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All of our batteries are designed for standby use in security systems. They are not designed for cyclic use, and I would recommend a cyclic battery for your scooter. A standby Battery will work but its life will be reduced.
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Attached is a wiring diagram for 'Double Pole', 'EOL' and using a Risco Guardtec CPX 'Zone Doubling'
Conventional Double pole requires a pair for each part of the detection device, ie 'Alarm' and 'Tamper'. Wiring the Tamper Circuit as double pole will require a global tamper, this means that all devices with tamper protection are wired in series into the tamper connections of the control panel. Zone wiring is then wired normally straight into the relevant zone connection. This has the advantage of being simpler to understand, but has the disadvantage of a global tamper, ie being able to identify the device in tamper is impossible. Lower end panels only offer Double Pole as a wiring configuration. More advanced panels offer EOL wiring. This utilises a minimum of 2 resistors at the End Of the Line, ie the detector. Using detectors with built in resistors simplifies commissioning as the resistors are built into the sensor. This option is now available with the higher end door contacts. The resistor values vary from manufacturer to manufacturer. For example Honeywell use a 1k - 1k set, whereas Risco / gardtec use a 4K7 - 6K8 set. Other manufacturers use other values. Some panels allow the programming of the values, to facilitate takeovers etc, ie the Galaxy 2-20 / 2-44 allow the programming of any value from 1k to 9.9k. Some panels also offer zone doubling. This allows 2 detectors to be connected to a zone and still receive individual indication of the detector alarm. EOL also offers individual tamper identification allowing for easier fault finding.
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A Legal company in Dundee is celebrating its first year with its deployment of biometric security. The system that was supplied by Biolock UK Ltd has enabled Thorntons Solicitors to dispense with the need for keys, Pins, swipe cards or fobs by scanning the users fingerprint.
With more than 300 members of staff and 31 Partners, Thorntons is one of the largest employers locally. As a firm, we take our commitment to our staff very seriously.
All 300 employees access internal and external doors by presenting their fingerprint on a small scanner. The system recognizes key points on the fingerprint but does not store the print itself, so human rights are not compromised.
The system "iGuard" from our partners Lucky technology is a web based system that records every transaction that happens thought the building, administration is fast and easy giving the user full management of who goes where in the building at any one time, The iGuard Security System is a field-proven Biometrics (Fingerprint Verification), and/or Contact less Mifare Smart Card Access Control & Time Attendance Network Appliance for business. Utilizing fingerprint authentication, the iGuard system provides unparalleled security, performance and reliability.
Unlike other security systems that require proprietary components, the iGuard incorporates an embedded Web Server, which enables all computers, such as Apple Macintosh, PCs, UNIX, in the corporate computer network to setup, maintain and access the information of the device simultaneously using the well-known Internet Browser. The unique iGuard Security Network Appliance can be used as a stand-alone security system or it can be integrated into a network wide security platform.
Biolock UK Ltd, Director Robert Morrison: "Thorntons solicitor installation is a good example of a client who spots the potential of our biometric systems, when large organizations like Thorntons Solicitors look to remove the need for swipe cards and pins. Biometric Security solves this problem and all the associated issues including problems with lost cards, forged cards and worn or damaged cards. For users the system also has the advantage of removing the need to carry cards or remember pin numbers.
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Hi i have the Accenta G3 mini. and the keypad is about dead. i am thinking of getting the keyfob.
I got a few questions regarding it
Could i connect the Easy set Key fob. whilst the alarm is still plugged in..
As i carnt remember how to set the alarm into diagnose mode so i can open the panel so the alarm dont go off. I installed it like 3 1/2 year ago and cant find the book for it.. any help will be great
Thanks
Hi
You will need a keypad fro programming etc, but yes the easy set is compatible with the old G3 optima/accenta. If you have a look on the store you will find a accenta/optima g3 user manual. Im afraid that engineer manuals are not available on the forum, if you purchased from us and have your order number, you can email technical and they will send the correct manual.
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When designing an intruder alarm systems some basic information needs to be gathered. Apart from the specialist regulations (BS 4737 has been withdrawn) of BS EN 50131, PD6662, DD243 etc, BS 7671 and Part P is still relevant for cable sizing, methods of fixing recording voltages etc. But lets start with some basics
1, Domestic Installations
Probably one of the most common systems. This would usually be a Grade 1 or 2x (both audible only). A risk assessment must be carried out and this will decide grade. Also the insurance company may have some input on a minimum grade they will accept. Look for things like easy access points, flat roofs, weak doors etc. These areas need special attention and may require additional protection such as vibration sensors or door contacts. Consider how you would gain entry yourself, this will highlight potential weak points. But generally a system design will consist of door contacts on the front and possibly rear doors, movement detection in the hallway, lounge, kitchen and landing. The idea of just doing the landing upstairs is any intruder will have to cross the landing when changing rooms. There may be a case for additional protection ie landing window due to flat roof, master bedroom PIR or Panic button, or high tech equipment in a study. Also garages may need some protection.
The keypad is usually fitted in a convenient position in the hallway. Some keypads have on-board PA features, so the keypad should always be accessible if need in an emergency. You should also fit an internal sounder so that exit tones can be heard throughout the exit route, and will also function as an internal sounder. External sounders should be fitted as high as practicable, and the cable should not be visible. You may also consider smoke or gas detection, these are getting more popular along with 'fobs' for ease of use. Once you have a basic design then you can quote the system based on the amount of equipment needed.
As a rough guide a professional install of a grade 2x system with 4 - 5 PIR's should take 2 man days. There are companies that can do it in 1 or even a few hours but to do the install properly you should allow 2 days at your labour rate. Cables should be routed under boards, away from any existing cabling and fixed where necessary. Care should be taken when running a new cable through holes with existing cables (i.e. an upgrade) as pulling the cables through too quickly will burn the existing cables. Once you have all your cables in place from all your points to the control location, you will be ready for the Second Fix.
Second Fix
All equipment must be securely fixed. Normally on a plaster wall, wall plugs and screws of the correct size for the weight of the device will be used. The only exception to this is the sounder where you must use screws of a No. 10 in size and must protrude through the back plate at least 2 Inches.
Connections
See the manuals for detailed wiring instructions such as tamper series loops, or eol wiring. Most grade 1 and 2x systems will use a 'double pole' topology. i.e. the alarm contacts will be wired in to 1 pair of wires and the tamer will be on a 2nd pair. So there will be 2 'poles' at the detector. EOL wiring usually consists of 2 End Of Line resistors (value depends on manufacturer galaxy 1k and 1k), this allows for the alarm and tamper to be on the same pair and the panel can calculate what is in alarm by measuring the resistance of the circuit. The higher security grade 3 systems utilise anti-mask and an additional resistor is used to monitor the mask detector. PA devices usually only have an alarm pair.
Testing
Once your system is fully connected you need to perform various performance tests, ie walk tests etc as detailed in the manual of the control equipment you are fitting. Follow these steps tp check the operational performance. You should also record the system record checks, ie the 'readings'. These consist of the battery charging voltage, disconnect the battery and meter between +ve and -ve the reading obtained should be approx 13.6 - 13.9v. AC input voltage which should be around 220-240v. The voltage at each detector, and the resistance of the cable to each device. Alarm cable should be around 9 Ohms per 100m.
Handover
Show the customer how to use the system fully, change any default manager and user codes. Usually you will have your own engineer code that you will program up. While some panels allow you to 'lock' the engineer code to prevent takeover, many engineers consider this bad practice so be sure you understand the implications of you intend to use this feature. Sign the completion paperwork and obviously collect payment.
We would advise your service contact details are clearly marked on the control equipment.
2, Commercial Installations
As with a domestic install but will probably be a higher risk, so additional protection will be required. As most commercial sites have few people to hear an alarm some sort of remote signalling is preferred, be that a voice/speech dialler or monitoring via an alarm receiving centre.
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I have a Scantronic 9800 keypad acting as the main control (I have a second unit at the back door)
The number 3 pad is not working, please suggest a solution as I understand this panel is no longer available.
Regards
Im afraid the 9800 is now long obsolete and parts are no longer available. The 9651 or 9751 are both suitable replacements
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Hello
I wonder about a product that you sell.
The product is Risco Wisdom Wireless PIR, model RWT920.
Is this product for 868MHz or for 433MHz?
I need this product for 868MHz, is this the right product for 868MHz?
Best Regards
Martin
Sweden
Martin
All the modern Wireless equipment is 868 and yes the 920 listed is an 868 part.
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Dear sirs,
I have an intruder alarm as above.
It has two wired remote keypads. Is the Accenta rkp still available or is there a current alternative that will work with this system?
Thank you,
Im afraid the old xm based accenta is long obsolete. The new keypad is not supported. Id advise you contact a local approved installer to see if they can help as they may have old stock, or you may be in need of an upgrade.
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Hi
I am trying to download technical manual for the Scantronic 9448 from your website, is it possible for me to do that?
We need to change a battery on one of these systems,and have ordered one from your company, on order no:xxxx.
Any information would be useful.
Best regards
Rashid
We have various User Manuals Available for free download from the store. The 9448 is currently listed. If you need additional manuals not listed please either note it in the forum as a request or email us at technical.
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Hi
Baxall have now ceased trading but the baxall zt4 is a long obsolete part.
What is it your controlling? It might be better to look at a bbv part as this should work (depending on your telemetry reciever) or a DM digital sprite. Your options are fairly limited due to using an up the coax FSK telemetry.
If you can provide more details we will probably be able to suggest an alternative.
Tech Support
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Yes we can do that but you need to email sales and give them your vat number. Once this is verified to match your account we will then issue you a unique code to enter during checkout that will rate all your orders at 0% vat.
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Hello
I wonder if i can buy in your internetshop from Sweden?
How much its the cost, to deliver to me in Sweden?
Best Regards
Martin
Sweden
Martin
Yes we can supply to sweden, if you continue through the process as normal the system will calculate your shipping costs depending upon the items ordered.
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Its upto yourself if you fit a push to exit button, it will give it a more professional finish but as you said can be opened by turning the yale.
a point to remember though.... if you are fitting this on a fire route you must have a green break glass unit for emergencies, which will make the door fail safe so people dont get trapped in a panic
Yes as above if used ona fire door it must have a fail safe means of opening the door in the event of a fire. This could be a breakglass or the 'yale' if fitted
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Our community hall has a CCTV system based around a Mitsubishi 1024E time lapse recorder which is 7 years old. We are experiencing tape drive problems
and wonder if the recorder has reached the end of its useful life.
I note that the Vista VVRL-27 is listed as a replacement.
Can you tell me if the changeover to the Vista is a simple exercise?
Can you also advise me if a more up-to-date recorder using DVD technology is available?
Many thanks and best wishes for 2008.
Geoff
While changing VCR's is not a difficult task Id still advise you contact an engineer or your installer.
There were a few digital vcr replacements (ie the vista solo etc) but these have been phased out now due to lack of demand, as most vhs based systems have either been replaced with digital, or continuing for whatever reason with analogue. Also the cost now of multi input dvr's has dropped considerably.
DVD's were never really used for security due to the very short recording time and the technology not being as flexible as tape. Hard disk based Digital Video Recorders have taken over now. Id advise you have a look at the DM or DM ECO range of recorders.
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Hello from Germany,
I am going to buy a home-security-system from your shop and need some information on programming and controlling the system via PC.
There is the Scantronic homelink 75 which seems to be connectable to PC via USB is there a control-software included in your package ?
And second the Risco Wisdom - nothing to see about PC-connection and Software in you shop ?
Would you please inform me about this two sets, thank you and regards
Helmut
Helmut.
Risco keep very tight control of the software for their control panels and as such its only available to registered installers direct form risco. Scantronic have a similar policy.
Texecom lead the way in software availabilty and you might want to consider using wintex and texecom wireless equipment instead. Im sure this position will change in the future but currently we can only provide software to registered installers for the above control panels.
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I have just moved into a house in Windsor that has a Scantronic 9454 system. The previous owner left the manual, but no other information about the system.
Can you tell me whether Scantronics is still in business? If they are not, has anyone taken over servicing their installations? If so, would it be possible to arrange an engineer to visit to reset the system and enable us to use it.
Hope you can help.
Scantronic are a manufacturer not an installer. If you currently dont have a contract on your system then id advise you find a local nsi gold approved company in your area. www.nsi.org.uk
Alternatively one of our installers in your area may reply to your post.
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I have recently moved to this property which employs a 9427eur-80 rkp grade 1 fire alarm. Unfortunately there are no instructions on how to operate this alarm and I am wondering if you could possibly supply some information regarding it's operation etc. I understand that the house was built about 4 years ago.
Thankyou in advance and wishing you all a happy new year.
The 9427 is a keypad that usually connects to a 9448 control panel.
The 9448 is a basic Scantronic Intruder Alarm Panel. It may have smoke detectors etc wired into it but it is not a fire alarm.
We have User manuals for all popular control panels on the site, currently available as a free download. If the manual you require isnt there then drop an email to technical@securitywarehouse.co.uk and we will endeavour to add it.
The user manual will provide basic operation notes etc. I have attached a brief explanation of the Icons / images on the keypad below.
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I am having problems with my scantronic intruder alarm system, and is having
problems to find some one in my area to fix it.
Would you have a list of repaires in my area which is in upper edmonton
London N18.
Thanking you
Michael
Micheal we have various installers in london that may be able to help and they will reply here or pm you. Alternativly have a look at nsi.org.uk and find a local NSI Gold installer in your area.
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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
Pringles
The multispeech can run any 16Ohm speaker, so yes it can be used in an internal environment with conventional speakers, but it can also be connected to horn speakers and they can be used outside. If using a few speaker / horns you will need a seperate amplifier to run these and connect the putput from the multispeech to the amplifier. Most external speakers are designed for '100v' line pa amplifiers if connecting a horn directly to the multispeech ensure that you have one that has a 16 or 8 ohm setting.
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VishalI bought a complete system from you towards the end of September (orders 12995 and 13006) and have recently installed the alarm in our new house.
All is well except that I get I am getting SETTING FAULTS showing on the LCD keypad from the zones that are on the exit route. System sets and unsets correctly despite this. Have I made a mistake somewhere? I have checked the manual and searched the internet but can find no mention of setting faults anywhere.
Hope you can help or point me in the right direction.
Many thanks.
The panel is reporting that it has 'exit faults' during setting. This means that detectors are activating as you leave the protected area and is normal. The panel is letting you know for example that a door is open and not all ok. It should then change back to normal as you vacate the area, You then know the alarm is setting fine.
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Reading the tecnical specification for the honeywell Accenta compact it says its maximum battery size is 2.1 A/h. As 2.1 A/h are getting harder to find, (ie they are now 2.2 or 2.3 A/h) is the size critical or is there a slight tolerance?
The restriction on battery size on this panel and the optima is due to the physical size restriction as its a 'compact' enclosure. The charging circuit is capreble of using a bigger battery but this will not fit in the case. Any 1.9-2.4 A/h battery should have the same physical dimensions and so will fit.
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Hi just wondering when you are open for business again? Thanks
Craig
Tech Support is open throughout the break but the warehouse is running on minimal staff during the shutdown period. Orders are being taken and are being processed but normal service will resume on the 3rd of January
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The best way is not to wire multiple devices per zone but dedicate each device to its own zone. Zones can then be 'grouped' into separate areas for part setting etc. But if required for double doors etc then see the attached diagram.
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Barry
I assume you have checked there is good signal in the area you have fitted the dialler and it is not located inside a metal panel?
If not then it sounds like you might have a faulty unit. If you believe you have a faulty one please contact us at technical@securitywarehouse.co.uk, we will then authorise an rma number and returns will contact you to swap it.
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Eurosec CPX Manual Error from website
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Steve
Id advise upgrading to the newest version of acrobat reader here
http://www.adobe.com/?ogn=EN_US-gn_home