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Re: [ECS] Best security setup w/ ECS HV-PC Jerry Swords Fri, 27 Aug 1999 00:51:52 -0400

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Hi Kevin,

I am also using the DSC Power 832 system.  However, since all of my zones are
wireless, I'm not sure how to go about getting individual zone open/closed
status from the system.  Is the aux board you installed able to trigger the
outputs based on the status of individual zones?

Thanks,
Jerry

Kevin Keast wrote:

> Tom,
>
> Hi, I use a DSC Power832 system.  I absolutely love it.  In fact the only
> thing I don't like it the fact that you cannot have a serial interface
> active all the time for monitoring.  No problem.  I picked up the aux board
> that has 8 digital outputs.  My HV-PC listens to these.  It does all that
> you are asking and more.  I also bought the intercom system and use it as my
> ECS - HOUSE vocal link.  You can also answer phones  from any intercom.  A
> outside intercom can also be purchased too.
>
> The system is not real user friendly though as it is a commercial system.
>
> Check out:
>
> www.basshome.com
>
> or
>
> www.norcoalarms.com
>
> I bought stuff from both of these guys.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From:   hutchins.ta@pg.com [mailto:hutchins.ta@pg.com]
> Sent:   Thursday, August 26, 1999 7:50 AM
> To:     ecs-list@netbloc.com; comp.home.aut@pg.com
> Subject:        [ECS] Best security setup w/ ECS HV-PC
>
> I want to buy a security system for my home and would like to interface it
> w/ my
> automation system (ECS / HV-PC). I need to be able to have the following
> capabilities:
>
> 1) Latch-key (call me when kids get home from school)
> 2) Smoke / CO / Flood / Freeze monitoring
> 3) Be able to differentiate between the above and call me to let me know
> which
> one it is.
> 4) Be able to differentiate between zones (ie. 'An intruder has entered
> through
> the kitchen window' ect)
> 5) Wireless capability (retrofitting) but combination wireless / hardwire
> best
> 6) Must be upgradable
>
> Obviously must be reasonably priced and be able to install myself
> Any recommendations?
>
> Thanks
> Tom

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