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Title: Problem with PS561?
Post by: rlcohen7 on October 17, 2011, 11:53:15 AM

I have had this security system for many years. In addition to the PS561 security consol, I have 6 door/window sensors and 4 indoor motion detectors. Recently the consol has begun chiming 5 times for no apparent reason, no LEDs are lit on the console. Also when I try to set the alarm I get the rapid chiming normally indicative of an open window or door, but none are open and neaither are any of the LEDs lit on the console. I tried resetting the system several times to no avail. Any clues as to why this is hapopening?

Bob C.

Title: Re: Problem with PS561?
Post by: Noam on October 17, 2011, 12:19:22 PM

Perhaps the batteries are low in one of the sensors?

Title: Re: Problem with PS561?
Post by: Brian H on October 17, 2011, 12:34:27 PM

Here are a few links to information.
http://kbase.x10.com/wiki/Protector_Plus_Wireless_Voice_Dialer_Security_System
http://kbase.x10.com/wiki/Identifying_and_Fixing_Low_Battery_Warnings
http://kbase.x10.com/wiki/System_Chimes_and_Does_Not_Arm

If the problem Zone is 9-16 you have to hold the BYPASS Button for the Zones LED to light and indicate the problem.

Title: Re: Problem with PS561?
Post by: rlcohen7 on October 17, 2011, 12:58:58 PM

The problem started just after I replaced batteries in all of the sensors and detectors.

Title: Re: Problem with PS561?
Post by: rlcohen7 on October 17, 2011, 01:11:03 PM

Thanks for your help. I found the cause of my inability to set an alarm - a magnet on window sensor slipped down. Hopefully , fixing this will also fix the 5 chime problem.

Title: Re: Problem with PS561?
Post by: tom j on October 18, 2011, 08:20:25 PM

Quote from: rlcohen7 on October 17, 2011, 01:11:03 PM

Thanks for your help. I found the cause of my inability to set an alarm - a magnet on window sensor slipped down. Hopefully , fixing this will also fix the 5 chime problem.

Did that solve your problem  ???


Tom j.