Recent content by crowman

Hi could I ask you how many of the power distribution modules can be used for any 1 power supply? If I have a 2.5amp power supply, how does that feed into multiple modules? I seem to have: 7 motions 19 Glass Breaks 4 smoke Detectors (in series) 2 CO Detectors 1 Heat Sensor 4 Arming stations...

So if I want to use the PD9H modules, how exactly do I connect the external power supply to this? I see that there is an "optional 12V DC plug in power supply" but I am not sure how that would factor in with external power supply... I think that it may be easier for me to use the buchanan...

Thanks for your response. I have calculated the max current draw to the panel and the subpanel and the numbers look as follows: Basement Panel (includes basement, 1st floor and garage) AMPS TOTAL 18 doors 0 0 7 motions 0.035 0.245 19 Glass...

Lou thanks for your response. In terms of the windows, I agree that separate windows is insane so I will be setting up the banks of windows. I am thinking about doing the sump pumps and a few other spots for water protection and the second floor washing machine. I will look into the water...

Hello thanks for your response. I really appreciate it. With respect to upstairs their is 1 keypad and 1 arming station so basically 2 keypads. The concern I have is that the keypads including the arming stations have been wired in series so every keypad is connected via a single cat5 cable...

Hello, I am buying a new system to install in my sisters place and I was hoping that someone could give me a few pointers. I am an audio installer and dont really do much with alarm systems but I figured I would give it a shot (with help from some friends who have more experience in alarm...