Re: Two....

["ABLE_1" <royboynospam@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

It is possible to do most of what you want but in my opinion it is not a
good practice to mix access and security functions.  Before I get flamed
here let me explain.  Even though the NX-8V2 is one system you would be far
better off allowing the readers to give access by unlocking the doors but
use a keypad to disarm the system.

Also you should be aware that the NX1700E's functions are limited and not
true access control devices because GE has other product lines that do the
access control realm of the world.  You must think of the readers as a
simple way to allow some one to enter the building or pass thru an interior
door with out a brass key.

The reader can be programmed to read the card/fob in three different mode.
One Scan,
Two Scan and Hold.  In theory, since I have not done it yet, you can have a
reader perform three different functions when a card/fob in presented.
Because of this I stay away from the confusion.  I do like the KISS method.

I presently have 2 NX-8E systems installed one with 12 readers and the other
with 4 readers.  System works great and the customers are happy.

Hope that helps in some way.

Les





> Greetings again.  This group has been a godsend in the past in helping
> me figure out problems, so here are two more:
>
> One:  A three door access control solution using only a NX-8V2 panel
> and a bunch of relays.  This system is supposed to use 3 NX-1700E card
> readers for arming, disarming, and access control, plus release all mag
> in the event of a fire alarm sent from a seperate system.  I think I've
> got all the wiring issues figured out, but I've never seen any access
> control options in the NX 8 panel except in DL900... anyone ever done
> this before or have any advice before I really screw this up? (besides
> taking a bat to my boss's head for selling this system this way... I've
> already got that ready to go...)
>
>
> Two:  Tempest DVR's..... can't say anything else except that I hate
> them and my boss keeps selling them because they are cost-efficient.
> Admittedly on the most part they work fine for smaller jobs involving 4
> to 12 cameras... but we've got 2 in a bank, each recieving 16 cameras,
> recording on motion 24/7.  And the damn things keep failing in one way
> or another.  Whether it's the system freezing when you try to burn
> video to a CD or random restarts... these things have driven us up the
> wall...  You couldn't ask for a better environment: temp controlled
> server room, HUGE APC power backup and surge protection....
>
> I suppose my question with this one is: is there another DVR out there
> in the same price range as a Tempest that can do the same but more
> reliably?
>
> Thanks again for all your help guys... Look forward to hearing from you.
>