What does 'Expander Low Battery' mean on my Hills Reliance system?
- DdicksonchadSep 12, 2025
Expander Low Battery on your Hills Reliance system means that an expansion device connected to the system has a low battery. Replace the battery.
What does 'Expander Low Battery' mean on my Hills Reliance system?
Expander Low Battery on your Hills Reliance system means that an expansion device connected to the system has a low battery. Replace the battery.
What does 'Expander Box Tamper' mean on my Hills Reliance system?
Expander Box Tamper on your Hills Reliance system indicates that an expansion device connected to the system has a tamper activated. Check the tamper contacts on the expansion devices connected.
What does 'Expander Power' mean on my Hills Reliance 128 Control Panel?
Expander Power issue on your Hills Control Panel suggests that an expander connected to the system has a short circuit on the Aux output. An expander that can report this condition is a power supply (NX320).
Brand | Hills |
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Model | Reliance 128 |
Category | Control Panel |
Language | English |
Equipment must be installed by qualified personnel and use approved power adapters.
Risk of explosion if battery is replaced with an incorrect type.
Installer licenses, ACA A-Tick, and NZ Telepermit standards are detailed.
Rules for automatic dialing devices and series connected equipment.
Notes on re-attempts, call spacing, and fault clearance for NZ.
Highlights new features and changes from previous versions of the product.
Provides contact details for service and sales offices across different regions.
Lists part numbers, descriptions, and DAS codes for system components.
Diagram outlining the steps for installing and programming the system.
Instructions for installing the metal enclosure and mounting the PC board.
Compares R8, R12, and R128 models based on various features and capabilities.
Diagram illustrating the wiring and connections for the Hills Reliance 128 system.
Detailed explanation of each terminal's purpose and connection requirements.
Diagram illustrating the wiring and connections for the Hills Reliance R12 system.
Explanation of each terminal's purpose and connection requirements for the R12 model.
Diagram showing the wiring and connections for the Hills Reliance R8 system.
Description of each terminal's function and connection for the R8 model.
Details on areas, arm/disarm codes, and user management.
Covers auto-arming options, auxiliary outputs, and box tamper inputs.
Explains code pad start zones, configuration groups, and dual end-of-line options.
Details dynamic battery testing and system timer configurations.
Defines how exit errors and expander troubles are reported.
Explains fire alarm verification process and group bypass functionality.
Covers event logging, call counts, and zone disabling.
Describes partial mode, siren supervision, and twin trip options.
Details the telephone line monitoring feature.
Configures the starting zone for LED code pads using Function [*]-[9]-[2].
Sets code pad features like tamper switch, chime, and silent options using Function [*]-[9]-[3].
Uses Function [*]-[9]-[4] to set code pad numbers and area access.
Programs the system date using Function [*]-[9]-[6].
Sets the system clock using Function [*]-[9]-[7].
Sets the elapsed hours for auto-test reporting using Function [*]-[9]-[5].
Uses LEDs to indicate system faults like over current, siren trouble, or box tamper.
LED indications for zone tamper, low battery, and loss of supervision.
Indicators for telephone line issues and communication failures.
Indicates loss of system time and how to reset it.
Function [*]-[5] to change user codes, including master and multi-area access.
Function [*]-[6] to assign authority levels and area access permissions to user codes.
Function [*]-[Chime] to test zones by faulting them and observing zone lights.
Functions [*]-[9]-[8] and [*]-[9]-[9] for initiating remote download connections.
Details the hierarchy of Features, Segments, and Options in the programming structure.
Explains how to enter, navigate, and exit the programming mode and features.
Guides for entering numerical data and selecting options using code pad keys.
Procedures for loading factory defaults and enrolling system modules.
Illustration of programming numerical data using binary zone LED representation.
Illustration of enabling options using code pad keys and LEDs.
Enables 6-digit codes and defines requirements for [*]-[9]-[8] and [*]-[9]-[9] functions.
Sets the code used to enter programming mode.
Defines how the 'Go To Program Code' can be used for arming/disarming and area access.
Sets the duress code for emergency disarming.
Features 4, 7, 8: Programming telephone numbers for communication.
Features 5, 6: Setting system account code and communicator format.
Features 10, 11: Configuring dial attempts, dialing options, and line cut delay.
Defines event reporting codes for various system and area events.
Sets dial attempt counts and additional dialing functionalities.
Configures the delay before activating a phone line fault.
Covers access codes, ring counts, download control, and call back numbers.
Enables various options and communicator reports for Area 1.
Describes AC Power Alert, Answering Machine Defeat, Bypass Code, Force Arming.
Details Code Pad Activated Panics, Code Pad Tamper, and Exit Error reporting.
Explains Group Bypass, LED Extinguish, Partial Mode, Quick Arm, and Recent Closing.
Describes Re-exit, Silent Automatic Arming, Universal Arming, and Zone Bypassed Sounder Alert.
Covers Late To Close, Autoarm In Partial, Disable Bypass, and Zone Configuration types.
Configures primary and secondary entry/exit times for Area 1.
Sets the Configuration Group (zone type) for zones 1-8.
Table defining 30 zone configuration types for system setup.
Configuration Group (zone type) for zones 17-24.
Assigns areas to zones 17-24.
Configuration Group (zone type) for zones 25-32.
Configuration Group (zone type) for zones 33-40.
Assigns areas to zones 33-40.
Configuration Group (zone type) for zones 41-48.
Assigns areas to zones 41-48.
Contact I.D. event code for group 1 alarm reports.
Selects characteristics for Configuration Group 1.
Contact I.D. event code for group 2 alarms.
Selects characteristics for Configuration Group 2.
Contact I.D. event code for group 3 alarms.
Selects characteristics for Configuration Group 3.
Contact I.D. event code for group 4 alarms.
Selects characteristics for Configuration Group 4.
Contact I.D. event code for group 5 alarms.
Selects characteristics for Configuration Group 5.
Contact I.D. event code for group 6 alarms.
Selects characteristics for Configuration Group 6.
Contact I.D. event code for group 7 alarms.
Selects characteristics for Configuration Group 7.
Contact I.D. event code for group 8 alarms.
Selects characteristics for Configuration Group 8.
Contact I.D. event code for group 9 alarms.
Selects characteristics for Configuration Group 9.
Contact I.D. event code for group 10 alarms.
Selects characteristics for Configuration Group 10.
Contact I.D. event code for group 11 alarms.
Selects characteristics for Configuration Group 11.
Contact I.D. event code for group 12 alarms.
Selects characteristics for Configuration Group 12.
Contact I.D. event code for group 13 alarms.
Selects characteristics for Configuration Group 13.
Contact I.D. event code for group 14 alarms.
Selects characteristics for Configuration Group 14.
Contact I.D. event code for group 15 alarms.
Selects characteristics for Configuration Group 15.
Contact I.D. event code for group 16 alarms.
Selects characteristics for Configuration Group 16.
Contact I.D. event code for group 17 alarms.
Selects characteristics for Configuration Group 17.
Contact I.D. event code for group 18 alarms.
Selects characteristics for Configuration Group 18.
Contact I.D. event code for group 19 alarms.
Selects characteristics for Configuration Group 19.
Contact I.D. event code for group 20 alarms.
Selects characteristics for Configuration Group 20.
Configuration Group (zone type) for zones 49-56.
Assigns areas to zones 49-56.
Configuration Group (zone type) for zones 57-64.
Assigns areas to zones 57-64.
Configuration Group (zone type) for zones 65-72.
Assigns areas to zones 65-72.
Configuration Group (zone type) for zones 73-80.
Assigns areas to zones 73-80.
Configuration Group (zone type) for zones 81-88.
Assigns areas to zones 81-88.
Configuration Group (zone type) for zones 89-96.
Assigns areas to zones 89-96.
Configuration Group (zone type) for zones 97-104.
Assigns areas to zones 97-104.
Configuration Group (zone type) for zones 105-112.
Assigns areas to zones 105-112.
Configuration Group (zone type) for zones 113-120.
Assigns areas to zones 113-120.
Configuration Group (zone type) for zones 121-128.
Assigns areas to zones 121-128.
Selects days for auto disarm at Opening Time.
Selects the EOL resistor value for zones.
Table mapping programmed event codes to Contact I.D. codes and descriptions.
Table listing CID event codes for various reports and zone numbers.
Device numbers reported for expander/code pad trouble conditions.
Switch settings for NX-216 expander module address and zone numbering.
Switch settings for NX-216E expander module address and zone numbering.
Advice on disconnecting power before connecting expander modules.
Troubleshooting guide for dead code pads, unresponsive keys, and program mode issues.
Interpreting LED indicators for system faults, zone tampers, and low battery.
Addressing system beeping due to faults and troubleshooting advice.
Interpreting LED 1 for system faults like over current, siren trouble, box tamper.
Interpreting LED 2 for zone tamper conditions.
Interpreting LED 3 for low battery on wireless zones.
Interpreting LED 4 for loss of supervision on wireless zones.
Interpreting LED 5 for zone trouble on fire type zones.
Interpreting LED 6 for telephone line trouble/cut.
Interpreting LED 7 for communication failure.
Interpreting LED 8 for loss of system time.
Details on Steady Siren, Expanded Contact I.D., First/Last To Close, Force Arm Bypass.
Covers Limited Sirens, Lost Clock, Zone Disable, Radio Remote Arm, Silent Exit.
Describes Tamper Siren, Telephone Line Cut Siren, Two Wire Smoke, Voltage Output, Zone Doubling.
Configuration for Zone Inactivity Timer and Activity Monitor.
Selects days for auto disarm at Opening Time.
Selects the EOL resistor value for zones.
Table mapping programmed event codes to Contact I.D. codes and descriptions.
Table listing CID event codes for various reports and zone numbers.
Device numbers reported for expander/code pad trouble conditions.
Switch settings for NX-216 expander module address and zone numbering.
Switch settings for NX-216E expander module address and zone numbering.
Advice on disconnecting power before connecting expander modules.
Troubleshooting guide for dead code pads, unresponsive keys, and program mode issues.
Interpreting LED indicators for system faults, zone tampers, and low battery.
Addressing system beeping due to faults and troubleshooting advice.
Interpreting LED 1 for system faults like over current, siren trouble, box tamper.
Interpreting LED 2 for zone tamper conditions.
Interpreting LED 3 for low battery on wireless zones.
Interpreting LED 4 for loss of supervision on wireless zones.
Interpreting LED 5 for zone trouble on fire type zones.
Interpreting LED 6 for telephone line trouble/cut.
Interpreting LED 7 for communication failure.
Interpreting LED 8 for loss of system time.
Guide for sketching building layout and identifying device placement.
Table listing required devices and their quantities for installation.
Procedures for hard/soft defaulting, entering program mode, and changing codes.
Covers phone numbers, account code, communicator format, and download settings.
Lists key features for configuring system options, timers, and zones.
Procedures for walk testing and training the end user.
Details operating power, auxiliary power, and loop resistance parameters.
Specifies operating temperature, pad dimensions, enclosure size, and shipping weight.
Outlines the 24-month warranty against defects.
States limitations on liability for indirect damage and unauthorized repairs.