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Frequently Asked Questions for Alarm Systems. What is a Control Panel ? A Control Panel is the brains of the security system. It controls the actions of your detection devices and stores the user codes. The Control Panel is to be located within the armed area of the house. Typically all wiring for the house will come back to the control panel and connect into the system. Which Control Panel is right for me ? Generally the selection of the control panel is in line with the Budget and Size of the premises to be protected. Typically most domestic system will have standard 8 Input connections for PIRs and Reed Switches. Depending on the type this number can be doubled by the use of resistors and wiring. Each alarm system has its limitations on how many inputs can be connected, if they exceed the onboard capacities then expansion panels can be added to the system to increase the inputs and outputs. Various sensors connect to the control panel from locations throughout you...

I often get asked this question, when customers are choosing home alarm system components, which siren box is better? Here are the factors to consider when choosing a siren box for your home or business. Often units governed by Strata laws require certain rules to be followed for the external structure of units, including siren boxes . . You will need to approach your Strata body prior to a decision regarding size of siren. It is often Strata corporations require siren boxes to be of a certain size or non existent. If it is a requirement of your Strata complex that you cannot have an external siren box, then I would recommend you have a self monitored alarm system , for alarm notifications to your mobile. Power consumption, it is a known fact that the new LED siren light will draw less power than the conventional strobe. In short, if you power goes off and you have to rely on back up battery. The LED siren will last the longest. Summary always choose the larger siren, I know it is no...