Homeowner Forum / Security Alarms / February 2004

What has been the groups experience with the WLS912L-433 glass break sensor,
any problems with it?
Doug L

I was wondering what the best way is to protect the siren circuit.
I don't have my system monitored and it just seems easy for the
theif to locate the panel and just cut the siren wire.
Any advice to protect that circuit?

RLB may be getting sued.  See the Rodney Brittain Post.

The continuing ignorance "so called pro's" force me to react and show
that Radio Frequency Interference (RFI) exist and muzzle ALL wireless
alarm system, YOURS TO (even the latest product/sold systems).
Nothing in a reasonable priced, batery powered general public system

Are there any experts out there that know of RFI interference??

I have a DSC Alarm - PC1555 board w/ DSC Power 632 LED panel.  My PC1555
board was recently replaced, and ever since the replacement,  the exit
function key has not been working.  From the manual, I can see that it
supposed to be disabled by default.  Can someone help me through the ...

Does anyone have any experience with the Concord panel? Just wanted a little
feedback good or bad. Thanks
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When you connect the wires to the master control panel it's important to do
a neat, orderly job. This will make servicing the system later much easier.

Has anyone come accross a fully integrated alarm/cctv system running
over a IP based network, my senario is as follows.
Small complex has a 512kb leased line link to large complex.
Small complex will have a burglar/fire alarm system and CCTV no

Q. How and where do you mount the alarm panel?
A. This is a hotly debated issue among many installers. A lot of companies
like to install the alarm panel in a closet on the main floor (residential
jobs). They then just bug the basement door and ignore the basement

Q. How do I wire the keypads and feature modules?
A. The Napco Gemini series and DSC Power832 security systems use a simple,
4-conductor cable to connect all keypads and other modules to the master
control panel. I recommend using 22-gauge, 4-conductor (22/4) solid wire for

Q. What is a "distributed system" and how do I wire it?
A. This is a type of alarm system where some of the "zones" or protective
circuits are connected to modules. The modules are distributed around the
house.

Q. How can I communicate with my alarm without a second phone line?
A. Someone named "Norm" wrote in a Usenet post:
I thought I would share what I have been doing to program my panel without
the use of a phone line, using Compass and a Hayes 1200 modem.

Q. Besides the telco lines going down, what else can go wrong?
A. The telephone line isn't so much a problem due to failure as it is
susceptible to willful tampering. Occasional telephone outages do occur due
to storms and such. These situations are inevitable in places like New

I would like the Small Independent Alarm Company owners to provide the Alarm
Refferal Network feedback on your particular needs.  What would it take to get
you to  pool your resources with other independent Alarm Contractors?
Advertising Dollars go farther when used with other ...