datadiffusion

Time is an expansive box into which can be fitted many things...

Things like this should be, i.e comms

Oops. Perhaps reviews should be trade?

The one printed on the case starting 10? Still waiting for my CSL login

Yes, wish I had now! I was worried though it would permanently configure it for pins and stop reading the capture... How does CSL comms work, translate a faux local IP from the manufacture download program?

Yes, I saw that. Although, it says to call them before you do it, but do you really need to? Would a UDL version be of benefit to the Enforcer, i.e. does it support it?

I have no idea what's in the NVM by the way, is it a standard chip no. you could prog with a scantronic type unit?

You're special x

Indeed, get to site, find out unit is goosed, 60 mile round trip next week. ****.

Well, the above is virtually all you get in the box other than a 'high gain' (T-bar aerial - albeit in funky white) and some sticky pads. I have to say now I absolutely HATE the mini MMCX plug or whatever it is, feels flimsy and under unnecessary strain. Webway score here with the threaded connector (SMA?) The manual is very, very brief, and whilst it only needs to be, did leave me wanting more just for info. As you can see, there are only 4 LEDS. GRN or Green, is signal strength, solid for great, flashing for ok, and off for not so good - although, not, NO signal as I have found. The SVC Yellow LED regards the network and SIM registration. The YEL Yellow light has a couple of functions - solid means a Dial Capture call is being 'transcribed', flashing means data or pin changes are being transmitted, and a very fast 'burst' means that the Gemini network has accepted the data. The FAULT light flashing a lot means initial config, for 2s means the last message did not transmit. It will then retry 9 more times before giving up. Bear in mind that initially during this period, the panel digi, as far as it is concerned, will think everything is just fine. This is all explained in the leaflet, but does take some getting used to. There is also a volt-free relay on the unit which is used to signal a comms failure to the panel, via a spare zone or dedicated pin if it has one. When you first fire it up, it will pull data from the network for about 5 minutes. It's crucial that this is not interrupted, or you may have a nice red brick. Connecting the panel via the existing digi is as simple as connecting the A and B wires from the digi to the same terminals on the unit. I used an old 9572 (so old in fact that it was a UK version with glass fuses and everything) and set the data to SIA2 with restores. This worked first time on the panel, and the ARC received the data as shown below. What is handy is a built in test button which can help rule out panel issues over that of the comms themselves within seconds. Only a long term test will show how this will pan out, but first impressions are good. If a UDL or RS232 version comes out - Webway beware! However, CSLs model of not letting you keep consignment stock means any plans to sell monitoring ad-hoc during a service are off

How about a PCB only upgrade kit?

Lol. Is that another TOTP with an intro Jimmy / DLT / whoever we haven't found out about yet badly cut out? The german subtitles suggest otherwise...! Topen das pophits...?

Lol, yeah thats the way to get their attention! As for sad but true... Don't get me wrong, it IS sad. But there are so many things I do now, that I couldn't do, with the handcuffs. And very little worthwhile that I couldn't. My ARC, for all the slagging by others, is well put together and professionally run. When I do CCTV, what am I gaining by doing a proper written spec, site plans, BS based handover checklist oh, but then having to pay £18 to someone for.... er....? And the chance they might bring up something about not using the correct font for the full stops, whilst the Gold guy down the road fits ungraded contacts on a G2 and does sticky ball tape joints in the loft? I'm always looking to improve my knowledge, and fire is definitely something I do want to get into and do properly, I'd rather spend the approval money on proper quals for that quite frankly.

If a see a gold merc pull up outside I'll be on my guard. I wouldn't mind if the inspectorates did their job. But they don't give a toss.

Sorry for going back on something I said earlier but I see absolutely no point in bothering with SSAIB now. I have BS vetting, I have efficacy insurance, I might even think about getting someone in to verify the quality of my work, I have a business operating manual, I have documented procedures, I do full EN / PD type paperwork, but the more I look at approval now, the more it just looks like fluffy handcuffs.

Because they are too much like supporting self monitoring?

Hi Les, going back to the original post, a map like that might be good actually....

More punchy less sing song. The accent that is.

There were quite a few comments on youtube about the not-quote-right accent tbh

www.youtube.com/watch?v=kYta-01f3lg Prob ancient as the hills but I've only just seen it.

Pyronix and texecom now sell versions of their boxes which can be dummy, wireless, or trad wired in the same looking outer case(s). AFAIK only wired have LEDs.

Or a wireless version of a Texecom or Pyronix box?

Wireless bellboxes often don't have LEDs of any kind and they are increasing. So impossible to say these days. Conversely I often fit a dummy box with signalling systems that has a 5 year battery powered LED.

Alex Salmond?

Ever the salesman!