SC1200 problem with zones

jonheil · April 21, 2011, 04:30:23 PM

Quote from: Mike_B on April 21, 2011, 08:40:32 AM
I tried to program the DS10A's as stated above - No luck!

I luckily had a couple of the Radio Shack sensors. I programmed them last night (to the SC1200). I found, I am no longer having zone issues. So I also think the problem is with the DS10A sensors. Good call! I ordered a couple DS12A's yesterday.

Mike

Do me a favor Mike and let me know if the new sensors work and I'll do the same. Thanks.

Mike_B · April 21, 2011, 06:44:05 PM

Will do! I expect the DS12A's on Monday.

No issues with the RS sensor. When I got in tonight. Zone #2 was having a fit! That was a DS10A. So I found another RS sensor and programmed it. I don't expect an issue. I believe I am out of RS sensors now. Looking forward, I am waiting for zone 1 to have a fit.

Mike

spam4us · April 21, 2011, 11:42:16 PM

You can always use your old ds7000 with the SC1200. Here's an explanation and picture.
Look at the last post. I use 2 DS7000. It's been working flawless for 4 years now.
http://forums.x10.com/index.php?topic=13487.15

Mike_B · April 23, 2011, 10:39:06 PM

The DS12A's came today. Everything seems to be great! I'll be investing in a few more of them.

Thanks spam4us - I am going to look at connecting the 2 unit together in a couple weeks.

Mike

jonheil · April 24, 2011, 09:11:06 AM

Hey Mike, just to clarify, you have a mixture of DS10A's DS12A's and RS sensors and everything's working ok with the 1200 console? You just replaced the troublesome DS10A's with RS or DS12A's and it's all fixed?

Mike_B · April 24, 2011, 09:24:36 AM

No I replaced all DS10A's. 2 are with the RS sensors. The other 2 are the DS12A.

Over 24 hrs up and running and no problems. In the past I would see issues usually within an hour or 2.

Mike

ROBERTH · May 19, 2011, 05:09:51 PM

Quote from: Mike_B on April 19, 2011, 02:09:53 PM
oh no! Not good!

Ok I just got back my new replacement SC1200. I set it up right away only using the front door and the back door zone #2. With in 10 minutes of use Zone 2 was again seen as being open. I have replaced the SC1200 I was told that was defective. Isolated the Zone 2 sensor, replaced the zone 2 sensor with 4 others I have new in boxes, fresh batteries and everything else I could think of. Still no luck with the SC1200 seeing the sensor as being open when it is not. Anyone else have any luck? I would really like to finish setting up this alarm. Thanks guys! Rob

ROBERTH · May 19, 2011, 05:19:49 PM

Quote from: Mike_B on April 24, 2011, 09:24:36 AM
No I replaced all DS10A's. 2 are with the RS sensors. The other 2 are the DS12A.

Over 24 hrs up and running and no problems. In the past I would see issues usually within an hour or 2.

Mike

Hi Mike! I had the same issues with zones. Are you no longer having issues still now that you replaced the DS10A's with the DS12A?

Rob

Mike_B · May 19, 2011, 06:58:00 PM

I have had no problems since I have swapped out the sensors. Works like a charm.

Mike

ROBERTH · May 19, 2011, 08:12:47 PM

Quote from: Mike_B on May 19, 2011, 06:58:00 PM
I have had no problems since I have swapped out the sensors. Works like a charm.

Mike

Mike...that is great news. About how far away is the furthest sensor from your SC1200?

Rob

Jeff M · May 19, 2011, 09:52:42 PM

Were the DS10A sensors a problem with the older console, or just with the new SC1200?

Mike_B · May 20, 2011, 09:54:40 AM

I'd say the DS10a's had an issue. I wasn't happy that I needed to upgrade the sensors as I thought they were compatible. But it wasn't a big deal. The satisfaction of the unit working correctly made it worth my while. The sensors in my house are about 25-30 feet from the console. One of them is located on my garage door. I am going to get the motion sensors working next. I had them working a year or 2 ago. The only thing I have noticed is the remote. It's the SH624 seems to have an issue with the SC1200. When I arm the unit with it - it displays an error. I only did this once (last weekend) and didn't get a chance to look into it. Exact error I don't recall. But I think I noticed last night a thread about it. It could be cosmetic, meaning the unit could still arm and work fine. But I think it is minor. I only armed it from the remote as it was located by the door as I was leaving. I rarely arm it from the remote. I usually look at the console to ensure all is ok.

ROBERTH · May 20, 2011, 12:27:32 PM

Quote from: ROBERTH on May 19, 2011, 05:09:51 PM
Quote from: Mike_B on April 19, 2011, 02:09:53 PM
oh no! Not good!

Ok I just got back my new replacement SC1200. I set it up right away only using the front door and the back door zone #2. With in 10 minutes of use Zone 2 was again seen as being open. I have replaced the SC1200 I was told that was defective. Isolated the Zone 2 sensor, replaced the zone 2 sensor with 4 others I have new in boxes, fresh batteries and everything else I could think of. Still no luck with the SC1200 seeing the sensor as being open when it is not. Anyone else have any luck? I would really like to finish setting up this alarm. Thanks guys! Rob

Mike

I checked which model of sensors came with my SC1200 and they are all the DS12A's. So now I am at a loss of how to fix my zone issues. I tried again last night with a new DS12A sensor on my back door which is zone #2. As usual the zone will appear as being open even though it is not within at least an hour. Man what a headache! : )

Brian H · May 20, 2011, 12:52:15 PM

The magnet is not on the border line of tripping the internal magnetic switch; in the DS12?
Like the door vibrates a bit and it goes to open even when it looks closed.

We did have a post where the user had the magnet in such a place. It went slightly past the DS12A and went open with the door closed.

Mike_B · May 20, 2011, 02:04:27 PM

I would agree with Brian. I have had issues where alignment was an issue. It was a little frustrating. A simple test I would try is take the sensor and place the magnet and sensor by the system and see if you are still having the problem. I would wonder if it could have anything to do with the antenna in the unit. Just worth a try. My thought would be if it is working OK as it is closer to the unit, I would then start focusing on the unit being faulty. I would think that, it may be a stretch. But worth looking at.

Let me know if you need anything else.

Mike

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