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Phonewatch Concord 4 with keyfobs

  • 31-08-2022 1:09am
    #1
    DocMcC
    Registered Users Posts: 25 ✭


    Hi,

    I have a GE concord 4 (eircom phonewatch) that works great, have recently added extra sensors etc (after an extn was built). I also managed to get some keyfobs.

    Problem is that I can only get one keyfob and one external keypad or 2 external keypads or 2 keyfobs learnt at the same time, if I try a third the system says "Invalid".

    I can't find anything online that says there is a limitation on the number of input devices you can have.

    Any help would be appreciated,

    W.



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  • #2
    altor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,744 ✭✭✭✭altor


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058261121/phonewatch-concord-4-with-keyfobs

    How many zones have you used on the panel?

    www.altor.ie



  • #3
    DocMcC
    Registered Users Posts: 25 ✭DocMcC


    Hi Altor,

    Single Zone with 20 sensors, 1 keypad and one Fob.

    Setup as for home and away - home disables the motion sensors.

    Much appreciated,



  • #4
    altor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,744 ✭✭✭✭altor


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119574685#Comment_119574685

    So have you 20 zones, 1 fob and 1 keypad. 22 zones used in the panel?

    These panels are limited to 24 zones and 48 zones as far as I remember so you should be getting another 2 zones for to add the extra fob.

    www.altor.ie



  • #5
    DocMcC
    Registered Users Posts: 25 ✭DocMcC


    Hi,

    Thanks Altor, counted the sensors and I have 23 (but I deleted one recently as it kept going off) which leaves 22, with 1 keypad and one FOB makes 24.

    I thought the system could take 96 but I guess I need to change the card/add an expansion card. Would you know where I can get an additional card (is it as simple as getting a used system and taking the card from it and attaching it to the superbus 2000?

    Much appreciated,



  • #6
    altor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,744 ✭✭✭✭altor


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119578814#Comment_119578814

    I think there was a 96 for commercial premises, very expensive panel back in the day but the range on the RF was better than the other panels used.

    You would need to look on adverts or that to get one, its an obsolete product these days.

    Another option would be to add a UTC Advanced panel with a receiver which picks up 32 devices.

    Also has a Lan port which you can use with for a free app for remote access and alarm activations.

    www.altor.ie



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