Electronic Alarms and Home Security Devices - Ademco Lynx wiring

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abbaskhimji
01-17-09, 09:57 AM
I have a brand new house which is prewired for an alarm system. I brought my Ademco Lynx system from my old house. I want to install the panel but don't care for the monitoring or phone connection. Is it as easy as connecting the 2 a/c wires to the transformer? I tried this and the panel does not power up...any help would be appreciated.

kcxj
01-17-09, 12:10 PM
If you house was prewired, then you would be best advised to get a traditional or hyprid panel e.g. Honeywell Vista 20, GE Concord 4, DSC power series, etc. The Lynx is a wireless all in one unit...putting this in a prewired home would be like putting whitewall tires, touring tires on a Ferrari.
abbaskhimji
01-17-09, 02:16 PM
Thanks for the recommendation, but rather than spending more money on a new system, I may as well use the Lynx I already have...I just need to figure out how to get power to the unit...

MrRonFL
01-17-09, 03:35 PM
Put your Lynx transformer on the other end of the power wire, and plug it in, and if it worked before, it should power up.