Veritas R8 Tamper Fault Problems (fuse F2 Blowing)

[engltayl]

Hi,

I have a Veritas R8 Alarm system and have a problem or two? The internal buzzer sounds randomly and shows a tamper fault on the keypad LED. Whilst trying to find the fault I checked the main panel and it seemed that F2 fuse (bell & strobe) was blown. I replaced this and after a few hours/days it blew again. I have also replaced the battery recently. It seems that the 2-off movement sensor also dont work after the fuse has blown.

I am wondering what steps to take to isolate the problem, i have full access control to the panel. My other option whould be to rip it out and install a new system. Any help would be much appiciated.

Thanks

[djrock]

Had any carpets fitted recently?

[A-G]

Want the cheapest option?

Call in an alarm company with experience of the Veritas panels. They'll be able to identify the fault(s) & offer rectification.

[engltayl]

No carpets, But most of the cabling runs up to the loft and then down the walls to the sensors or keypad. I'm wondering if i damaged one of the cables when i installed a few floorboards in the loft.

Whats the best way to check the cables? resistance meter?

thanks

[james.wilson]

Yes.

[john@total]

No carpets, But most of the cabling runs up to the loft and then down the walls to the sensors or keypad. I'm wondering if i damaged one of the cables when i installed a few floorboards in the loft.

Whats the best way to check the cables? resistance meter?

thanks

Hi

1st thing disconect the bell cable and place link between 0v & TP, replace blown fuse. Try system again, if tamp fault still occurs change battery. If everything is now fine you need to trace the bell cable fault.