Re: Alarm system comparisons?

[JoeRaisin <joeraisin@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Crash Gordon wrote:

> Nothing wrong with the 20P, I have lots of them out there and find it to be
> a solid panel. Add a 4219 expander for some extra zones...maybe 6160 keypads
> instead of what the builder system has (usuallythe cheapest keypads).
>
> Can't comment on all the fancy-doo stuff because it's been my experience
> that people don't really use it, even the few I've done fancy stuff with.
>

I think the 20P will also do the X10 but you have to get the Transformer
that supports it.

But... Before gaetting a bunch of X10 equipment you have to make sure
that the outlet your panel is able to send signals to the devices you
want to affect.  Shouldn't be a problem and usually isn't but as soon as
you take it for granted.....

See if you can borrow an X10 tester.



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> "David Schuetz" <dschuetz@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:1134677964.576344.174930@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> | I'm currently considering upgrading and/or replacing my Vista 20P
> | installation.  I'd like to be able to add a monitored (but not
> | alarming) zone for my garage doors, so I can tell by glancing at the
> | keypad whether I've remembered to close them.  To do this, I absolutely
> | need an expansion module, since I'm out of available zones, but I don't
> | want to buy until I'm sure I want to stick with this system (which was
> | installed by my home builder).
> |
> | Features I'd like to get in a system:
> | * hardwired (obviously, has to utilize existing vista wiring)
> | * 16 zones (have 8, need 1 or more additional, would like slop)
> | * X10 control (have the alarm turn on/off lights for events, like when
> | the garage opens)
> | * computer interface (be able to log all events, sensors, armings,
> | etc.) (also, arming and disarming through the computer is a plus)
> |
> | I'm sure there are other features I haven't really thought of yet --
> | I'm just at a preliminary stage now...phone control, for example, might
> | be nice..
> |
> | Once I find this end-all-be-all system, would most monitoring companies
> | be able to support it?  Or would I likely find myself being told to
> | replace my system with whatever they prefer?
> |
> | I've seen discussion about the Napco Gemini, especially with regards to
> | computer controls, but the protocol doc doesn't seem to be available
> | anymore.  If someone could email me that, I'd appreciate it, too.... It
> | definitely seems like that's the way to go, but I'd really like to see
> | a lot more detail, install manuals, protocol specs, etc., before I
> | plunk down any money...
> |
> |
> | thanks!
> |
> |
> | david.
> |
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