DSC wireless smoke detector install help

[Murphy]

I recently acquired a second hand DSC WLS906 900mhz smoke detector with
no install manual. I've enrolled it, entered its zone definition, and
placement test...seems ok so far. However when I press the test button
the detector buzzer goes off but the alarm siren doesn't. Is this
normal? My other smoke (hardwired version) when I do this both the
detector buzzer and alarm siren go off. The WLS906 product description
mentions "installer's test mode allows test locally or by transmission to
Central station". Perhaps I should be in this mode for the alarm siren
to go off? How do I activate installer's test mode? TIA.

 

[Robert Skinner]

The hardwired and wireless are a little different as far as testing goes.
To activate the wireless, you need to place a magnet on the outside of the
detector around the edge. Look for a small plastic ridge, it is a guide as
to where the magnet must go. A surface mount contact magnet works fine.
That will activate the transmitter to send the signal. The test button only
tests the audible alert on the unit itself.

Good Luck!

 

[Jakes452]

My God man! If your familys saftey is a concern...DO NOT USE THIS GROUP FOR
ADVISE OR GIVE OUT ANY INFORMATION. If you deal with someone from this
newsgroup you better keep one eye
open while your sleep at night! this is the worse place to look for info
for your home security. This group is a hive of activity to get your
confidence then rip your off. Get "help" from here and next think your
house is
cleaned out and inexplicably your alarm didnt work......or worse.....
Be very very careful using this group.
Be sure to closely investigate (primarily if you
buy online) any of the online alarm seller, especially if they claim a ASA
certification, a totally false and misleading certification (see that
later). You wouldn't want to buy from someone whose sideline is
understanding your alarm system for the purpose of exploiting it later
byknowing your codes or maintenance access numbers. Be wary of those who do
not have a brick and mortar store.

When I was shopping and using this newsgroup some online dealers advertised
a ASA certification with a picture of a ASA emblem shown on their website.
It gives a good first impression but when you look into it you find out that
it was nothing more then some....guy.... creating a website to supposedly
post complaints, with no entries of complaints or follow-through. It was
analogous to someone flashing a police badge that turns out to be fake. The
ASA moniker is a badge without any accreditation and surely this is
misleading and a scam.

Some of the free advice you get is not because of someone's unselfish need
to make the world a better place to live. Most are giving you advice on the
hope of getting a sale or...."other" information. Listen but don't act on
the advice until you can confirm or gain some trust in the source by
researching them.

Sometimes you can learn a lot about sellers by plugging in email address or
screenname into a Google search of past news postings. You will be
surprised, .....no..MAKE THAT SHOCKED....AND I MEAN SHOCKED!!!!..... at what
you find out about those offering to outfit your alarm. How can our legal
system let these type of people sell home security!!!!!

This is a very unregulated online business, and especially risky for
something as important as YOUR HOME security.

good luck....and go talk to someone reputible.