Homeowner Forum / Security Alarms / December 2005

The keypad arms the system (by entering the user code ... the arm light
comes on) but no alarm sounds when the house is entered.  The strange thing
is that "instant + stay + user code" works as expected..  This system was in
the house when I moved here and no documentation is ...

I have a loaner (my dome camera is waiting to be replaced) Ganz camera
(I think that it is a CS) that is mounted from a ceiling grid mount.
Hence, the image on my DVR is upside down. There is no mount point on
the top of the camera, and I cannot rotate the image with my dvr

My daughter moved into a house with a Caretaker Plus (Mfg by ITI) alarm
system. No instructions from previous owner was available. When the unit is
turned on it goes through a self test. When an attempt is made to set up the
system the unit says "CPU memory failure". There's no ...

Hello to All,
Has anyone a recommendation or warning about hard wired water flow
sensors to an Ademco 50p panel?
My insurer recently required me to have a licensed plumber install a

Hey there.
Have a quick question.  I have a First Alert Panel (FA162C) and I am trying
to use Compass Downloader with it.  My panel is not listed in the list of
panels.  Is there a substitute for it (maybe a Vista or something)  It is a

I would like to use a laptop to locally program a Vista 250BP.  I have
Compass download software (Part# CMP1580ADCD Version 1.5.8.0).
The datasheet says that I need to hook the laptop up to a 4100SM serial
module.  This panel has an Alpha Paging Module installed.  Can I hook

Happy Holidays to all. I'm thinking of doing a job change and remembered
about this newsgroup. It's been a few years since I have been here.
Anyhow, I am wanting to get into the Commercial Sales field and have an
opportunity to go with Protection One. Currently I have a secure ...

    Going to be installing an Elk-M1 which will replace an existing panel.
The problem is the Elk panel is 14"x14" and won't fit where the existing
panel is located without moving a bunch of shelving in the master
bedroom closet. We would like to avoid this. We are also going to be

My house has been broken into a number of times.  (Not in the US)  I
want to electrify a window to deter  thieves.  Anyone know of any
suppliers of equipment for this type of application?  I have burglar
bars and gates on all windows and doors but have one that I refuse to

Hello to All,
My insurer has required me to add a central station monitored water
flow sensor to my Ademco 50p security system.  The incoming water line
is 3" and branches to feed domestic water as well as the sprinkler

It's Christmas time, and in spite of all the stupidity, disagreements and
endless bickering on this newsgroup, it might be the time for us all to stop
and think of how truly fortunate we all are to be safely at home with our
families, when so far away in God foresaken places ...

While researching the problem with the 600 series heats that Chemetronics
makes(not to be consfuced with Chemtronics) i came across this recall for
there series 400 units back in1997 i do not ever recall any publicity on
this problem I will be meeting with a cpsc rep tomorrow to ...

Does anyone know where I can get a copy of the configuration/setup
software for the March Networks 3030 Multimedia Security Gateway (OEM
Product for Security Broadband Corp.)?
The alarm system is essentially a Caddx NX-8e with a PC built-in (looks

I gave Santa a special pass code for tonight.

I have a couple of phone calls lately for indivuals looking for Medical
Alert units, but not one that gets programmed with an account #. Being in
this industry, only stuff I have are units that send in signles to a central
station. These people want stand alone units that can send a ...