Accord Xpc

[andy82]

The install instructions do indicate an EE Volume on the PCB, however mine does not have this?

In regards to reducing the volume of the speaker, this would maybe work for the entry/exit tone but it would then quiten down the actual internal alarm which is not something I would want.

Well use the resistor trick to quiet down the speaker for the E/E sound then get hold of a soundbomb and install that for the extra noise when the alarm activates

[james.wilson]

Or bypass the resistor with a relay when in alarm

[Ads17]

Well use the resistor trick to quiet down the speaker for the E/E sound then get hold of a soundbomb and install that for the extra noise when the alarm activates

 

If I just remove remove the internal speaker rather than using a resistor then this will stop it mimicking the keypad tones for the E/E sound, this will suit my needs

 

I will then need to install a soundbomb to regain internal noise when the alarm sounds. 

 

I know you can't just directly replace the speaker with the soundbomb, so does the soundbomb just wire into Bell +/-  terminals the same as the external sounder?

[sjsturner]

No it would be + and bell trig-.

But... Depends if the bell output has enough to run the internal and external sounder,

Dont know the current rating of the sound bomb.

[Ads17]

Details of the soundbomb are here

http://www.kinetic-group.co.uk/kinetic_security/products/internal_sounders/sound_bomb_1/

 

 

[sjsturner]

Its less than 100ma you should be ok.

If your fuse blows then its not! Lol.

Im unsure of the size of bell output fuse on this panel and the type/ rating of your external sounder.

[Ads17]

The install manual states that Speaker/Bell fuse is 500ma, 20mm, Anti-surge.  I have no idea what the size/rating of the external sounder is so just need to keep my fingers crossed that the fuse is ok.

 

Just need to order the soundbomb & maybe a spare fuse just in case!

[arfur mo]

i'd fit a new battery at the same time.

people stating fit a resistor but giving no clue to o/p of the suggested value, which if across and to low might damage the speaker driver.

@0/P you seem pretty capable, i'd suggest fit a 'universal relay' (which is a relay in module form) to the bell output, then break the internal speaker through its normally open contacts. that way in alarm your internal speaker will be at full volume, but keypad only during normal operations

[sixwheeledbeast]

I hate soundbombs always cause trouble and are very DIY.

An internal sounder wired across the bell trig would be my option.

[Ads17]

Just like to say thanks for all the assistance.

 

Soundbomb arrived in the post and I swapped it over with the internal speaker, wired it to the Bell (+) and Bell (trigger) and all is working how I wanted