Optima Xm Gone Vegetable......!

[Guest Guest_Andy_*]

ey up!

I have an Optima XM installed which has been working fine for a number of years now.

A few days ago I had to turn the electric off for about 15 minutes. Since turning in back on the alarm has been completley dead - EXCEPT for a red power light.

None of the keys are working, I have taken the front off and disconnected the battery (although I suspect it may need a new battery - not been changed for a while) but to no success.

Can anyone suggest anything?

I'm in the Wigan area.

Many thanks in advance...!

Andy

[Adi]

Battery needs changing and your charging circuit needs checking.

If you are going to do it your self be careful of 240v turn off the supply first.

[whistle]

Needs a new battery

I live in the wigan area and would be more than happy to help you out if needed

[Guest Guest]

thanks lads - most appreciated!!!!

I'm going to get a battery from the local Minster - it must be that - I've just turned the electric off again and there was nothing at all showing on the box.

whistle - I'll probably give you a shout after I end up with curly hair, but thanks anyway!

[Guest Guest]

thanks lads - most appreciated!!!!

I'm going to get a battery from the local Minster - it must be that - I've just turned the electric off again and there was nothing at all showing on the box.

whistle - I'll probably give you a shout after I end up with curly hair, but thanks anyway!

oh - thats from me - Andy! DOH!!

[Adi]

Did your external sounder sound if not thats had it as well.

Adi

[Guest Guest_Andy_*]

ah - the plot thickens!!

if, though, when the electric was off, does this not point to the battery being dead and I need one anyway (its a good 6/7 years old). Could I not get one, try it, and take it from their?

to answera previous question, no - theres been no sound from anything.

[amateurandy]

ah - the plot thickens!!

if, though, when the electric was off, does this not point to the battery being dead and I need one anyway (its a good 6/7 years old). Could I not get one, try it, and take it from their?

to answera previous question, no - theres been no sound from anything.

To summarise previous posts:

- Your battery is almost cetainly dead and of no further use. Dispose of properly.

- The battery failure has PROBABLY damaged the main circuit board, very common on ADE kit (and others)

- Remove battery, turn off mains.

- If the external sounder is silent that is faulty as well; it should go off for 20 minutes

- Reapply mains power WITHOUT BATTERY. It should work, or show some signs of life.

- If it's still dead your system will need replacing, a new battery won't help (you may even destroy it too)

[Adi]

Them optimas are funny bleeding things with mains and batts sometimes wont work without the batt.

Maybe time to call in the whistle posse.

Do your home security a favour and get it updated cheaper than updating the home contents.

All the best Adi.

[Guest Guest_andy_*]

yep that makes sense!!!

I've got a red power light on now - but nothing at all when the powers off - which follows the logic.

My wifes mums friend (really!!) is an electrician and engineer so I've put a call into to him.

many thanks again though!!