Guest Kevin Posted February 1, 2006 Share Posted February 1, 2006 I've just moved to a house where an optima XM 4 zone alarm is installed - probably installed at least 9 years ago. The problem I have is when the electricty supply goes off, so does the outside bell - does this indicate the battery needs changing - is it in the alarm panel or bell box and if so how do I go about changing it and what type of battery is usually used. Many Thanks Link to comment https://www.thesecurityinstaller.co.uk/community/topic/9173-optima-xm/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Giles Posted February 1, 2006 Share Posted February 1, 2006 Please post your location and someone will be happy quote you. PG Security Systems Somerset SSAIB Certificate of Merit Installers. www.pgsecurity.co.uk Link to comment https://www.thesecurityinstaller.co.uk/community/topic/9173-optima-xm/#findComment-85117 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rjbsec Posted February 1, 2006 Share Posted February 1, 2006 I've just moved to a house where an optima XM 4 zone alarm is installed - probably installedat least 9 years ago. The problem I have is when the electricty supply goes off, so does the outside bell - does this indicate the battery needs changing - is it in the alarm panel or bell box and if so how do I go about changing it and what type of battery is usually used. Many Thanks Yes the battery has probably failed. It would most likely need a 12-volt 2.8/3ah SLA replacement battery, HOWEVER, if the system is around 9 years old and the battery has failed it should be checked by an engineer as it likely has not been recently serviced and it may have been damaged. Additionally an engineer can assess whether or not the existing battery capacity is suitable for the size and nature of your installation. Post your location and someone here may be able to assist or check for an installer at www.ssaib.org/search.html or www.nsi.org Link to comment https://www.thesecurityinstaller.co.uk/community/topic/9173-optima-xm/#findComment-85118 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian.cant Posted February 1, 2006 Share Posted February 1, 2006 Or better still have a look HERE for an engineer Link to comment https://www.thesecurityinstaller.co.uk/community/topic/9173-optima-xm/#findComment-85131 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rjbsec Posted February 1, 2006 Share Posted February 1, 2006 Or better still have a look HERE for an engineer Unfortunately that link is still out of date as no new entries can be made:- 110: Sorry, you cannot use the script now. Installation is not complete. Link to comment https://www.thesecurityinstaller.co.uk/community/topic/9173-optima-xm/#findComment-85140 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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