Re: Audio Detector?

["Stanley Barthfarkle" <sbarth@xxxxxxxxx>]

Sound like old Ultrasonics..... if so, you're asking for a steady stream of
false alarms. Upgrade to good quality PIR's, Dual-techs, etc.



"rahouston@xxxxxxxxxxx" <rahouston@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> My home has 3 "audio detectors" built into the walls.  I'm not sure of
> the manufacturer, but I'm trying to find out what these things do.
> They look similar to wired glass breaks, but they appear to be much
> more sensitive to glass breaks, but they don't necessarily trigger
> using a glass break tester.  Yet, they do seem to be responsive to
> relatively high levels of indoor noise, such as the television, vacuum
> cleaner, etc.
>
> I'm considering these to be "interior follower" zones on my new Ademco
> 15P panel.  Can anyone give me a quick explanation of these detectors
> and what they really should do?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Rob Houston
>