Homeowner Forum / Security Alarms / February 2004

I'm trying to set up keyless entry for my home into my Home Automation
system.  I've managed to get an N-1000 II (firmware 4.17) and a
HID corp 5355AGN ProxPro proximity reader.
I'm able to talk to the panel, feed it commands, and it produces

I am installing an alarm system in my house and want to integrate
smoke detectors into the panel.  I currently have 2 hard wired(110v),
interconnected smoke dectectors plus wiring installed for 2 more
dectectors that would be connected to the existing pair.   My

I had somebody who was trying to beat me down on the price of some used
receivers tell me they could buy a brand new four line receiver for $2100.
Anybody know what receiver that would be.  The last time I looked they were
running for $4000 - $5000

I ma installing a CaddX NX8 control panel in my new home and was curious
what the best way to wire sensors.
I have a 2000 square foot house with another 1700 square foot in the
basement to be finished later. I have 3 doors plus the garage door and some

I hope you guys can help me. Which system do you think would be best
for my requirements.
Currently (All Hardwired):
  have 10 motion detectors

Can anyone point me to some walk through documentation on how to program
some 5804 4 button transmitters onto an existing Vista 10 system. The
receiver type is a 5881 M. I have also to intall the receiver but that seems
quite easy.

I'm installing an alarm system in an older house that was never
previously wired for it.  If I could install a switch/contact on the
hinge side of one door and on the bottom of the other door, I could
still go with a hard wired setup.   Is this acceptable, and what would

Looking for suggestions on wireless smoke detectors for  a DSC
Power832
TIA

To all:
Does anyone have a PDF of the installation manual for a NAPCO model
MA1008LKDL that you could email me? I would very much appreciate it.
Thank you!

Frequently Asked Questions

I just hooked up an NX-584 and NX-8.  The NX-8 seems to be functioning
normally, but the service light is on.  On the NX-584, the 'waiting for
response from host' LED is on and the transmitting light flickers sometimes,
but I just can't connect to the thing.  I've tried the DL900 ...

I'm a sub with 17 years experience in security, fire access, cctv looking
for work in the Dallas/Fortworth area have own truck and tools 817-343-7895
Alan have all licenses and insurance

Are surge suppressors required on fire alarm systems?
Thanks

I just spent two days in Ge Security Training, formerly Ge Interlogix, and
learned a lot.  They mentioned installing resistors, and I wanted to know
how ya'll professionals did it.  From the class I gathered, some install the
resistors at the panel, others sodder them at the devices ...

I just found a box with lots of the Duel Tec units
New Old Stock  (NOS)
Does anyone have any good or bad Info about this decetor?
I now use mostly DT 7435 for harsh areas