GalaxyGuy

The realtime operating system has been reimplemented, bringing module CPU utilisation down by around 80%. The previous versions had various issues which would show up when exposing port 10001 and sending event reports. The latest 4.16 build version 2 doesn't suffer from the issues. It's advisable to use the latest or switch to the SelfMon module for classic, G2, G3, Dimension, and Flex V1.

Yes, parallel connection on the rs485 bus. A to A and B to B. You don't get an RF keypad. You do get the SelfMon VMOD module, which gives a keypad via browser on your WiFI.

Just ensure the address is set to an available slot (rotary dial on the keypad PCB) connect and enter / exit engineering to find the keypad. Use diagnostic menu 61.1.2 to view current keypad addresses. Normally setting the new keypad to rotary position 1 will be fine as an existing keypad will be at 0.

That's correct. There's no way to reboot the modules from menu. The pre v4.16 modules can crash the Ethernet interface and when this happens, they need to be power cycled. It's a total pain, so I always advise upgrading to the latest version or SelfMon module.

Either remove power to the module or power the complete system down including battery.

A PA is global, with the system remaining in PA after the first press silent or not. You wouldn't be able to differentiate several different devices to different links. If you used the VMOD, the panel isn't programmed to respond to the fob button, it's the VMOD that would respond to that, and relay the press to a virtual zone state change.

The fobs are fixed function on the portal, so cannot be made to perform zone based operations. Have a look at the SelfMon VMOD, which can be used to collect received RF device payloads which are then passed on as MQTT. Depending on your application, I could write a special firmware to implement the feature that you require to take a specific RF device button transmission to trigger a virtual zone.

Yes, get a phone alert instead of annoying people with a siren sounding.

All looks fine. For ungraded domestic use you can have a pin or fob. When setting you need to keep the fob to the prox reader until the countdown starts. There's a natural reaction to pull away on the first beep. You've compromised your system security by showing the fob code online, as someone could program another fob with the same code. They would need to associate your TSI account with you in real life though ?

I was meaning a good option versus the gt40 - which will rarely (if ever) be installed as graded polled dual path.

The gt40 has Ethernet (RJ 45 onboard) and it also has GPRS for IP traffic with appropriate data SIM and GSM for SMS. The gt20 has Ethernet only. The modules were a collaboration between Chiron and Honeywell. I have a GT40 on the shelf for development purposes. I wouldn't advise buying one as they're not great. A better option is the IP module - either Selfmon vmod or Honeywell V4.16 module and buy a cheap 4G router to provide a backup IP path in the event broadband goes down. In fact, unbreakable broadband and a UPS on the router is a good option.

The trouble with the module is that it's very basic. With a professional panel, there are lots of features built in. Monitored power and backup is one important one for a start. If you connect to the SAB based sounder without any form of backup, the sounder will activate when power fails. If you do have a ups, will the konnected module let you know you're on backup and the battery status? There are options for Texecom and Honeywell Galaxy for MQTT. At least that way, you're getting a robust security solution with additional home automation capability. You can bolt on the konnected module to some panels, but not with many of the professional panels using balanced input zone circuits that the konnected module interferes with.

This is just how Honeywell have implemented flex. The 'ent' unsets but also enters the menu. Use 'A' or 'B' when unsetting instead of 'ent'.

On the Flex, you can also use menu 72 (auto detect) to find and delete devices from the bus. Also remember to avoid just pulling power on the Flex. You should always use menu 51.17.Shutdown and wait until the message 'safe to power off' appears.

The wiring in the sensor picture is correct. The zone resistance option (which is the default) is 1k Fault (BAL). This is option 9 on the keypad. The wiring in the zone schematic is wrong, to match what you have in the sensor, there is also a resistor going across the zone contacts in parallel. Where you have the two half dots. This means when the zone is open the circuit resistance is 2k and when closed it is 1k.