Re: your feedback on DIY security alarm system

["IVB" <ivb@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Well, if we're done with all the bashing (and why do I doubt that), I
actually purchased mine from http://www.tech-home.com/ . Not only is Brian
the owner awesome, you can contact him directly on cocoontech.com. The Elk
head engineer also checks that forum regularly. Look here for the
marketplace section: http://www.cocoontech.com/index.php?showforum=36 .

Also check the main forums for dozens of posts about the Elk.



"IVB" <ivb@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> Variety of ways of dealing with this, ask over on cocoontech.com, there's
> a TON of Elk users there.
>
> Ways that i've heard&remember:
> - CAT5 in the same conduit as the telephone, terminated at one end and
> setup as a N/C circuit, which if cut activates an alarm
> - cellular backup if above or other issues occur
> - use the automation capabilities to blast speakers/siren/lights at the
> point of intrusion to deter the thief before he enters
>
> others are doing some neat stuff, don't remember it though.
>
> -----------------------------------------------------
> Note: I am a mere end-user with no financial stake in any products that I
> may discuss.
>
> My Personal Website w/my Home Automation PC:
> http://www.myhomeautomationpc.com, last updated 4/11
>
> My Home Automation Blog: http://homeautomation.wordpress.com/
> "aerosmith" <aerosmith@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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>> Hi,
>>
>> One question about Elk M1EZ8 though. If any of the wired connections get
>> disconnected or if the PSTN wired is cut off from the control unit does
>> the device set off an alarm in another way (like triggering the siren
>> through the speakers)? If the PSTN wire is cut off how can the alarm
>> system notify the owner? Can we run some software elsewhere on the
>> internet and keep poking the control unit to see if it is reachable or
>> something like that? I am just thinking about the extreme conditions
>> where the burglar might cut off the PSTN or the magnetic sensor wires
>> before breaking in.
>>
>> Thanks.
>>
>>
>> On 8/8/2006 10:07 PM, IVB wrote:
>>> add the Elk M1EZ8 to your list of panels to check out.  For a great site
>>> to review the Elk, check out www.cocoontech.com
>>>
>>> I use the Elk M1 Gold. See my site below for the GUI software I use to
>>> manage it.
>>>
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