Thank you! I just realized that I only have 6 hardwired zones. Does Surety sell IQ Hardwire 8?
Do I basically just need to more the zone connections from the Vista-15P and put them into the respective zone connects on the Hardwire 16-F?
No we do not. Im not sure its in production anymore. Compatible equipment does not need to be purchased through Surety in order to be used with service.
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Correct. The sensor would be disconnected from the Vista, then connected to the HW16F
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Do you think I will need to change the resistor that’s currently on the sensors when switching the connection from the Vista to the HW16F?
Also, the HW16F comes with 16VDC power supply, could I just use the current power supply that’s on the Vista? I’m trying not to have to run the HW16F power line up the wall into the attic, if the Vista power supply will work fine. I’m just not sure if the Vista’s 16.5VAC transformer will work without any safety issues.
Also, the HW16F comes with 16VDC power supply, could I just use the current power supply that’s on the Vista? I’m trying not to have to run the HW16F power line up the wall into the attic, if the Vista power supply will work fine. I’m just not sure if the Vista’s 16.5VAC transformer will work without any safety issues.
No, never use a different power supply. A 16.5 VAC power supply cannot be used in place of a 16VDC transformer, it will damage the translator. This goes for all system components that need powered like the alarm panel, etc., always use the included power supply with the device.
Do you think I will need to change the resistor that’s currently on the sensors when switching the connection from the Vista to the HW16F?
The Hardwire 16 uses either its standard 4.7kohm resistor mode (need to remove and replace the existing resistors with the ones that come with the Hardwire 16) or EOL learn mode where you learn the current resistance of each circuit. I am adding the relevant section of the manual below describing this:
Thought so, I think I’m finally ready to tackle this with all of y’all’s input, thank you!
One thing to pay close attention to, since you’re going into a metal can there is to make sure you get the antenna connected and run through to the outside of the box, as the instructions show. You’ll have signal issues otherwise that’ll present in weird ways and not be fun to troubleshoot.
Thanks, thought about that already. All instructions I’ve seen the antenna goes up, but my cabinet is pretty close to the ceiling. So the plan is to do a side to side orientation and drill a hole to let the antenna out the side towards the panel.
Good deal. My original system was “professionally installed”, and after a few months the double sided tape that was holding the 16-F enclosure up failed. The thing fell into the can a little bit and the antenna was about 1/3rd of the way into the can…that was enough to keep it from working right. I’d get delayed or missed sensor updates…which was always fun coming in the front door and having a motion trigger before the system knew the door was open to start the entry delay.
Anyhow, the sensor test on the panel will show the signal strength and can be helpful if you end up needing to move things around or tweak the antenna. Good luck on your install!
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Success! I got everything set up and got it all enrolled. Thank you every one for your input and guidance. Now more fun to come adding some goodies
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Does the HW-16F act as a Z-Wave repeater?
No, the HW 16F does not have any Z-wave radio and will not impact your Z-wave network or act as a repeater.
AC powered Z-wave devices act as repeating nodes.
Z-wave model evices under the Plug Ins section on this ADC officially supported devices list are good options for something quick and easy to boost signal.