Homeowner Forum / Security Alarms / January 2006

How can a regular consumer get a copy of a FBI programming manual for a
XL4500 panel? I have another panel by FBI, I think it's a XL2?? Is one
better than the other?
Al

Hey guys,
  After searching the web and local stores I have come up with various
high prices of many alarm parts I need.  Basically I was wondering if
anyone knows of an online site that sells at good prices to those of us

got a takeover of a PC 550 in an apt a customer son is moving to
college.  If I reset the panel with the zone 1 to PGM power up will that
allow me FULL access to the re-programming?  Never seen one of these
puppies before.

I used my last remnant of my last box of Atlas wire today.  I suppose I
should drink a private toast to their passing.  Somehow it seems appropriate
to use my King Alarm beer mug.

I am trying to install and program a pc 1550, and when the unit is
powered up, the keypad will beep.  I have been told the keypad I am
using is compatible, but I am not so sure.  The panel is a pc 1500 rev
4m, and the keypad is a pc5000rk.  The keypad is a 4 zone, but I only

Anyone have a chance to play with a P1664... I hear it has 4 areas instead
of 2, it should be released in the States soon......

GREETINGS AGAIN, AND THANKS FOR ALL THE ASSISTANCE, GREAT BUNCH OF
GUYS.
TURNS OUT THE SIREN WAS PROGRAMMED ON SILENT, AND SEEING AS THE NEW
SIREN ALREADY HAD A DRIVER BUILT IN I DISCONNECTED THE WIRES FROM THE

My son sent this to me on the weekend.  It's based on some characters
from the "World of Warcraft".  The tune's really "catchy".  I was
humming it in the van all day yesterday.  Arggghhh!!!
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=5430343841227974645

Anyone ever use Compass to program/reprogram a Vista panel over Telular
cell?
Also...anyone ever try to detect a burglar using a plasma cutter on a steel
container?...I get the weirdest requests!

I purchased a home that was wired for security.  Straight ahead from
the front entry is a wire coming through the drywall up in the corner.
It comes through just a few inches down from the ceiling.
In the same room but on the opposite wall is another wire.  This one is

I am looking for guidance concerning Ademco graphical keypads.  As I
understand it, the two available are the "6270" (black & white) and the
"8132-i" (color) a.k.a. Symphony (I heard they quit making the non "i"
version - why?).

I'm currently looking into a apartment security solution. Does anyone have
any experience with these wireless systems?
Here are a couple links to some I found on the net. Quite different prices
between these two models. One is quite a bit more expensive than the other

Be prepared before you venture into the "Do it yourself" security system
arena.  I think it means "Do In Yourself."
The manuals SUCK!

Would you like black and white or color?  The benefits are... and the price
difference is...
Can you write it up both ways....
Would you like a digital recorder or a VHS recorder?  The benefits are...

Appreciate if anyone can advise if I can hook up a CCTV to a TV capture card
or does it need to be a video capture card specifically for CCTV cameras?
If it will hook up to TV capture card, any recommendations on PCI or USB
type?