PiperPilot
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I recently purchased a GE Concord 4 security panel and am working to integrate it with Homeseer. I am building out the system now and am ready to add smoke detectors. I am rather confused about the technology and requirements. The install guide lists the following sensors as compatible:
2-Wire Hardwire Smoke Sensor
System Sensor models 2400 or 2400TH
Sentrol (ESL) models 429AT, 521B or 521BXT
4-Wire Hardwire Smoke Sensor
Sentrol (ESL) model 449AT
Wireless Smoke Sensor
60-506 System Sensor Smoke Sensor
60-838-95R 2100ARFT Smoke Sensor
60-848-02-95 ESL 562 Smoke Sensor
I really want sensors that have a builtin sounder as I think that is the safest solution for everyone in the house to be notified of a fire. The AT hardwire smokes listed above don't have that, but there are sister versions that do. I'm wondering why they wouldn't be compatible? What is the biggest difference between 2-wire and 4-wire besides the number of wires? here is some information form the manual that talks about the hardwire hookup.
Zone 8 can be set up in programming to accept 2-wire smoke detectors. It sources 9 to 14 VDC, 90mA max
Zone input 8 can be used with 4-wire smoke detectors that latch and remain in the alarm state until power is removed, then restored to the detector
I don't mind running wire for the smokes if that is the best solution...but what does everything think about the wireless sensors. The price difference isn't that substantial and since I plan on installing around 6-8 the labor for me to install them is definitely worth spending a little bit more money to get them up quicker and spend less time in the attic.
I'm looking for all opinions...especially anyone that happens to use the wireless sensors!
Thanks,
PiperPilot
2-Wire Hardwire Smoke Sensor
System Sensor models 2400 or 2400TH
Sentrol (ESL) models 429AT, 521B or 521BXT
4-Wire Hardwire Smoke Sensor
Sentrol (ESL) model 449AT
Wireless Smoke Sensor
60-506 System Sensor Smoke Sensor
60-838-95R 2100ARFT Smoke Sensor
60-848-02-95 ESL 562 Smoke Sensor
I really want sensors that have a builtin sounder as I think that is the safest solution for everyone in the house to be notified of a fire. The AT hardwire smokes listed above don't have that, but there are sister versions that do. I'm wondering why they wouldn't be compatible? What is the biggest difference between 2-wire and 4-wire besides the number of wires? here is some information form the manual that talks about the hardwire hookup.
Zone 8 can be set up in programming to accept 2-wire smoke detectors. It sources 9 to 14 VDC, 90mA max
Zone input 8 can be used with 4-wire smoke detectors that latch and remain in the alarm state until power is removed, then restored to the detector
I don't mind running wire for the smokes if that is the best solution...but what does everything think about the wireless sensors. The price difference isn't that substantial and since I plan on installing around 6-8 the labor for me to install them is definitely worth spending a little bit more money to get them up quicker and spend less time in the attic.
I'm looking for all opinions...especially anyone that happens to use the wireless sensors!
Thanks,
PiperPilot