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

[Crash Gordon® <NONE@xxxxxxxx>]

SafeHouse is from Radio Shaft (Tandy)... not worth even experimenting =
with.


"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?
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> Yes, that is an option with several alarm makes and models.
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> > 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...
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> With newer panels that have this option you wire the switch to one of =
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> zones (sensor inputs) and program that zone as a "keyswitch".  Napco =
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> I use have this feature.  Plenty of others do too.
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> > The instruction manual for a wired Safe
> > House 450 suggests it might, but it is
> > unclear and that's an old system.
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> I've never worked on a a SafeHouse system.
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> >
> > 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...
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> The main problem with this arrangement is it's not as secure as a =
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> However, only you can evaluate your own security needs.  If that is =
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> want and need, then that is what you should use.
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> > I don't need multiple zones either, but
> > wouldn't mind having them...
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> Newer systems are all multi-zoned.  They're not particularly expensive =
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> you DIY.  However, you will need at least one keypad to set up the =
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> If you want to hide that away you could always install it right next =
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> master control panel (the main box).
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> > A hard wired system or a wireless system
> > would be okay but my first choice would
> > be a hybrid...
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> Most of the newer systems we sell are hybrids.  Ademco, Napco, DSC =
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> Paradox, Caddx all offer them in various sizes.
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> > Can anybody suggest an alarm system that
> > will permit me to do this?
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> You might want to look at the Napco P816 kits.  They're reasonably =
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> and can do what you require.  If you ever decide you want to upgrade =
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> system is capable of doing a lot more.
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> I sell Napco and several other brands online so I'm not entirely =
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> this regard.
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> Regards,
> Robert L Bass
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