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RE: [ECS] Security Systems Kevin Keast Wed, 13 Jan 1999 23:56:21 -0500

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Bill,

for manuals on some good systems I found

http://basshome.com

Bass Electronics.  They carry DSC and NAPCO (Gemini).

I am looking at the DSC 832 or the Gemini right now.  

Kevin

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Bill Walters [mailto:wtwalters@home.com]
> Sent: Wednesday, January 13, 1999 9:02 PM
> To: ecs-list@netbloc.com
> Subject: [ECS] Security Systems
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> 
> All -
> 
> My security system, a Napco Magnum 900, circa 1987 is beginning to show
> signs of needing replacement.  Currently one of the 3 keypads is
> beginning to fail and the Fire Alarm circuit has become unreliable,
> requiring disconnection.  The sensors for the Fire zone all check out,
> but randomly report "fault" conditions which results in our being
> visited by the local fire department.  My alarm service (who also does
> the maintenance on the system) suggests the panel may need replacing.
> 
> I have 9 zones, plus fire/smoke and would prefer something which would
> interface with ECS (not using X-10 but via RS-232 or ???) and there are
> 3 keypads (front entry door hallway, kitchen/den entry, master bedroom)
> that controll the system.
> 
> So, my question is....... what system should I be looking at?  What will
> it do?  What will it cost?  Where can I find out more information on it?
> 
> 
> Bill Walters
> 

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