Keypad repairs - Master code resets - Keypad replacements

We service Hills R8 alarm system equipment to the LED Vertex, VoiceNav, TouchNav, control panels, Wi-Fi radio devices as well as offering alarm panel battery replacements, factory resets and change your alarm codes for fast reliable work.

We also repair Hills R8 Power light flashing - Alarm code pad beeping stopped- Alarm system resets - Alarm battery replacements - R8 Keypad replacements - Acknowledge Beeping alarm fault - Smoke alarm fixed - R8 False alarms repaired - Service light indicator ON Checks - Emergency switch OFF alarm and Shutdown -  Hills R8 Fire light flashing - Siren fault trouble - Open tamper zone faults fixed - If you cannot turn ON your alarm system & cannot turn OFF your panel - Wireless & Hard-wired Hills R8 alarm systems fixed

We provide fast emergency alarm repair call-out services including to fix false alarming & to switch OFF/shutdown many security systems should there be loud sirens unexpectedly going OFF.

What are common issues to a Hills R8 security system?

Many customers' requests to servicing R8 alarm systems relate to many different type Hills Reliance issues. Some customers require R8 keypad repairs and replacements due to circuit board issues and worn-out parts due to old age. We get many requests to stop a beeping code pad which will be associated with the service light ON. This service amber light ON the panel indicates a number of system faults to code pads like VoiceNav, TouchNav, Alphanumeric and Vertex.

For many customers phoning requiring assistance are not being able to turn ON their alarm panel. With this problem a double beeping sounds which can indicate a low battery somewhere in the system.
Also, it may be the situation you cannot turn OFF your Hills R8 security alarm system. 
We do requests for alarm maintenance to new property owners needing to change their alarm codes & factory defaults/alarm resets due to unknown codes.
Simple checks to help servicing an alarm system with a service indicator ON condition can be achieved viewing the Hills R8 reference manual. Reasons related to the service light ON are a siren fault trouble, open tamper zone faults, low battery, communication fault and expander trouble.

A common fault to the R8 security system is due to the fire light flashing which means a smoke alarm reset so pressing *7 at the keypad clears this condition. If this still does not reset the panel then this now requires an expert to repair a firmware fault.  
We are very busy helping home business owners when there Hills R8 shows a power light flashing meaning a battery replacement is needed. It can be very difficult at times for property owners to access a false alarm issue or a beeping alarm fault so if you require help please ring us. We are experts in fixing Hills R8 hard-wired and wireless panels to many premises. And if you cannot turn OFF your security system yes we are ready to help you today.

Information regarding the Hills Reliance R8 Security System!
The Hills R8 is a base model security system, a very popular type sold in Australia which hosts a maximum of 8 protection zones which can be used for small businesses also suits small to medium size homes for excellent property protection. Can also be used for hard-wired and wireless detector zoning including remote control operation. Ideal use for single and double story houses

The Hills Reliance R8 security system can provide 24 hour monitoring up to 8 fully programmable zones via phone APP connected with an IP module unit. The R8 alarm system allows you to set a partial arm which arms just the external doors and windows or downstairs when asleep at night making this ideal for home use at night.

    What are the capabilities of the Hills Reliance R8 Security System?

• Connection to a mobile phone App for alert notifications via IP module fitted to the modem
• Connect a maximum in combination up to 8 wireless or hard-wired security zoning devices
• Maximum of 8 code pads & Maximum of 8 user pin codes
• ITI wireless radio compatible
• Supports back-to-base monitoring with a subscribed wireless GPRS sim or connect to internet
• Supports wireless remote controls with the optional RF receiver to connect detectors & Window door sensors, etc
• Easy one button operation to turn on your alarm system from the code pad by pressing the "ARM" button
• Chime feature to alert property owners to entry/exit alerts at the premises

Does your existing Hills R8 alarm system have key fob remotes? We replace many kinds of Hills alarm systems including hard-wired and radio wireless devices! Our Alarm Maintenance can connect many remote control keys to old and existing security systems

Is your R8 alarm system false alarming?

Alarm Maintenance service many Hills security systems and is now obsolete in 2023

SHORT LIST USER MANUAL HILLS R8 RELIANCE ALARM SYSTEM

How to ARM your Hills R8 alarm system from your keypad

Ensure the green READY light is lit (zone areas are sealed) close the doors and windows

Enter USER CODE eg. 6 9 3 9 or just press the "ON" button

Make sure that the red ARMED & Green ON light illuminates

If any of the zones are isolated, a sensor in that zone can give a mixed reading affecting the "READY" light (green light flashing). The security system will not arm if the "READY" light is not illuminated green. With the "READY" light on, you may arm the security system with your 4-digit Code. Each time a key is pressed on the keypad, a short tone (beep) will sound. If the code pad beeps three times after a code entry, it is an indication that the code has not been accepted. Press the [#] key (reset) and re-enter a valid code. The Hills R8 code pad sounder can be muted by re-entering your 4-digit code. When the security system has accepted a valid code, the red "ON" light will illuminate indicating that the system has been turned on. The user must leave within the exit delay time.

How to disarm your Hills R8 security alarm system 

Enter USER CODE eg. [6] [9] [3] [9]  if code is 6939 - keypad "ON" light goes OFF

When you return to your property the keypad will sound a continuous tone (beep) for the duration of the entry delay time. Enter a valid code within this entry time and the red "ON" light will turn OFF, and the tone will stop. The security system is now DISARMED. If a valid code is not entered before the end of the entry delay time, an alarm will occur. 

How to change the ON/OFF code to your Hills R8 security system

Enter from keypad *5 followed by your 4-digit master code followed by [0][2] followed by new 4-digit user code then press [#] to save and exit programming

How to change the master code to your Hills R8 security system

1.  Press [*] 5 followed by your existing master code eg. [6] [9] [3] [9]  if code is 6939 
2.  enter the two-digit user code location code to change Example: [0][1]
3.  enter the new four-digit code number you would like  eg. [2] [6] [2] [6]  if code is 2626
4.  press the [#] key to save new number and exit programming

How to set the date to your Hills security system with five easy steps

1. On your keypad Press the [*] [9] [6] keys for access to function 96
2. enter your master code Example: [1][2][3][4] if the master code is 1234 and Date is 23/10/2020 Friday
3. enter day of the Week code:[1] = Sunday [2]= Monday [3] = Tuesday [4] = Wednesday [5] = Thursday [6] = Friday [7] = Saturday
4. enter the two-digit month code [0][1] = January to [1][0] October [1][2] December
5. enter the two digit day of the Month code Example: [0][1] = 1st  [2][3]= 23rd [3][1] = 31st
6. finally enter the last two digits of the Year code. Example: for 2020 enter [2][0] followed by the [#] key

How to set the system clock (time) to your Hills security system

1. Press the  [*] [9] [7] keys for access to function 97
2. enter the master code Example.[1][2][3][4] if the code is 1234
3. enter the hour code Example: for 7.40pm enter [1][9][4][0]

Why is my power light flashing on my Hills alarm system keypad? 

The power light (red LED) on your Hills keypad will start flashing because this indicates that your battery to the panel is flat and now needs to be replaced. When this battery has been changed and reset, the power light on the code pad will now stop flashing indicating that the new battery is good.

Why is my service light lit "ON" to my Hills R8 alarm code pad? 

The service light (amber LED) on your Hills R8 keypad lights up because indicates that your alarm system now requires a service.

If the service light is "ON" pressing the [*] star key followed by the [2] number two key to indicate the service condition. The LED or LED`S will illuminate indicating what service need attending to. Please refer to your alarm manual to locate the fault conditions that is causing this to occur.

Common faults to a Hills R8 service light ""ON"" are a flat battery, flat wireless sensor batteries, loss of zone supervision, communication line fail, fuse fault, loss of system date & time, expander troubles, zone fault, keypad trouble and siren trouble fault to name a few.

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