March 23, 200620 yr comment_92020 Panel recently locked out (with a zone fault and PA red light although I don't have a PA installed). I cleared it by powering down and powering up again. All is well except that the strobes on both bell boxes no longer work either in alarm condition or when tested. I have checked fuses and all seem OK - any ideas anyone please. Link to comment https://www.thesecurityinstaller.co.uk/community/topic/9884-optima-xm-strobe-problem/ Share on other sites Share on LinkedIn Share on X Share on Facebook {lang="reddit_text" Share via email Share on Pinterest More sharing options... Share this post
March 23, 200620 yr comment_92024 Panel recently locked out (with a zone fault and PA red light although I don't have a PA installed).I cleared it by powering down and powering up again. All is well except that the strobes on both bell boxes no longer work either in alarm condition or when tested. I have checked fuses and all seem OK - any ideas anyone please. Have you tested the output for the strobe with a multimeter to see it changed state i.e +12vdc going 0vdc or vice a versa?? Link to comment https://www.thesecurityinstaller.co.uk/community/topic/9884-optima-xm-strobe-problem/#findComment-92024 Share on other sites Share on LinkedIn Share on X Share on Facebook {lang="reddit_text" Share via email Share on Pinterest More sharing options... Share this post
March 23, 200620 yr comment_92026 Panel recently locked out (with a zone fault and PA red light although I don't have a PA installed).I cleared it by powering down and powering up again. All is well except that the strobes on both bell boxes no longer work either in alarm condition or when tested. I have checked fuses and all seem OK - any ideas anyone please. have you checked the voltage from the output have you checked the current from the output? try applying 12 Vdc directly to the strobes. I went up into the attic...I found a Stradavarius & a Picasso. Unfortunately..... Stradavarius couldn't paint, and Picasso made a shocking fiddle. My Facebook page...http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/profile.php?id=1279556853&ref=name Link to comment https://www.thesecurityinstaller.co.uk/community/topic/9884-optima-xm-strobe-problem/#findComment-92026 Share on other sites Share on LinkedIn Share on X Share on Facebook {lang="reddit_text" Share via email Share on Pinterest More sharing options... Share this post
March 24, 200620 yr comment_92074 Just a word of warning - the strobe in the bell-box can hold a high charge through the capacitor. Avoid touching any components around the strobe in the bell box itself. As per the advice above, connect the wires in the Strobe+ and Strobe - terminals directly to a 12V source to test the strobes themselves. D7 Link to comment https://www.thesecurityinstaller.co.uk/community/topic/9884-optima-xm-strobe-problem/#findComment-92074 Share on other sites Share on LinkedIn Share on X Share on Facebook {lang="reddit_text" Share via email Share on Pinterest More sharing options... Share this post
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