sixwheeledbeast

CIE Fault is basically the control panel "crashing" and will require a power cycle to clear normally. You will also notice the time resets as well. With faults like this it is best to isolate one thing at a time to diagnose the issue. Personally I would start by ruling out if it is the comms that is causing the issue in the first place. FWIW all the CIE faults I have had in the past have been mains related, mains spikes, prepay meters/MCBs tripping out, noisy equipment on same CU. Does the timing of the issue relate to any changes or new equipment?

@OP Do bear in mind the Swann person you spoke to on the phone was part of there "sales team" so his initial interest is pushing his cheap DIY gear, not the Data Protection Act.

Yes, if you know how to wire them correctly and you don't overload the panel, as I explained in post 2

Generally wired will have "comfort" LED's and wireless will not (to extend battery life). So if you see a wired bellbox with no LED's that would probably mean the system is dead.

No part of the system can indicate if the system is armed or not. There can be a system has armed indication but this must only be shown briefly (90 seconds IIRC). So flashing strobe three times on armed for example is ok.

Two live boxes could have been too much current and blown something. Most panels need additional PSU's or SCB mode for multiple sounders.

Been "red spotting again" Yes, I know the pictures pants but it was the other side of a dual carriageway. Chester Road (A556) Rostherne Cheshire http://goo.gl/maps/gYEmL

Wilderspool Causeway/Stafford Road/Greenbank Street Wilderspool WA4 6RP http://goo.gl/maps/7bqRi Signs can be seen from Morrisons Car Park.

Drove past today.

I thought that's where this was posted?

Well, seems the signs are still popping up, spotted some at Wilderspool Morrison's. Still has the NSI logo on. Will have to get a shot next time I am round there, not as good at hiding behind a HP bottle as Matt is.

An additional power supply is not required and you do need the correct expander card. I would still use Low Current and/or SCB mode on the bell myself to reduce the current drawn by the sounder. The expander card comes with instructions, it requires an EOL resistor in the sounder but other than that it's simple. Yes, the GSM sends the same type of signals as PSTN, text message have zone information which is good. You have to set them up correctly with test signal enabled otherwise the SIM will expire. This is a one-way systems so not the most secure, would have to be a low risk site IMO.

I'd always wire one 8 cored cable to each detector, even if you are only using 4 cores. Screened cable is not required for anything on Texecom and yes IMO it is top quality stuff. Smokes could be wired together on Latch but TBH it's not worth messing about like that. Stick with one zone, one device, one cable. It seems extra keypads have been mentioned I would say one upstairs on the landing will be handy. It means in the night if the alarm activates you can locate the room before storming down the stairs. One in the garage maybe pointless if it's not large enough for a car. Maybe you could install the Hall keypad on the Hall/Garage wall then you only have to drill through to install a keypad in the future. Remember any final exit door should have a contact on it to trigger the Final Exit. Obviously cables installed to places for future expansion is handy but it depends how much protection you need. Have you thought about a fixed PA button in the master bedroom or adj front door?