Re: Concord Wireless Zone Question

[Sean Sokoly <alarmdude01@xxxxxxxxx>]

Mark Leuck wrote:
> <cwilliams28@xxxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:NUftg.156708$k%3.142588@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> I'm researching wireless security devices to replace an aging Rollins
> System
>> VII. I'm very interested in the GE Concord because it looks like most of
> my
>> existing ITI 319.5 KHz wireless sensors will work with the Concord RF
>> receivers. At today's prices I have about $2K invested in sensors, which
> I'd
>> like to preserve. I have tried learning one of each type of my existing
>> sensors into a Concord Express system one of my friends has, and they work
>> fine.
>>
>> Here is the ad for the system I am looking at.
>>
>> "Concord is a full-featured, hardwire/wireless hybrid security system that
>> uses advanced technology for burglary and fire detection, making Concord a
>> dependable security system that is both easy to install and simple to use.
>> Concord?s modular design provides outstanding system flexibility to meet
> the
>> needs of virtually any customer. With 2 partitions and up to 76 zones. -
>> Concord Wireless Package Includes Concord Integrated 8-harwire zones and
> 16
>> wireless zone panel, 2x16 LCD Touchpad, phone cord, RJ31X jack, lock set,
>> (2ea.) Crystal Door/Window Sensors, (1ea.) Crystal PIR Motion Sensor,
> (1ea.)
>> hardwire interior speaker"
>> The part I don't understand about this configuration is the "Integrated
>> 8-hardwire zones and 16 wireless zone panel." What exactly is a wireless
>> zone? Is a wireless zone really a wireless sensor (i.e. does this mean
> that
>> I will have to add another rf subsystem if I want to use more than 16
>> wireless sensors? I need at least 30) Or is a wireless zone actually a
> group
>> of sensors? I'm completely wireless (with some X10 help for lights and
>> sirens) so don't need the hardwired zones at all.
>> This seems to be the only thing I can't figure out about this system. I
> hope
>> someone can help clue me in.
>
> The Concord can come with a a hybrid version with 16 or 32-zone receiver and
> if you max it out you can just add an external receiver
>
>
Better yet get a Concord 4 it comes with a 96 zone receiver built-in.