Wired Alarm Strobes Frequently Asked Questions
How Do I Connect a High Current Siren to a DSC PG9WLSHW8?
Using a third-party relay and a power supply, connect the relay to the bell circuit and the siren to the relay. Keep reading for details using Altronix relays.
How Do I Add a High Current Siren to a 2GIG Edge?
The 2GIG Edge has a bell output, providing 120 mA of current. If you need a higher current siren, you must add a relay and power supply. Read on to learn more.
How Do I Add a Wired Siren to a Honeywell LYNX Touch Using the LYNX-WEXT Kit?
A wired siren can be added to a LYNX Touch. The LYNX-WEXT Kit includes everything you need, minus the wired siren. Learn to add a wired siren to a LYNX Touch with a LYNX-WEXT Kit.
Which Siren is Compatible w/ a Qolsys IQ Panel 2?
The IQ Panel 2 comes included with a built-in 85dB sounder. Those who want a louder sounder will need to purchase a separate siren. The 105 dB IQ Siren is generally the easiest option for upgrading the sounder on the IQ Panel 2. Learn more about using external sirens with the Qolsys IQ Panel 2.
How Do I Add a Honeywell Siren to a 2GIG GC3?
The 2GIG GC3 panel can have a Honeywell hard-wired siren installed directly to its circuit board. A siren can also be connected through a hard-wired relay.
How Do I Connect A 5800WAVE To My 2GIG GC3?
The GC3 panel supports most Honeywell 5800 series wireless devices, but does not support the 5800Wave wireless siren. Read on to find compatible alternatives.
How do I add a wired siren to a 2GIG GC3?
Wiring a high current external siren to the GC3 via low current relay
How do I add a wired siren to Go!Control 2?
Wiring using a third party relay and power supply for a high current sounder
Using a third-party relay and a power supply, connect the relay to the bell circuit and the siren to the relay. Keep reading for details using Altronix relays.
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How Do I Add a High Current Siren to a 2GIG Edge?
The 2GIG Edge has a bell output, providing 120 mA of current. If you need a higher current siren, you must add a relay and power supply. Read on to learn more.
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How Do I Add a Wired Siren to a Honeywell LYNX Touch Using the LYNX-WEXT Kit?
A wired siren can be added to a LYNX Touch. The LYNX-WEXT Kit includes everything you need, minus the wired siren. Learn to add a wired siren to a LYNX Touch with a LYNX-WEXT Kit.
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Which Siren is Compatible w/ a Qolsys IQ Panel 2?
The IQ Panel 2 comes included with a built-in 85dB sounder. Those who want a louder sounder will need to purchase a separate siren. The 105 dB IQ Siren is generally the easiest option for upgrading the sounder on the IQ Panel 2. Learn more about using external sirens with the Qolsys IQ Panel 2.
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How Do I Add a Honeywell Siren to a 2GIG GC3?
The 2GIG GC3 panel can have a Honeywell hard-wired siren installed directly to its circuit board. A siren can also be connected through a hard-wired relay.
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How Do I Connect A 5800WAVE To My 2GIG GC3?
The GC3 panel supports most Honeywell 5800 series wireless devices, but does not support the 5800Wave wireless siren. Read on to find compatible alternatives.
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How do I add a wired siren to a 2GIG GC3?
Wiring a high current external siren to the GC3 via low current relay
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How do I add a wired siren to Go!Control 2?
Wiring using a third party relay and power supply for a high current sounder
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