Mixed wired wireless system wanted.

[Guest Anthony James]

We currently have a fairly basic wired alarm that was already installed in the house. The panel is in the cupboard under the stairs and needs to be accessed to arm and disarm. A lot of the wiring is visible which i consider unacceptable and the building work we're doing at the moment give the opportunity to upgrade and conceal the wires.

I've been looking at the Powermax wireless system since there are a few areas (notably the kitchen and back door) that i cant reach with concealed cable. HOwever, there are a lot of other areas where i CAN hide wiring and i'd prefer to hardwire the devices in these areas for cost and convenience. I also like the phone monitoring on the Powermax

What i need is:

2 PIR sensors upstairs (can be hardwired)

2 PIR sensors downstairs (can be hardwired)

Front door reed switch (hardwired)

Remote keypad at front door (can be hardwired though wireless would be easier)

Back door sensor (wireless)

Back door keypad (wireless)

Shed sensor (wireless)

Based on this can anyone recommend how to mix wired and wireless in this way?

Also, does the back door need a reed switch - i could potenially cover the room with a PIR if i was still able to set this as an "access zone" that allowed time to disarm the system - is this possible?

[Guest dale]

It is better to have the back door on a seperate zone as this will trigger the count down sequence when you enter the back door. Otherwise, if someone breaks your kitchen window to break in, count down starts and the thief could potentialy get in and incapsitate your alarm before it has time to trigger.

The powermax is a good system, but a few of us on this site are currently review the technical specs of a system called the infinite. So standby and we might be able to recommend something slightly better.

Mixed hardwired and wireless is easy. ADE have a panel thats out that easily mixes wireless and hard wired using zone expanders. Will try and find their data sheet then you can have a look at it.

Personally I wouldnt ever have a control panel that is wireless, as if it ceases to function you have to run to the main panel which will probably set the alarm off - also im not conviced this would be a benefit, as it makes it slightly easier for someone to compromise your system without even entering your home.

Dale

[Guest dale]

The ADE panels arent out yet, but it shouldnt be long before they are out as I saw a demo of them at IFSEC earlier this week.

The infinite is out http://www.espuk.com/infinite1_1.htm

[FASTCAR]

The Infinite and the Powermax only have 1 wired zone!. how about aTS690R, or get it fully hardwired , far better.