Eurosec CPX Keypad

[5treets]

I've moved into a new house with a Eurosec CPX system installed and I triggered a tamper alarm by knocking one of the PIR's.

The keypad during alarm state says "!!ENTER CODE!! !!!!CHECK!!!!"
However entering codes (or anything for that matter) at the keypad has no effect. The buttons beep but its as if no data transfer is happening back to the panel.

I've powered down the panel and on restart the keypad is illuminated and showing the date and time. Its still unresponsive to any input. The buttons are beeping but nothing happens.

I've used the previous owners code, default engineers codes and the installers engineer code. I've tried yes no system resets but nothing is registering.

The alarm panel now triggers randomly. I can't set or unset the alarm so have to pull the fuse and let the SAB time out (not the best intro to our neighbours!)

Is there any way to test if I have a faulty keypad before buying a replacement? Alternatively anyone know of anything else I can test?
Many thanks

 

[sparkymarka]

Did the time move on in the display ?

 

[5treets]

It does. I forget the date is but the time starts from midnight 00:00:00

 

[sparkymarka]

Have you ever actually used the alarm ....with the code provided ? It may be programmed for master reset only , and the code they have given you is a user only code ...or eng reset only on tamper !

 

[5treets]

Thanks sparkymarka,
No I never used the code so it could be a dud.

The callout charge is going to be £96 plus parts. I’m wondering if returning to the factory for reset is an option or just buying a new panel and fitting myself.

The CPX seems to be a good piece of kit but been around for a while. Would you know if there better options these days?

Thanks again for the response

 

[Handymanjo]

Are you sure it is a CPX and not CP8L as the default resets are different.

 

[sparkymarka]

Post picture of the keypad ...

 

[5treets]

Pretty confident. It has the wireless module added on it and the vocomm connection to the phone line.
The original installers also confirmed it was a CPX.
I’ll double check though.

 

[5treets]

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• 5treets
• 13 Aug 2019

CPX alarm keypad

 

[sparkymarka]

Cpx...you could try a code only default on it as you haven’t anything to lose ....worst case it’s eng locked , but you will have a master code

 

[5treets]

What’s a code only default?
1 9 yes no?

 

[sparkymarka]

Yes

 

[5treets]

No joy sadly. Also contacted Risco who will only deal with trade.

I took the keypad off the wall earlier while the system was powered up and it didn't trigger a tamper alert.
I'm going to do a continuity test on the data line tomorrow. Although you guys might tell me if it switches to the error message in the pic above that the data line is fine.

I think I'll start unwiring the panel and disconnecting externals to see if anything changes. I have a feeling I'm destined for a new panel.

 

[sparkymarka]

Get a short piece of cable , and wire it onto the control panel , that will rule out any cable issues

 

[nacnudus]

I know this is an old thread, but I'm having the same problem, and would love to know whether you fixed it. In my case everything worked for a while, until it didn't.