2 Keypads On Veritas R8

[alpha spark]

Hi every 1 a client called me today they would like a 2nd keypad fitting on the back door as they use both for exiting the premises, I believe u just double up the keypad connections in the panel, do you have to address them or will they both work straight away. Fitted loads of alarms over the years but never done this. Am I correct in what I'm thinking cheers.

 

[Barx]

You need to address the second. All leave factory with same address.

 

[NozSpark]

Its quite easy to do,,, its even in the instructions IIRC..

Series link the tamper and parallel the others!

 

[Barx]

Its quite easy to do,,, its even in the instructions IIRC..

Series link the tamper and parallel the others!

veritas keypads have no tamper circuit, it's done over the data lines. And yes, it's in the manual how to do it

 

[zak 1990]

Thanks people doubt they will have the manuals so ill print a copy out cheers

 

[Barx]

you got an android phone zak?

 

[NozSpark]

veritas keypads have no tamper circuit, it's done over the data lines. And yes, it's in the manual how to do it

Of course :coat

I did go and have a look at the manual just after i posted that and noticed that :Blushing

 

[Barx]

Don't worry Noz I'm fresh out of De-Scoobs

 

[zak 1990]

I'm doing a alarm at the weekend with 2 keypads the owner has bought it used not sure of the name will this be the same

 

[Barx]

ah, just realised you weren't the original poster Zak, lol. sorry bud. All depends on the make and model, i'm afraid. Some have tamper circuit, some don't. Most need addressing mind.

 

[zak 1990]

Thanks barx the guy I work with has told me how to wire it 1 cable from panel to every item. He was unsure about the 2 keypads though

I'm only wiring Saturday will find out what make etc

Appreciate the help

 

[Barx]

Yeah 1 cable (6 core) to each item, inc. each keypad,  will do the trick.

 

[steptoe]

remember though, if you have 2 entry/exit points then you will have to set 2 delay zones,

some panels wont allow you to do this, others have all programmable zones.

 

[alpha spark]

Thanks every one they said they have the instruction books so should be ok ta.