Upgrade a Larger Hills Reliance Alarm System with the XR Pro Panel Kit
Modernise a compatible Hills Reliance alarm while retaining suitable detectors, sirens and cabling. The Hills Reliance XR Pro is a high-capacity hybrid alarm platform designed for larger homes, businesses and multi-area sites requiring advanced expansion, onboard Ethernet connectivity and UltraSync+ app support.
Best For
Larger residential, commercial, education, retail, aged-care and warehouse sites that need more zones, users, areas and expansion capacity than the standard Reliance XR panel.
What Is Included?
- Hills Reliance XR Pro control panel and metal enclosure
- 12V backup battery
- 16V plug-pack power supply
- End-of-line resistors
- Installation manual and user guide
- Three CTC high-resolution alarm warning stickers
Not included: keypad, detectors, sirens, Wi-Fi or cellular expansion module, monitoring service and professional installation unless shown as a separately selected option.
Can Existing Alarm Equipment Be Reused?
The XR Pro is designed as an upgrade path for compatible Hills Reliance installations. Suitable wired detectors, reed switches, sirens, cabling and selected wireless peripherals may be retained, helping reduce disruption and replacement costs.
Compatibility is not universal. Existing keypads, wireless devices, zone wiring, resistors, power requirements and siren circuits should be assessed before installation. Faulty, obsolete or incompatible equipment may need replacement.
Reliance XR Pro Capacity and Features
| Zone capacity |
Up to 16 onboard zones using zone doubling; expandable to 176 wired and wireless zones |
| Areas |
Up to eight separately controlled areas |
| User codes |
Up to 256 four-digit user PIN codes |
| Codepads |
Supports up to 24 codepads |
| Event history |
Up to 1,024 events |
| Connectivity |
Onboard Ethernet/IP reporting, web programming and web portal access |
| Wireless support |
Support for compatible legacy 60-bit ITI and newer 80plus encrypted wireless devices |
UltraSync+ Smartphone App and Internet Requirements
The XR Pro includes onboard Ethernet connectivity for connection to a compatible internet router. Once professionally configured with UltraSync+, users can remotely arm or disarm the alarm, receive event notifications, check supported sensor status and review event history.
The encrypted UltraSync cloud connection can also support remote programming and connection to a professional monitoring service where configured.
Important: onboard IP connectivity uses an Ethernet cable. Wi-Fi or cellular operation requires a compatible additional module. App access, cloud services and professional monitoring may require account setup or ongoing service charges.
Wired and Wireless Compatibility
The Reliance XR Pro is a hybrid alarm panel that can combine hard-wired zones with compatible wireless detectors, reed switches and remote controls. Its broader wireless support makes it useful where legacy equipment must be retained while newer encrypted devices are added.
Wireless technology and model compatibility must be confirmed before ordering. Not every Hills or third-party wireless device will operate with this panel.
XR or XR Pro?
| Capability |
Reliance XR |
Reliance XR Pro |
| Maximum zones |
24 |
176 |
| Maximum areas |
4 |
8 |
| User PIN codes |
40 |
256 |
| Maximum codepads |
16 |
24 |
Choose the standard XR for many homes and small businesses. Choose XR Pro for larger or more complex systems requiring extensive expansion, additional areas or substantially more users.
Power, Programming and Installation
The XR Pro operates from the included 16V plug-pack power supply and uses the included 12V battery for backup during a mains power interruption. A suitable nearby power outlet is required.
This is not a plug-and-play replacement. Installation requires the old panel to be safely disconnected, zone wiring transferred, compatible equipment tested, the system programmed and UltraSync+ commissioned. Professional installation is recommended.
Suitable Applications
- Larger homes and multi-building residential properties
- Retail stores and commercial premises
- Schools and education facilities
- Aged-care and community facilities
- Warehouses and industrial sites
- Properties requiring multiple independently controlled areas
Warranty, Delivery and Installation
This Hills Reliance alarm system is supplied with a two-year manufacturer warranty. CTC Communications delivers alarm equipment Australia-wide and provides professional alarm installation across Sydney.
For help assessing an existing system, visit our alarm system upgrades Sydney page before ordering.
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