Replacement for existing control unit

[flyman]

My elderly parents have a basic alarm system which has worked perfectly for over 20 years. The control unit has now gone faulty and requires replacement. Could you recommend a replacement unit which only has to cover two PIR zones and one entry/exit. The existing unit is key control under the stairs which is no longer ideal and I would prefer to fit a remote keypad just inside the entrance door. The external box should also be replaced so if you feel a complete kit would be a better deal then if you could recommend one it would be great. I should say that they are now looking to move to a retirement home so the system will probably only have to last them for about a year so the cheaper the better but still reliable.

I installed the original system and have never worked on one since, can I assume that the original 4 wire cabling will suffice so long as it is still in good condition.

 

Jim

[Secware_Tech6]

4 wires wil only allow door contacts or movement sensors without a tamper circuit. this would require 6 wires to comply and use a normal double pole arrangement. we cant offer support to non pro installers.

Id look at a panel that offers eol wiring configuration as this will allow both alarm and tamper signals down 2 wires.

many panels offer this though few bottom end ones do. if you only have 2 circuits id suggest one of the honeywell basic kits with 2 pir's and add your own sounder. obviously this will require re cabling. modern sab sounders require 5 wires minimum so this will probably require a new cable anyway.

Have a look at the accenta if recabling or the texecom premier if using existing cable. There are cheaper panels than thr premier but the manuals are superb for the begineer.

 

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[flyman]

Thanks for the fast reply. Do you not sleep

After reading your reply I called and checked the system and yes, I had used 6 wire everywhere. I should have checked before posting instead of relying on memory from 20 years ago. Do you think the accenta minigen 4 and Ventcroft evolution sounder would be suitable?

 

Thanks again

 

Jim

[Secware_Tech6]

Yes it should be fine. As long as your circuits are normally closed.