Aritech CS250 Installers manual

the5krugers

Hi All

I have defaulted my Aritech CS250 alarm panel (with LCD keypad). I still have the installer code and user manual and reprogrammed it as far possible, but somehow it does not see the 8 Zone expander board. A good place to start will be the installation manual, which I don't have anymore.

I've searched the forums for the same request and it seems Koolkid has all the answers :-)

Can you possibly assist with the installers manual for starters?

Many thanks

KoolKid

PMed you that manual. I hope it helps.

altor

the5krugers wrote: »

Hi All

I have defaulted my Aritech CS250 alarm panel (with LCD keypad). I still have the installer code and user manual and reprogrammed it as far possible, but somehow it does not see the 8 Zone expander board. A good place to start will be the installation manual, which I don't have anymore.

I've searched the forums for the same request and it seems Koolkid has all the answers :-)

Can you possibly assist with the installers manual for starters?

Many thanks

PMed you the manual.
To add the expander you need to go into adding peripherals.
All explained on page 31 :-)

allybhoy

Hey Koolkid, apologies for resurrecting an old thread but I have a CS250 also, the power went in our apt, now the keypad just says csxxx keypad aritech and pressing any button on the keypad has no effect, no sounds etc. Ive tried the default engineers code etc but no matter what i press the keypad remains the same. Ive als tried disconnected the power again to try and reboot the system or whatever and the same thing happens. Do you think i need to get an engineer out or is there anything you can suggest we try?

thanks in adance

KoolKid

Try power down the unit completely and power up again . If the screen display please install press no & #.
Other than that it may need to be defaulted and reprogrammed.

allybhoy

Ok, disconnected the mains power then unplugged the battery, reconnected eveythign and now there is nothing on the display
Guess ill have to call someone out to look at it, can you reccomend any installers in Dublin West \ Kildare area? (Celbridge)

allybhoy

Ok, disconnected the mains power then unplugged the battery, reconnected eveythign and now there is nothing on the display
Guess ill have to call someone out to look at it, can you reccomend any installers in Dublin West \ Kildare area? (Celbridge)

KoolKid

I would try to get the keypad and connect directly to the panel.

hamradioguy

I was doing some alterations to my system but got lost somewhere. Can't find my panel installation manual and can't find anything useful on the web. Koolkid you seem to be the expert can you help me out

Thanks

KoolKid

I have PMed you that manual.

Mulsliabh

Koolkid, can you send me the CS250 installation manual? I'm seeing a "[font=arial, sans-serif]Please Install NO + #[/font]" message at the front panel. Service Eng telling me it's a system cpu processor failure. Any suggestions appreciated. Thanks

KoolKid

I have PMed you that manual.
It may have been defaulted.
Power down the panel & power up again & follow the keypad enrolment as described in the manual.

Harrier16

Hi KoolKid,
Is there any chance you can send me the install manual please. I have a system that's just showing a 'fault' but no details of what it is and it won't let me set the alarm.
Any help appreciated.

KoolKid

Hi
I have PMed you that manual. If you need any help give me a shout.

Harrier16

Thanks a mil KoolKid - much appreciated - hopefully I can figure it out but if not I'll get in touch. Thanks again.

bubblehits

Hi Koolkid,

Would there be any chance that you would be able to send me the installers manual? I have recently moved into a new apartment and want to change the code as the old tenants dont know it. The installers code works so I just need to know how to use it!

Thanks

KoolKid

Sent you a PM on it.

Obscure

Hi KoolKid,

Would you be able to send me on that CS250 installation manual? Trying to stop the system calling out (making phone call from what I can tell) to the central system which we are no longer using.

Thanks

KoolKid

PMed you that manual.

Ralphini

KoolKid wrote: »

PMed you that manual.

Koolkid

Any chance you would send me the installers manual?

KoolKid

Hi
Unfortunately we are not allowed share manuals on Boards.ie anymore.
If you contacts Aritech (UTC)directly they might help you or any licenced installer would have plenty of legitimate copies.

Ralphini

KoolKid wrote: »

PMed you that manual.

Koolkid

Any chance you would send me the installers manual?

KoolKid

We are unfortunately no longer allowed to use Boards.ie to share manuals.

yesitshimself

I have an aritech cs2512 and the phone provider and number was changed and now have an error.
I can't seem to find where to change a call from number. The alarm calls a call centre
Checked in communications but pulling last of hair out. I also don't have an install manual.
Any help would be gratefully accepted.

altor

yesitshimself wrote: »

I have an aritech cs2512 and the phone provider and number was changed and now have an error.
I can't seem to find where to change a call from number. The alarm calls a call centre
Checked in communications but pulling last of hair out. I also don't have an install manual.
Any help would be gratefully accepted.

In communications go to central station to change the number/s

bobmarray16

If the screen display please install press no & #.
Other than that it may need to be defaulted and reprogrammed.

RainInSummer

Hi all,

Anyone know how to remove a sensor from an Aritech CS250?

I have the engineering code but the LCD panel is so screwed that all the text is shifted over to the right and wraps round to come in on the left of the screen. So when I drill down through all the menus it's very difficult to determine where to go. Three sensors are acting up and need removing.

N.B. alarm systems is being replaced over the next month so repairing/replacing is pointless and I just want some peace from the alarm going off without being set.

altor

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119108161#Comment_119108161

Wouldn't be the easiest thing to do if the screen is damaged.

If the zones are wired you can put a 4k7 Resistor in the control panel on the zones to close them off.

davidconroy46

To remove device. Select install menu-inputs-zones-zone number-type-Rf details-remove RF zone any keypad.

RainInSummer

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119108352#Comment_119108352

I get as far as selecting the zone, but there's no Rf as a type, just a list of stuff like fire, exit, medical etc.

Cheers!

RainInSummer

Cheers for the reply @altor

If it comes to it I'll wire em in.

davidconroy46

Unusual. Look at the zone numbers that are to be removed. Then remove them in Rf.

altor

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119108550#Comment_119108550

To remove an RF Sensor, go to install menu, inputs, zones, scroll go to zone number with RF sensor installed you want to remove, type, RF details, remove RF zone.

This will de-enroll the device on the system.

RainInSummer

Just to feed back on this:

The panel was too far gone to reliably navigate the menu to remove the faulty sensors. There were all sorts of üú characters appearing in the display with whole words missing sometimes. Life is too short so.....

Breaker down, battery out, snipped the sensors. New alarm install was brought forward so there was no day that I wasn't covered by an alarm. I'll get to the rest of them over time.

I think too much of the wiring in the attic was crushed by boards or ply laid on top and walked on over the years. Some of it looks stretched and pulled taut too.

The joys of buying a second hand house.

davidconroy46

The chance of all wiring damaged is very unlightly. An engineer can put in a hybrid panel that with do both wired and wireless devices. So any of the cables that are damaged and can't be replaced wireless devices can be used. The most important cables you will need is Rkp cable and external bellbox cable. Don't go for a wireless external bellbox because they are costly and need a lot of maintenance.

Savatitoi

Hello newby on this site, i just bought a house with a CS250 system, i can't get the codes from the previous owner, i have the Keypad user manual but not the installation manual, on the keypad flashing "Please install N0 + #" no key is working (at least one by one, i didn't try all combinations) any idea of a factory reset or reinstalling the system? All professionals told me i had to change everything : ( many thanks

KoolKid

I wouldn’t say change everything just yet.A good installer would be able to reinitialize the keypad and set up codes for you. The default codes are 1122 & 1278 engineer. Beyond that,Boards.ie rules do not allow us to help you out with codes or manuals,.

altor

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119555067#Comment_119555067

For the system to be indicating (Please install N0 + #) the system has defaulted back to factory settings so just needs to be programmed.

Most installers would be able to do this for you, it is an obsolete system so upgrading would IMO also be an option.

This system can have an issue with the battery not charging but checking the battery leads will indicate this before proceeding with a reprogram of the system if you did want to go down that route.

netguy55

hi im getting burglary B 001 act 02 0 A1 anyone know what it meand when set alarm go to bed goes off 5-10 min later did 3 times so left it off is this anything to do with the pir sensor i put 2 new sencors in 2 yrs ago landing sitting room but not kitchen that one there 16 yrs old could that be problem there new battery in too it a cs250 cheers

KoolKid

Enter user code and goto view log. On the burglary event press 0 and it should give you a zone description.

eggerb

Hi, I know this CS250 panel is really old at this stage. I’m getting rid of my land line and wondering if there is a WiFi communicator module available that I could use instead of my analogue land line. Bit of a long shot! Thanks.

altor

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121369165#Comment_121369165

If you updated the panel you could use the XGen panel and have a free app using Wi-Fi

soram

Hi, apologies if this is the wrong thread but it seems appropriate. I too have a CS250 I fitted many years ago. It has 4 wired and 8 wireless zones. The keyboard panel is dying - well very slowly! No back light, some gobbledygook and now one of the buttons is becoming problematic / worn out. Other than that it is working perfectly!

I am guessing I won't get a replacement key panel somewhere but would be happy to try a secondhand one.

Other than that the XGen panel seems to be an Aritech supply but more eastern Europe only. Are they available in Ireland do you know altor?

Failing that is the best alternative then a HKC or what are people fitting these days?

Cheers