Castle Caretech 2300 alarm panel update
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 23 ส.ค. 2024
- This is not a system that I originally installed. All my cables are hidden. I take tremendous time and effort hiding cables, these ones were installed in about 1985 when the original keyswitch panel was installed (not by me - I was only 13 then!!).
Here we have an alarm panel that I updated for my uncle many years ago (late 90s). For me, this is a trip back down memory lane (lol) to panels that I used to install in the mid 90s.
Before this system was an old keyswitch panel installed in 1985 with motorised sirens (like the broadmoor ones, well, not quite as big!!), Ultrasonic motion detectors and a buzzer for the entry exit timer.
I installed this Castle caretech panel in about 1996 - a Castle CareTech with some PIRs that are quite interesting! Optex and that horrible Racal Scorpio PIR on the landing! I fitted loads of these when I was a trainee, mainly in houses.
Well, this system has come to the end of it's life, still working, but with some recent problems it's time to rip it out - new panel, new detectors, new external sounder.
Nowadays I'm a technical engineer setting up complicated stuff with Access Control systems. I use Texecom panels for all alarms I install outside of work.
(grrrr!! Had to reupload this - as yt processing seemed to take ages then I couldn't change quality up from 360p)
Just found this videon 2023, I too used to fit the Castle Caretech panels. I still have my CareTech mug from when they released the Euro Meridian control panel, I also have he printer used with the 2300 panel, and the service program used for remote servicing!
The good old days....
Now they're part of Pyronics, and Bracknell has closed for good.
Keep up the videos!
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Man! This looks really interesting! Sad that the old system is removed now :(
Currently sitting in my garage! Might throw it away soon, but someone has expressed an interest in it already.
+mrmattandmrchay I remember I tried to figure out how my grandmothers alarm system worked... Didn't end up great. I were able to set off the alarm and not turning it off xD
Never, ever seen or heard of a Racal Scorpio before (Apollo etc... which I guess are much older I'm well aufait with!). You learn something new every day.
Used to use the Racal IR1012 for offices, and I personally fitted hundreds of them Scorpios in domestics. They were very sensitive and lit up like a beacon! I think I explained in the video, some customers didn't like it and we put cable sleeving as a "light tube" so they lit up as a dot on the front lens instead! I have a video on the IR1012... th-cam.com/video/-GTun8LIbAo/w-d-xo.html. Love old PIR's, been looking on ebay for some really old ones!
Seen your other PIR videos, they're great. Still have a stock of Alarmcom (Siemens-owned made in China era though) IR120s and a handful of 220s that I kept for service replacements but they never go wrong! Siemens / Vanderbilt re-badged Crow's (sold as e-Line) were amazing, but now discontinued in favour of 'Magic' detectors, which are mirrored (yay!) which I'm still evaluating... Shame that Crow won't sell into the UK but happy to flog their gear to every other territory on earth!
As for old stuff I'll have to have a dig around and see what I can find for you! I've just picked up a BNIB 9500 on eBay for display purposes #tragic
I like That racal Scorpio pir, I got a bit of a collection of racal pirs. Apollo, ir772 etc.
Very interesting video, the new equipment just looks so much more modern! Your detailed explanations are really good, heres to your next 3000 subscribers! It would be fascinating to see more videos on your own home automation system, I know you have done a couple, but, it is really interesting, Im sure it would of great general interest.
jonzz100 Hi there. I have already recorded some videos on my home system, the problem is when ever I do something it has to be in depth and edited perfectly. I did this about a year ago, didn't have time to edit it and I think I've lost the plot! Might have to do it all over again :( It's on the list though.
Damn, you are more obsessed than I am and that is a real complement.
And im even more obsessed then matt
the security guy 😂 me too!
Wow I think you have more passion for alarm systems than lifts :-)
Coolkeys2009 If I have a passion for something and I think you guys might be interested then i'll upload it :)
Do you remember the name of the siren?
Nintek Engineering bell box with a Hosiden Besson Bandit sounder in (I think)
It’s made by nintek engineering. They disappeared many years ago
Great video. I have some questions when you do the Q and A section .
Richard Wilson I'm activating the Q&A vid tomorrow :)
Did you get to take the old system home?
Hi, yes took it all home. Still have the panel I think, wish I could find the Scorpio PIR though!
Great video very interesting have you heard of these alarms
Accenta Mercury 6,8
Optima XM4 Xm6 XL4 Xl6
Concept 4
Starlight 2000
Prima
Pyronix Belle
Sterling 10
Paragon plus Paragon super
Veritas 8
Do any of these ring a bell !
I know all of them and even own or maintain some of them
Neat stuff....but this someone else's home right?
thewildeeper Yes, mother's uncle.
mrmattandmrchay haha I thought it was a business at first, not used to seeing equipment like that in the home, no one around here has interesting burglar alarms :(
That's quite an andvanced alarm system. My alarm system is quite simplistic, you can only enter numbers from 1-4 for the 4 digit alarmcode. It's one of those cheap Elro systems from the D.I.Y. store. It does not have zones, you can only wire in one or two PIR's and a couple of battery powered door/window contacts.
Hi. The new one had loads of features, including a keyfob that sets, unsets, part sets and has a panic button built in - this is really good because it has bi-directional comms. The keyfob transmits and receives data, so the keyfob lets you know the status of the system. Also, "auto part set" - if you set the system and don't open the front door then the system assumes you went to bed and it's programmed to isolate the landing PIR. I finished there really late, so I didn't get a chance to do any filming of the new system unfortunately. Also, any problems or alarm activations were sent to mobile phones by SMS. Really wished could have showed you all this, but maybe next time i'm there I will :)
When did that bell box come into production ? Thanks
Did you take it home so you could save it!?!? Are modern alarm systems better?
YES! I did save the old alarm panel. Not sure what I'm going to do with it, but that Racal Scorpio PIR on the landing is planned for a future video. Did you see all my old vintage PIR videos that I did last year? :) New systems ARE much better. New panels deal with spikes or thunderstorm activity better. Old panels were a nightmare when lightning was about, would lock up the panel - panel would go into alarm and freeze requiring an engineer to recycle the power to get it to work again, or destroy the panel PCB. Also, the power supplies are much better now. Actually come to think of it, there are loads of reasons why new panels are better :)
mrmattandmrchay Did you take down the bell box as well? Would love to see inside one of those....
Chem_Boffin6589 me too, why is it all the interesting things are out of reach?
It's quite simple: A: sound coverage, and B: so no-one can remove it, but I see what you mean!
Chem_Boffin6589 but..but...I'm scared of heights but I wanna go play with it :D
By the look of the old box ghost outside it might of been a old vented bellbox
I took it down before I fitted the Castle caretech panel. It indeed was a blue "H" polycarbonate vented box with a minimite siren inside (no SAB module) and no print on the front. Like this (without the sticker): burglaralarmbritain.wordpress.com/2015/12/06/strathand-glasgow-2012-2/
My house is using a paradox system
I've not heard of that here in the UK, where do you live? (country)
mrmattandmrchay I live in Australia would you like to see images of the PIRs, panel, alarm boxes, and the control box?
Royann Greenwood Oh hello! Someone has a panel in Australia! Lol I'm in Australia too.
+xXSlimeHunterXx I'm from Australia too!
nice alarm system.
My house uses an Ademco 6160 by Honeywell there is no outdoor siren (american) it has a Vista control panel
Who makes the bell box?
That was from a company that I once worked for, back in mid 1990s. Sorry, I haven't a clue now but these are at least 20 years old now.
mrmattandmrchay was it Nintek?
What bell box is that?
Looks like a Nintek Engineering box
when you service the bell box of a intruder alarm system do you have to put the system in engineer mode
***** Hi Josh, yes you do, this will prevent the alarm panel going into tamper when you do open it. However, when the lid is removed from the external sounder, the external sounder (or SAS as it's known - Self Activating Sounder, or SAB for old school - Self Activated Bell) will still activate. It's easily silenced by finding the tamper switch and holding it in.
If you didn't put the panel into engineer's mode then the panel would activate, which can be silenced by typing in your code.
oh right and that would silence it cool yeah right
+mrmattandmrchay Hi i have seen a building with loads of cqr integra external sounders on but those sounders are ancient aren't they are they ever going to get them serviced?
Ever used one of these? th-cam.com/video/dnm839wQQRI/w-d-xo.html
Been an alarm engineer since i left school somewhat 15 years. these are a favourite in garages and bike shops.
Though mains fed can be ran from a backup inverter.
Andrew Watson Yep, I've worked on loads of these. Even, before the master blaster was around there was a black mains powered siren from RS components - equally as loud.I've set one of these off during a maintenance check on a intruder alarm in a house in the countryside, just as a horse and rider went past - horse bolted! oops!
1:01 Beno = OH NO!!!! There's a PIR sensor!!!
I don't normally allow this name to be mentioned on my channel for a lot of reasons, including the person you mentioned is an adult of 30 years old, meeting up with teens and pre-teens and taking them lift surfing - kids on top of lifts. Have you seen this?... th-cam.com/video/43YNUHJ4UV8/w-d-xo.html
save the old keypad
What’s the name if that bell box ?
It’s made by nintek engineering
Sounds like it has a Besson Bandit siren in it