Simannjo Posted September 17, 2010 Posted September 17, 2010 Hi all... I am a sparky with a builder that would like an additional keypad adding to his Gardtec 591. The current kaypad is a Contour with ACE - I assume this is a keyfob system. He only has one code, and the system was under contract with an alarm company by the previous owner, so... 1. Is his code likely to allow the intergration of another keypad? 2. As he doesn't have any keyfobs (ACE) does he need another ACE compatible keypad - if not what pad would do? 3. Does the 591 allow factory resets? 4. Is a new system the better option? Many thanks, Simannjo - (and his builder)
reidy Posted September 18, 2010 Posted September 18, 2010 1) No 2) Depends whether its a 4 or 6 wire keypad, older panels use 6 wire, Risco dont make the 6 wire keypad anymore, new panel maybe required 3) You can but if its locked your gonna need a new panel 4) Might be less hassle Hope this helps Hey Ho, Lets Go
arfur mo Posted September 18, 2010 Posted September 18, 2010 As above, the g591 is superseded with the g595 which supports 4 and 6 wire keypads, worth updating as you only need to enter codes at one keypad on the 4 wire versions and better software. Would not say G595 is a breeze to program - unless you know them. Arfur If you think education is difficult, try being stupid!!!!
Simannjo Posted September 18, 2010 Author Posted September 18, 2010 Many thanks for that Reidy... I thought I might have to go down the route of new system, expecially as he can then take ownership for future etc, Thansk again, Simon Thanks Arfur, I'll price up new panel and keypad etc and see.. , Simon
arfur mo Posted September 18, 2010 Posted September 18, 2010 Your welcome, they do have trade counter, I buy via telly sales. It is good kit but eng manual - written by a sadist. Arfur If you think education is difficult, try being stupid!!!!
Simannjo Posted September 18, 2010 Author Posted September 18, 2010 Midlands trade counter is just around the corner! Score! Simannjo
arfur mo Posted September 18, 2010 Posted September 18, 2010 Ak for a Gil engineers manual, the fast start sheet I's kack. New keypads use prox fobs do pick some up . Arfur Should mention the 490 is a cheaper and capable alternative having similar programming but lacks having 3 areas (rarely used anyway) and uses same rkps. Both have 'vo com' basic voice dialer built I'n as standard Arfur If you think education is difficult, try being stupid!!!!
alterEGO Posted September 19, 2010 Posted September 19, 2010 I think they are making the 6 wire again now.
arfur mo Posted September 19, 2010 Posted September 19, 2010 Think that has been said I'n here, they should do, as thousands of 6 wire only panels out there working fine, client damages it, not fair to enforce replace panel as well Arfur If you think education is difficult, try being stupid!!!!
Simannjo Posted September 19, 2010 Author Posted September 19, 2010 If I am able to determine panel type and then get a new one... Am I likely to have issues integrating it as we may not have the engineers code?
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