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Why do I need a monitored security system?
Homes without security systems are about 3 times more likely to be broken into than homes with secur..
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Can installing a security alarm save me money on my home owners insurance?
 "While a security system may benefit you financially through insurance disc..
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What is the differance between a local alarm and a monitored alarm?

A local alarm means you will have an outside siren and will be depending upon your..
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Are the magnetic sensors for doors and windows wired ? If yes how does the wiring work in parallel or serial for a zone? I have a alram system in my house with windows of this type . We are making a small extesnion with 5 more windows , I was wondering if I can extend the exisitng alram on the last window to the new windows by buying wires and sensors from you.
Window and door sensors are always wired in series. You can extend from your last window to include ..
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In the interest of child safety, can a system be set to chime when we are home and the doors are left open or ajar?Thanks
Yes, all professional systems will chime when a door or window is opened. Wired and wireless systems..
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Can a monentary arming key be used along with the 6148 key pad with the Ademco 4110XM kit or do I need a second 6148 key pad? Also does the 4110 support a warning alarm when you enter a house with the alarm on? I am ready to order when I get your answers. Thanks.
Alarms today are more like computers then the relay boxes of old. The keypad is a data-in - data-out..
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Can any of your sirens or motion detectors be wired to a home 110 house current? I would prefer not using a battery. If you have any please advise the part #s
Wired alarms are all run on 110 power. They have a plug in transformer that lowers the voltage to th..
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I want to add a wired strobe light (12vdc/180ma) to my wireless system. Is there a power supply for such a voltage/current use?
Our wireless systems, as well as most professional systems will have hard wired screw terminals for ..
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Can a monentary arming key be used along with the 6148 key pad with the Ademco 4110XM kit or do I need a second 6148 key pad? Also does the 4110 support a warning alarm when you enter a house with the alarm on? I am ready to order when I get your answers. Thanks.
Alarms today are more like computers then the relay boxes of old. The keypad is a data-in - data-out..
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I do not want monitoring, but do want to autodial 2 cellphone #'s. The Honeywell 4110 package @$199 has an autodialer ??? ... while the Ademco (Honeywell) systems require a separate $167 add-on. The cost differential doesn't make sense. Without regard for ease of installation, I assume a wired system is better & cheaper ... I only need 2 zones, 2 keypads, 4 small pet tolerant motion detectors, 1 smoke/heat and possibly 1 or 2 glass break. Local companies recommend the DSC 1616 and you sell the GE Caddx keypad that goes with what? Confusing ... Thank you.
All of the Honeywell systems are professional systems that are ready to "link up" to an alarm centra..
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Is digital TV High Definition?
However, even though a digital signal is better quality than an analog signal, it isn't necessarily ..
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When are all TV signals going digital?
On Feb. 17, 2009, the analog broadcasts that have taken the networks into American homes for decades..
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can the 6148 keypad be used on vista 15p system and is it addressable--thanks for your time
Yes the 6148 keypad can operate all of the vista series panels and it is addressable, however it wil..
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In the interest of child safety, can a system be set to chime when we are home and the doors are left open or ajar?Thanks
Yes, all professional systems will chime when a door or window is opened. Wired and wireless systems..
Not rated yet  Last modified:2008-3-09   Number of views:76
Are the magnetic sensors for doors and windows wired ? If yes how does the wiring work in parallel or serial for a zone? I have a alram system in my house with windows of this type . We are making a small extesnion with 5 more windows , I was wondering if I can extend the exisitng alram on the last window to the new windows by buying wires and sensors from you.
Window and door sensors are always wired in series. You can extend from your last window to include ..
  Last modified:2008-2-24   Number of views:115
How far will a wireless motion detector work and transmit from the base unit. I have a detached garage that is approximately 75 feet away from my house?
Manufactures say 300 to 500 feet in open areas, but you should always test for your type of construc..
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What is the differance between a local alarm and a monitored alarm?

A local alarm means you will have an outside siren and will be depending upon your..
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What about false alams?

False alarms are a growing concern nationwide, and the industry and a..
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Can you explain how a motion detector works?

Motion detection systems detect movement in areas covered by the security sensors. Most syst..
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What is a Control Panel?

The main electronic alarm control for a home security system is the security syste..
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How do I set up a wireless system?

Each security alarm system layout is unique because each house o..
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What is a Control Panel?
Can you explain how a motion detector works?
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Can installing a security alarm save me money on my home owners insurance?
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What are the basic parts of a security system?
I?ve been hearing so much about wireless alarms, are they easy to install and do they really work?
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Why do I need a monitored security system?
How do I set up a wireless system?
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What about false alams?
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What is Perimeter Detector?
What is the differance between a local alarm and a monitored alarm?
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What is a PIR?
Is there really a benifit of installing an alarm system?
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What exactly is a central station?
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If the central monitors my system by telephone is it secure?
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I have a dog! Does that mean I can not have a security system?
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I already have a battery type smoke detector, will it work with an alarm system?
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Are the magnetic sensors for doors and windows wired ? If yes how does the wiring work in parallel or serial for a zone? I have a alram system in my house with windows of this type . We are making a small extesnion with 5 more windows , I was wondering if I can extend the exisitng alram on the last window to the new windows by buying wires and sensors from you.
What does the keypad do?
What are magnetic contacts?
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Speaking of sensors, how does a glass break sensor work?
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How far will a wireless motion detector work and transmit from the base unit. I have a detached garage that is approximately 75 feet away from my house?
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I do not want monitoring, but do want to autodial 2 cellphone #'s. The Honeywell 4110 package @$199 has an autodialer ??? ... while the Ademco (Honeywell) systems require a separate $167 add-on. The cost differential doesn't make sense. Without regard for ease of installation, I assume a wired system is better & cheaper ... I only need 2 zones, 2 keypads, 4 small pet tolerant motion detectors, 1 smoke/heat and possibly 1 or 2 glass break. Local companies recommend the DSC 1616 and you sell the GE Caddx keypad that goes with what? Confusing ... Thank you.
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In the interest of child safety, can a system be set to chime when we are home and the doors are left open or ajar?Thanks
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When are all TV signals going digital?
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can the 6148 keypad be used on vista 15p system and is it addressable--thanks for your time
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Is digital TV High Definition?
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Can a monentary arming key be used along with the 6148 key pad with the Ademco 4110XM kit or do I need a second 6148 key pad? Also does the 4110 support a warning alarm when you enter a house with the alarm on? I am ready to order when I get your answers. Thanks.
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I want to add a wired strobe light (12vdc/180ma) to my wireless system. Is there a power supply for such a voltage/current use?
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Can any of your sirens or motion detectors be wired to a home 110 house current? I would prefer not using a battery. If you have any please advise the part #s
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