posted August 18, 2017 Author Share Posted August 18, 2017 Yeah I don't get your point in the post though? The fact someone is unsure of something on manufacturers line of equipment doesn't mean I'm any less capable as the next man in getting it working correctly and tested and to regs. Link to comment https://www.thesecurityinstaller.co.uk/community/topic/41495-kentech-fire-panel-changing-apollo-sounders/#findComment-467554 Share on other sites More sharing options...
norman Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 He's saying you are too pretty for prison, you'd be passed around like a commodity and end up with an arse like a blood orange. Nothing is foolproof to a sufficiently talented fool. Link to comment https://www.thesecurityinstaller.co.uk/community/topic/41495-kentech-fire-panel-changing-apollo-sounders/#findComment-467560 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElecTech Posted August 18, 2017 Author Share Posted August 18, 2017 (edited) Experience? Edited August 18, 2017 by ElecTech Link to comment https://www.thesecurityinstaller.co.uk/community/topic/41495-kentech-fire-panel-changing-apollo-sounders/#findComment-467561 Share on other sites More sharing options...
james.wilson Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 I'm just saying be cautious. Fire is different. You say your are changing conventional sounders? In that case should be a simple swap. But as with all things your last to work on it. As long as your happy to take on all responsibility for the system, then it seems a simple job... securitywarehouse Security Supplies from Security Warehouse Trade Members please contact us for your TSI vetted trade discount. Link to comment https://www.thesecurityinstaller.co.uk/community/topic/41495-kentech-fire-panel-changing-apollo-sounders/#findComment-467563 Share on other sites More sharing options...
al-yeti Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 1 hour ago, james.wilson said: I'm just saying be cautious. Fire is different. You say your are changing conventional sounders? In that case should be a simple swap. But as with all things your last to work on it. As long as your happy to take on all responsibility for the system, then it seems a simple job... Thought he meant addressable, and conventional is not addressed? Link to comment https://www.thesecurityinstaller.co.uk/community/topic/41495-kentech-fire-panel-changing-apollo-sounders/#findComment-467564 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElecTech Posted August 19, 2017 Author Share Posted August 19, 2017 Well if your concerns are gunuine then thanks - only reason I posted here was for reassurance and the added fact I knew I'd get a quicker answer over the weekend than waiting Monday to speak direct with Kentec. Yeah not sure where conventional come about but it's all addressable. Link to comment https://www.thesecurityinstaller.co.uk/community/topic/41495-kentech-fire-panel-changing-apollo-sounders/#findComment-467565 Share on other sites More sharing options...
al-yeti Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 2 hours ago, ElecTech said: Well if your concerns are gunuine then thanks - only reason I posted here was for reassurance and the added fact I knew I'd get a quicker answer over the weekend than waiting Monday to speak direct with Kentec. Yeah not sure where conventional come about but it's all addressable. Watching others , you address and swap over , unless there's some other lunatic setting on a kentec Link to comment https://www.thesecurityinstaller.co.uk/community/topic/41495-kentech-fire-panel-changing-apollo-sounders/#findComment-467571 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nova-Security Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 get a copy of loop explorer and take a copy of the system beforehand, but it should be straight forward just address and swap www.nova-security.co.uk www.nsiapproved.co.uk No PMs please unless i know you or you are using this board with your proper name. Link to comment https://www.thesecurityinstaller.co.uk/community/topic/41495-kentech-fire-panel-changing-apollo-sounders/#findComment-467572 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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