sixwheeledbeast

Solid transmission units, I much prefer them over Adpro, tho both Heitel and Adpro are owned by Honeywell now. Old ones are CVBS only, newer ones have the option for CVBS or IP (no HDoC options). They are pretty expensive units so have been going out of favor for cheaper BS8418 compliant alarm transmission methods which are bundled into kit now like Immix. You also may have to consider that the Smartdisc provides a bit of redundancy in case the main DVR/NVR fails. Also they can be integrated into other systems and used for arm/disarm allowing you to conform to BS8418 without other kit. It's all down to the spec of the job (which most often will be tied to the customers insurance) and what alarm methods your monitoring centre of choice accept.

Maybe don't Google everything H says you'll get into trouble...

This forum being UK based we don't see many international series panels over here, they are normally only for export. I can't confirm yes or no, but not much has changed on the 8XP for many years and they are still compatible with Pre-Elite panels, even if they say they are only compatible with Elite in the manual. I fail to see how you can reach 32 zones (832) without a compatible expander, unless they plan to phase out the international panels for the Premier Elite over there. Even with keypad mapping and onboard expander you can only get 28 zones max. Aux Input can't be used as a Panic input on Premier Elite so that's an interesting feature, I imagine wouldn't conform over here as it's just a negative loop like our bell tamper return. In theory if there was a short on a cable to negative the panic wouldn't trigger. Maybe get some extra keypads locally and move the zones around

Yes a separate network would be advised if you can. Benefit of this is you keep your kits separate from the other IT systems, minimal chance of bandwidth or other addressing issues. Certainly knowledge of networking is mandatory for diagnosing issues like this. Basic networking skills required if your using DHCP to address which I wouldn't advise. A network with VLAN's is much easier and more flexible than subnets but something like this would normally be advised for security reasons, however you prefer to do it. Likely the camera is DHCP and has lost the network defaulting back to it's Private Class C default address. Wouldn't expect a IP conflict to cause the camera to reset it's address, I would say the connection is lost or the camera looses power. I would say Static IP the camera see what happens if it drops off in the future.

No internal speaker == No internal alarm. Bear in mind you have turned down the advisory tones the alarm will be at full volume no matter where the pot is in alarm. If possible you can press SET when arming to make it arm quicker but that may not help if you need time to leave the entry/exit area.

The system had locked out for a reason just pulling and replacing a fuse isn't solving the issue, it's just sweeping it under the rug until the next power cut.

We just answered that above?

It's been a good while since I have done multi panel on Advanced, it is possible. Every site is going to be different tho it's not just a switch this on or off. When you call them make sure you explain the site layout, zones and what the system needs to do. It's a life system so make sure everything including all cause and effect is right when commissioning or it's your head on the block.

As above really Onvif should be compatible but your most likely to have the least messing about if you fit a Hik. Trap you to a plug and play platform like that.

It's all down to the machine really, as the price of the machine goes up often the p/p comes down and the amount of pages before service increases.

You can pick A4 Mono Brothers up for less but the p/p is more if you use genuine ink.

If you know what you have first then you can check with insurance IMO. With signalling already fitted it's likely to have been insured before with what's fitted, low chance that the risk has changed. Obviously it would be the opposite way round if it was a new installation.

I don't think anyone here can help you with this type of DIY tat.

"Upping" sounds like you have the type that is not compatible with your connection. You need to check the things as per my post above.

Checked for Firewall or NAT issues?

If he actually means Redcare STU it will need a BT (Openreach PSTN) line to connect to the Redcare exchange. Most likely it's some other GPRS/GSM based BT Redcare product (aka Agile or Secure) which if dual path would just need any PSTN line or Ethernet connection. Worth clarifying with there office what unit and ATS grade you are having reconnected and will be paying for. You will also want all the ARC details and update keyholder details paperwork which will likely be on it's way to you.

Either wait for it to stop, force it to stop or power it back up and try the code.

PE is recommended for ducts or any outside work, "proper alarm cable" is 7x0.2 stranded tinned copper per core. It's stranded for a reason. DEOL would be my preferred solution.

No. They do not support programmable outputs you get what you get. Which doesn't include any part set. It's just a basic domestic panel not designed for this type of interfacing. Really it would be best swapped for a Premier 24. The only messy workaround I can suggest would require to use some external logic and possibly engineers access. You would have to remove the strobe wire and trigger it with the bell trigger. Then switch on the option for Strobe on Full Set (it s on as default). You can now use the Armed plus the Strobe outputs into your own logic to tell if the system has been full or part armed. if [Armed && Strobe Pulse] == Full else if [Armed] == Part I doubt it's worth the messing TBH.

Try and set the alarm with the circuit open then close the circuit to set the alarm off? Maybe try the 3 other zones too, you will have to program them in like zone 1. If nothing is changing state then it maybe knackered, I can't think of any other reason. Something seems broken if the panel is showing Ready but the NO circuit is closed.

So does Zone 1 change state when you open and close the circuit?

All wireless has the potential of jamming. Two way intruder alarm equipment will have jamming detection so for example on Ricochet after a period of time the device will poll fail which if the alarm was armed would trigger the alarm. Ricochet is mesh but you may get the distance in one hop with it being open air. Alternatively they do external radio passives or use more contacts. With mesh the more devices the better. Proper tinned copper alarm cable would be fine for any normal powered device on a 100m run tho you should have PE stealth if outside, if it's just a reed switch type contact there would be no power anyway.

MDT are no longer. The panels model with matter regarding LED/LCD compatibility.

People put any old tat on ebay. It would be the only place to buy it, if you think about it that way. Bit like second hand Sterling keypads and iD biscuits for example...

As above the devices are on 24 hour alarm, you need to use the key to disable the alarm first.