Scantronic 9448+ - Faulty Code Panel?

[Anon]

We have a Scantronic 9448+ original alarm that It has not been serviced at all in 15+ years, as it has worked fine up to now.

The keypad has started to be difficult on certain numbers, so I changed the code. However, it is still not always responding to the code (it beeps when numbers are pressed, but doesn't deactivate).

Is it possible to repair/replace the keypad please? If so, how?

Thank you

 

[sparkymarka]

Replace it ….they still make it ..

 

[Anon]

Thank you for replying.

The keypad is built into the alarm control box rather than a separate standalone keypad. I did search online but it seemed to just bring up photos of either a new more rounded control box with the same 9448+ number or a separate standalone key pad. Does it mean replacing the full control box? Thank you

 

[sparkymarka]

Or clip out the pcb , remove the keypad mat , clean with a cotton bud and meths…it normally works

 

[Anon]

Thank you for replying again.

I am relatively confident but also a novice.

Based on reading other posts, and caution, I assume 1) switch off electric to alarm at the fuse box 2) open control box and enter code to switch off anti-tamper 3) unclip pcb 4) clean the back of keypad and also panel 5) reassemble 6) power back on?

Thank you

 

[sparkymarka]

Yes

 

[Anon]

I finally found time to look at this further. I removed the fuse, opened the panel and put the code in to switch off the alarm.

I could unclip the panel below it but it still seems to be fastened in somehow (not just slotted in at the top). I didn't want to force it out - am I missing a fixing (or screw/bolt) somewhere please? Do I need to remove those two screws between the top and bottom green lights, or is there something else holding it in? I didn't want to remove if it then broke the control panel.

Thank you

 

[sparkymarka]

Yes you have to remove the screws behind the keypad

 

[Anon]

Thank you. Control panel removed, key pad and contacts cleaned with alcohol. Alarm buttons are now much better and seem to be working correctly.