In article , Dorothy
Bradbury writes
It has a tick and a cross, and ABCD buttons though.

Indeed :-)
Looks reasonable, display could be bigger but sadly they are not
exactly doing 15" touchscreen TFTs at that price point as yet :-)

http://www.coopersecurity.co.uk/docu...r_guide_uk_497
282_issue_1.pdf

Now downloaded :-)

The CPC offering is 9561UK (ungraded), the 9651EN is the grade 2
panel; EN meeting new EN 50131 and PD6662 requirements (Grade 2).
TBH I can't remember what came but I know there was a lot of EN
compliance stuff on many of the parts. CPC are bad for not updating mfr
part details like that on a developing product and I wouldn't be surprised if it
is ENs that get shipped when UKs have filtered thro the stock.

Actually the usability of the CP8L is easier with Full/Part set buttons (like
Veritas 8) and has Yes/No answer buttons which makes things easier.
Both are good systems, however that swings it back to the CP8L.

The place where I put the Scantronic is used by many, all marketing types
but they don't seem to have any problems, the A, B, C, D buttons mean
you can have multiple part sets or you can just drill in that A is full set, B
is part (there is a door to the left intended for labelling on the inside flap). I
think the large tick and cross (embossed onto the illuminated buttons) is a
pretty intuitive as Yes and No but that's personal. I think it's one where a
laminated crib sheet is more useful than the user manual.

Other strong points a
Ability to label zones in alpha (so that it shows 'back door' rather than
zone05).
16 user codes (handy if you want to track who is accessing)
256 entry time stamped log (CP8L drops to 64 if time stamped) but not
downloadable.
3 configurable outputs vs 2 fixed, 1 configurable on CP8L.
Again, plenty of room for extras in the case, extra fusing, relays if reqd and
yes it takes a 7Ah batt.

But there are weaknesses:
Counter intuitive user reset after alarm/power fail etc: Enter code a second
time and hit Tick for Yes to reset (I was used to No to reset).
In common with seemingly all cheaper panels low power feed from panel
(1A), fine for accessories but I like a lot of sounders and the limit was
busted. I know I could use SCB set sounders instead of SAB but I put in a
separate fused feeds direct from the battery to spread the load.

HTH
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fred
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