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#175272 23-Jun-2015 14:51
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Any idea what has to be wired in to the lights to be able to control them via the output switches on the paradox alarm?

I'd assume some sort of wire from the alarm panel all the way to the lightswitch - but there must be something else needed to physically trip the light switch.




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  #1330009 23-Jun-2015 15:49
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The outputs on a paradox are voltage free relays. They are certainly not capable of switching 230V and even if they could, maintaining physical separation  between the extra low alarm voltages and the 230 would be difficult

You need to wire the onboard relay to a  230V relay or contactor with a 12V coil. the outputs of this need to be run  to the light switch. Then you need to decide how it is going to control the lights. Will it override the switch? Do you just want to turn the lights on when you disarm the house and have the switch override the alarm at other times?

While not impossible to do it will be quite limiting and you might want to look into something else.

And of course like everyone else will chime in and say...this does require an electrician. It falls outside the homeowner exemption.




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