Honda3 Posted May 30, 2021 Share Posted May 30, 2021 Hi i have a ademco microtech accord xpc i believe and want to replace it wirh new keypad and control board. Would like to keep the existing sensors and wiring. The keypad on this one is not responding properly and the fuse is blowing on the panel every 6 months or so. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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james.wilson Posted May 30, 2021 Share Posted May 30, 2021 I'd be wanting to find why the fuse is blowing, that's more likely a wiring or peripheral issue rather than the panel 1 Quote securitywarehouse Security Supplies from Security Warehouse Trade Members please contact us for your TSI vetted trade discount. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honda3 Posted May 30, 2021 Author Share Posted May 30, 2021 Thanks for the reply. But nothing has changed as in no one has touched wiring or anything. And it doesn't blow straight after changing.?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james.wilson Posted May 30, 2021 Share Posted May 30, 2021 OK but fuses don't blow for no reason. Is it overloaded etc. Which fuse is blowing But yes you can reuse your cabling but if it has issues those will continue on the new panel Quote securitywarehouse Security Supplies from Security Warehouse Trade Members please contact us for your TSI vetted trade discount. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honda3 Posted May 30, 2021 Author Share Posted May 30, 2021 keypad one because that keeps going blank but than also the bell one gos i think because that stops working Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixwheeledbeast Posted May 30, 2021 Share Posted May 30, 2021 Further diagnosis with a multimeter is required. The least likely thing popping the fuses would be the panel. Replacing only the panel will rule out a keypad but there are many other parts of the system. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterJames Posted May 30, 2021 Share Posted May 30, 2021 Agreed a fuse is their to protect the control panel, they dont blow because the there is something wrong with the control panel. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al-yeti Posted May 31, 2021 Share Posted May 31, 2021 On 30/05/2021 at 14:00, Honda3 said: keypad one because that keeps going blank but than also the bell one gos i think because that stops working Either way get rid of that junk and if you have fault you will have to fix it So Honeywell flex might do the job for DIY fix , I assume you know how to programme an alarm? Otherwise local installer maybe your best option You may end up having to open some detectors , but they probably as old as the panel and plastics can break If your not on tight budget then get all new sensors aswell If your not on tight budget and still want to reduce cost , then probably what your protecting isn't worth it anyway , so just scrap and leave it on the wall and have no alarm Otherwise wireless DIY pyronix enforcer will do you.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honda3 Posted May 31, 2021 Author Share Posted May 31, 2021 Thanks for all the replies. Ive cut 4 inches of the kepad wire and reconnected it. Lets see what happens. I defo dont want to go wireless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterJames Posted May 31, 2021 Share Posted May 31, 2021 What makes you think the fault is in the 4 inches that you cut off? Where does it run from to? By that, I mean does it run under the floor or around the skirting board, under the carpet etc? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norman Posted May 31, 2021 Share Posted May 31, 2021 1 hour ago, PeterJames said: What makes you think the fault is in the 4 inches that you cut off? Where does it run from to? By that, I mean does it run under the floor or around the skirting board, under the carpet etc? I read it as put on a fly lead. Quote Nothing is foolproof to a sufficiently talented fool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterJames Posted May 31, 2021 Share Posted May 31, 2021 2 hours ago, Honda3 said: Ive cut 4 inches of the kepad wire and reconnected it. 26 minutes ago, norman said: I read it as put on a fly lead. It could be interpreted that way I suppose, but I read it that he removed 4" of cable off the keypad cable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norman Posted June 1, 2021 Share Posted June 1, 2021 Yeah, 4' is a pretty short flylead. Quote Nothing is foolproof to a sufficiently talented fool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honda3 Posted June 13, 2021 Author Share Posted June 13, 2021 Hi thanks for the replies. I did that because the keypad was next to cellar door and it kept hitting it when opening, not ideal but was like that when i moved in. Its been ok since i cut wire but most of the time the fuse last months so not sure if thats fixed it. I Do realy want to replace the kepad because some buttons have become unresponsive. Any suggestions just for the keypad would be great thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterJames Posted June 13, 2021 Share Posted June 13, 2021 you cant replace the keypad with another make/model you can only replace it with the same Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honda3 Posted June 14, 2021 Author Share Posted June 14, 2021 K thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honda3 Posted June 20, 2021 Author Share Posted June 20, 2021 It blew again!!. I realy want to change it over but think i should at least check with a multimeter 1st to try and find out why. Not 100% sure how though any suggestions would be great. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james.wilson Posted June 20, 2021 Share Posted June 20, 2021 You need to disconnect something or run it on its own fuse to diagnose which bit of kit is blowing the fuse Quote securitywarehouse Security Supplies from Security Warehouse Trade Members please contact us for your TSI vetted trade discount. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrHappy Posted June 20, 2021 Share Posted June 20, 2021 @Honda3 find a local tame alarm man, get them to price via email to replace the controls, battery & external bell. they'll measure all the cables & currents if they've 1/2 a brain... I'd assume your cables are stapled under the carpets ? Replace the fuse & tread on every inch of carpet where a cable might be lurking 1 Quote Mr Veritas God Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honda3 Posted June 20, 2021 Author Share Posted June 20, 2021 1 hour ago, james.wilson said: You need to disconnect something or run it on its own fuse to diagnose which bit of kit is blowing the fuse Am i being thick. I thought it would be the keypad because that keeps loosing power and its the aux fuse that blows Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james.wilson Posted June 20, 2021 Share Posted June 20, 2021 if that fuse is only feeding the keypad then yes. But id suspect its also feeding other things. It will be one of those devices. Id go with device rather than cable but as mr h says it could be a staple, nail etc penetrating the cable somewhere 1 Quote securitywarehouse Security Supplies from Security Warehouse Trade Members please contact us for your TSI vetted trade discount. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honda1 Posted December 12, 2021 Share Posted December 12, 2021 On 20/06/2021 at 20:34, james.wilson said: if that fuse is only feeding the keypad then yes. But id suspect its also feeding other things. It will be one of those devices. Id go with device rather than cable but as mr h says it could be a staple, nail etc penetrating the cable somewhere Hi everyone long time.but i found the staple through a wire on the stairs. Ive fixed this issue and fuse has not blown since. Can i change this keypad for a newer slightly updated one?thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honda1 Posted December 12, 2021 Share Posted December 12, 2021 Had to make new account couldn't reset password. Hence new user name. Sorry. Just read through old messages. If i cant update keypad then please recommend a new panel and keypad i can swap with without changing sensors. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterJames Posted December 12, 2021 Share Posted December 12, 2021 6 hours ago, Honda1 said: Can i change this keypad for a newer slightly updated one?thanks The panel hasnt been made over 10 years and that was the most recent keypad they madefor that panel, so sadly the only way to update it is to replace the panel and keypad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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