Security Alarm Panel Replacement

[uksparks]

Hi,

ill be be quite honest I have only ever fitted brand new wired alarms, not ever done anything with existing ones.

badically the customer ripped the alarm panel off the wall as it was going off and he couldn't stop it...

he he would like me to either put a new panel in, or replace the system but keep the sensors.

two questions, is there an easy quick way to identify each sensor from having the ends of the cables at the panel? Ie, can I pop a 9v battery across one pair to make the pit flash or anything? Or is it a case or go back to basics or use a tone generator?

the other question is, can I replace the key panel with a new one of adifferent make or do I need to replace both parts?

Im ideally looking for the cheapest option to get it back up and running.

thanks.

 

[uksparks]

Sorry, forgot to add pics

 

[tazz]

You will need to change control panel & keypad.
From your photo you can see all zones are yellow/blue and all power out is red/black, so removed one at a time and mark them, be sure to mark a diagram of the bell output colours/terminals.
Best to match this would be Texecom Veritas or Elite.

 

[uksparks]

Thanks tazz, yes I noticed the colours of the power and zones, there's oy 5 pirs and two door contacts I think.

unfortunately I don't touch wired systems enough to be particularly good with them, but said I'd take a look as doing lots of other jobs.

How would you go about working out which sensor is which?

 

[tazz]

I wouldn`t the panel will do that for you on a walk test....then just mark up the zone number or program the text. Job done..

 

[uksparks]

Ah yes that's a thought, I don't use the walk test function for that as make good notes when fitting it all usually.

ill ring Enterprise tomorrow to get some prices.

thanks

 

[davesparks]

I've just ordered one of these from test meter as I have a bunch of multicore MICC's to reterminate and don't fancy walking back and forth all day belling them out!

 

[uksparks]

Like good, I'd be interested to hear how you get on with it.

 

[tazz]

Great testers, but linking all the negs or neutrals can be a pain, quick tip if it helps....If the mic`s are all earthed together, electrically or on galv trunking, used the blacks test leads on the earth. Saves time linking out.