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Sep 21, 2007 2 Replies


Hello, I have installed a FG-730 on Napco p3200 with the following > parameters


> NC loop with default 750ms response.
> programmed zone as 24 hr zone
> did not connect any wires to the tamper terminal
>
> Everything was looking fine until I tested that glassbreak sensor with C&K
> simulator. The alarm went off as expected but after I disarmed the system,
> the panel was still in alarm condition on the glassbreak zone. The keypad
> displayed as system ready but the siren still went off. Not sure what is
> going here. Could it be bad FG-730 or I did not program the panel
> correctly? I tried to change the zone type to a normal burg zone (not 24
> hr) then it was ok.
>
> Thank you for your help

I can't imagine what else you might think a 24 hour zone is ..... other than ...... a zone that will go into alarm 24 hours a day.


A 24 hour zone, means just that ................ The system will go into an alarm condition, 24 hours a day whether the system is armed or not.


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Sounds like the FG was set in a latching mode to me. Not familiar with that particular sensor. I've had clients who wanted GBs as 24hr or 24hr trouble with alarm when armed.

3200 is not the easiest panel in the world to program, and it can be very confusing with the windows software.

That's not the problem, Bob. The latching mode on the FG-730 only affects the LED -- not the alarm relay.

I installed hundreds of them. They've been around for a long time. The newer models (FG-1625 series) are more popular. You might want to give them a shot. There's an FG-1625RFM (for "Round Flush Mount") that fits in a small hole in the wall or ceiling. The visible part is a white disc not much bigger than a quarter. Clients love them because they're practically invisible compared to standard models.

I've had similar requests but I usually recommend they program glass breakage detectors as Interior or Perimeter with Bypass enabled.

I disagree. I teach clients to program that panel every week. These are invariably first-time DIYers (experienced DIYers rarely need any help). The software is simple to follow. It takes you through all of the screens, one at a time, until you reach the zone configuration. That part is a snap with the current release. The customer types in simple descriptions of each zone, like "Marys Bedroom", "Left Window". Then he clicks in the box and selects "zBurg Perimeter" or whatever from a drop-down list of zone types.

It normally takes me between 20 minuts and an hour (occasionally longer) to teach a newbie how to use the Napco Quickloadr program.

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