Very informative forum you guys have here. I've learned a lot just browsing though the old posts.
I've been researching alarm systems extensively over the past few weeks for my new house which is pre-wired for 12 windows, 3 doors, 2 keypads and 1 motion sensor.
My primary goal is to have a reliable working stand alone alarm system. My secondary goal is to have the future option for some basic home automation; really just lighting control on arm and disarm and maybe simulated occupancy. All of these functions are within the capability of the NX-8E with the appropriate expansion modules, right?
The main reasons I'm leaning towards the Caddx alarms is that they seem to be very widely supported and can be programmed using a PC (with the appropriate software, module, and cable).
Anyway, here's what I'm thinking:
CaddX NetworkX NX-8E Faspack- NX-8E Control Panel, NX-1448E Fixed English keypad, the PI-6000 motion sensor, 15w speaker, RJ cord & block, transformer, and battery.
NX-1448E (2nd keypad, is this one any good?)
ELK44 - ELK Universal 30 Watt 8 Ohm Speaker
Assorted magnetic contacts
What do you guys think? Is there any reason I'd be better off with the NX-8 over the NX8-E? Given my circumstances and goals does anyone have a better suggestion in the sub $400 range than the Caddx NX series?
Does anyone have a vendor recommendation where this hardware or similar would be available at a decent price? I've already found basshome.com, homesecuritystore.com and smarthomeusa.com; any thoughts on those?
I've been researching alarm systems extensively over the past few weeks for my new house which is pre-wired for 12 windows, 3 doors, 2 keypads and 1 motion sensor.
My primary goal is to have a reliable working stand alone alarm system. My secondary goal is to have the future option for some basic home automation; really just lighting control on arm and disarm and maybe simulated occupancy. All of these functions are within the capability of the NX-8E with the appropriate expansion modules, right?
The main reasons I'm leaning towards the Caddx alarms is that they seem to be very widely supported and can be programmed using a PC (with the appropriate software, module, and cable).
Anyway, here's what I'm thinking:
CaddX NetworkX NX-8E Faspack- NX-8E Control Panel, NX-1448E Fixed English keypad, the PI-6000 motion sensor, 15w speaker, RJ cord & block, transformer, and battery.
NX-1448E (2nd keypad, is this one any good?)
ELK44 - ELK Universal 30 Watt 8 Ohm Speaker
Assorted magnetic contacts
What do you guys think? Is there any reason I'd be better off with the NX-8 over the NX8-E? Given my circumstances and goals does anyone have a better suggestion in the sub $400 range than the Caddx NX series?
Does anyone have a vendor recommendation where this hardware or similar would be available at a decent price? I've already found basshome.com, homesecuritystore.com and smarthomeusa.com; any thoughts on those?