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About to takeover a site with a 3-144. Just been into RSS to start setting up the account and can't seem to find a option for 3-144. Never noticed this before! Would a GD264 panel type work? Remember coming across similar before and selecting another panel type was the only work around. cheers

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Yes, only Dimension, Flex and G2 panels have the newer interface. The 3-X panels use the same galaxy gold program as the old classic panels. The dimension is different hardware with a bigger flash chip, so there's no upgrade path for the old hardware other than switching the PCB out.

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19 hours ago, GalaxyGuy said:

Yes, only Dimension, Flex and G2 panels have the newer interface. The 3-X panels use the same galaxy gold program as the old classic panels. The dimension is different hardware with a bigger flash chip, so there's no upgrade path for the old hardware other than switching the PCB out.

 

I always get confused which is G3 and which is Dimension. How can you tell?

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13 minutes ago, Amps said:

 

I always get confused which is G3 and which is Dimension. How can you tell?

 

I used to think the easiest way to determine the Dimension was by the vertical trigger header, but some of the later G3 were built with this PCB just to confuse things.

 

It's best to identify by firmware version :-

Dimension: V6.XX  or V7.XX

G3:  V5.XX

 

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Many installers will swap the board only, leaving the original PSU and case, as it's too much hassle changing the chassis. I suppose if you're lucky they will have changed the lid over to the new one, but selling what looks like a new dimension on eBay fetches more than an old g3 ;). Firmware version is guaranteed to give the correct type.

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12 hours ago, GalaxyGuy said:

 

I used to think the easiest way to determine the Dimension was by the vertical trigger header, but some of the later G3 were built with this PCB just to confuse things.

 

It's best to identify by firmware version :-

Dimension: V6.XX  or V7.XX

G3:  V5.XX

 

image.png.27258ba12428c447f2787feec840bfc9.png

 

 

Ok that’s a great help mate. cheers

 

So basically G3 was replaced with Dimension? May differences between the two?

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5 hours ago, Amps said:

Ok that’s a great help mate. cheers

 

So basically G3 was replaced with Dimension? May differences between the two?

 

Yes, the Dimension replaced the G3-X when the G3-X was discontinued Sept 2008.

 

Physically, just extra trigger outputs and a bigger flash chip to hold the Dimension firmware going forward. 

 

The Dimension firmware was updated to enable RF portal connection with panel based RF configuration (unlike the old RF RIO), but adding this option lowers the installation grading to 2.  The Dimension, along with Flex panels also support the touch screen Touchcenter keypads now available in a better flush-mount housing (TouchCenter+ version).  The Dimension and Flex panels also integrate access control.

 

The Dimension range is available in 48, 96, 264, 520 zones and the old G3 was 48,144,520 zones.   There are a few other small differences.

 

One key thing to note with Honeywell is that the EOL products are unlikely to receive any firmware updates/fixes.

 

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