Kevin Taylor Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 I Have an Optima Compact fitted with a Honeywell AG6 external bell box. On return from holiday the control panel was totally unresponsive. However there is power to the panel. The mains input is ok, and the feed from the transformer to the panel is reading 17v a.c. which is normal. But the battery is down to 3v which indicates that it is not being charged. Does this mean the PCB has failed and I need a new panel. Any suggestions please. Link to comment https://www.thesecurityinstaller.co.uk/community/topic/41546-optima-compact/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
james.wilson Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 it could be the panel but its probably the battery 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/41546-optima-compact/#findComment-468392 Share on other sites More sharing options...
norman Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 As James says and if you are lucky it will just be the battery. If you are unlucky then the panel will have been trying to charge a faulty battery for years and the charging cct will be goosed. Fit a new battery and do a system restart. Nothing is foolproof to a sufficiently talented fool. Link to comment https://www.thesecurityinstaller.co.uk/community/topic/41546-optima-compact/#findComment-468393 Share on other sites More sharing options...
al-yeti Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 1 hour ago, Kevin Taylor said: I Have an Optima Compact fitted with a Honeywell AG6 external bell box. On return from holiday the control panel was totally unresponsive. However there is power to the panel. The mains input is ok, and the feed from the transformer to the panel is reading 17v a.c. which is normal. But the battery is down to 3v which indicates that it is not being charged. Does this mean the PCB has failed and I need a new panel. Any suggestions please. Would good if you upgrade the panel , use it as an excuse, get someone in to quote Link to comment https://www.thesecurityinstaller.co.uk/community/topic/41546-optima-compact/#findComment-468394 Share on other sites More sharing options...
norman Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 Why upgrade? Nothing is foolproof to a sufficiently talented fool. Link to comment https://www.thesecurityinstaller.co.uk/community/topic/41546-optima-compact/#findComment-468395 Share on other sites More sharing options...
datadiffusion Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 Impress the neighbours? 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/41546-optima-compact/#findComment-468396 Share on other sites More sharing options...
norman Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 With a new ewd, maybe, not with new controls. Unless of course you are one of those freaks who allow your neighbours into your home? Nothing is foolproof to a sufficiently talented fool. Link to comment https://www.thesecurityinstaller.co.uk/community/topic/41546-optima-compact/#findComment-468397 Share on other sites More sharing options...
al-yeti Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 1 hour ago, norman said: Why upgrade? Why not, do you buy a new car? Link to comment https://www.thesecurityinstaller.co.uk/community/topic/41546-optima-compact/#findComment-468404 Share on other sites More sharing options...
norman Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 No Nothing is foolproof to a sufficiently talented fool. Link to comment https://www.thesecurityinstaller.co.uk/community/topic/41546-optima-compact/#findComment-468407 Share on other sites More sharing options...
al-yeti Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 2 hours ago, norman said: No Haha Link to comment https://www.thesecurityinstaller.co.uk/community/topic/41546-optima-compact/#findComment-468412 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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