Omnipro II with Driveway Sensor 63A00-1 and 64 Zone Receiver 45A00-1

[toddr]

Ok, I have a Omnipro II with a 64 Zone Receiver and Driveway Sensor.  I remember reading somewhere that Leviton was discontinuing these products.  Sure enough, I go to look for a replacement Driveway Sensor (since the delivery truck driver went way off the driveway and took it out!) and can't find them except on EBay.
 
I searched through a couple of threads and forums, and found some similar products, but wasn't sure if anyone has installed any wireless driveway or exterior sensors; since they discontinued them.  I really don't want to run a wire!  
 
I'm looking at the STI-34159 Wireless Driveway as they look very similar to the Levitons.  It looks like they can be connected to a 
 
STI Wireless Page: https://www.sti-usa.com/series/wireless-alert-series-with-single-channel-slave-receiver/
Product Literature Link: https://www.sti-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/34400.pdf
 
Anyone have any experience or suggestions?  I'm thinking my 4-button wireless remotes may be impacted if the wireless receiver ever goes out.  Should I be looking at another receiver or add a secondary GE Logix?
 
Thoughts?

 

[pete_c]

Most of the wireless (non HAI) security alarm panel devices should work fine with with your HAI 45A001-1
 
That said you can also purchase wireless sensors with a receiver that ends in an NO/NC switch to which you would run a wire to.
 
Understood about outdoor wired sensors.  
 
Personally here use Cartell driveway sensors wired to the alarm panel over 20 years old now.  Never did fail.  

 

[toddr]

That's good to know about the Cartel sensors. I ran across their website, but didn't look too much since the were wired. Maybe I just need to run a wire and install an expansion panel in the garage. Currently, my panel is upstairs and to run it to the driveway would be about 500-600 ft. Just trying to avoid that amd possibly lightning hits! But I'm glad to hear you have had your panel working like that for 20 years.

 

[pete_c]

On the Homeseer site / Omni Plugin section / author Rob Mason used wireless driveway sensors to analog sensors on his OmniPro 2 panel.
 
He built his home on the family farm.  The Omni wireless sensor is a sensor manufactered and sold by another company which is still selling them.
 
Personally extended my low voltage cabling underground less than 300 feet per run.  One lightning issue occurred with a surge from lightning taking out one AC outdoor AC compressor melting the compressor next to the house / brick.  Inside the surge tripped breakers and burned out a few in wall automated switches.  House insurance did pay for all of the damage.  I was able to get a new outdoor compressor in less than a week.  
 
A few folks here on the forum are using runs of fiber these days for long runs from their home out.  

 

[StarTrekDoors]

Plus fiber eliminates the inherent risk of lightning damage between devices and buildings or building to building...even on short runs...