Upgrade Burglar Alarm - Hybrid Option?

money_saver2000

I have an existing hardwired home burglar alarm which is functioning, but obsolete.

I am decorating and would like to move the keypad.

Has anyone had any experience of using a semi-wireless system whereby the existing components can be wired into a new control panel and then wireless components added (such as keypads).

This is save messing with re-wiring in order to move the keypad.

Many thanks.
money_saver2000

Myser

Do you know the model of the existing system?

money_saver2000

Hi, the make/model is Scantronic 9800 with a 9827 keypad.

Many thanks.

EssexExile

My Scantronic died so was replaced. We now have all the old wired sensors plus some new wireless ones & a new wireless keypad. I don't think "wireless" had been invented when the old Scantronic was put in.

Myser

I don't think you'll find any wireless add-on modules for the Scantronic systems. You would either need to install a more modern control panel or install a wireless system.

money_saver2000

Thanks for the advise.

On this basis, I acknowledge the fact that the control panel shall require replacing.

I would still like to use the existing wired sensors. Can any advise if there is such a system available to accept these as wired devices, but use a wireless/remote keypad?

Many thanks.

Myser

You can still use the existing wiring and sensors.

Do you need a keypad to arm and disarm the system? Many modern systems have a keyfob which you attach to your keys.

You can also get alarm systems that are armed/disarmed with a smart phone App.

money_saver2000

Thanks.

Can you please advise of any particular manufacturers and models?

Myser

Will you be installing it yourself?

Have a look at Cooper and Texecom systems.

money_saver2000

Yes, I shall be looking at installing myself.

Thanks.

longwalks1

I bought and fitted a Visonic Powermax Complete, wireless alarm with pet friendly PIR's for about £240 delivered I think, and ordered a couple more sensors too. its great, was pretty easy to programme and install too

Not what you asked, granted. But I am very impressed with it so far