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Re: [ECS] Security System Interface Mark Gilmore Thu, 14 Jan 1999 08:03:26 -0800

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Clay, If the system has LEDs which denote alarm status,
a kludgey-but-effective method would be to attach
opto-sensors on or near those LEDs, and connect
them to analog-inputs.

Clay Jackson wrote:
> 
> Here's one -
> 
> I've got a Brinks Security system (I think the panel is DSC) that I really
> don't mind keeping; and I would really rather rely on a third party for
> something as critical as security (We've had VERY good luck with Brinks, in
> terms of service and response, in a number of cases).
> 
> But, I would like to be able to detect when the alarm has "fired" (for
> example, if someone breaks in, I'd like to turn on all lights, and flash the
> exterior lights).  I was thinking about a PowerFlash interface on the horn
> circuit.
> 
> Anyone got any other ideas (the panel has a tamper switch; so I don't THINK
> I can get into it w/o tripping the switch)?
> 
> Thanks in advance!
> 
> Clay Jackson
> clayj@nwlink.com

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Mark Gilmore
Omnipotence (ECS home automation software)
omnip@usit.net
http://www.usit.com/omnip

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