philipjnash@sky.com

Hi, I've just installed a Scantronic Homelink55 and the hardwired side of this has worked perfectly straight away. However the wireless side has proved more problematic ? I am tring to 'link' the RFX16 unit with 2 x 703r transmitters, I can get the reciever into learn mode, either -- flashing for the sysetm to allocate the channel or, for instance with 09 flashing (I have configured it to addres from zone 09 onwards). I have the 703r set to have the Ln set to E -enabled; however, with 12v connected the green nlight is on but unless I change the oP there is no activity from the RED LED!! I've tried marrying the both 703rs and have tried both connected to the panel bus and on a test PSU! Neither works however I try it. Am I missing a step with the 703r? When I power them down and back on they modulate the Red LED as if transmitting over IR as I'd expect, but the reciever takes no notice. I have double and tripple checked and, although there is no mention in either manual, the spec sheet http://www.securitywarehouse.co.uk/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=528 clearly states that the 703 works with the Homelink 55!!! Unfortunately I don't currentlty have any other 868Mhz devices to check the RFX with, as I ordered the wrong PIRs and was sent a 534r 466MHz Vibration detector, instead of the 734r 868MHz door contact I'd ordered.. BTW - I am remembering to hold down select to save changes! Any ideas, am I missing a step.

Hi, Thanks for the reply, but I wasn't suggesting using the wireless sounder as I realised that its only works with the Homelink 75. I was going to trigger a standard SAB via a wireless signal (Telexecom Odyssey 1). But I can only do this :- 1) if the Homelink 55 can transmit a alarm trigger or alarm / strobe signal and 2) I have a device (either the 2 channel receiver or WAM) listening for the signal, set up correctly and connected to the SAB appropriately. So my question is can the Homelink 55 send the appropriate radio signals, and if so what equipment is appropriate to pick up the signal and activate the Sounder? BTW - The reason for specifically selecting a hybrid system is that there are already wired detectors in the original house, but these do not extend into the extension or conservatory / office - both of which have solid floors and would be difficult / unsightly to wire too. I plan to use wireless detectors or wired detectors connected to 4 channel transmitters / door contacts to provide space and perimeter cover, (as girlfriend wants large daft dog that will be too big for pet friendly PIRs etc) for night cover when the building is occupied. Thanks again.

Hi, I have a house and a detached garage, both currently covered by completely separate wired systems. There are separate Bell Boxes, one on the front of the house and one on the garage. As the house system has become faulty, I am about to replace both systems with 1 Homelink 55. I want to continue to have SABs on both buildings (with the flashing LEDs to prove that they're real). I could just power the unit on the garage (no wires other than power connect from house to garage) and hardwire it so that its just decorative, but wanted to have it operational. I've been looking at the information available and am confused. Can I achieve what I want, i.e. remotely trigger the garage Sounder and Strobe when the panel activates the Sounder / Strobe on the house; with either a 962 2 channel receiver or a 770r WAM (the information for this explicitly states that allows for wireless connection of wired Sounders)? Also, to give easy access to the garage without having to enter the house when returning home, I was planning to use a wireless fob, but want some form of sound / visual confirmation of the system being set okay from the drive when leaving from the garage (out of earshot of the internal sounder / speaker), whats the best way to achieve this? Thanks