Homeowner Forum / Security Alarms / June 2005

Im after some protocols for a changeover night.
Im going to be the Toastmaster for my very first time and it happens to
coincide with our clubs changeover night. There will be two other clubs
sharing the night.

I have the monitoring sofware SIS ALARMCENTER MULTIUSER version 4.3,
connected with a Surgard Receiver, it is necessary to form something in
order that SIS decodes signs in format SIA (DSC)?
Thanks

I joined this group a couple of weeks ago to get some advice abt
Wireless alarm systems. Thankfully, I got some decent posts from decent
people.
However, I am put off with the personal slanging matches about Bass and

I was ask by my local fire company to make up a ring of keys. It seams this
weekend we went to the same office complex four times for an AFA. (automatic
false alarm).
They wont to open the glass alarm door and reset the Smoke detector.

 So noboday knows anything about Spectra panels then?
(see my previous post)

I would like to hear from those who are interested in the issue of NFPA
(National Fire Protection Association) and the creation of security
standards/codes: NFPA 730 and NFPA 731.
I'm especially interested in whether you believe a codified standard

I bought a house recently with a Brinks system installed.  We do not
have a Brinks contract, so the system technically is "inactive" and out
of contract.  Just today the alarm keypads started beeping due to a
low-battery warning.  Not knowing what to do I pushed a couple of

I'm gathering information for a story I'm working on regarding uses for
CCTV systems--other than just security.  I'd very much like to talk
with professional installers and end users who are using camera systems
for a variety of benefits--either instead of or in addition to security

I'm looking for a wireless window alarm for my basement. I've seen the
First Alert commercials. I think that is the type of alarm I'm looking
for. Those seem to work pretty good on TV. Are
there any brands that are recommended?

Radio Frequency (RF) intruders.
The whole RF spectrum is divided and regulated by international
committees who define the allowances on each frequency.
The Wireless Alarm Systems have free multi user "shared" frequencies

Hi is ther anyone out there who has a copy of the installers manual for the
ADE Optima campact security alarm system, I need to alter the entry /exit
time at our local Scout group and they don't have the manual, any help would
be appreciated thanks  Andy

I haven't covered glass skylights in a long time..what's out there these days?
The skylight could easily be removed with a screwdriver as well...just to add to the fun.
I used to use IEI Viper's and a contact or Sentrol Shatterpro and a contact...whatelse we got these days?

Does any body know the key sequence to default (not reset) an alarmnet
7845cv2 or 7845cz with the 7720p programmer?

I'm trying to find a type of interior siren/horn motion detector that
can be plugged
into an outlet. Do they make such an alarm? If so, are there any
recommendations?

I need to put a system in my new home. I had a Power 832
in my last home, but what some different features this time.
These include:
1) Internet connectivity / Web based setup