Re: DSS-670 Help Please

[Andrew Washburn <awashburn66@xxxxxxxxx>]

On Thursday, January 25, 2024 at 9:14:52=E2=80=AFAM UTC-8, Andrew Washburn =
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> On Thursday, January 25, 2024 at 7:04:01=E2=80=AFAM UTC-8, ABLE1 wrote:=
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> > 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 L=
onde 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 wrote:=20
> > >>>>> On 1/24/2024 5:55 PM, Andrew Washburn wrote:=20
> > >>>>>> After 30 years of reliable operation, the keypad connected to ou=
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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=
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> > >>>>>> 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 aga=
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> > >>>>>> Any suggestions?=20
> > >>>>> Four days. Sounds about right. Check the output voltage on the ba=
ttery=20
> > >>>>> leads. Then check your fuses.=20
> > >>>>>=20
> > >>>>> I think that's an old Brinks made by Scantronics. (Well something=
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> > >>>>> that comes to mind, but I never worked on those antiques.) Progra=
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> > >>>>> needed for anything else most likely. The one guy who used to pro=
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> > >>>>> that kind of support is out of the business. Sold all his stuff t=
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> > >>>>> 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 software=
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> > >>>>> 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 with=
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> > >>>> new, better box and keeping the wired system, or 2) starting over=
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> > >>>> 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 wi=
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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.=
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> > >>> --=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=
..)=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
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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.=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.
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