ensecurity Posted April 29, 2015 Posted April 29, 2015 (edited) Afternoon, I am a new member to this site, but I have followed it for ages. My house has a menvier TS900 installed with a node (10 zones) When I moved in, the external garage had no alarm so I went ahead and purchased a G2-12 and a MK7 keypad. The G2-12 was easy to install and program for a professional panel. It works very well (I'm an audio engineer and know my electronics very well). I have decided that its time to upgrade the TS900 and install something that's more future proof and not discontinued, I'd want the new panel to cover the house AND garage through the use of groups, but I have a few concerns and questions. I already know the workflow of the galaxy quite well even though its a professional panel. First off, all the cabling for the TS900 is 8 core alarm cable, same with the galaxy...would I need to change the keypad/expander cables for Belden cable? the G2-12 seems to communicate with the MK7 keypad fine with standard 8 core cable. Secondly, is it worth changing the internal loudspeaker for a hi-lo sounder since the loudspeaker only beeps in alarm? Thirdly, How would I go about setting up the groups? I'm probably over complicating this, I'd like a group for the house, and a group for the garage, however...I want both groups to act as separate alarm panels. Can the garage keypad be setup to only control the garage group? The house keypads would have access to both groups. When the garage is in alarm, it has a Master Blaster installed and I wouldn't want the bellbox on the house to activate while the garage is in alarm. I wouldn't want the keypads or internal loudspeaker to make any noise when the garage is in E/E mode either. Can that be done? I'm also worried that the system won't be user friendly when groups are setup as there would be a lot of different options when setting and unsetting. Lastly, I'd need quite a few outputs from the panel to turn on lights and send various signals out etc. Is there a transistorised output board available for the galaxy? I can only find a relay output board, but I already have relays installed where appropriate. Where can I get RSS from? Is it available for installers only? Hope I've made sense. Sorry for the long post! Thanks. Edited April 29, 2015 by ensecurity Quote
Nova-Security Posted April 29, 2015 Posted April 29, 2015 Your asking a bit much from a G2-12 not many outputs and as for groups didnt think it had them only part sets, think you should have started with a G3-48 Quote www.nova-security.co.uk www.nsiapproved.co.uk No PMs please unless i know you or you are using this board with your proper name.
al-yeti Posted April 29, 2015 Posted April 29, 2015 Thought it had three groups , two plus common But better of with g20 for more outputs Quote
ensecurity Posted April 29, 2015 Author Posted April 29, 2015 Yeah, I'm quite happy to swap the G2-12 out and put a RIO there. Quote
james.wilson Posted April 30, 2015 Posted April 30, 2015 As nova says but a proper gal in, a baby dimension ie the 48 Quote securitywarehouse Security Supplies from Security Warehouse Trade Members please contact us for your TSI vetted trade discount.
sixwheeledbeast Posted April 30, 2015 Posted April 30, 2015 Texecom would be a better replacement IMO. You won't need to touch any of the kit, just swap the controls like for like. Quote
justin Posted May 3, 2015 Posted May 3, 2015 I agree Texecom may be best for you as won't need to change any network cabling. I am a big Galaxy fan but think Texecom (premier) is always a preferred option for domestic installs. Excellent choice of keypads as well. If you stick with a Galaxy the Dimension series will support cat5 for the network if that helps. Quote
enasecurity Posted May 3, 2015 Posted May 3, 2015 Thanks for the advice. I have decided to go with a texecom premier elite. Where is the best place to order one from? I'd like the metal case version Quote
Nova-Security Posted May 3, 2015 Posted May 3, 2015 I agree Texecom may be best for you as won't need to change any network cabling. I am a big Galaxy fan but think Texecom (premier) is always a preferred option for domestic installs. Excellent choice of keypads as well. If you stick with a Galaxy the Dimension series will support cat5 for the network if that helps. To many buttons on a texecom keypad for customer to get confused. Galaxy support data on alarm cable. Quote www.nova-security.co.uk www.nsiapproved.co.uk No PMs please unless i know you or you are using this board with your proper name.
Lwillis Posted May 3, 2015 Posted May 3, 2015 Thanks for the advice. I have decided to go with a texecom premier elite. Where is the best place to order one from? I'd like the metal case version http://www.securitywarehouse.co.uk/catalog/index.php To many buttons on a texecom keypad for customer to get confused. Galaxy support data on alarm cable. +1 Quote
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