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HKC Faults

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  • 23-05-2013 10:37pm
    #1
    redzer
    Registered Users Posts: 105 ✭✭


    Hi All.

    I have HKC Securewatch system with RF contact on shed door and GSM dialler for texting alarm activation messages to my mobile.
    This week the alarm refuses to arm.
    Its displaying "panel batt flt" and "RF comms flt".
    The system was upgraded two years ago.
    Its hardly the backup battery? The RF contact in shed was fitted new two years ago as well.

    Any ideas gratefully received.
    I have the engineer code.

    Thanks


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    altor
    Registered Users Posts: 11,719 ✭✭✭✭altor


    redzer wrote: »
    Hi All.

    I have HKC Securewatch system with RF contact on shed door and GSM dialler for texting alarm activation messages to my mobile.
    This week the alarm refuses to arm.
    Its displaying "panel batt flt" and "RF comms flt".
    The system was upgraded two years ago.
    Its hardly the backup battery? The RF contact in shed was fitted new two years ago as well.

    Any ideas gratefully received.
    I have the engineer code.

    Thanks

    Are you sure it is a Securewatch?
    Securewave?

    www.altor.ie



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    altor
    Registered Users Posts: 11,719 ✭✭✭✭altor


    Securewatch
    Securewave

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    KoolKid
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    If its Securewave ,I have seen battery faults within less than a year.


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    robertxxx
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    Battery needs replacing.


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    redzer
    Registered Users Posts: 105 ✭✭redzer


    altor wrote: »
    Securewatch
    Securewave

    Sorry, Securewave


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    fred funk }{
    Registered Users Posts: 6,827 ✭✭✭fred funk }{


    Sounds like a battery problem and the device isn't connecting to the panel properly. I would check the signal strength from the detector because if a detector isn't within range it will use more battery trying to ping the panel.


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    altor
    Registered Users Posts: 11,719 ✭✭✭✭altor


    redzer wrote: »
    Sorry, Securewave

    The battery in the sensor needs to be replaced.
    The RF comms fault is because the battery is dead.
    Panel battery fault is another issue which is the main battery in the control panel, it is a 12V 7 Amp battery.

    Where is the control panel, not keypad located?

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    redzer
    Registered Users Posts: 105 ✭✭redzer


    Thanks for the quick response lads.

    Would I be right in thinking that the RF unit in shed is fitted with a lithium ion battery and should last for a few years?

    Is replacement of the panel battery straightforward?


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    redzer
    Registered Users Posts: 105 ✭✭redzer


    altor wrote: »
    The battery in the sensor needs to be replaced.
    The RF comms fault is because the battery is dead.
    Panel battery fault is another issue which is the main battery in the control panel, it is a 12V 7 Amp battery.

    Where is the control panel, not keypad located?

    Hi Altor.

    Control panel is located in the hall beside fuse board.
    What sort of battery is required for the sensor?
    Local electrical wholesaler will prob know what I need?


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    altor
    Registered Users Posts: 11,719 ✭✭✭✭altor


    redzer wrote: »
    Thanks for the quick response lads.

    Would I be right in thinking that the RF unit in shed is fitted with a lithium ion battery and should last for a few years?

    Is replacement of the panel battery straightforward?

    The battery for the sensor is a CR123A.

    To replace the control panel battery, turn off the mains, open control panel and swap out the battery. Make sure you connect the positive and negative correctly. Close up control panel and turn back on the mains. The alarm will indicate a tamper when you open the control panel. It will go off when the battery and mains are removed. Once powered back up you will be prompted to program the time and date. Job done.

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    redzer
    Registered Users Posts: 105 ✭✭redzer


    altor wrote: »
    The battery for the sensor is a CR123A.

    To replace the control panel battery, turn off the mains, open control panel and swap out the battery. Make sure you connect the positive and negative correctly. Close up control panel and turn back on the mains. The alarm will indicate a tamper when you open the control panel. It will go off when the battery and mains are removed. Once powered back up you will be prompted to program the time and date. Job done.

    Altor, many thanks for that.
    I will do as you describe.
    Will post the results!


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    altor
    Registered Users Posts: 11,719 ✭✭✭✭altor


    redzer wrote: »
    Hi Altor.

    Control panel is located in the hall beside fuse board.
    What sort of battery is required for the sensor?
    Local electrical wholesaler will prob know what I need?

    Hi redzer,

    That is correct. You should of got longer out of the control panel battery.
    5-7 years would be the norm. Thought it might be in the hot press as back up batteries don't last as long due to the heat in there.

    Any of the suppliers here would have the replacement batteries in stock.

    www.altor.ie



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    redzer
    Registered Users Posts: 105 ✭✭redzer


    altor wrote: »
    Hi redzer,

    That is correct. You should of got longer out of the control panel battery.
    5-7 years would be the norm. Thought it might be in the hot press as back up batteries don't last as long due to the heat in there.

    Any of the suppliers here would have the replacement batteries in stock.

    Thanks Altor.
    I'll try Kellihers or Mainscourt.


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    altor
    Registered Users Posts: 11,719 ✭✭✭✭altor


    redzer wrote: »
    Thanks Altor.
    I'll try Kellihers or Mainscourt.

    Your welcome, any other problems let us know :)

    www.altor.ie



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    fred funk }{
    Registered Users Posts: 6,827 ✭✭✭fred funk }{


    altor wrote: »
    Hi redzer,

    That is correct. You should of got longer out of the control panel battery.
    5-7 years would be the norm. Thought it might be in the hot press as back up batteries don't last as long due to the heat in there.

    Any of the suppliers here would have the replacement batteries in stock.

    5-7 years, is that not a bit generous? Average if about 3 years I would have thought.

    Edit: Thought you were talking about the sensor battery.


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    altor
    Registered Users Posts: 11,719 ✭✭✭✭altor


    fred funk }{ wrote: »
    5-7 years, is that not a bit generous? Average if about 3 years I would have thought.

    Not for the back up battery :)

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    #18
    redzer
    Registered Users Posts: 105 ✭✭redzer


    altor wrote: »
    Your welcome, any other problems let us know :)

    Both batteries replaced as advised.
    Instructions were spot on.

    Many thanks Altor!


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    altor
    Registered Users Posts: 11,719 ✭✭✭✭altor


    redzer wrote: »
    Both batteries replaced as advised.
    Instructions were spot on.

    Many thanks Altor!

    Thanks for coming back to us and glad you got it all sorted.

    Any other issues let us know :)

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