Recommend DSC Wireless Alarm?

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Sat Sep 20, 2014 3:07 pm
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Recommend DSC Wireless Alarm?

Hoping someone could recommend the least expensive DSC wireless alarm system that
would have a wireless control keypad, support at least a dozen wireless sensors and
be able to communicate with Indigo/plugin using the Envisalink 3, the one
that connects using Ethernet.

Really appreciate any input.

Thanks,

Carl

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Sun Sep 21, 2014 7:33 am
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Re: Recommend DSC Wireless Alarm?

PC1832 and RFK5500 is the two main bits you need - the panel and the wireless keypad - plus the Envisalink.

That gives you the brains, the Envisalink, 8 local wired zones and 24-32 RF zones (max total of wired and RF is 32).

Then you'd need cabinet, PSU, Battery, bell and RF modules appropriate to your situation.

The keypad has to be cabled into the 1832; I don't think there's a way around that.

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Sun Sep 21, 2014 7:37 am
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Re: Recommend DSC Wireless Alarm?

howartp wrote:
The keypad has to be cabled into the 1832; I don't think there's a way around that.

I lied.

If this is a necessity, you need TR5164 transceiver - which is cabled in - then WT5500 keypad instead which is wireless.

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Sun Sep 21, 2014 7:42 am
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Re: Recommend DSC Wireless Alarm?

Just remember though wireless motion modules aren't recommended for triggering actions if that's your plan (there was a posting about it on travis's forum if you want to read more about it)


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Re: Recommend DSC Wireless Alarm?

durosity wrote:
Just remember though wireless motion modules aren't recommended for triggering actions...

just to note... this is not specific to the DSC panels. The Honewell/Ademco/Vista panels are similar. To be sure, you will get the trigger. But, panel overhead plus anti-falsing (dogs and cats) technologies in the sensor add a noticable delay. Depending on your application this may not be a problem. YMMV

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Tue Oct 14, 2014 2:12 pm
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Re: Recommend DSC Wireless Alarm?

The main issue with wireless (any makes) is motion sensors. Contacts/vibration/smoke/etc are nearly as good as the wired equivalent - better in some cases. However wireless motion sensors (PIR's) have 2 issues. First a transmission delay is normally present to allow perimeter points to get signals in first. This delay could be as long as 5 seconds - no good if you want to bring lights on! The second issue with motion sensors is battery saving. When activated the detector will signal, and then shut down for 2-5 minutes. Again, this can cause problems with automation applications.

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Tue Oct 14, 2014 5:02 pm
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Re: Recommend DSC Wireless Alarm?

I use my DSC wireless motion sensors for occupancy sensors. There is a few second delay, but the reliability and battery life are worth it for me.

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