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DSC PC5108 Eight Hardwire Zone Expander Module
21 Nov 2012
The DSC PC5108 Zone Expander is used to add additional hardwired zones to your existing control panel. Each expander module has jumper settings that can be set for the desired zone numbers. For example, if you are using an expander to add zones 9 through 16, you would make sure that jumper 1 is off, jumper 2 is on, and jump...
Alarm Celluar / GSM Communicators
05 Nov 2012
As many people are starting to get rid of their home telephone service, they are in search of a cellular or gsm alarm communicator so their system can report alarms to the Central Station. When it comes to choosing a cellular communicator, aka GSM, there are many options to choose from. The one I would like to introduce and ...
ATW Bus Terminal Expander (BT-600)
18 Sep 2012
The BT 600 is a nice little terminal expander used to keep the amount of wires limited in a terminal. After several questions from customers asking, "how do I fit all these wires in one terminal", we would like to introduce to you the Terminal Expander by ATW. Lets say for example you have six wires in your "Aux -" and six wi...
Programming DSC Zone Definitions
29 Aug 2012
There are several times people get confused on programming their zone definitions into the DSC security systems. It is fairly easy to do, but can also be really confusing. Zone definitions basically tells the system how that zone is to respond to that device being triggered. In other words, the definition tells the system ...
RF House Code On Honeywell Alarm Panels
22 Aug 2012
A few people I've talked to in the past on the tech support line have a big misunderstanding of what Honeywell's RF House Code is used for or even what it is. Honeywell incorporated the RF House Code into the programming of quite a few of their panels whether they be the hardwired Vista panels equipped with wireless receivers...
DSC 1864 version 4.6
13 Aug 2012
DSC has released version 4.6 of the 1864 panel. The new updates in this version consist of:
64 Wireless Zones using the version 4.6 and the new RFK5564 keypad
Easy wireless device enrollment process (using ver 1.3 of the RFK5564 or the RFK5500)
Word library for programming zone labels (available with ver 1.3 of the RFK5564, ...
Installing a new battery into the WT4911 Siren
09 Aug 2012
Rather you are replacing or installing the WT4911Bat (battery) in the WT4911 outdoor wireless siren, you must follow certain directions. Failure to follow instructions during this installation process may damage your battery and your siren may not work. When dealing with this certain type of battery, it must go through a dep...
As more and more homeowners are wanting to install their own system, they start to ask questions on what type of system to get. Most Do-It-Yourself people are wanting a wireless alarm system. Lets get one thing straight, no professional grade alarm system is completely wireless. What I mean by that is, you will have at least ...
Honeywell 6280 Touchscreen Keypad with Voice
25 Jul 2012
The Honeywell 6280 color graphic voice touchscreen keypad (comes in 6280S which is silver or 6280W which is white around the screen). This is Honeywell's newest offering if you are looking to add a touchscreen keypad option to your Vista system. This keypad has a graphical interface that matches the icons from the Honeywell T...
DSC Alarm System Troubles
24 Jul 2012
Many people call and state that they have a trouble light (yellow triangle) lit up on their keypad. If yours is lit up, then your system is letting you know that something isn't right. Here is an easy way to tell what the trouble may be.
On your DSC Keypad, hit " * 2 ".
If you have an LCD keypad, it will read out the trouble ...
Ademco 5800MICRA Wireless Recessed Transmitter
23 Jul 2012
The Ademco 5800MICRA wireless recessed transmitter is for those people who would like a recessed wireless transmitter that is hidden from plain site. This device also helps save against voiding the warranty on your vinyl windows because you can shallow recess it without having to drill into anything. A lot of people like the ...
LT Security IR Illuminator Lamp
19 Jul 2012
The LT Security IR Illuminator Lamp is a powerful way to extend any IR surveillance camera's night vision range! A lot of people aren't happy with just 30' of night vision that you get with standard IR surveillance cameras. If you mount your surveillance cameras to your house and you want to see the road at night, the road ma...