G4 accents optima quite siren

[Peter’s]

Hi
I have a g4 optima and the alarm correctly triggered today as it saw movement, we was out and on our return the strobe was flashing but the siren was very low, would anyone know the reason for this please?

regards

Peter

 

[secureiam]

if it isn’t as loud as normal then you would guess the bell is faulty or not getting enough power.

if you got there and just the strobe was flashing then the chances are you got back after the siren timer ran out.


Details of behaviour should be in the relevant manuals.

a bell test will confirm siren level as normal or not.

 

[Peter’s]

Thanks for the reply, I will find out how to do a bell test and check this out

 

[Handymanjo]

Just set alarm and walk into a room to trigger system.

 

[sparkymarka]

Texecom with a faulty piezo….

 

[Peter’s]

????

 

[Handymanjo]

Sparky is referring to a possible fault piezo sounder within the bell box.

 

[sparkymarka]

????

Post picture of the bellbox

 

[Peter’s]

Hi just done the bell test and it is very quite from the start, can you get sounder or is it better to get a new bell box

 

[secureiam]

picture of bellbox, video may help confirm as very quiet means absolutely nothing unfortunately.

Is it quieter than normal? or does it just sound quiet.

It could be right for that bell box or its setting.
For example:-
bell boxs are rated for the sound level in dB at 1M these vary.

Some have different settings also, SAB, SCB and low power mode, the quietist would be SCB as it draws least current, the next is low power and then SAB.

Some models have 1 piezo and others have 2. 2 piezos being loudest and that uses more power.

Faulty piezo may sound quiet or abnormal.

 

[Peter’s]

Sorry I tried to send a photo,it is lower than it used to be, I can just about hear it when I stand under it

 

[Handymanjo]

Replace Bell box ,is your best option. Most bell boxes will connect to your existing control panel.
Take photos of control panel wiring and existing bell box wiring before you replace unit.

 

[sparkymarka]

Looks like an old flashguard ….normally ok

 

[Peter’s]

Thanks guys I will look for a new bell box

regards

peter

 

[Peter’s]

Hi
This bell box states it’s compatible with g4, it does not have the micro terminals like the old one, what do I need to do with these? Also there is a white wire in my old box not connected?