Re: SooooOOOOOOOOOO ?

[RTS <gafa@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

On 5/26/2021 12:17 PM, ABLE1 wrote:
> On 5/26/2021 12:48 PM, Jim Davis wrote:
>> On Tuesday, May 25, 2021 at 9:48:49 PM UTC-4, ABLE1 wrote:
>>> On 5/25/2021 6:45 PM, Jim Davis wrote:
>>>> On Tuesday, May 25, 2021 at 9:17:40 AM UTC-4, ABLE1 wrote:
>>>>> On 5/24/2021 7:41 PM, Jim Davis wrote:
>>>>>> Les,
>>>>>> I never looked into either the 2GIG or Alarm dot Com products or
>>>>>> services. I don't have the feintest idea of what either of them
>>>>>> do. At this stage of my life, It's probably my inherant rejection
>>>>>> of having to learn how to program a new panel. Especially since
>>>>>> I've been installing only Napco panels for over 40 years. I don't
>>>>>> mind learning a new product like Ubiquity, or Starlink etc, - - -
>>>>>> - - - - But a new panel ?
>>>>>> I don't know why but - - - - Oooogie !
>>>>>> .
>>>>>> Also, what method did you use to travel the 350 feet with the
>>>>>> network?
>>>>> As for 2GIG GC2e panel. It has a lot of capabilities. The
>>>>> documentation for this panel sucks, as most do these days.
>>>>> The system allows voice notices for a zone being opened.
>>>>> Such as "Front Door Open". On of the zones on this new
>>>>> install is "Interior Garage Door". You don't type in the names
>>>>> you have to choose from a list that is provided in the docs.
>>>>> There are maybe 286 different words and or phrases that are available.
>>>>> The unit has a touch screen and when you are at the location to
>>>>> program
>>>>> the zone names the first is shown as "abort" and you can type in the
>>>>> word number to enter the first word. So I look at the list of words
>>>>> and
>>>>> go to the "G's" - the first G is "Game" it is number 100 on the list.
>>>>> The next is "Garbage" it is number 101. Looking at the rest of the
>>>>> list
>>>>> there is no "Garage". I am thinking that's odd. So I find the the
>>>>> docs say that it is for Firmware v1.31. I check the panel it is v1.32.
>>>>> hmmmmmmm so I look on line and the docs that I have is all that are
>>>>> available. ??????? I then think maybe the panel has a Garage in place
>>>>> but I don't know the number. So I start tapping the next key until I
>>>>> reach the "G's". 100 is "Game" and 101 is "Garage" and there is
>>>>> NO GARBAGE!!! Stupid TYPO!!!!
>>>>>
>>>>> Anyhow, you have now been educated with Chapter 101a of 2GIG Security
>>>>> Panels by Professor Les. Hope that made your day!!!
>>>>>
>>>>> Have a better day!!!
>>>>>
>>>>> Les
>>>> Lots of years ago, I think FBI had a talking panel and then there
>>>> was (I think ) Apex. And if I'm not mistaken, Napco has one also.
>>>> Doesn't the "Freedom" keypad have voice? I forgot.
>>>> I thought the talking keypad was just a fabulous feature years ago.
>>>> BUT, - - - - on the few I installed the customers all called me back
>>>> and asked me to shut it off because it was too annoying to have to
>>>> constantly hear "The sliding door is open", "The sliding door is
>>>> open", "The sliding door is open", "The sliding door is open", - - -
>>>> - as the kids went in and out to the pool.
>>>> And on those panels the user didn't have access to turn off the voice
>>>> I think there was a car that had a voice notification too. "A door
>>>> is open" etc, etc while you were trying to talk to somo one. That
>>>> lasted about one model and the next year it was gone.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> So again though. How did you get the network to the barn? Cable,?
>>>> Ubiquity outdoor access point? Semaphore? Dixi cups and string?
>>> Sorry Jim my bad!! Got distracted......................
>>>
>>> Originally I ran cable from the house to a tobacco barn to a Data Switch
>>> and then up a hill in conduit to a pole that I mounted a EnGenius
>>> wireless bridge that sent the signal to another one on the barn that is
>>> about 120' away. From that unit cabled 200' through the attic
>>> of the barn to another switch and a EnGenius WiFi Point. That worked
>>> fine until there was a lighting bolt and some parts went elsewhere.
>>> Replaced the EnGenius with Ubiquity antennas. Again all seems to work
>>> fine.
>>>
>>> Now they want to start streaming video from the barn. The speeds
>>> can't handle it and it was decided to hardwire all the way to the
>>> barn with Data Switches to boost the signal. Will be placing
>>> Ubiquity Wireless Points. 1 ea. U6-LR and 3 ea. U6-Lite units
>>> placed in the barn and stable areas to get coverage.
>>>
>>> There will be a Unifi Cloudkey installed to control all the points.
>>>
>>> Cabling will be a pain!! But doable. All T&M.
>>>
>>> Hope all that makes sense.
>>
>>
>> WOW!
>> And all that just so the cows can watch Opra! and Dr. Pol.
>> Amazing.
>> Well, I guess there's something better about the milk from a satisfied
>> cow.
>>
> Oh, I guess I forgot to mention that this is a
> Horse Riding/Training Barn.  No Cows on the property.
>
> Les
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   now come on Les,  there's cows there,  there just "on" the horses...  ;-)

RTS

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