I have a 1987 model Acron alarm system that needs to be reset. The keypad and motion sensors are lit up but I have no idea how to reset/recode/re-arm the system. I understand the company is out of business. Assuming I will continue to be unsuccessful in my attempts to find out how to reset the system, I have a couple of questions

1. Since all the wiring and motion sensors, etc. are already installed, can I just get a new key pad from a different company and use the wiring I have?

2. Am I wasting a ton of electricity by leaving the thing plugged in?

Thanks in advance

Terry

 

GE inherited the Acron panels. They are discontinued, but the information is available. However, we need a more specific model (there were several). On the whole, honorable retirement to the dumpster is probably the fate of this system.

You can reuse the existing wiring (generally) for a new system, and things like the motion detector will still work (assuming a 12v system), but an replacement for the motion might be in order. Motion detectors have become a lot more reliable over the last decade or so.

An alarm system typically draws about 10-30 watts max, far less, in standby. A kids nightlight might draw more.

 

Thanks for the info.

 

definately retire the acron rather than putting alot of time and effort into it, those panels were discontinued for good reason. replace devices as needed, i would also recommend replacing the motion detectors, they definately have come a long.... long way in the past decade. the wiring should be fine depending on the quality of the initial installation, potential splice points, and possibly depending on which panel was used a difference in end of line resistor values if they were used out at devices or splice points.
good luck