Re: Opinions on alarms systems configured/monitored over IP network

[Crash Gordon® <NONE@xxxxxxxx>]

I carry a little LED keychain light so when I keypad program I can see =
the stupid letters. I really hated when my guys would install the =
keypads at ADA height ,,, down on yer knees to program.=20

I ripped out an ITI the other day (not our install)..the stupid thing =
was mounted at lightswitch height...sheesh.


"Jackcsg" <nospam@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message =
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> or try programming a Black Keypad in a poorly lighted entrance way....
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> "Crash Gordon=AE" <NONE@xxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> Shhhhh.
> Next you're gonna tell him how freekin' easy they are to program too.
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> "Jackcsg" <nospam@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> > Radionic's will be your most expensive option. You should look at =
DMP, the
> > head end will be 2/3 cheaper, and all field equipment will be about =
1/3
> the
> > cost of Radionic's, plus the product line is backward/forward =
compatible
> up
> > and down the entire product line. No software fees, dongle horse =
crap, or
> > expensive monitoring solutions. What you see as $9,100 with =
Radionic's
> would
> > cost under $4K with DMP. I was a Radionic's dealer for 8 =
years....now I
> > actually make money, have half the stock. I've been using DMP's =
Network
> > Routers for 5 years, and built a Central Station in 2002 totally =
dedicated
> > to Internet Monitoring (TCP/IP), with video verification. Been there =
done
> > it....
> >
> > "Ranger" <hd_ranger@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
> > news:hsL%d.717$z.619@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > > I, too could use some info on IP monitoring. We are getting ready =
to
> > install
> > > a campus-wide network on fiber, along with a 3Com V5000 phone =
system.  I
> > am
> > > monitoring 63 security/fire panels at present, over our PBX =
(Executone
> > IDX),
> > > with a Radionics D6500.
> > >
> > > We are looking at Bosch's NetCom System. To convert,  we will be
> spending
> > > close to $40,000 on the equipment, not counting (if needed) new
> automation
> > > software (currently SIS Alarm Center).  Although the D6600 and =
license
> key
> > > are not cheap, the bulk of this cost is for the dialer capture =
modules
> at
> > > the panels.
> > >
> > > Since our present phone system is backed up at the head end by  a
> UPS/nat.
> > > gas generator, we are looking at leaving one active copper line to =
each
> > > building, as an emergency phone, and have the panels seize that =
line as
> a
> > > backup.  The fiber system  will only  have 8 hours backup for =
switches
> and
> > > phones, and due to our situation (residential treatment facility)  =
that
> > > ain't good enough.
> > >
> > > Does the C900TTL-E dialer capture module support 4 + 2?  (still =
have 15
> > XL-1
> > > panels )
> > >
> > > What kind of speed can we expect on reporting?
> > >
> > > Will Alarm Center work with the 6600?
> > >
> > > Is this a viable long-term solution?
> > > Another option is to convert at each end using the new phone =
system. (
> no
> > > prices on that yet)  I would like to get away from my copper lines =
as
> > > primary, due to 'issues.'
> > >
> > > Are the prices I have competitive?  (no decisions made on the =
upgrade
> yet)
> > > D6600 receiver        $4,951.00  (Includes a telephone line card)
> > > D6680-E120             $  712.80   network interface
> > > D4020                       $  271.20   9000 series capture module
> > > C900TTL-E              $  413.60  generic capture module (On =
orders of
> 50
> > or
> > > more)
> > > D6201-USB            $2,748.90  (Software License dongle)
> > >
> > > I am slowly gathering answers to these q. and others, but any =
input is
> > > appreciated.
> > > So many questions, so little time...
> > >
> > > Rick C.
> > > Security Manager, XXX
> > > hd_ranger@xxxxxxxxxxx  (sterilize with heat)
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > "Pat Coghlan" <info@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
> > > news:u8E%d.2591$nK.422856@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > > > I'm looking for opinions on commercial alarm systems that enable =
alarm
> > > > panels to be configured and monitored over an IP network - =
requiring
> > > > little or no keypad programming at all.
> > > >
> > > > I am familiar only with the Summit eNT system by Edwards =
(formerly
> > > > Integrated  Security Solutions), which does both alarm and =
access
> > > > control and allows the panels to be configured from the central =
site -
> a
> > > > hard requirement for me.
> > > >
> > > > Thanks in advance.
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
> >
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