Homeowner Forum / Security Alarms / December 2003

What is everyone's opinion on these two brands?  I looking for a mid
range system with about 12 zones.  My house is currently wired, but it
is an old Ademco system (mid 80's).  I hooked up the old system and it
appears to have some issues.  I figure that the hardware is cheep

What is the first-time power-on sequence to bootstrap a PC5010?
The installation guide just says don't apply A/C until the wiring
is finished, and is generally unhelpful.
I have the main cabinet with A/C and battery, plus the high-current

I just learned that my company lost a job with a potential profit of 35k due
to the fire department not holding my competitor to the same standards.
I am certainly trying to arm myself with all the information I can get. Here is
the general nature of the problem.

Can someone pls explain the purpose of an EOL resistor in an alarm system?
How do they provide protection from tampering?  Are they required or
recommended and why?
Thanks,

Anyone use these?  I just received a box of samples.  The unit is small
compared to my old standard FlexGaurds.  I'd be interested in comments from
anyone who has used these.
Regards,

Subject: Time to swallow pride...
From: "Robert L Bass" alarmist@home.com
Date: 4/14/00 1:29 AM Eastern Daylight Time
Message-id: <L0yJ4.51342$hT2.265773@news1.rdc1.ct.home.com>

Quality of alarm pro's insults and cowardice..
To the exact level of theyre hamer and claining tool executer job.
They like to publish my supposed personal data regardless the
universal privacy law..

We recently purchased an older house and it's undergoing major renovation.
The house is shaped like a U, with the only the bottom of the "U" facing
the road. The inner part of the U is almost entirely sliding patio doors.
Originally, I was interested in getting some glass-break ...

Hi - I moved the software from one dell to another, the led box responds to
hyperterm, but winpak says unable to init port.  Any Ideas?
Thanks
-Damian

Ordering
Now that you have determined how many sensors you will need, you can choose
an appropriate control panel. The ideal configuration is one sensor per
zone. Thus you will want a control panel that has enough zones to

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Q. Is it standard practice to staple wires in the attic or basement?
A. Yes, you can do it that way but don't use "ordinary" staples. Arrow

I am looking for a wireless home alarm system that has the ability to
send alerts to a computer. I have a linux firewall that is always
online. If I can get the events to the computer (by any interface,
even serial) then I can create a web page to view the alerts and write

I have a question for those in the group who actual install. I have been
installing the Paradox Spectra panel of late, and had one today that would
NOT grab the line and call the CS. I checked everything in software and all
the physical connections, jack and plug etc, but still no ...

I need an ITI sx-v alarm system keypad for my side door. I have been
checking ebay but haven't found this item, only the complete system
that ended up getting bid up too much.
Can you please let me know if you have one of these and are interested

Why do you need a maintenance contract, do you need one? WHY?
Paul