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Frequently Asked Questions for Alarm Systems. What is a Control Panel ? A Control Panel is the brains of the security system. It controls the actions of your detection devices and stores the user codes. The Control Panel is to be located within the armed area of the house. Typically all wiring for the house will come back to the control panel and connect into the system. Which Control Panel is right for me ? Generally the selection of the control panel is in line with the Budget and Size of the premises to be protected. Typically most domestic system will have standard 8 Input connections for PIRs and Reed Switches. Depending on the type this number can be doubled by the use of resistors and wiring. Each alarm system has its limitations on how many inputs can be connected, if they exceed the onboard capacities then expansion panels can be added to the system to increase the inputs and outputs. Various sensors connect to the control panel from locations throughout you...

How to change your Alarm battery Bosch Open the Metal case, this may set the alarm to sound if the alarm sounds enter your four digit pin code followed by #/away. Now remove the positive lead ( red ) then remove the negative (Black), Remove the old battery and replace it with the new battery, Place the negative lead on the negative terminal (black) Place the Positive lead on the positive terminal (red ) Close the panel up, fully arm the security system from the keypad and then disarm. To purchase a new Bosch alarm battery CLICK HERE This alarm battery is Suitable for all Bosch alarm systems.