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#207991 22-Jan-2017 15:13

I've just moved into a new house which the previous owner does not know the alarm code (I'm told at some point one of the tenants reset the alarm code as this was a rental).

I've had a bit of a google but cannot find any information about the alarm that is installed so am hoping someone can help me with resetting the code or pointing me to a Alarm tech who can help with this brand of alarm. I presume the lack of info points to crappy non-name alarm (I believe it was installed when the house was new circa 2001 as it also includes the smoke detectors)

Photos of the alarm panels here: https://imgur.com/a/pcXvV

If this isn't something I can reset myself I don't mind paying a reasonable amount for someone to come reset this for me. (I'm in Glen Eden, Auckland)

Cheers,
Andrew

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#1707473 22-Jan-2017 15:45

Did you notice the xx Automation engineering NZ on the PCB?

Looks like a locally designed (and probably chinese manufactured) system. Lots of hits on the Melcom as model

http://rikain.com/Manuals/Alarms/Melcom/st8008_user_manual.pdf

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#1707475 22-Jan-2017 15:50

Oblivian:

Did you notice the xx Automation engineering NZ on the PCB?

Looks like a locally designed (and probably chinese manufactured) system. Lots of hits on the Melcom as model

http://rikain.com/Manuals/Alarms/Melcom/st8008_user_manual.pdf

Or the Melcom ST8008/16 printed on the PCB in the 2nd photo?

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#1707480 22-Jan-2017 16:09

Oblivian:

Did you notice the xx Automation engineering NZ on the PCB?

Looks like a locally designed (and probably chinese manufactured) system. Lots of hits on the Melcom as model

http://rikain.com/Manuals/Alarms/Melcom/st8008_user_manual.pdf

Unfortunately that manual only shows how to reset it if you already have the code

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#1707520 22-Jan-2017 16:45

Well. yes. But it gives you a model to this 'unknown brand' to then do a bit of a deeper ring around with

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#1707802 23-Jan-2017 09:14

How about this from the manual

Proudly designed and distributed by...

AUTOMATION ENGINEERING LTD
PO BOX 12-087, PENROSE AUCKLAND
NEW ZEALAND
PHONE: (+64) 9 571 0073
FAX: (+64) 9 571 0377
EMAIL: sales@auto-eng.co.nz

Hmmmm

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#1707825 23-Jan-2017 09:41

Ive got to get my alarm sorted as well, its a Paradox, but all the manuals Ive tried fail to let me reset it, and even a friend who works for Honeywell doing alarms couldn't figure it out.

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#1707829 23-Jan-2017 09:48

cisconz:

How about this from the manual

Proudly designed and distributed by...

AUTOMATION ENGINEERING LTD
PO BOX 12-087, PENROSE AUCKLAND
NEW ZEALAND
PHONE: (+64) 9 571 0073
FAX: (+64) 9 571 0377
EMAIL: sales@auto-eng.co.nz

Unfortunately seems like a dead end, Tried calling the number and left a message on the answer phone (doesn't mention any company name) but their domain has expired and the company struck off years ago =\

I'm having a local alarm tech come have a look on Friday, hopefully they can help otherwise I may end up replacing the unit with something modern.

Thanks for your help :)

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#1707832 23-Jan-2017 09:53

Do what i did, Remove everything apart from the power in so you dont have exposed wiring.
Profit, No stupid alarm to fault or scream at you at 3AM.

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#1707841 23-Jan-2017 10:08

Andib:

Unfortunately seems like a dead end, Tried calling the number and left a message on the answer phone (doesn't mention any company name) but their domain has expired and the company struck off years ago =\

I'm having a local alarm tech come have a look on Friday, hopefully they can help otherwise I may end up replacing the unit with something modern.

Thanks for your help :)

I recently went through a panel upgrade (Kept old box and sensors etc, new PCB and Keypad) - was painless.

Adding the access control was the hard part

Hmmmm