I have an IQ Panel 4 paired with two Interlogix Tx-6010-01-1 smoke detectors. I believe the smoke detectors are original to the system (14 years old). I have done no real maintenance to them other than changing the batteries when notified. Reading the manual it looks like I should have been (oops).
One of them issued an alarm on 21 May at 04:49. It was false.
I don’t see a life expectancy of these units in the manual or online. I know I’ve bought ones in the past that specifically said they were only good for 10 years. Should I just try cleaning both of these, or should they be replaced? I was wondering if you had any trouble codes in your logs that I may not be able to see.
Are there recommended replacements?
In the meantime, I have removed that sensor from the system. I think I’ll do the same with the other, and either clean or replace it at the same time.
On another note - I thought an alarm was cancelled when I disarmed via the panel. Is that just intrusion alarms? I disarmed the system this morning, and the fire department came anyway. I’m not complaining – just trying to make sure I understand how it works.
Thanks!
Edit : I opened it up and there was no dust at all. Both batteries read just over 2.8v. Self test has 4 flashes, which looks normal.
I don’t see a life expectancy of these units in the manual or online. I know I’ve bought ones in the past that specifically said they were only good for 10 years. Should I just try cleaning both of these, or should they be replaced? I was wondering if you had any trouble codes in your logs that I may not be able to see.
EOL codes to not get sent to Alarm.com, nor does manufacturing information but this can typically be found on the unit. However, I am not showing any specific error codes.
In general, all photoelectric smoke detectors go bad eventually, the sensing materials in the chamber degrade. 10 -years is pretty standard.
have done no real maintenance to them other than changing the batteries when notified. Reading the manual it looks like I should have been (oops).
More information on smoke detector testing can be found here:
That is for Burglary only. Fire alarms are not disregarded per an abort (disarm) signal.
Your system works with 319.5MHz and PowerG sensors. Interlogix stopped making home security products some time ago but you can get 319.5MHz smokes from Qolsys. DSC PowerG Smoke sensors can also be used and offer increased communication range and encryptrion over that of their 319.5MHz counterparts. Below would be the latest units available: