Security Lighting

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We have recently moved into a new house, and ive been trying to work out why the front security lights are not working. it looks like we have a voltek system as in the pics below the proximity alarm beep works ok its just the lights don't come on, and yes we have changed the bulbs thanks marc

GJD Opal RFX system - RFX-3 receiver (GJD018) and three Opal RFX wireless external PIR detectors (GJD017). only attempted installation last few days now that CCTV is installed on the site in question. All the GJD RFX kit powers up OK. The three detectors were each paired with a receiver channel successfully. After pairing, all three indicators (RF1/2/3) on the receiver pulse every 5 seconds. The detectors seem to be operating OK, and when placed in 'walk test' mode the local LED indicator on each detector flashes appropriately. The problem is that even though the detectors seem to be detecting, there is no resultant indication at the receiver, despite the RF link bei…

I installed a 4 zone controller, DygiZone (GJD910) and expansion panel (GJD040) with 7 Mini Opal external PIRs (GJD 332). 1. During the installation and initial setting of the PIR’s I had to remove each cover several times. Some of the PIR’s retained their Hex retaining screw with a plastic washer but quite a few them fell out. Inevitably with such a small screw I managed to lose 2 of them. Is it possible to get hold of replacement screws and washers through security warehouse? If not do you have the specification? I could do with at least 6. 2. I have also recorded a voice message for each lighting zone but the quality of the recording isn’t very good. Sounds like a w…

I currently have a GJD 2 Zone Solitaire one of the zones the light keeps getting stuck on once activated and does not turn off unless manually turned off at the panel. It has been suggested I may need to replace the zone controller, would the dygizone be a straight swap for the solitaire as I cannot find that model anywhere .

Hi, I have a Voltek 1812 controller and the lux setting does not work. So I bought a new 1812 complete and still no good. It either senses and works both day and night or if I turn down the lux setting nothing works. The TLX override works fine. I have followed the instructions but simply cannot get it to work correctly. Very simply just to come on when it dark. Am I doing something wrong? Any ideas.

I was dissapointed to find the Bosch blueline range were not suitable for outdoor use as I have request for a backdoor light in a rural environment where bats birds and badgers roam freely. Does anyone know of an equivalent product product without getting into expensive wireless systems? The other problem is that I would need either two of these units or one that would have a wide enough angle to operate on a corner

I was lookiat your Voltek Single Zone Control Unit - 1803. Would this allow me to run 5 security lights via parallel cabling into this unit and if one light activates then they would all activate at the same time? If not do you have such a set up that would so this? Also could youy advise on whether each light would need an individual PIR or could i install sensor(s) into the loop that would cause full activation of all the lights at once? Cheers Johno

I'd be most grateful for your assistance. I have a GJD security light system which was installed by the previous owners of our house approximately 8 years ago. It is installed in two separate circuits for the front and rear of the house. The front system is still working properly but the rear system with three flood lights started to work in the day time as well as the evening but now has a random fault so more than often it doesn't react at all in the day or evening to intruder testing and only occasionally works properly. The lights all work when I over-ride the sensors to switch them on. I am assuming, rightly or wrongly, that one or more of the three sensors i…

Hi - I have installed a GJD external lighting setup on a home. It has 4 zones. In the house there are two 2 zone wiring boxes and a 4 way control panel. These extend out to the garage where there is an additional wiring box for zone 1 and 2 and a remote 4 way control panel. This was all installed 2 years ago and has been working fine since. It is a great system. It has however just started causing a problem where the lights are coming on and staying on all the time. if you reset the system it will work for anything from 30 mins to 6 hours or so and then all the lights will come on usually for all 4 zones and stay on. They even come on for zone 3 which is off on the contro…

Hi all Id like to add a speaking sounder to a lighting system (GJD) and want to warn anyone entering the protected area witha custom message, ie ' Warning beware of the dog etc etc' or 'GET OF MY LAAANND' lol Ideally id like to have the option of changing it as the requirement change. I have looked at the GJD http://www.securitywarehouse.co.uk/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=650 Multispecch but this looks like its designed for intruder alarms and internal speakers. Any Suggestions? Thanks

I have a security lighting system fitted with an 1803. The signal to turn on the lighting is taken from an infra red beam and sensor set up acrosss our drive so that when the beam is broken the light comes on. To prevent the light coming on in the daytime, there is a PIR wired up to only provide the 1803 with a photocell reading - i.e. it isn't used to detect motion. In additon there is a buzzer and control switch in the form of the 1809. The photocell element stopped working about a year ago, meaning the light would come on in the daytime. Now the 1803 has stopped working correctly as the light will not go out and the buzzer only works intermittantly. I am go…

Beam to activate security lighting 10-12m max and what else would be required

I recently purchased from you a Solitaire 4 zone controller with relevant PIR's etc. My customer then wanted a buzzer for each zone to sounder should anyone approach the property, I wired this in to complete the job. Now he has requested a similar install for a friend of his. Having looked at the property, they simply have a front & rear to protect. Currently there is a standalone 500w pir flood to front & rear and all the customer wants is an external audible warning when someone approachs to try to deter possible burglars. Can you suggest a simply system?

My old security light control box (Racal Guardall RLC1) has packed up after many years of use. It appears this Company no longer exists so I contacted Security Warehouse for advice. They told me that if it is a single zone system (I have 6 lights and four PIRs outside) I will need a GJD005 Sapphire Mk3 control box. I duly bought one. However, when I eventually got an electrician to call he told me the wiring wasn't compatible as the old control box only had one output feed and the new one has more. As I know next to nothing about this issue, is there anyone who can give me advice and if so, in simple terms please?

I have a Racalite Light control system running 4 external lights via 4 sensor heads. The sensor heads are the type supplied with a Guardall Excalibur system. I am looking to obtain 2 replacement sensors capable of operating on the current system. Specification of current sensor heads is: Power: 10-16v dc Temp range: -20 to +55C Steering Adj: +/-90deg horizontal +10 to -50deg vertical IP rating: IP55 Detection range: 17m 100deg field of view. Can you supply 2 suitable sensor heads? If so how much?

Just been to look at a fault - PIR sensor controlling one bulkhead light, and, it seems, some kind of automatic door bell. PIR unit has the following info - There's no Brand label. 'Live carrier Unit'. Type PRI Q18T 6220 G3. Max load 1200W Basically, the bulkhead light won't switch off once the PIR unit switches it on, and the doorbell won't stop chiming! I'm not sure how the doorbell thing is controlled - All there is, is a white plug-in box (looks like a Mains adaptor) which you can plug in anywhere in the house, so I am guessing there's some wireless involved. There must be some kind of carrier signal being triggered into the mains when the PIR…

Could you please advise on suitable outdoor sensors to control outdoor security lights (already installed). I require 3 corner mounted sensors with a minimum range of 12 mtrs and 1 standard mount with a range of 20m (if possible). All will be exposed to the weather and all should be in black. I live in the countryside and do get deer & foxes in the garden, are these likely to trigger the sensors? Regards, puzzled

Id like to have a sensor on my gate at the end of my drive but do not have power or a means of getting a cable from my house to the gate. Id like to detect movement near the gate and activate a buzzer / beeper in the house and activate my lights. I have found the following products and what to check the will work as i require Wireless Detector http://www.securitywarehouse.co.uk/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=63_74&products_id=956 Plug in sounder unit http://www.securitywarehouse.co.uk/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=63_74&products_id=954 500w Fitting http://www.securitywarehouse.co.uk/catalog/index.php?main_pa…

I recently purchased some Voltek security light equipment from you, and I am trying to connect it up, but I am stuggling with the Securilite TZX 1819 Command Centre. The wiring diagram shows to connect the 1812 unit to the 1819 unit as + to +, - to -, S1 to S1 etc. Although the 1812 unit is clearly labelled, there is no indication on the 7 screw terminals on the 1819 unit which terminal is +, which is - etc. Do you have any ideas?

I wish to set up a perimeter system to my property consisting of 3 sets of takex external 4 beam. I was wondering which transmitters and receivers (GSM) you recommend for such, and also if there are any security lights that could be triggers by breaking the beams,

Hi I have just installed an emerald mk 3 and 3 opal xl sensors on one of the zones controlling the lights. Can someone please explain why 2 of the sensors work ok and turn the lights on but the other sensor doesnt turn the lights on but it is picking the movement as I have the audible tone on aswell. Should the tone work at night aswell as turning the lights on?? Thanks

Sales can you please source and add the GJD910W to your web site?

Hoping you can help, I need the reverse of the typical plug-in light sensor mains adaptor, i.e. to switch on the appliance when there is bright sunlight, and switch off when dark. If it has timer in it, then even better. So, I am after a device that works the opposite to these for a 240v appliance: Ideally, the light sensor is on a wire like this: Hope you can help, or possibly advise if an existing "dusk to dawn" version one can be made to work in reverse.

i have a 2 zone touch control 12v 120ma power supply unit with the code gjd exp mk4 printed on the board, it is only putting out 4/5 volts do you have these in stock. thanks Carl