Re: Honeywell Galaxy Panels

["Dave Partridge" <avvq64@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Do you have any specific recommendations?

Thanks
Dave
"Paul Ekins" <pmekins@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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>> I've heard that the Honeywell Galaxy (possibly  the 3-48C) may well be
>> the one to go for, but I do have a number of questions:
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>> 0) The big one - is this kit installable by a reasonably competent DIYer
>> and electronics hacker, who also happens to be a software guy by trade,
>> or does it really need to be installed by an alarm company (with their
>> darned maintenance contracts).
>
> The Galaxy systems can be installed by a competant DIYer but may be a bit
> of an overkill and different terminology can be confusing. You may be
> better off looking at a cheaper, easier panel to work with. A smaller
> version Cooper Menvier or Scantronic panel may be a better choice.
>
>> 1) I've got 9 zones of 4 wire sensors (6 wire to the PIRs) and a PAB.
>> It appears that the Galaxy uses two wire technology.   I assume that
>> means I need to open up all my existing sensors and install lots of
>> resistors to allow tamper detection to work - is that right?
>
> That is correct as the Galaxy range does not allow to install to without
> resistors.
>
>> 2) The existing system has a builtin loudspeaker in the panel, I assume
>> the Galaxy needs to have one fitted?
>
> Correct
>
>> 3) The existing system has a keypad builtin to the control panel as well
>> as an external keypad in another room.   I assume that I need TWO
>> external keypads for the Galaxy - is that right?
>
> Yes
>
>> 4) I have a external SAB (Stand-Alone-Bell) unit with a strobe.   The
>> strobe is driven off its own relay in the control panel (two wires), and
>> the SAB has four wires - +ve, -Ringing, 0V (-ve), and Tamper Return.
>> Can this be driven from the Galaxy?
>
> The SAB will be able to be controlled by any new panel.
>
>> That's it for now ...
>>
>> Cheers
>> Dave
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