Lupen Posted May 31, 2008 Posted May 31, 2008 Folks, Want to upgrade my house alarm and have been trawling through the internet trying to come up with the best solution for me... I have a wired system at the moment, but done use it as it is old and unreliable. My requirements for the new system : - To be able to mix wired and wireless PIR's. - To use remote key fob to arm and disarm, for convenience. - To add a wireless PIR to the Garage. The solution I opted for Texecom Prestige IR PIR Detector x 4 Texecom Premier 24 Zone Panel - Plastic Texecom PC USB-Com - Premier Panels - c/w Software Texecom Premier LCD Proximity Keytag Texecom Radioplus Intelligent Keyfob Texecom Radioplus Intelligent Receiver Texecom Radioplus PIR Texecom Speech and Text Dialler Texecom Odyssey 4 Dummy Cover and Backplate Texecom Odyssey 4 Sounder and Cover Texecom Premier LCDP Proximity Remote Keypad From what I understand, I had to go for the premiere 24, to be compatible with the wireless receiver, which in turn allows the keyfob and remote PIR to be used in the garage.... Otherwise I appreciate this is a bit overkill for a domestice install. Before I charge ahead with the order and attempt the install... Could I ask for your advice.... Does this seem like a reasonable solution, is there something fundamental I have missed or not considered, is there another manufacturer that offers the same functionality but with a simpler solution (there are a lot of component parts to this solution)... Any help would be very much appreciated... and I am a newbie to this, so be gentle with me Thanks, Paul. No prices please
breff Posted May 31, 2008 Posted May 31, 2008 Why not use a Com2400 instead of the speech and text dialler if you only need texting, it actually texts what zone has activated rather than a generic alarm, its also probably cheaper. You may find that a PIR in the garage false alarms if it is a harsh environment (cold, spiders, draughts etc.) better to use a dualtec except Texecom dont make a wireless dualtec. The opinions I express are mine and are usually correct! (Except when I'm wrong)(which I'm not)
Guest RJBsec Posted May 31, 2008 Posted May 31, 2008 Criteria being you are a DIY installer, so Texecom provides Equipment sold everywhere. Anyone and his dog uses it. Texecom give full tech support to anyone regardless of being in the trade. There are certainly better options IMO, but they won't give yoiu the above, (as they shouldn't IMO!)
arfur mo Posted May 31, 2008 Posted May 31, 2008 if you existing wired system is unreliable, i would 1st wonder and investigate why? might well be down to age, faulty batter duff kty but also might just be the environment. so replacing with another kit will not resolve your problem, effectively your changing the car because the road is bumpy, new car won't make it any less so just ride the bumps a bit better - perhaps. if the cabling is not damaged why discard and buy the more expensive radio kit? msny pro's use radio only when it is economically more viable, or to overcomes tricky cabling issues. as you are providing the labour free, not such an issue. regs alan If you think education is difficult, try being stupid!!!!
james.wilson Posted May 31, 2008 Posted May 31, 2008 IMO the texecom premier is a fine panel, dont use myself but very flexible, excellent manuals and great support. Also its widely supported too so if you need a proper service etc it wont be hard to find a company that at least knows it fairly well securitywarehouse Security Supplies from Security Warehouse Trade Members please contact us for your TSI vetted trade discount.
arfur mo Posted May 31, 2008 Posted May 31, 2008 a point i'd make as it wories me, is your buying the programming lead and software, but with all respects will you be able to use it? the manuals supplied (not seen them but i assume like others) are aimed at those programming from a keypad, you will unlikely have advice designed to help you program from a pc. put it this way, your car has a diagnostic plug, if the main agent you at the computer - would you be able to understand it and make adjustments for maximum efficiency? personally i'd advise strongly against even an informed novice using the software, as just so easy to alter a setting due to misunderstanding its real use, and so reduce the security without knowing. regs alan If you think education is difficult, try being stupid!!!!
Lupen Posted June 1, 2008 Author Posted June 1, 2008 Thanks for the responses guys... I plan to take it all on board, and think I will now order the basics up front to get myself warmed up, and then look to expand the system when I get some base knowledge.... So, wireless PIR, Keyfob, telephone/SMS & software may come in a second order... and ill look into alternatives where you have suggested. Appreciate your comments, and welcome any more Paul
arfur mo Posted June 1, 2008 Posted June 1, 2008 Thanks for the responses guys... I plan to take it all on board, and think I will now order the basics up front to get myself warmed up, and then look to expand the system when I get some base knowledge.... So, wireless PIR, Keyfob, telephone/SMS & software may come in a second order... and ill look into alternatives where you have suggested.Appreciate your comments, and welcome any more Paul imo Paul, softly softly would be the best route, when i take on a new bit of kit especially an unknown to me panel, i like many others will get it home work it all out on the bench then go to site. i'd suggest slip the new panel in with onlt the keypad attached, add a zone at a time and test it works as expected, then you have less 'possibles' issue's to be confussed by. the software is great for doing that range of panels on a regular basis, but once installed and working it is then used for checking configurations, zone resistances and memory logs. unlikely imo to be of any value for a one off installation unless your trained and have good experience in this trade. good luck - lets us know how you get on regs alan If you think education is difficult, try being stupid!!!!
Lupen Posted June 5, 2008 Author Posted June 5, 2008 OK embarrased that I need help so soon.... I have been reading lots of ways of connecting the PIR's (Texecom Prestige PIR) to the Premiere 24... I have a six core laid into each PIR positon.... Could someone give me straight forward instructions on the best way of wiring these PIR's?? Ta, Paul.
Rulland Posted June 6, 2008 Posted June 6, 2008 Hi, The standard way to wire premier zones is 'end of line' ie two resistors-4.7k across the alarm contact and 2.2k EOL,(you prob got the option for antimask which uses the fault contact with another 2.2k across it-but I wouldn't use it in your case)if the detectors are the newer type then those resistors are selectable via dips on the PCB. Dont forget in programming to set which way you are wiring the zones !!.But that will prob be later. Ive used the premier range a fair bit so know them quite well and Wintex(the upload/download software). If you wish tp PM me for further assistance I don't mind. I would imagine that we are getting quite close to giving engineer info out and we don't want that do we Regards Richard
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