Re: DSS-670 Help Please

[RTS <gafa@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

On 1/24/2024 8:44 PM, Andrew Washburn wrote:
> On Wednesday, January 24, 2024 at 5:38:23â?¯PM UTC-8, Bob La Londe wrote:
>> 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.
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> Bob La Londe
>>>> CNC Molds N Stuff
>>>>
>>>>
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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.
>> --
>> Bob La Londe
>> CNC Molds N Stuff
> That makes sense.
> Thanks.
If you do opt for the wired replacement..
make note of the resistance on each zone loop input..
(that will have to match, whatever new control you install.
and if the resistors are in the box, it's easy to exchange.)
Another item to check is the amount of load on the output circuit.
(Many of the new panels are severely limited compared to older panels..)
RTS
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