Professional Way Of Wiring Aux 12v?

[ricool]

hi there,

i've come to wire up my panel, what is the most professional way to wire up the aux 12v for the zones, do most people put all the terminals straight to the + & - terminals or do you go to a separate rail first so that its easy to add a zone's aux 12v in the future?

Also regarding 12v output on a panel, I noticed that there's only the 0v, do I take the 12v from the network supply and then the 0v is switched (texecom rkp).

many thanks

[arfur mo]

hi there,

i've come to wire up my panel, what is the most professional way to wire up the aux 12v for the zones, do most people put all the terminals straight to the + & - terminals or do you go to a separate rail first so that its easy to add a zone's aux 12v in the future?

Also regarding 12v output on a panel, I noticed that there's only the 0v, do I take the 12v from the network supply and then the 0v is switched (texecom rkp).

many thanks

i'm assuming for detectors here,

it would depend ion how many supplies you need as say 12 pirs into one terminal block is a bit tricky. many engineers run a bit of red and black out to a larger terminal block then wack all the wire's in.

i'm not one in favour of linking up multiple terminals on a strip, as it can introduce intermittent faults, so i tend to use the fuse blocks available from Maplins or RS to split up the outputs, then if one pir develops a short on it's cable at a later date it can easier be traced.

i don't advise 'tapping off' any key pad or bell supplies as any cable fault or a short could disable the keypad or the bell, use the proper AUX terminals, even consult the manuals (if you must ).

regs

alan

[breff]

hi there,

i've come to wire up my panel, what is the most professional way to wire up the aux 12v for the zones, do most people put all the terminals straight to the + & - terminals or do you go to a separate rail first so that its easy to add a zone's aux 12v in the future?

Also regarding 12v output on a panel, I noticed that there's only the 0v, do I take the 12v from the network supply and then the 0v is switched (texecom rkp).

many thanks

What are you trying to switch? Something from the keypad output? If so it is only a 100ma output, you may need a relay if the load being switched is higher.

[Tel]

hi there,

i've come to wire up my panel, what is the most professional way to wire up the aux 12v for the zones, do most people put all the terminals straight to the + & - terminals or do you go to a separate rail first so that its easy to add a zone's aux 12v in the future?

Also regarding 12v output on a panel, I noticed that there's only the 0v, do I take the 12v from the network supply and then the 0v is switched (texecom rkp).

many thanks

this product?

I'm doing a home diy alarm system using a texecom premier system, I am planning on having a prox.

if the question is pir on the keypad zones, yes

otherwise, no

[ricool]

What are you trying to switch? Something from the keypad output? If so it is only a 100ma output, you may need a relay if the load being switched is higher.

thanks for the advice alan.

Breff it was to turn on some led's in a dummy bell box, the 2nd keypad on the landing is right next to the bell box so thought I would use the output from the rkpd to turn these on and off (read in the manual that there was an aux 12v output on the keypads) - looking at the keypads it only seems to have a 0v terminal though, so I didn't know whether you should take the 12v of the network supply - wouldn't have thought so? - I think I might have missed something though - will have another look at the rkpd and manuals tonight.

Its no problem to run a new cable back from the dummy bellbox to the panel if you think thats a better option?

many thanks,

[Tel]

it was to turn on some led's in a dummy bell box,

why bother? just fit full sab

also scumball fannies about with the disco light dummy & pops the fuse, no rkp(s) to turn the system off

[magpye]

Its no problem to run a new cable back from the dummy bellbox to the panel if you think thats a better option?

Always

[ricool]

Always

I've already installed a full bell box and thought I would have a dummy on the side of the house also, the dummy is obviously cheaper, do companies install more than one fully working bell box then? - what are the regs on noise etc.? - is it o.k. to install two?

many thanks,

[arfur mo]

you can buy a battery powered module to give you 'wally lights' on the dummy cover, they last a good 3 years or more.

2nd siren makes it harder to defeat the system, as an intruder you have to attack both bells at the same timem but do 'p' off the neighbours more if you arrive home drunk and forget to tur of the system.

so it then is judge as to the risk covered, if you are a normal jo soap with a mid terrace 3 up 2 down well perhaps not, if you are a jeweler, warehouse/bank manager or live in Liverpool or Birmingham then definitely yes, but then you would be monitored to.

no one can accurately advise even less design fine details of your system without site visits and talking it through with your life partner and you

regs

alan