Optima, Alarm going off whenever there is a mains failure?

I have an optima XM alarm system that has worked well for several years. Recently if it is set and there is a mains failure, even for a split second, the alarm does off. It can be reset in the normal ... more

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Why does my Optima XM alarm's internal bell keep going off?

Wondered if anyone could advise. Last year my Optima XM alarm started playing up. The internal alarm kept going off. The alarm was not set ( I was often in when it happened), the external alarm didn't ... more

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How can we stop Optima XM bleeping when power's off?

We've just inherited an Optima XM intruder alarm in new house but it seems to have been wired up strangely. It is wired via the downstairs sockets and has a fuse box attached to it via a cable (seems ... more

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my keypad 8 does not work how can I set a new code without it?

My optima XM keypad is faulty and a number of numbers will not work (4, 1 and 8) as the 8 does not work I cannot reset the code to use the buttons that work as you need the 8 to reset the code. How c ... more

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how to change alarm code?

i need to know how to change the alarm code on a OPtima XM house alarm

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how can i fix My optima 2 plus?

The alarm keeps going off but shows nothing on the display even in day mode it has a self activating bell box what can I do.Please help thank you.

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optima xm: can i change zone configuration in engineers mode without activa?

Have recently inherited an Optima XM system but now wish to make changes to the programmed zone configuration eg change a PIR on Zone 3 to Zone 4. Can I do this in engineers mode without causing an al ... more

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Optima XM6?

my optima xm6 system was on a twelve month contract, but the engineer has now ceased to trade and will not attend any callouts. i am suspicious that he has placed an engineers code into the machine as ... more

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please help! optima alarm system?

I moved in my house and wasnt even aware we had an Optima Xm alarm. it was until we had a power cut i realised. the fuse in the fuse box which is responsible for the main lights, is also connected to ... more

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How do i stop my alarm sounding?

I moved in my house and wasnt even aware we had an Optima Xm alarm. it was until we had a power cut i realised. the fuse in the fuse box which is responsible for the main lights, is also connected to ... more

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how do i connect my siren to optima accenta panel?

someone cut the wires from my siren in the bellbox and took out the wires from the panel .i have run new cable but dont know what terminals to connect to.can anybody help.

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how can i fix my optima panel?

pete gave an answer to overwrite code on optima xm. does this work on all optima range. program99981**** chris

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problems with optima mx6?

I attempted to send a email detailing the problems earlier this week but I am not aware of any reply Did you receive ? Many thanks Derek Styler

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how to find out the code for the optima xm alarm system?

I have moved into new house and dont have the code for the alarm how do i find out the code for the alarm Optima XM. thanks

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OPTIMA X M 6?

48 HRS AGO WE HAD A POWER CUT LASTING 2 HRS. ON REPAIR SUPPLY RED POWER INDICATOR CAME ON BUT GREEN DAY INDICATOR DID NOT SHOW.WHITE STROBE LIGHT O/SIDE IS FLASHING (NO ALARM SOUND). INSTALLERS D ... more

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how can i reset my optima pin code?

I have just moved into property and i have an optima alarm but don't know the pin code to set/reset. Can anyone help?

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How can I fix my burglar alarm Optima XM?

How to omit zones 3 and 4 in an unset time period

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Optima G3 Buzzer?

Can I connect a Solid State 12volt Buzzer accross the 16 ohm speaker?

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engineer's code?

can anyone advise me of the engineer's code to work on a Optima XM home alarm system.

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How can I stop the alarm beeping on my optima compact security system?

I have an Optima Compact security system approx 8 years old which has developed a fault. The external box starts beeping when alarm is in both the day mode (turned off) and in the system armed mode. ... more

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