Scantronic 9827

[Al Gregs]

having nightmare with my House Alarm - I know its a relatively old model but I wonder if anyone can suggest anything. Although my keypad is showing no fault, its not letting me set the system - the read out is just the two blinking lines. Im wondering if i have to reset the system by disconnecting the battery or fuse then re-connecting. Is this possible - would grateful if anyone has any tips or suggestions before I have to spend a fortune (money I don't have) to call out an engineer

 

[musszzy]

Sounds like it's waiting for a command do u have a no key or esc or even 0 may put it back to normal

 

[Al Gregs]

yeah its like that but whenever I try and punch numbers into it nothing happens, it beeps with every press but doesn't register on the LED

 

[sparkymarka]

The two lines blinking ? If so it don't sound good ! When was the last time it had a battery change ?

 

[Al Gregs]

was a few years ago (maybe 5) but no indication on LED of battery problem

 

[musszzy]

I would probably drop the power to it do a reboot first.

 

[sparkymarka]

Yes you can down power it .....But ...if it is passed its sell buy date you may not be able to shut it off !
If it's a 9800 not a plus , it may be 25 years old

 

[musszzy]

Either way you will find out if it's any good always drop the power permanently if still an issue. Best do it daytime in case your bell sounds for a while

 

[Al Gregs]

how do I 'drop the power' ?

 

[musszzy]

Remove battery. Hopefully you will have a fused spur near the main box (not the keypad there is a large white case somewhere containing your batteries and all the wiring.) lever the fuse out. If your not sure what you have don't attempt this.

 

[Al Gregs]

I do have a large white case containing battery and also a separate fuse - whats going to happen if I remove the fuse ?

 

[musszzy]

U will then be dropping the power to the panel. Your siren may go off. Reinsert fuse after 30seconds and try your code

 

[Al Gregs]

thanks very much - will try that

 

[sparkymarka]

Ringing bells ! Lol

 

[musszzy]

Maybe...... After 25 years.....