What are the main cons and pros using self contained siren or speaker to scare away burglars?
I got this from Elk support;
Output 2 when set to a Voltage Output (Globals 26) is rated for 12 VDC at 1 Amp max. If you need to control 3 self-contained sirens then I would suggest using an Output for example Output 3, a Secondary Power Supply and create Rules --- For example:
Whenever Any Alarm Any Area Turns ON
Then Turn Output 3 ON (at this time you have the output turn ON indefinitely or have it timed)
Whenever My Home (Area 1) Becomes Disarmed
Then Turn Output 3 OFF
Instead of using the ELK-45, SS15 and ELK-71 you could have Output 2 set to “Siren Output “ and use the ELK-44, SP15 and ELK-70 Speakers connected in a Series / Parallel configuration to keep the overall load above 4Ω Ohms.
I got this from Elk support;
Output 2 when set to a Voltage Output (Globals 26) is rated for 12 VDC at 1 Amp max. If you need to control 3 self-contained sirens then I would suggest using an Output for example Output 3, a Secondary Power Supply and create Rules --- For example:
Whenever Any Alarm Any Area Turns ON
Then Turn Output 3 ON (at this time you have the output turn ON indefinitely or have it timed)
Whenever My Home (Area 1) Becomes Disarmed
Then Turn Output 3 OFF
Instead of using the ELK-45, SS15 and ELK-71 you could have Output 2 set to “Siren Output “ and use the ELK-44, SP15 and ELK-70 Speakers connected in a Series / Parallel configuration to keep the overall load above 4Ω Ohms.