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No, unfortunately not. It would probably show what the problem is though. I'm thinking it was some kind of fluctuation on the output, that the multimeter wasn't picking up. I'm just glad that it is fixed now.

You got a scope?

nah its still DIY toot....

Just changed the 2200 Mfd capacitor at the top centre of the main board and it has rectified the fault. £3.85 for 4 on Ebay. Was looking to possibly upgrade the system if it didn't work but looks like the system now has a few more years life in it. Will make sure i change the battery on a more regular basis in future though.

I put the old PSU back in and kept the 1313 in place. The problem came back, but was less frequent. Maybe one keypad wakeup every two minutes rather than one every 30 seconds. So the 1313 helps somewhat, but there must be something else off with the PSU.

be interesting if it is the ac noise and the 1313 would of cured?

Ok we waiting...... Lol

I did not. I still have the old PSU so it is something that I could try.

Did you try it with the suppressor and old PSU?

I have fitted a new PSU, and the problem has been solved. Voltage readings are identical with the new PSU, so I'm not entirely sure why it fixed the problem, but it did. I have also fitted an ACT 1313 spike supressor as a preventative measure, as I will be running more alarm cables. Thank you all for your help.

the veritas is a budget panel, maybe the driver isnt as powerful as the one taken out?

Hi thanks for your reply. No . Is that the low volume control (no 11) inside the control panel. It suggests in the manual that for entry/exit tones Roger

have you turned the pot up ?

Hi I recently upgraded my alarm control board and panel to a veritas system. Since then the old existing internal speaker is a lot quieter. It is some age . Does it need replacement or has the new installation somehow affected the speaker(kinetic ksb 5516) Any advice would be greatly appreciated Regards Roger

Capacitor looks ok but have seen 2 other reports with exact same symptons. Ordered a 2200 micro farad capacitor today. Will report back next week with result. If not will be looking for a new unit.

yes it s the smoothing cap, do you have a scope to check the supply, is the cap bulging?

Are you still on T-Mobile?

I read in 2 different posts that users with identical problems had changed the large electrolitic capacitor on the main board. No doubt it is for smoothing the output supply. Got to be worth a try before i ditch it.

look at the latest npcc force policy. however it will probabky become mandatory for installers but isnt yet. Plus my vote on comitee currently is i want a documemt that has some industry input. cyber essentials does not and has little to do with intruder alarms and alarm companies. i say little not nothing.

If its working okay then leave it, if it is the charging circuit on its way out it will get worse, change the panel then

The battery is changed every 4-5 years and the siren box less often. If i did not have the extra LCD display unit i would be unaware there is an issue as the main G4 unit does not indicate a fault. Would it be best to upgrade the main control unit or would it be ok to leave the unit as it is? It performs ok all functions work as expected.

lets have look at the information on your link dated Dec 2020 - If you run an Alarm Receiving Centre the rozzers have mostly automated their control rooms (ECHO) & to be on their platform you'll need a "Cyber Essentials Cert" which is nothing to do with NSI (or SSAIB) If you don't have your own ARC but use an accredited 3rd party like almost all of the modest sized alarm co's there's no need to bother with "Cyber Essentials" as it not essential to have PS all business & personal passwords are B@nanaman1983 & I've never been hacked....

Only one I've had with this issue was the PCB had burn marks on the back due to overloading from cooked battery.

James represents NSI installers (Other accreditations are available) on the board of BSIA. I spoke with my inspectorate during our biannual audit in October and he also confirmed that Cyber essentials is currently optional for installers. When it first came out I spoke with a few IT companies who wanted me to use clouds and windows, didnt seem very secure to me.