Alarm status traffic lights

[roasty]

Can't find these anywhere....

Not sure if they are specific to honeywell galaxy or ADT or both.

Maybe not recently, but I recall seeing a single socket blanking plate sized unit with large (maybe 10mm) LEDs in a traffic light configuration (red, yellow, green) which reflect the status of the alarm

I could make one, but can't find the actual item described above anywhere.
Anyone know what they are known as / have any further info.
Cheers
Dan

 

[denso13]

You have unfortunately asked a question in the forum of death. No doubt one of the professionals/non professionals will be along soon with some patronising/unfunny remark. Best of luck, any bit of the forum but this and you would have stood a chance.

 

[chaindaisy]

Hi,

That's a status board or a system status indicator board. You could try C.Tec security, they enjoy building these things, turned out to be a good firm too, weren't rated that much in the 1980's but churning out clever gear these days.

 

[chaindaisy]

In all seriousness, I can safely log off for the night because I have just had corroborative evidence, and I laughed hysterically when I read it:-

denso13: "...... You have unfortunately asked a question in the forum of death...."

 

[roasty]

Chaindaisy, thanks, that's useful.

So, do you reckon it was ADT who had these specially made? I can't find any evidence of these on their website, or the honeywell galaxy one.

I'm sure I've seen them in banks.

 

[alumni]

Chaindaisy, thanks, that's useful.

So, do you reckon it was ADT who had these specially made? I can't find any evidence of these on their website, or the honeywell galaxy one.

I'm sure I've seen them in banks.

Think about it, Banks showing the status of their alarms??

 

[chaindaisy]

It could be anyone really, Chubb used them a lot at one time. They are quite common and there is no particular 'patent' on a system status board in general. Don't let the in-between posts bother you, I have four characters who simply follow me around and add a comment after I have replied to a post, they rarely offer anything constructive on the forum.

Take Care Roasty.

 

[bernardgreen]

http://www.hoyles.com/acatalog/engaged-wait-enter-systems.html

might be what you are looking for but might need modifying

another possibility source is Callaid ( or similar on Google )

 

[RF Lighting]

I would imagine it's literally just 3 LEDs on a plate, each wired to a zone on the alarm in series with a resistor.

I have an LED inside my house on my alarm which is lit when the areas protecting the garage and shed outside are disarmed, just as a reminder to set them before going out / going to bed etc.

 

[redpis]

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You have and they have meaning to those tasked with unlocking.

 

[redpis]

Can't find these anywhere....

Not sure if they are specific to honeywell galaxy or ADT or both.

Maybe not recently, but I recall seeing a single socket blanking plate sized unit with large (maybe 10mm) LEDs in a traffic light configuration (red, yellow, green) which reflect the status of the alarm

I could make one, but can't find the actual item described above anywhere.
Anyone know what they are known as / have any further info.
Cheers
Dan

Wouldn't be difficult to make as others have said it's just 3 leds mounted on a single gang blanking plate (if you do decide to have a go at drilling the plate, I found using a cone cutter to be the most effective without shattering)

http://www.screwfix.com/p/crabtree-...Rjwcb2gDlSx5MfyR2rtQNv1ypxy0WYv8Nz!-668575151

http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Goodwill-Leds-Sales/10mm-LEDS-12V-ALSO-LEADS-/_i.html?_fsub=833353014

 

[roasty]

Thanks everyone, can't find these for sale anywhere.
I've bought the bits and started assembly.
I'll post pictures tomorrow, they look just like the 'real' thing!

 

[chaindaisy]

Go for it Roasty, we're all rooting for you. So they are looking just like the real thing .... Roasty, yours are the real thing. In fact I can see you selling quite a few should you decide to. Can't wait to see the 'pics'.

Happy new year to you,

Chain Daisy.

 

[roasty]

Finished them!

Made 5 in the end, as planning quite a big alarm installation.

I'm pleased with the results.
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Cheers for your help/advice.
Dan

 

[chaindaisy]

Hello Dan,

You have just completed a fantastic job, they are brilliant. The finish is so professional, I can see you selling a few of these (I know I would buy them, no problems). I can't see any limiting resistors for the diodes, are they needed on this set up ? I'm just guessing mate, it's no big deal. Think I had better find your website incase I need some. Fantastic.

Take care mate, and well done.