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Anyone using Alarm Center software by SIS?
Our company has been using this software for a few years now however despit e our best efforts the system performance is degrading quickly. I've person ally checked over the system for any potential...
 
Arizona Registrar of Contractors Rule Changes Effective July 1, 2014
If you would like to speak to a ROC employee, please contact our agency at 602-542-1525. Arizona Contractors; New and amended rules for the Registrar of Contractors will become effective on July 1,...
 
Low Battery FBII-2P
Greetings, Got a strange one here.. 8 year old FBII -2P 1 LCD key, I street smart remote keyswitch, 4 combo pir/micro motion detectors, 4 glass breakage detectors, 1 7 amphr battery, 2 sirens Here's...
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Ring My Bell
I have to say even after a couple decades in the business I still find new ways to do something dumb. I was working on a jobsite over the weekend and got a 4 foot drill bit stuck in a hole. After I...
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diy microwave alarm
Hi, I was wondering if there are any (I didn't find any using google) do it yourself descriptions for a microwave perimeter intrusion detector/ alarm? From the pictures I've seen of opened up ones,...
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I have a client who want to have is fire alarm on Kantech graphic
If possible what would i need. Corporate Edition latest version Will be hook up to a DSC 4020 intrusion panel. Only have one KT400 for now. I am thinking of input card In the KT400 and Will take the...
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I'm still chasing wires....
I've been doing more and more CNC machining and less and less communication contracting for the last couple years, so what did I spend all day doing today? Chasing down a bad connection and rewiring...
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USA, Kentucky, Fire Aalrm Inspectors CEU class
FYI: A class for Fire Alarm Inspectors to get their CEU for Ky Certification is being setup in Western Kentucky. All interested persons please reply for additional information.. RTS
 
ADI / Honeywell - Yep, Still a pattern of bad behavior....
ADI / Honeywell - Yep, Still a pattern of bad behavior... or atleast total carelessness. I've taken to paying my bill on-line because I don't get any bullshit about not receiving or lost checks that...
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Batteries
Well, regardless of the cost I have decided I am just going to use Yuasa batteries from now on. I've tried a dozen different brands and I hate doing what I consider un-necessary service calls. Screw...
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Paradox SP4000 on stay arm
While programming an SP4000 with instant zones (08) when i arm the system in stay mode the (08) instant zones goes into delay, they have entry delay time. Any idea what am i missing...? tnx in advance...
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DIY security without any consultant's advice
For wireless compatibility of alarm system, you'd better choose same manufacturer component such as same brand wireless keypad with control panel and wireless pir. Or use same brand wireless converter...
 
Alarm panel won't drive bell current
I have a DMP XR200 alarm panel with the bell output driving an MPI-11 siren driver. The panel bell output supplies 12VDC @1.5A max via an output relay. When the siren driver is connected, I can hear...
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KEY # 8 TIME LOSS-Esprit 626 Keypads
The eletricity was lost and the back-up battery was dead at home, when the power came back on , key # 8 illuminated. Using the user manual ,I've tryed in numerous times to reset the the problem, can't...
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Recommended batteries and amp-hour ratings for DMP systems
I have an XR200 DMP alarm panel and need to replace the backup batteries which currently are 2 Genesys (Yuasa) NP7-12 batteries (12v, 7Ah), each fed by a separate 16.5V 40VA transformer and charging...
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