Re: DSS-670 Help Please

[Andrew Washburn <awashburn66@xxxxxxxxx>]

On Thursday, January 25, 2024 at 7:04:01=E2=80=AFAM UTC-8, ABLE1 wrote:
> On 1/25/2024 1:00 AM, RTS wrote:=20
> > On 1/24/2024 8:44 PM, Andrew Washburn wrote:=20
> >> On Wednesday, January 24, 2024 at 5:38:23=E2=80=AFPM UTC-8, Bob La Lon=
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> >>> On 1/24/2024 6:27 PM, Andrew Washburn wrote:=20
> >>>> On Wednesday, January 24, 2024 at 5:13:01=E2=80=AFPM UTC-8, Bob La L=
onde wrote:=20
> >>>>> On 1/24/2024 5:55 PM, Andrew Washburn wrote:=20
> >>>>>> After 30 years of reliable operation, the keypad connected to our=
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> >>>>>> DSS-670 suddenly started flashing one or more lights and beeping=
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> >>>>>> randomly. All the keypad lights dimmed. I had to remove power to=
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> >>>>>> stop the beeping and flashing.=20
> >>>>>> I replaced the power supply and the battery. I checked that all=20
> >>>>>> the buss screws were tight, but after four days. It did it again.=
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> >>>>>> I rechecked everything, but again after four days, it did it again=
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> >>>>>> Any suggestions?=20
> >>>>> Four days. Sounds about right. Check the output voltage on the batt=
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> >>>>> leads. Then check your fuses.=20
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> >>>>> I think that's an old Brinks made by Scantronics. (Well something l=
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> >>>>> that comes to mind, but I never worked on those antiques.) Programm=
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> >>>>> needed for anything else most likely. The one guy who used to provi=
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> >>>>> that kind of support is out of the business. Sold all his stuff tha=
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> >>>>> was left a number of years ago. Last I heard he was planning to=20
> >>>>> manufacture plastic shredding machines.=20
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> >>>>> --=20
> >>>>> Bob La Londe=20
> >>>>> CNC Molds N Stuff=20
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> >>>>> --=20
> >>>>> This email has been checked for viruses by AVG antivirus software.=
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> >>>> Thanks for the quick reply.=20
> >>>> I will do as you suggest.=20
> >>>> I understand that there's not much chance I can save it.=20
> >>>> I'm probably looking at a new system.=20
> >>>> In your opinion, am I better off 1) replacing the control box with a=
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> >>>> new, better box and keeping the wired system, or 2) starting over=20
> >>>> with a wireless system? I'm not a security system expert, just a=20
> >>>> reasonably capable homeowner.=20
> >>>> Andy.=20
> >>> If there is nothing wrong with your devices and wiring keep your wire=
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> >>> loops. I always preferred wired zones, but many companies preferred=
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> >>> wireless because it requires much less skill and labor to install.=20
> >>> --=20
> >>> Bob La Londe=20
> >>> CNC Molds N Stuff=20
> >> That makes sense.=20
> >> Thanks.=20
> > If you do opt for the wired replacement..=20
> > make note of the resistance on each zone loop input..=20
> > (that will have to match, whatever new control you install.=20
> > and if the resistors are in the box, it's easy to exchange.)=20
> > Another item to check is the amount of load on the output circuit.=20
> > (Many of the new panels are severely limited compared to older panels..=
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> > RTS
> All the input & suggestions has been "spot on" to help this guy.=20
> I will add one more bit of assistance!!=20
> When you look for a "hardwired" Panel find one that has a=20
> add-on wireless receiver that can be used for a variety of=20
> other STUFF you don't even know about!!=20
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> Such as the DSC equipment. https://www.dsc.com=20
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> Good Luck!!=20
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> Les=20
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> And yes guys, I am still here..................!! ;-)

Thank you to everyone for your suggestions and cautions.
So far, I've looked at a replacement board from Konnected.com.
Any comments?
I'll look at DCS next.
Thanks for your guidance and encouragement.
Andy.