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Modernise an older compatible Hills Reliance alarm without automatically replacing every detector, siren and cable. This collection includes Reliance XR and XR Pro control-panel options for residential, commercial and multi-area security systems.
Choose between complete upgrade kits supplied with a battery and power supply, or panel-and-enclosure packages for installations where those components will be supplied separately.
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Homes and businesses replacing an ageing Hills Reliance panel while retaining compatible field devices and cabling. The correct option depends on zone capacity, number of areas, user requirements and whether a battery and power supply are needed.
Important: none of the four products in this collection includes a codepad, detectors or sirens. Check each product page carefully before ordering.
| Product | Included | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| XR Upgrade Kit | XR PCB, metal enclosure, battery, plug-pack power supply, resistors, manuals and warning stickers | Homes and small businesses needing a more complete panel-replacement package |
| XR Pro Upgrade Kit | XR Pro PCB, metal enclosure, battery, plug-pack power supply, resistors, manuals and warning stickers | Larger or more complex systems needing greater expansion capacity |
| XR Panel and Enclosure | XR PCB and metal enclosure only | Installations where the battery, power supply and accessories are supplied separately |
| XR Pro Panel and Enclosure | XR Pro PCB and metal enclosure only | Higher-capacity installations with separately supplied power and accessories |
| Capability | Reliance XR | Reliance XR Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum zones | 24 | 176 |
| Maximum areas | 4 | 8 |
| User PIN codes | 40 | 256 |
| Maximum codepads | 16 | 24 |
| Typical application | Homes and small businesses | Larger homes, commercial properties and multi-area sites |
Choose a complete upgrade kit when the replacement requires a new 12V backup battery and 16V plug-pack power supply. These kits also include resistors, documentation and CTC warning stickers.
Choose a panel-and-enclosure package when the installer will supply the correct battery, power supply and other equipment separately.
A compatible codepad, detectors and alarm warning devices are still required for a complete working system. These are not included with either package type.
Compatible wired detectors, reed switches, sirens and existing cabling may be retained when replacing an older Hills Reliance panel. This can reduce installation disruption and avoid replacing serviceable equipment unnecessarily.
Compatibility is not universal. Existing keypads, wireless devices, zone wiring, end-of-line resistors, power requirements and siren circuits should be inspected and tested. Faulty, obsolete or incompatible components will require replacement.
Reliance XR and XR Pro panels include onboard Ethernet connectivity. Once professionally configured with UltraSync+, users can remotely arm or disarm the system, receive event notifications, check supported sensor status and review event history.
Ethernet is standard: the panel requires a cable connection to a compatible internet router. Wi-Fi or cellular operation requires an additional compatible module. App access, cloud services and professional monitoring may require account setup or ongoing service charges.
Both platforms are hybrid alarm systems that support hard-wired zones and compatible wireless devices. The XR includes an onboard ITI wireless receiver. XR Pro supports compatible legacy 60-bit ITI and newer 80plus encrypted wireless devices.
Wireless compatibility depends on the product model and technology. Confirm compatibility before ordering keypads, detectors, reed switches, remote controls or expansion equipment.
Alarm-panel replacement is not a plug-and-play task. Installation requires the existing panel to be safely disconnected, compatible zone wiring transferred, end-of-line values checked, field devices tested, the new system programmed and UltraSync+ commissioned.
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