Re: Major shortcoming in Paradox new panel lineup

["Roland More" <NoSpamroland@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

You can program the Napco to auto bypass interior zones when there is no
entry exit zone faulted (just like DSC and others).

"Robert L Bass" <RobertLBass@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> Bob,
>
> In this (rare) case I have to agree with Doug.
> Besides, it makes no differnce what Reg, you
> or I think.  It makes a *lot* of difference what
> your customers think.
>
> Pushing one more button, clearly labeled as
> to function, is not an onerous burden.  Many
> customers may prefer having a choice of
> "Home", "Away", "Disarmed" or whatever.
> It can actually make the procedure less
> confusing in many cases.
>
> I recall the days when digital keypads began
> to replace kew switches or (worse) hidden
> on/off switches.  One panel had LEDs to
> indicate "Ready" or "Armed" and a switch for
> "Delay" or "Instant".  People used to screw
> it up all the time.  Once the keypads began
> coming with all the controls it became much
> easier to teach families how to operate their
> new systems.
>
> As you know, I like Napco Security systems.
> I've installed hundreds of them over the years
> and sold thousands more online to DIYers
> who don't want a professional installation.
> The most popular Napco keypad among
> do-it-yourselfers is the RP1-CAe2 with custom
> English display. Users can select between:
>
> - Armed
> - Armed with Interior 1 Off
> - Armed with Interior 2 Off
> - Armed with  Interior 1+2 Off
> - Disarmed
>
> They can also manually bypass any zone or
> zones they choose before arming the system.
>
> There is a simpler version of this keypad
> called the GEM-K1CA with Stay / Away Keys.
> At first I expected this simpler model to be
> more popular with DIYers.  In fact, the
> opposite was true.  Most prefer the RP1-CAe2.
> We have detailed specs on these and other
> Napco keypads in our online store at:
> http://www.bassburglaralarms.com/napco_gemini_rp_series_keypads_12_ctg.htm
> and
> http://www.bassburglaralarms.com/napco_gemini_k_series_keypads_563_ctg.htm
>
> --
>
> Regards,
> Robert L Bass
>
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>
>> ... a lot of dealers besides myself and Reg
>> Siemens feel the same way. I guess time
>> will tell if this is the problem we think it will
>> be.....
>>
>>> This is something that probably bothers
>>> you a lot more than it will bother your
>>> customers.
>