Electronic Alarms and Home Security Devices - GE Simon XT - will a dead sensor battery cause an alarm?
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nickdiy
10-15-08, 09:11 AM
I couldn't find any information on what happens if a sensor's battery dies while the alarm system is armed. Will it cause an alarm?
For instance, if I take the batteries out of a sensor, the panel thinks the sensor is triggered (ie, door open). Wouldn't this cause a false alarm if the battery happens to die when the system is actively armed?
Or does the panel receive a battery low signal and then handle it appropriately if the sensor goes off line?
For instance, if I take the batteries out of a sensor, the panel thinks the sensor is triggered (ie, door open). Wouldn't this cause a false alarm if the battery happens to die when the system is actively armed?
Or does the panel receive a battery low signal and then handle it appropriately if the sensor goes off line?
kcxj
10-15-08, 10:54 AM
Low battery: trouble alarm
Sensor cover removed: tamper alarm
Sensor cover removed: tamper alarm