SC-1000 Does anyone know how to bypass the beeping sound when the alarm is tripped? I would like the main siren to go off the moment the alarm was tripped. The beeping gives the intruder enough time to rip the main alarm off. Does it mean I have to modify all the sensors to zone 3 or 4? Otherwise a great system for the home! I highly recommend to add a second siren though. The dialer is a nice touch, but not necessary. SC-1000 Does anyone know how to bypass the beeping sound when the alarm is tripped? I would like the main siren to go off the moment the alarm was tripped. The beeping gives the intruder enough... » Read More SC-1000 Does anyone know how to bypass the beeping sound when the alarm is tripped? I would like the main siren to go off the moment the alarm was tripped. The beeping gives the intruder enough time to rip the main alarm off. Does it mean I have to modify all the sensors to zone 3 or 4? Otherwise a great system for the home! I highly recommend to add a second siren though. The dialer is a nice touch, but not necessary. « Show Less
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To silience the beeping sound when tripped, cut the cable going to the speaker in the main unit, but this will silence the main unit as well and you will need the remote siren to have sound. I don't know of a way to do it by programming. Hope this helps.
630048
That is what they (support from skylink) told me, we need to set it to 3 or 4, but the only problem setting to 3 or 4 is the motion sensor will not be arm.
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Does anyone know if this system's autodialer would work over a cellular phone connection instead of a traditional landline connection? I would like to use the system in conjunction with a Phone Labs Dock-N-Talk cellphone docking station as a stand alone connection and not have it tied in to my home telephone system. It would add another level of security in that a cut of the home telephone line outside the house would not affect the system at all.
630050
Does any one know how to reset the fault siren? I've remove batteries from the detectors & sensors, meaning no signal to trigger the alarm, but the SC-100 control panel still siren after enable Home Sequence or Arm Sequnce.I tried contact Skylink Support via phone & email, butno respond. The worst thing is, instruction does not include trooble shooting section. Please help. Thank you!
630051
Just installed the alarm, and so far my medium sized cat has set if off three times. We've tried adjusting the sensitivity and location of the motion sensor, but no luck so far.
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30 seconds to siren the alarm, that is too lonnnggggg. Specially you can hear the beep-beep sound from the MAIN control panel. that is not a good Idea, giving the burlar emough time to break the system before it siren.My solution is to buy another siren and disconnect the speaker from the main control panel. still 30 seconds, but burglar will not hear anything. the bad part is you don't hear anything either when you setting your alarm system.But I just both an on and off switch for the speaker. so I can hear when I do something with the system.I'm not sure if there is any other way to do easier than what I have. 30 seconds to siren the alarm, that is too lonnnggggg. Specially you can hear the beep-beep sound from the MAIN control panel. that is not a good Idea, giving the burlar emough time to break the system before it siren.My solution is to buy another siren and disconnect the speaker from the main control panel. still 30 seconds, but burglar will not hear anything. the bad part is you don't hear anything either when you setting your alarm system.But I just both an on and off switch for the speaker. so I can hear when I do something with the system.I'm not... » Read More 30 seconds to siren the alarm, that is too lonnnggggg. Specially you can hear the beep-beep sound from the MAIN control panel. that is not a good Idea, giving the burlar emough time to break the system before it siren.My solution is to buy another siren and disconnect the speaker from the main control panel. still 30 seconds, but burglar will not hear anything. the bad part is you don't hear anything either when you setting your alarm system.But I just both an on and off switch for the speaker. so I can hear when I do something with the system.I'm not sure if there is any other way to do easier than what I have. « Show Less
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I have purchased the sc-1000 and the sc-10. I am encountering one problem after another. I am attempting to program the audio alarm and auto-dialer to the control panel, but I am confused and the directions are almost worthless. I also have two keychain transmitters, a motion sensor, and two window/door sensors that need to work with it also. Please, offer your advice.
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Hi, It sounds like you had a power failure or lighting strike to the system. This happened to me and the alarm continued to sound-off. The only way to stop the alarm from ringing is to disconnect it from the main power source. Rotate the entire alarm counter-clockwise until it is unsecured from the base. There is a socket plug connector to the power source. Unplug. If this the only unit in the house that is sounding, it is defective and needs to be replaced.
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The best person to ask this would be your mechanic. The wiring is made to connect with the alarm and disconnect manually. As I am using it now I have to press it manually. Perhaps your mechanic knows how to inter-connect the two. Sorry I was not more helpful.
444316
it will beep "alarm" when the water is absorbed/eggs are done. you don't need to worry about the time/measuring the water because there are lines on the bottom where you put the water that are marked "soft/hard" whatever you prefer, you just fill the water up to the mark. the chirping/beeping when it's done will continue until you unplug the unit. no on/off as soon as you plug it in it is on. I hope I gave you all the info you needed! I loved this thing, mine finally died after using it every week for almost 2 years, I bought a different one and I regret it!
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If it chirps every 30-40 seconds, the battery may need replacement. I can't recall if there is any "expiry" date on the detector - is it exactly 1 minute? I suggest tossing in fresh batteries and maybe clean by vacuuming around the detector with a brush attachment. And see if that stops the beeping? I thankfully have not had the chirping problem until after about a year and it was because the battery was weak. Is it all of them beeping at once? I would hardly think all 4 could fail at the same time, but try the obvious approach first. Otherwise, you may have defective detectors or your wiring may be faulty. If it chirps every 30-40 seconds, the battery may need replacement. I can't recall if there is any "expiry" date on the detector - is it exactly 1 minute? I suggest tossing in fresh batteries and maybe clean by vacuuming around the detector with a brush attachment. And see if that stops the beeping? I thankfully have not had the chirping problem until after about a year and it was because the battery was weak. Is it all of them beeping at once? I would hardly think all 4 could fail at the same time, but try the obvious approach first. Otherwise, you may... » Read More If it chirps every 30-40 seconds, the battery may need replacement. I can't recall if there is any "expiry" date on the detector - is it exactly 1 minute? I suggest tossing in fresh batteries and maybe clean by vacuuming around the detector with a brush attachment. And see if that stops the beeping? I thankfully have not had the chirping problem until after about a year and it was because the battery was weak. Is it all of them beeping at once? I would hardly think all 4 could fail at the same time, but try the obvious approach first. Otherwise, you may have defective detectors or your wiring may be faulty. « Show Less
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I actually purchased one of these for that very purpose, and it worked well, however, if the chime was on the bedroom end of the house, I couldn't hear it from the basement. I purchased a second unit to compensate for this by putting the second chime unit in the kitchen. I programmed the pushbutton she always has with her on the tray of her walker, with a different tone than the pushbutton of the one in her bedroom. That way, I know what part of the house she is in. It has given my mother peace of mind.We tried a brand called "SMART", a pager system with a receiver and 2 pushbuttons, but the range was poor and the batteries didn't last long. I actually purchased one of these for that very purpose, and it worked well, however, if the chime was on the bedroom end of the house, I couldn't hear it from the basement. I purchased a second unit to compensate for this by putting the second chime unit in the kitchen. I programmed the pushbutton she always has with her on the tray of her walker, with a different tone than the pushbutton of the one in her bedroom. That way, I know what part of the house she is in. It has given my mother peace of mind.We tried a brand called "SMART", a pager system with a receiver and 2... » Read More I actually purchased one of these for that very purpose, and it worked well, however, if the chime was on the bedroom end of the house, I couldn't hear it from the basement. I purchased a second unit to compensate for this by putting the second chime unit in the kitchen. I programmed the pushbutton she always has with her on the tray of her walker, with a different tone than the pushbutton of the one in her bedroom. That way, I know what part of the house she is in. It has given my mother peace of mind.We tried a brand called "SMART", a pager system with a receiver and 2 pushbuttons, but the range was poor and the batteries didn't last long. « Show Less
2021468
I played around with it to see what it would do. A single beep sounds when motion is detected. Then about 15-20 seconds later the (obnoxious) alarm starts, and continues for about 30 seconds before it stops. I'm not sure how long it takes, but the unit does re-arm itself after the alarm has been sounded.
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The alarm goes off after the designated time has elapsed and then continues to beep for one minute. This is a beeping type of alarm not a continuous type...thank goodness. :-)
996127
These are a little more confusing than the original units. The red and black still go to the + and - terminals (power). The remaining two wires are the output from the device which actually trips the alarm panel. The reason for the extra terminals is to maintain supervision of the device which puts the alarm zone into trouble when the sensor reaches the end of its life. You connect the wires to the NO and C and do not use the NC terminal (these are the three terminals on the other side of the detector). Next you put a short wire jumper between the C terminal where the alarm wire is and the NO terminal next to the power connection. Finally you will have to splice a short piece of wire to one end of the resistor and connect the wire to the NO terminal with the alarm wire and the other end of the resistor to the C terminal by the power connection. If everything is correct the alarm zone should ready ready and not in trouble. After placing your account on test, press and hold the test button for about 10 seconds. You will hear it beep a few times and then you will hear a click. At this point it should set off the alarm. Good luck!
2067270
Look for the little tiny black button near the battery , once you push it ,you will hear a sound . Every time you push it the sound will change. What you hear last is what will be set. The double beep means you turned it off .
502619
The alarm is loud inside the home. Not so loud outside. Having ongoing issues with the base sensing one door alarm & it on & off it flashes at the base. Going to try adding another signal enhancer. Already added one.
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I haven't found a way to completely silence the beeping when arming the system or upon entering the house to disarm, but if you go to settings and turn the volume all the way down and then save that setting, it will turn the beeping down really low. With the volume all the way down the system will still sound the alarm at a high volume in the event of an unauthorized entry. Hope this helps.
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I didn't purchase the backup siren. It's really just if someone disables your initial siren
1900501
Yes, it continues to beep for 60 seconds after it goes off. As I said in my review I would not buy this again because it has such a short alarm time. If you step outside or go to the garage for something you may not realize it has gone off for several minutes. The other one I have rings for five minutes and also has a countdown screen which continues to count down so you'll know how long ago it went off. Just my thoughts.
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I can see your point about turning it off. I have a cheaper unit that I keep in my shop. Thinking about upgrading. I just turn the sensor toward the wall when I'm working out there so the alarm will not be sounding constantly all day when I'm out cleaning or working. Kind of like telling the guard "don't shoot! It's me! Just take the afternoon off"! I just have to turn it back around when I lock up. Form a habit like pulling your keys out of the door after you lock the lock. It's just habit.
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You have to move it for the alarm to trigger. Opening the door won't do it, but closing it will. You can adjust how sensitive it is, and how long it takes to arm after turning the key. So if you move it, it will start beeping and if you don't disarm it, it will trigger the alarm. Don't know how long the 9V battery lasts, because I just got mine a few weeks ago.
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You can have Onelink detectors that beep on the same mesh network as detectors that talk. I found it 'dumbs down' the whole system. I had a detector report a low battery which sends the signal around the network. Of course, this happened in the middle of the night and the beeping detectors didn't handle it well. My best guess is that they kept repeating the signal and they are only capable of signalling fire. I started running around to each detector pulling the battery tray and they wouldn't stop until I pulled the battery on the last beeping detector. The beeping detectors have found a new home in a cupboard without batteries.