Re: another newbie, what to do with this Brinks alarm system?

["ABLE_1" <royboynospam@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Todd.

I see you had just posted your question a little over an hour ago and wanted
to be the first to respond.  It may be my lucky
day....................................or not.

I will let others reply with all the insight that they can muster.  The
subject of your question has been a recent discussion and I am sure you will
get more that what you need to make a decision.  I just wanted to
congratulate you on bringing your concerns or questions here.

Have a great weekend.

Les


<todd@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message news:843b90jvbk.fsf@xxxxxxxxxxxx
>
> Hello,
>
> I'm new here as well, and have looked for a FAQ for the group and came
> up empty, and I hope my question isn't too basic!
>
> I've recently moved into a home that has a Brinks alarm system
> installed, looks to have been installed in 2004.  We opted not to
> continue the rather pricey monthly monitoring service given the
> neighborhood, and the proportion of time we spend at home.  (The prior
> owners I'm told were working out of the country and had it installed
> due to their absence).
>
> Anyway, we have all this hardware, wired door and window sensors,
> other sensors labeled as "PIR" devices (passive infrared if my
> research is to believed?) inside the control box that I assume are the
> motion detectors I see up on the walls of various locations in the
> house.  I'm thinking there's got to be a way to put all these goodies
> to use with a do it yourself sort of setup that maybe could leverage
> an internet or phone connection to call my cell phone in case of
> trouble.
>
> The main box of the alarm has a circuit board that's about 8x4" with
> no real identifying marks on it.  I would have to assume I'd have to
> get a new controller board for the DIY system and then just re-use all
> the existing sensors?
>
> Anyone with experience doing the same?
>
> Thanks for any insight or advice, or a pointer to some good jumpstart
> resources for reading/research.
>
> Best Regards,
> Todd