Bellbox tamper return purpose

[starfire]

Hi,

Probably a stupid question, but can can someone confirm that the bellbox temper return (C (TAMP) Texecomm Odyssey) is solely to advise the panel of the tamper circuit (lid) being opened/closed ?

Without this connected to the panel the bellbox alarm would still sound if the bellbox cover was removed even if the hold off voltages were still present, correct ?

Thanks.

 

[sparkymarka]

Yes

 

[Europlex]

Does this mean that you are not going to make this connection?

 

[starfire]

Does this mean that you are not going to make this connection?

It's not connected currently just wanted to confirm the impact

 

[ross94]

The bellbox will work fine with or without it connected, you will however get a bell tamper from the panel. why do you ask? do you only have a 4 core cable up to the bellbox?

 

[starfire]

It's 6 core just didn't connect it at the panel, there was a link in place between bell temper and 0v so left it as is.

 

[ross94]

bellboxes have their own tamper setup as well as a battery backup so they will go off if anyone tries to remove the cover or cut the power supplying it, however without the tamper return connected your panel will not know about it and will not alarm. You should try and connect the tamper return if you can.

 

[starfire]

I understand, thanks. Seems like a minor thing though and I'm happy the system will work fine as is.

 

[Europlex]

"..... seems like a minor thing ....."

It's a security system, what's the point in doing what you have done and leaving a hole in the system. The tamper is part of the SYSTEM security, why compromise for just one connection? Who told you it is a 'minor thing'?

Why not disable the control panel anti-tamper switch, you won't have to enter a code when opening the box then, help stop your finger wearing out.

Where is your house? I could visit and burgle with ease now, all for a 'minor thing' not being completed.

Sheesh, DiYers (Destroy It Yourselfers)

 

[starfire]

Thanks for your input.

 

[Europlex]

You're so welcome, but tell me I'm wrong, after all over the years I've seen it all and what you are doing has been done before with a break-in at sometime or other and the DiYer doing his pieces because the alarm did not work.

Outside sounder disabled (NO NOISE), entry to premises then the alarm smashed up. Sounder working correctly might have stopped this, anti-tamper would have tripped the panel making that sound and any communication equipment (if fitted) to operate.

Still, do your own thing.