Re: DSS-670 Help Please

[Andrew Washburn <awashburn66@xxxxxxxxx>]

On Thursday, January 25, 2024 at 12:47:32=E2=80=AFPM UTC-8, ABLE1 wrote:
> On 1/25/2024 3:33 PM, ABLE1 wrote:=20
> > On 1/25/2024 2:47 PM, Andrew Washburn wrote:=20
> >> On Thursday, January 25, 2024 at 9:14:52=E2=80=AFAM UTC-8, Andrew Wash=
burn wrote:=20
> >>> On Thursday, January 25, 2024 at 7:04:01=E2=80=AFAM UTC-8, ABLE1 wrot=
e:=20
> >>>> 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=
 Londe=20
> >>>>>> wrote:=20
> >>>>>>> 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 Londe=20
> >>>>>>>> wrote:=20
> >>>>>>>>> On 1/24/2024 5:55 PM, Andrew Washburn wrote:=20
> >>>>>>>>>> After 30 years of reliable operation, the keypad connected to =
our=20
> >>>>>>>>>> DSS-670 suddenly started flashing one or more lights and beepi=
ng=20
> >>>>>>>>>> randomly. All the keypad lights dimmed. I had to remove power =
to=20
> >>>>>>>>>> stop the beeping and flashing.=20
> >>>>>>>>>> I replaced the power supply and the battery. I checked that al=
l=20
> >>>>>>>>>> the buss screws were tight, but after four days. It did it aga=
in.=20
> >>>>>>>>>> I rechecked everything, but again after four days, it did it=
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> >>>>>>>>>> again.=20
> >>>>>>>>>> Any suggestions?=20
> >>>>>>>>> Four days. Sounds about right. Check the output voltage on the=
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> >>>>>>>>> battery=20
> >>>>>>>>> leads. Then check your fuses.=20
> >>>>>>>>>=20
> >>>>>>>>> I think that's an old Brinks made by Scantronics. (Well=20
> >>>>>>>>> something like=20
> >>>>>>>>> that comes to mind, but I never worked on those antiques.)=20
> >>>>>>>>> Programmer=20
> >>>>>>>>> needed for anything else most likely. The one guy who used to=
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> >>>>>>>>> provide=20
> >>>>>>>>> that kind of support is out of the business. Sold all his stuff=
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> >>>>>>>>> that=20
> >>>>>>>>> was left a number of years ago. Last I heard he was planning to=
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> >>>>>>>>> manufacture plastic shredding machines.=20
> >>>>>>>>>=20
> >>>>>>>>> --=20
> >>>>>>>>> Bob La Londe=20
> >>>>>>>>> CNC Molds N Stuff=20
> >>>>>>>>>=20
> >>>>>>>>>=20
> >>>>>>>>> --=20
> >>>>>>>>> This email has been checked for viruses by AVG antivirus softwa=
re.=20
> >>>>>>>>> www.avg.com=20
> >>>>>>>> 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=20
> >>>>>>>> with a=20
> >>>>>>>> new, better box and keeping the wired system, or 2) starting ove=
r=20
> >>>>>>>> with a wireless system? I'm not a security system expert, just a=
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> >>>>>>>> reasonably capable homeowner.=20
> >>>>>>>> Andy.=20
> >>>>>>> If there is nothing wrong with your devices and wiring keep your=
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> >>>>>>> wired=20
> >>>>>>> loops. I always preferred wired zones, but many companies preferr=
ed=20
> >>>>>>> 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.=
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> >>>>> (Many of the new panels are severely limited compared to older=20
> >>>>> panels..)=20
> >>>>> RTS=20
> >>>> 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
> >>>>=20
> >>>> Such as the DSC equipment. https://www.dsc.com=20
> >>>>=20
> >>>> Good Luck!!=20
> >>>>=20
> >>>> Les=20
> >>>>=20
> >>>> And yes guys, I am still here..................!! ;-)=20
> >>> Thank you to everyone for your suggestions and cautions.=20
> >>> So far, I've looked at a replacement board from Konnected.com.=20
> >>> Any comments?=20
> >>> I'll look at DCS next.=20
> >>> Thanks for your guidance and encouragement.=20
> >>> Andy.=20
> >> *** Oops. My mistake. It's Konnected.io, not Konnected.com ***=20
> >=20
> > Hi Andrew,=20
> >=20
> > Personally I have not clue. Outside my brain capabilities at this date!=
!=20
> >=20
> > However, a quick search on YouTube will pop up more than you can handle=
.=20
> > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Dv-C-F56lHQA=20
> >=20
> > Again, good luck!!=20
> >=20
> > Les=20
> >
> Also please note that the guy has a date on the battery of Oct/03.=20
> That means that when he recorded the video 2 years ago his battery=20
> was already dead for maybe about 14 years.=20
>=20
> Does make one' Wonder!!!!!

Good catch!
And thanks for the YouTube link.