Frank Hagan
Member
Newbie here, and I've tried search and didn't see this addressed:
I want to figure out a way to have an LED at each entry location that shows there is an alarm system. I'm hoping for a deterrent effect so they don't destroy the door before the alarm goes off.
Background:
I have a NX-4FP system I'll be installing at our desert cabin. It is remote and without phone service, but has full-time neighbors within the area who can respond to an alarm. I plan on using the motion detector in the main cabin room and sensors on the windows and two doors. I am adding a strobe and additional siren on the roof as well.
There really isn't much in the cabin for people to steal, some small appliances and hand tools. Last week, someone chiseled away at the door, kicked it in, and stole about $50 worth of stuff. The problem is the damage they do when they destroy a door, and vandalism they sometimes do to the structure itself. In this case, its about $400 in doors and materials to repair the damage.
The NX-4 panel has two AUX outputs that can be programmed to output when the system is armed. I will have one to drive the strobe (180ma) and additional siren. The other I'm thinking can be used for the LEDs at each window and door (total of 9 LEDs) I suspect its a 12v AC output, right? Looking at LEDs, I see some that are 12V DC, but require a diode rectifier to work on AC power. My problem is that I have no idea how to wire this up, or if there's an easier way.
Would it be easier to just use a wall wart that outputs 12v DC and do a home run wiring all the LEDs in series? How would you do this?
I want to figure out a way to have an LED at each entry location that shows there is an alarm system. I'm hoping for a deterrent effect so they don't destroy the door before the alarm goes off.
Background:
I have a NX-4FP system I'll be installing at our desert cabin. It is remote and without phone service, but has full-time neighbors within the area who can respond to an alarm. I plan on using the motion detector in the main cabin room and sensors on the windows and two doors. I am adding a strobe and additional siren on the roof as well.
There really isn't much in the cabin for people to steal, some small appliances and hand tools. Last week, someone chiseled away at the door, kicked it in, and stole about $50 worth of stuff. The problem is the damage they do when they destroy a door, and vandalism they sometimes do to the structure itself. In this case, its about $400 in doors and materials to repair the damage.
The NX-4 panel has two AUX outputs that can be programmed to output when the system is armed. I will have one to drive the strobe (180ma) and additional siren. The other I'm thinking can be used for the LEDs at each window and door (total of 9 LEDs) I suspect its a 12v AC output, right? Looking at LEDs, I see some that are 12V DC, but require a diode rectifier to work on AC power. My problem is that I have no idea how to wire this up, or if there's an easier way.
Would it be easier to just use a wall wart that outputs 12v DC and do a home run wiring all the LEDs in series? How would you do this?