Re: Ping Tourman...Paradox IP100

[tourman <robercampbell@xxxxxxxxx>]

On May 12, 10:04=A0pm, mleuck <m.le...@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> On May 12, 5:31=A0pm, tourman <robercampb...@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
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> > On May 12, 5:36=A0pm, "Pogo" <No_spam_marc@nospam> wrote:
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> > > Thanks, I have been chasing Security 24 for the last 4 days trying to=
 get a
> > > clear answer. They have the I/P receivers on-line but are only testin=
g
> > > them...not sure if they will embrace it or pass up on that segment of=
 the
> > > business. Yes, at the moment I also use Uplink though it does not all=
ow for
> > > panel/user updates which I have a need of.
> > > Again, thanks for your input!
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> > > "tourman" <robercampb...@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> > >news:8e06548e-4845-4533-8473-86dfa918c685@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx=
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> > > On May 11, 9:49 pm, "Pogo" <No_spam_marc@nospam> wrote:
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> > > > Anyone use this IP interface, any thoughts.
> > > > I try to use Paradox panels whenever I can thought I have not tried=
 there
> > > > IP100 interface in any of our configurations with and was looking f=
or some
> > > > feedback. Is this unit cumbersome to enroll ..some of the litteratu=
re and
> > > > bloggs indicate its problematic. Also, it look favourable till I ca=
ll my
> > > > central station and they tell me they do not have an appropriate re=
ceiver.
> > > > Yes Paradox claims that they do! Would like to keep the monitoring =
within
> > > > Ontario if I could.. any local dealers in Ontario using this IP100 =
unit
> > > > and
> > > > with which central?
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> > > RHC: I have no experience with the IP module from Paradox, nor from
> > > any other supplier for that matter. I have heard it works as well as
> > > expected, but this is third hand information. I only use Uplink
> > > cellular myself, because my station refuse to allow the cheaper IP
> > > modules on their station (of which I understand this is one).
>
> > > Sorry I cant be of more assistance
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> > RHC: Yes, Security 24 (Reliance/Protectron) are being very cautious
> > about a lot of these new methods of alarm transmission. I have been
> > told that the only IP module they will accept on the station costs
> > about $1000, so is of little use to dealers. VoIP is another
> > problematic situation, and rightly so.
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> > Time and technology is moving on; however, I feel better about dealing
> > with a station that is very cautious about letting things on the
> > station unless they are very sure they work properly. Personally, I
> > think that is the correct approach. Security services HAVE to work
> > when they are called upon. It's not all about the money with the
> > better companies.....
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> I've yet to see any IP module that costs around $1000, sounds like
> someone is yanking your chain and doesn't want the business

RHC: Could be Mark, after all, this IS a big company with all the
inherent corporate stupidity that goes along with every big company,
no matter how good they may be otherwise.
I'll try to find out the make and model of IP module they do allow on
their station.