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We have an Abacus alarm. Not sure of exact model but from the command logic its one of these:
https://securifix.com/downloads/Abacus LCD User Manual.pdf
We don't use it (pets/spiders trigger the PIRs and insurance doesn't require) and therefore cancelled the annual maintenance contract a couple of years ago.
It recently sounded while we were on holiday and reported "TAMP front door" (a wireless reed sensor) on return. Viewing the log also showed several "PRBL Power" followed by "Power OK" entries. Yesterday I happened to be standing by it and heard what sounded like low level arcing inside the metal box and the alarm sounded with "TAMP kitchen" (a wired PIR) and another "PRBL Power".
I have the master code but not the engineers code.
Is the power supply failing? Does the whole thing need junking? How should I decommission if its a hazard (I don't like the sound of arcing though there is no smell of failing electrics and the box does seem to run hot but then its on the wall in a crowded coat cupboard).
Is the master code enough for me to cut the power and look inside.
Thanks in advance.
https://securifix.com/downloads/Abacus LCD User Manual.pdf
We don't use it (pets/spiders trigger the PIRs and insurance doesn't require) and therefore cancelled the annual maintenance contract a couple of years ago.
It recently sounded while we were on holiday and reported "TAMP front door" (a wireless reed sensor) on return. Viewing the log also showed several "PRBL Power" followed by "Power OK" entries. Yesterday I happened to be standing by it and heard what sounded like low level arcing inside the metal box and the alarm sounded with "TAMP kitchen" (a wired PIR) and another "PRBL Power".
I have the master code but not the engineers code.
Is the power supply failing? Does the whole thing need junking? How should I decommission if its a hazard (I don't like the sound of arcing though there is no smell of failing electrics and the box does seem to run hot but then its on the wall in a crowded coat cupboard).
Is the master code enough for me to cut the power and look inside.
Thanks in advance.