DSC PowerSeries Neo

[brettahale]

http://www.securityinfowatch.com/product/10918432/dsc-tyco-fire-security-powerseries-neo
 
Looks interesting. I might have to wait to buy my system depending on availability.
 
press release
http://www.dsc.com/index.php?n=news&o=main&id=47&subtype=release

 

[az1324]

I don't see any mention of advanced automation features as foretold by those predicting an "ELK killer".

 

[brettahale]

It seems that this was announced last year too. Maybe they have something else up their sleeve, maybe not  

 

[BraveSirRobbin]

I'll stop by their booth tomorrow at the ISC West Show.

 

[brettahale]

Excellent, let us know what you find!

 

[Automate]

@BraveSirRobbin did  you learn anything more about this at  ISC West?
 
I do see a little more in some of the DSC press releases. http://www.dsc.com/index.php?n=news&o=main&id=46&subtype=release

announce the first, fully integrated solution powered by Alarm.com’s connected home technology.  The blend of leading interactive hardware and innovative connected home services is now available on the IMPASSA Series.  
 
With today’s announcement Security Dealers can enable Alarm.com’s range of highly customized services that include interactive security, video monitoring, energy management and home automation, all through the high-quality and easy to install IMPASSA Series.  

 

 
http://www.dsc.com/index.php?n=news&o=main&id=49&subtype=release

The camera on the PG9934P Wireless PowerG Motion Detector with Integrated Camera is activated upon movement when the detector is armed. Images are sent via the Ethernet or Cellular signal to a monitoring station where staff can view, verify and respond accordingly. The PG9934P is capable of operating in total darkness, making it the ideal tool for delivering visual alarm verification under any circumstance.

 

 

 

[BraveSirRobbin]

No, they didn't have the 'best' people managing their booth.  Only ONE guy knew what he was talking about and he was kept very busy!

 

[Del91574]

Given my experiences with other Tyco products, I doubt it'll be an Elk killer.

While it may be a sales item to a mass market product...no different than Honeywell's offerings, the higher level isn't going to be there.
 
Based on past Tyco experiences and DSC...there's going to be QC and reliability issues to consider. Usually Tyco pushes a bulleted feature point and the refinement isn't there and takes a few generations or patches before it starts becoming a viable product....
 
Care to want some engineer phone numbers to discuss further?