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I'd like to decommission a Risco alarm that is no longer used. I have access to the main unit and keypad (GT480), but I don't have a ladder to reach the bell box. The battery in the bell box is at least 10 years old, but still has enough juice to set off the siren when I cut power to the main unit. I'd prefer not to upset the neighbours.
Is it possible to shut down the system completely using the keypad? I have a master code (I can access the "Test" menu), but not I think an engineer code, if there is such a thing for this unit. The original installer is no longer in business, so I doubt I'd be able to get any more info.
I'm guessing the answer to that one is "no". So, could I cut power to the charger in the bell box while maintaining whatever connections or voltages are needed to keep the siren switched off? I could provide an independent 12V supply if necessary.
Without charging, I'm hoping that the battery would die within a week or two and I could then switch everything off.
There are 5 cables:
Strobe (+ ? There are 6 terminals, but I guess Strobe– is commoned with Bell– )
Bell +
Bell –
Bell Hold –
SAB TMP
Any advice would be appreciated.
Is it possible to shut down the system completely using the keypad? I have a master code (I can access the "Test" menu), but not I think an engineer code, if there is such a thing for this unit. The original installer is no longer in business, so I doubt I'd be able to get any more info.
I'm guessing the answer to that one is "no". So, could I cut power to the charger in the bell box while maintaining whatever connections or voltages are needed to keep the siren switched off? I could provide an independent 12V supply if necessary.
Without charging, I'm hoping that the battery would die within a week or two and I could then switch everything off.
There are 5 cables:
Strobe (+ ? There are 6 terminals, but I guess Strobe– is commoned with Bell– )
Bell +
Bell –
Bell Hold –
SAB TMP
Any advice would be appreciated.
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