Optima compact problem

[Peter140]

Afternoon all Some advice sought on my alarm problem please. All the functions of the alarm seem to be working as expected but the external box has a siren sound ( like a man in a box) , very quiet but there and seems to come on and off randomly, still sounds with the mains off so presumably powered by the battery in the box?
Replaced the battery in the internal control box but the external box problem persists. Do I need a new external box or should I be looking elsewhere? Thanks in advance

 

[Handymanjo]

How old is the bell box ?
Does bell box sound outside without any warning from main control panel inside,
From your description the bell box could be faulty.

 

[Peter140]

At least 20 years, on the garage when we moved in, no faults on control panel, just seems to have a mind of its own! The only sound seems to be a very weak sounding siren, but totally independent of the control panel ,if that makes sense? Thanks for your quick reply

 

[Handymanjo]

In that case ,think you need to replace Bell box ASAP.
If you change bell box Take photo of wiring before you Disconnect as a reference. Also photo of wiring at control panel end also helps if you have any issues.

 

[Peter140]

Brilliant, thanks, any recommendations as to what would be the most compatible replacement?

 

[Handymanjo]

I would use Pyronix Delta bell plus.
Look in Internet for prices,you will need bell module and backbox with cover.

 

[Peter140]

Thanks for your help

 

[Deryck Tintagel]

I would also consider Texecom boxes - different styles (Vertical, horizontal, shield) depending on what was there previously and the space available

 

[Peter140]

Sorry it’s been a while but other family issues got in the way. New box has different wiring to the old ,can anyone shed some light as to wiring ? Thanks in advance

 

[sparkymarka]

As below

 

[Peter140]

Thanks so much Sparkymarka, presume the Green wire is spare and taped up? Hopefully get my garage alarmed tomorrow.

 

[Peter140]

Wired as per above picture and now I get a fault on zone 1 which is the internal PIR ,if I omit zone 1 the alarm will arm and the door sensor sets off the panel but not the external box, any suggestions ?

 

[sparkymarka]

You have blown the fuse In the control panel ?

 

[Peter140]

Thanks for your advice and patience, will take a look .

 

[Peter140]

Absolute star mate,one of the fuses had blown,changed and with the new external box it’s all working as it should,again thanks for your advice.