Re: Napco CCI-8DD intermittent problem

["DaveB" <dave@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

DaveB wrote:
> I have a ~ 20 year old Napco CCI-8DD alarm system in my home.
> Recently, it's been having an intermittent problem every 2 weeks or so.
>
> With the system on but not alarmed, the control panel(s) will start to
> beep and flash the red, yellow & green lights in a random pattern for a
> short while, then go back to normal.  The alarm never triggers (i.e.:
> the siren doesn't sound).  During this time, the control panel won't
> respond to any buttons.

Actually, now that I watch it carefully, it seems to be spontaneously
arming and disarming itself.  Sometimes switching so quickly that the
beep is cut short.

> I've checked the battery and the AC supply and both seem to be powering
> the system.  I can see no loose wires.  I replaced the battery about 1
> year ago.
>
> Any suggestions as to what to look for or do next?
>
> Thanks,
> DaveB