Re: Chubb 206

[Frank Olson <Use-the-email-links@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

sairay88@xxxxxxxxx wrote:
> Hi All,
>
> I just bought a 30yrs old house and it comes with Chubb 206 alarm
> system. I can see that it is a 6 zone alarm and has a telephone line
> on board the main controller.
>
> I did some house renovation and since then 1 of my zone area is not
> working. I am hoping some expert in alarm system not necessary chubb
> to give me some sound advice.
>
> I want to know whether are all zones usually wired as in series ?.
> Lets say I have 2 doors (magnetic contact) and 2 windows
> (vibration)....are there all connected in series ?
>
> In addition how does the backup battery connected ? Red (+) and Black
> (negative) are connected to the same polarity on the board or
> opposite ?
>
> Thanx
>
> Raymond
>


You're working with a "dinosaur".  For a paltry fee, you can update your
system to something a little more modern.  Contact a local dealer and
purchase a new panel and keypad combo from them.  You might want to call
them in to evaluate your system and make some recommendations for
additional protection (like smoke and heat detectors for instance).
Since you own the equipment already installed, and it's been pre-wired
(to a certain extent), your Dealer's in a better position to see what's
needed to get the existing system up and running.  You may also wish to
include some home automation features (turn on lights, etc.) which isn't
available through your present control.

To answer your question...  The contacts are normally closed and wired
in series from the zone terminals on the main board.  The battery is
connected with the red lead going to "positive" and the black to
"negative".  You must power up the system first (with AC) before
connecting the battery.  During the course of your reno, make sure that
none of the magnets have "disappeared" from your windows.  They could
also have accidentally snipped the wires going to the switches.

Good luck!!!