Electronic Alarms and Home Security Devices - DSC832 - Changing battery
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hipster
12-18-05, 06:40 AM
My powerDSC832 alarm's battery decided to die in the night. After much beeping, and code entering, I managed to have it all stop by disconnecting one of the connections to the battery (alarm company's advice)
It seems now I need to purchase a new battery. Can I do this myself? I had a heck of a time disconnecting one of the connections (like it was soldered on) - what tools are needed to connect it up with new battery again?
Am I best just to get the service guy. Sorry if these are simple questions - I'm quite new to all this. :o
It seems now I need to purchase a new battery. Can I do this myself? I had a heck of a time disconnecting one of the connections (like it was soldered on) - what tools are needed to connect it up with new battery again?
Am I best just to get the service guy. Sorry if these are simple questions - I'm quite new to all this. :o
MrRonFL
12-18-05, 09:51 AM
If the system completely shut down when you disconnected the battery alone, then you have lost more than just the battery. You may have lost the wall transformer as well.
Sometimes, if a battery oozes a bit of acid when it dies, it corrodes the quick connect for the battery terminal. You can easily cut off the old one and crimp on a new one (its a standard connector widely available at places like auto parts stores).
If they had you shut down the panel, you will need to reset the clock, but normally battery replacement is no big deal.
Sometimes, if a battery oozes a bit of acid when it dies, it corrodes the quick connect for the battery terminal. You can easily cut off the old one and crimp on a new one (its a standard connector widely available at places like auto parts stores).
If they had you shut down the panel, you will need to reset the clock, but normally battery replacement is no big deal.
hipster
12-18-05, 10:07 AM
I don't think it's completely shutdown. I still have lights visible on my panel - ready mode & trouble are lit up. I only disconnected one of the wires. So you're telling me I fried the whole panel maybe?? :wall:
Why would the alarm company tell me to do this?? I'm going to call them again. :eek:
Why would the alarm company tell me to do this?? I'm going to call them again. :eek:
MrRonFL
12-18-05, 02:38 PM
No, no! Your original description left out enough details that it sounded like you had shut down the entire panel.
All you need to do is replace the battery, and you should be back in business.
With alarm systems, the devil is in the details. They are all different, and partial information leaves us guessing.
All you need to do is replace the battery, and you should be back in business.
With alarm systems, the devil is in the details. They are all different, and partial information leaves us guessing.
ChrisFix
12-18-05, 03:40 PM
The repalcement battery can be purchased at your local Radio Shack - saw them just yesterday. They have the standard battery and a higher capacity battery (greater back-up time) that are direct replacements - just connect the spade connectors and you're done.
hipster
12-19-05, 05:29 AM
Thanks Guys! I also realized in daylight that it seems pretty simple to replace. :D The alarm company recommended radio shack too! :thumbup: