Honeywell LYNXR-EN Expansion?

[Joe Wangkauf]

Hi,

Can I still get sensors that will work with the LYNXR-EN panel? Anyone
know of dealers that I can get them from? I'd like to expand my
existing system myself with additional window sensors and perhaps a
motion detector.

TIA.

--

 

[Jim Rojas]

Hi,

Can I still get sensors that will work with the LYNXR-EN panel? Anyone
know of dealers that I can get them from? I'd like to expand my existing
system myself with additional window sensors and perhaps a motion detector.

TIA.

How many zones do you have now? There is a limit on how many you can
have with the Lynx. You can only add as many 5800 series transmitters
that the system will allow.

Jim Rojas
Technical Manuals Online!
http://www.tech-man.com
8002 Cornwall Lane
Tampa, FL 33615-4604
813-884-6335

 

[Joe Wangkauf]

How many zones do you have now? There is a limit on how many you can
have with the Lynx. You can only add as many 5800 series transmitters
that the system will allow.

Jim Rojas
Technical Manuals Online!
http://www.tech-man.com
8002 Cornwall Lane
Tampa, FL 33615-4604
813-884-6335

How can I tell the number of zones currently configured? I have the
programming manuals, etc in PDF form. I think there's still some zones
available, but I'm not completely sure.

--

 

[G. Morgan]

How can I tell the number of zones currently configured? I have the
programming manuals, etc in PDF form. I think there's still some zones
available, but I'm not completely sure.

Don't you have a zone list?

10> Front door
11> Back door

etc....

 

[Joe Wangkauf]

Don't you have a zone list?

10> Front door
11> Back door

etc....

I'll dig around and see if I can find a list... but I got this
installed by Firstline Security. I didn't know better.. suffice to say
the reputation you can now read about on alarmsystemreviews.com will
not be argued by me..
--

 

[Joe Wangkauf]

How many zones do you have now? There is a limit on how many you can
have with the Lynx. You can only add as many 5800 series transmitters
that the system will allow.

After digging around I found that I have 5 zones currently configured.
Any idea how many more can be supported?

--

 

[G. Morgan]

I'll dig around and see if I can find a list... but I got this
installed by Firstline Security. I didn't know better.. suffice to say
the reputation you can now read about on alarmsystemreviews.com will
not be argued by me..

Is the system still monitored by any company? If so, they will need to add your
sensors. Do you have the installer code for the panel? You need it if you are
going to DIY.

If you are not being monitored anymore, you also need to change settings to turn
off alarm reporting to the central station.

Since you have the manual, see if you can access programming mode. Make sure
you read ahead and know how to get out of it without making changes or locking
yourself out.

 

[G. Morgan]

After digging around I found that I have 5 zones currently configured.
Any idea how many more can be supported?

You said you had the manual. That is a ridiculous question to ask, even if you
didn't have it. You are not going to get that kind of hand-holding here.

Hope this helps: http://goo.gl/XQebd

 

[G. Morgan]

As if alarmsystemreview.com is considered a good source?

The domain is registered in Canada. I don't see why they (he) wouldn't be the
authority.

I've never heard of them (him), but what do I know?

 

[Joe Wangkauf]

As if alarmsystemreview.com is considered a good source?

Well the fact they're bankrupt and long gone is probably a better
source, how's that?

--

 

[Joe Wangkauf]

You said you had the manual. That is a ridiculous question to ask, even if you
didn't have it. You are not going to get that kind of hand-holding here.

Hope this helps: http://goo.gl/XQebd

If you're going to use http://www.lmgtfy.com/ you should post it and
not a tinyurl-ified version of it.

;-)


--

 

[Joe Wangkauf]

Is the system still monitored by any company? If so, they will need to
add your
sensors. Do you have the installer code for the panel? You need it if you are
going to DIY.

If you are not being monitored anymore, you also need to change
settings to turn
off alarm reporting to the central station.

Since you have the manual, see if you can access programming mode. Make sure
you read ahead and know how to get out of it without making changes or locking
yourself out.

Thanks for the advice.

Didn't need hand-holding, btw.

I'll call ADT and see if they have any problem with me adding zones to
it. Thanks.

--

 

[Joe Wangkauf]

Ummm, ADT ..... huh! ..... I'll venture a guess..... the answer is
No!

I mean, ..... you didn't actually think that just because you paid for
your system that it's "YOURS" .... did you?

HA!

Sadly.. no.. Because I dealt with monitronics before this and they
didn't allow it either. And my suspicions were confired. For what
would cost me personally about 120 dollars in parts to do they want to
charge me 420 dollars to do.

So... if I need a monitored alarm system (for insurance reasons) I
guess it is what it is and I have to just bite it...

Thanks guys.

--

 

[G. Morgan]

If you're going to use http://www.lmgtfy.com/ you should post it and
not a tinyurl-ified version of it.

;-)

Heh! That would ruin the surprise though.

 

[Joe Wangkauf]

Heh! That would ruin the surprise though.

--

 

[Joe Wangkauf]

The OP should be sure he wont be breaking any "contract" that he has
with ADT before venturing into any arrangement with someone else.

That expired over a year ago. But I appreciate you raising that point.

I also appreciate what tourman has suggested. I'll look into other options.
--

 

[Joe Wangkauf]

When you do, come-on back and let us know what you're being offered.
Maybe we can offer some advice.

I will... I'm always grateful for the advice that's offered here. Thank you.

--

 

[Jim Rojas]

To me there isn't much difference, as far as service goes that's many
times handled by smaller companies who may have installed the panel in
the first place or independent contractors who deal with just about
everything on a day to day basis. Monitoring is usually better with
the big boys, I've seen a lot of crap by local companies who contract
the monitoring to small stations.


And simply because ADT, Brinks and whoever provide good monitoring.

Name a company other than ADT who covers the outside of a customer's
house with an electronic field of 1's and 0's? HUH? Emergency 24
doesn't do that!

If you want to see a company that provides extremely lousy service and
inflated monitoring rates (39-200+ a month), look no further than
Slomins...They have that Slomin Shield BS thingy. A bunch of Napco
P800's mostly with 3 doors and a motion, and a 5 year contract to boot.
I download those panels maybe 5-10 times a week. They still use 3x1
format, even on the higher end P3200 & P9600 panels. Their monitoring
center is still using Ademco 660 receivers...OUCH!

Jim Rojas
Technical Manuals Online!
http://www.tech-man.com
8002 Cornwall Lane
Tampa, FL 33615-4604
813-884-6335