Re: Seeking alarm system with wired remote reset switch rather than keypad

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"Robert L. Bass" <robertlbass@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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>> Do any of the current alarm systems allow
>> this kind of setup; most importantly, can
>> the alarm be reset (return to armed or off
>> mode after an alarm has been triggered)
>> by hard wiring a remote momentary contact
>> switch to two terminals on the panel?
>
> Yes, that is an option with several alarm makes and models.
>
>> I have read installation manuals for a few
>> ADCs and others and they don't appear to
>> have terminals to support a simple reset
>> button...
>
> With newer panels that have this option you wire the switch to one of the
> zones (sensor inputs) and program that zone as a "keyswitch".  Napco
> panels I use have this feature.  Plenty of others do too.
>
>> The instruction manual for a wired Safe
>> House 450 suggests it might, but it is
>> unclear and that's an old system.
>
> I've never worked on a a SafeHouse system.
>
>>
>> I know I will miss out on a lot of bells and
>> whistles if I don't have a keypad, but I don't
>> need them...
>
> The main problem with this arrangement is it's not as secure as a keypad.
> However, only you can evaluate your own security needs.  If that is what
> you want and need, then that is what you should use.
>
>> I don't need multiple zones either, but
>> wouldn't mind having them...
>
> Newer systems are all multi-zoned.  They're not particularly expensive if
> you DIY.  However, you will need at least one keypad to set up the system.
> If you want to hide that away you could always install it right next to
> the master control panel (the main box).
>
>> A hard wired system or a wireless system
>> would be okay but my first choice would
>> be a hybrid...
>
> Most of the newer systems we sell are hybrids.  Ademco, Napco, DSC (ugh),
> Paradox, Caddx all offer them in various sizes.
>
>> Can anybody suggest an alarm system that
>> will permit me to do this?
>
> You might want to look at the Napco P816 kits.  They're reasonably priced
> and can do what you require.  If you ever decide you want to upgrade the
> system is capable of doing a lot more.
>
> I sell Napco and several other brands online so I'm not entirely unbiased
> in this regard.
>
> --
>
> Regards,
> Robert L Bass
>
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