Fitted much pet tolerant stuff over the years and the only PIR's I am confident in are the Bosch one's above.
If using anything else I would use perimeter protection.
Double knock is not an appropriate method of reducing false alarms, full stop.
You shouldn't break neutrals for anything!
I imagine using a relay from a programmed output to trigger the emergency stop input?
Why not a lockable isolator?
It can't be helped if that's the kit the installer supports.
If you didn't stock Texe people would shop elsewhere for it.
Clearly there are installers out there that buy Texe from SW knowing they get good service.
Early Starburst Menvier keypad, as above.
You can revive them for a little while if you clean the contacts.
You should be looking for new controls as any used stuff will have similar wear.
The keypad membrane on a Veritas is enclosed and not the type you would normally clean with isopropyl or the like.
They are pretty robust the keypads so if you are competent I would take it apart and check it's faulty.
I would check the system arms on Part and if diagnosed a faulty keypad then I am sure you can pick them up. Veritas K Keypad I believe they are called.
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