Old brinks panel connect to takeover

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Hi

I bought the 2gig take 345 and the 2gig cp21 345 with verizon

the house is currently wired up with an old system from Brinks. Windows and doors.

I was expecting to open up the control panel and see a bunch of wires, but i only got a few.

Watched the video but the process must be different for this one since there are so few wires to speak of. The Brinks panel can show 8 zones.

I have attached a few photos.

How can I attach this to the take 345 and then connect to the cp21 345?

I want to sign up with suretydiy for the $15/month plan.

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Excellent question!

The Take-245 takeover module gets wired into the metal box (most likely set up in your basement) and not at the existing panel itself. You will be looking for the old system’s wired control board to wire the Take-345 to. Be sure to place the Take-345 outside of the metal box and not in it, to ensure the best wireless signal possible. Here is our tutorial video for your review. Not only will this video show you how to properly wire the Take-345, but how to pair it with the new GC2 panel as well.

You can place your new 2GIG GC2 panel where your old keypad is (from the photos). You can even reuse the wiring from your old panel with your new panel’s power supply. Just be sure to follow those wires to the panel board where they are wired to the keypad power. Remove those wires and connect them to your new transformer to be plugged in nearby.

If you need some information about which plans we offer, you can find a comparison of the two here.

I hope this information helps you out!

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Hi Tyler

We dont have a basement, but we do have an attic, could it be in there?

do they usually install somewhere with access or do they cover it up with a wall when they install?

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It could be in the attic. As the systems require service and maintenance, they would not (or at least should not) ever be walled off.

If you do not have a basement, a utility closet is common. Where is your electrical panel located? Commonly the control board will be placed nearby the main electrical panel.

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the electrical panel is located outside. would it be out there considering someone would be able to tap into it easily?

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Outside, in a garage? Your main breaker panel is what I am referring to. It shouldn’t be outside, no.

You might check in nearby closets or attic for the metal box.

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my main breaker panel is outside. i use it frequently.

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I mean the alarm panel. Would definitely be a bad idea if that was outside.

Attic or utility closet would be most likely location for the panel installation. It is rarer to see one in an attic.

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ok, great! i found it in the attic.

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Ah, great news. Let us know if you have any other questions about the setup, happy to help, but that is where you will find all of your sensor wires.

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Hi

I’m looking at my 2gig cp21 345 and the power supply doesnt come with a cable attached. im guessing i need to buy some cable and cut it and wire it, but i dont really know where to wire it into the back of the panel.

i thought it was just going to be a normal plug in interface

can i also jump this with the power from my current control panel or does it have to be from a 110v outlet?

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i setup the takeover module, the old brinks control panel is showing trouble codes for all of the zones.

am i supposed to disable the old control panel and only use the cp21 345?

the brinks box (model: bp-3064) occasionally will make all sorts of barely audible chirping noises, like it checking something every few minutes

i set it up so that only the zone wires were taken out and put into the takeover module, their complementary wires are all still attached to the box.

i also disabled the siren as it was going off when i installed the battery

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can i also jump this with the power from my current control panel or does it have to be from a 110v outlet?

Only if you want to fry the 2GIG panel. use 14vdc 1700mA adapter, and get 18-2 unshielded wire.

am i supposed to disable the old control panel and only use the cp21 345?

Yes. Disable panel, leave can/TAKE powered up

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i setup the takeover module, the old brinks control panel is showing trouble codes for all of the zones

Yep, it’ll do that. Remove keypads from the old panel. All the old panel board is used for in this case is power and battery backup for the TAKE-345 and any powered sensors.

I’m looking at my 2gig cp21 345 and the power supply doesnt come with a cable attached. im guessing i need to buy some cable and cut it and wire it, but i dont really know where to wire it into the back of the panel.

Using 22 to 18 gauge cable, you would connect + and - 14Vdc terminals to the respective + and - terminals on the included plug in transformer. The 14Vdc power terminals are 1 and 2 on the terminal block.

You do not want to power it off of the old panel. Only use the old panel 12V aux power for the TAKE and wired powered sensors like motions.

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Ok

I have everything setup and working properly. tested all the zones, they work as they should. motion sensors as motion and all the doors are working

I setup the panel and the cell reception is looking good at 23

how do I setup alarm service through suretydiy?

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This page goes over all the possible steps to get connected. You may have already done some of them.

If your module is unregistered (check here) and working with your system, you would only need to order a service plan. You can see the monitoring plans and options here. Basic interactive can be found here.

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its currently setup but i dont know if it has gone through or not. will i receive an email when the alarm.com setup is completed and my gocontrol is online?

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After ordering service from suretyDIY? Yes, once your order has been processed you will receive a welcome email with log in instructions and next steps. Generally orders are processed within one full business day, but if you order service only it is often much faster than that (depending on how long it take our data entry team to confirm jurisdiction with local authorities, how late in the day the order is placed, etc.).