Re: DMP XR500 vs. DMP XR200

[Crash Gordon® <webmaster@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

btw, the 200 is a very cool panel and easy to use. I even have it =
controlling a few zones of my landscaping sprinklers.


"Crash Gordon=AE" <webmaster@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message =
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I still install xr-200's, I think the 500 is a bit of an overkill for a =
residence.
In fact I have a 200 in my home. I don't use IP, rather digital & Uplink =
backup.



"blueman" <NOSPAM@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message =
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| We have been talking with our alarm company about the XR500 vs XR200
| panel for use in our home.
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| I prefer the XR500 since it has built-in Ethernet (vs a module
| add-in), flash upgradeability, and generally upgraded electronics
| relative to the XR200 which by now seems to be getting a bit long in
| the tooth (for example the XR200 runs on a Z80 micropocessor which I
| believe powered the original TRS-80 PC back in the late 70's). In
| general, the XR500 seems to offer better future-proofing.
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| On the other hand, the installer is pushing the XR200, saying that the
| XR500 is really only for commercial installations. Specifically, he
| says that it doesn't even support "home" and "night" modes and that it
| is much more complicated to use.
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| Any first hand knowledge and recommendations out there?