Re: dsc power 832 bell operation

["Keith" <ckhurst@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

I installed a 1K resistor and the noise reduced but did not go away.  I
ended up using a 500 ohm resistor which seemed to work.  I am assuming
the siren I have is different than the dsc models.
Thanks

Frank Olson wrote:
> Keith wrote:
> > I have installed a dsc power 832 system in my home as it was built.
> > Now I am attempting to program the system and all is well so far, but
> > when I connect the "bell" circuit to my indoor siren, it produces a low
> > volume churp which I can not figure out why or how to turn off.  It
> > does not time out based on the bell timer and I show no alarms on the
> > panel.  I did not install any resistors in the circuit.  Any ideas??
> >
>
>
> The proper way to eliminate the "chirp" is to place a 1K ohm resistor
> across the bell/siren terminals *at the siren* so supervision by the
> panel is maintained.
>
> The best way to eliminate the "chirp" is to purchase a DSC siren.
> Contact a local alarm company that deals with DSC and buy one from them.
>   Cost will be around $20.00 (or less).  You won't need a resistor.