CCTV, Alarms and other Physical Security

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...

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posted by none

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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 perim...

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posted by joehey

33 comments posted 12yrs posted by joehey

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 hav...

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posted by Firetech47

2 comments posted 12yrs posted by Firetech47

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 w...

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posted by none

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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 int...

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posted by gafa_usa

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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 o...

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7 comments posted 12yrs posted by none

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 diff...

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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...

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posted by sp.kintzonides

7 comments posted 12yrs posted by sp.kintzonides

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...

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posted by chinaalarms

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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 12VD...

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posted by NOSPAM

6 comments posted 12yrs posted by NOSPAM

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. Us...

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posted by Giulio

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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 b...

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posted by NOSPAM

1 comments posted 12yrs posted by NOSPAM

Maxsys PC4020 Problems

About a week ago Verizon announced they were changing our Fios phone service from the current analog system to digital...

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posted by MRG1999

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Kidde "Badger" Universal Control Head

Looking for a little help with wire output.. Been tasked with the hookup of a Badger 60 Universal Control Head (Cook Ho...

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posted by gafa_usa

2 comments posted 12yrs posted by gafa_usa

napco quickloader port in use

I was trying to get quickloader to use my laptops internal agere modem but I always get port in use error. I can query...

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posted by barnitos

7 comments posted 12yrs posted by barnitos