Re: DSS-670 Help Please

[Bob La Londe <none@none.com99>]

On 1/24/2024 6:27 PM, Andrew Washburn wrote:
> On Wednesday, January 24, 2024 at 5:13:01â?¯PM UTC-8, Bob La Londe wrote:
>> On 1/24/2024 5:55 PM, Andrew Washburn wrote:
>>> After 30 years of reliable operation, the keypad connected to our DSS-670 suddenly started flashing one or more lights and beeping randomly. All the keypad lights dimmed. I had to remove power to stop the beeping and flashing.
>>> I replaced the power supply and the battery. I checked that all the buss screws were tight, but after four days. It did it again.
>>> I rechecked everything, but again after four days, it did it again.
>>> Any suggestions?
>> Four days. Sounds about right. Check the output voltage on the battery
>> leads. Then check your fuses.
>>
>> I think that's an old Brinks made by Scantronics. (Well something like
>> that comes to mind, but I never worked on those antiques.) Programmer
>> needed for anything else most likely. The one guy who used to provide
>> that kind of support is out of the business. Sold all his stuff that
>> was left a number of years ago. Last I heard he was planning to
>> manufacture plastic shredding machines.
>>
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>> Bob La Londe
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>>
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> Thanks for the quick reply.
> I will do as you suggest.
> I understand that there's not much chance I can save it.
> I'm probably looking at a new system.
> In your opinion, am I better off 1) replacing the control box with a new, better box and keeping the wired system, or 2) starting over with a wireless system? I'm not a security system expert, just a reasonably capable homeowner.
> Andy.

If there is nothing wrong with your devices and wiring keep your wired
loops.  I always preferred wired zones, but many companies preferred
wireless because it requires much less skill and labor to install.

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Bob La Londe
CNC Molds N Stuff