What system you running

**serverdude** · 28-01-10, 01:03 AM

Hi guys i have often wanted to ask what alarm systems a alarm installer is running in there house is it old is it new.

**watchdog** · 28-01-10, 09:28 AM

Solution 16 here. About 14 yrs old. Only ever replaced battery , one PIR (optex of all things , who'd believe it) & a couple of mouse damaged cables.Runs an O/P expander controlling outside lighting & water pumps. May upgrade to a 16+ at some stage for the scheduling facility.

**WIDEMR** · 28-01-10, 08:25 PM

C&K Sierra with a ZEM (expander), REMM (relay and event memory module), 2 full alpha kps

About 6/7 years old, not a glitch, bullet proof.

Only cause thats what the company i was workign for at the time was using, easy to use, program without a manual.

When i get a new place, prob put Solution 64 in so can do access, or tecom instead of having a test panel in the garage doing nothing.

**Security** · 28-01-10, 11:05 PM

I'm really quite surprised by the responses. I was waiting for a post that had a Challenger making breakfast before driving you to work or a Concept doing somebody’s BAS statements.

**intelliGEORGE** · 28-01-10, 11:23 PM

I'm running an OmniPro IIe.

**fastwrx** · 29-01-10, 12:30 AM

Sol 64 with a flat battery (control rooms rings me once a week to remind me)

Dedicated Micros Eco DVR

**ZadeMan** · 29-01-10, 01:17 AM

DL250.

yes, still going strong,....

**Tastech** · 29-01-10, 10:49 AM

DL300 running like clock work

**NoService** · 29-01-10, 01:05 PM

solution 8

works as well as the day it was installed

NS

**downunderdan** · 29-01-10, 01:32 PM

Mossberg 930 Autoloader Shotgun in the upstairs bedroom.
Badly fed Rottweiler in the front yard.
Claymore mines in the rear.

Oh, and a couple of warning stickers on the front window.

"Security" - I don't know why you are underwhelmed by the answers here. You'll find they are comparable to the homes of builders which are usually falling to pieces or doctors who go to work when they are sick.

In other words, do as we say...

**intelliGEORGE** · 29-01-10, 03:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Security

I'm really quite surprised by the responses. I was waiting for a post that had a Challenger making breakfast..

Close, my Omni drive the home audio system starts at 5am @ 15% volume through to 5:15 at which it is now 50% and 5:20 the kitchen light and coffee machine turn on.

**Privatteer** · 29-01-10, 07:21 PM

Concept 4000, security in house. Turns off the lights when alarm on. Turns on a couple at nighttime if away for more than 24hrs. Just low level relays no C-bus.
Tecom smart door controller in standalone mode driving a Protege keypad/prox reader for front door.
Concept Expander shed and Irrigation.

**SCT** · 29-01-10, 07:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by downunderdan

Mossberg 930 Autoloader Shotgun in the upstairs bedroom.
Badly fed Rottweiler in the front yard.
Claymore mines in the rear.

Oh, and a couple of warning stickers on the front window.

"Security" - I don't know why you are underwhelmed by the answers here. You'll find they are comparable to the homes of builders which are usually falling to pieces or doctors who go to work when they are sick.

In other words, do as we say...

Ummm..(hanging head in shame)..window stickers all around house, dummy siren/strobe at front.
Still trying to decide which fully integrated alarm, cctv, access, matv, lighting, hcav, x10, LAN, system to install (want to make absolutely sure I get it right the first time...lol

**keef82** · 29-01-10, 07:43 PM

Tecom Challenger, Emizon class 3 dual path monitoring.
18AH of battery backup, reeds all doors, pirs in roof + satellite siren
crazy stuff

**keef82** · 29-01-10, 07:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tastech

DL300 running like clock work

_BEST_ panel _EVER_

Nice PCB, great box, heaps of room to work, nice powersupply
love em.

There were some nice expansion options available too, das did a fair bit of custom stuff for them

**intelliGEORGE** · 29-01-10, 07:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SCT

Still trying to decide which fully integrated alarm, cctv, access, matv, lighting, hcav, x10, LAN, system to install (want to make absolutely sure I get it right the first time...lol

Check out the OmniPro IIe.

Out of the box alarm panel, with whole home automation without the pricetag.

**keef82** · 29-01-10, 07:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WIDEMR

C&K Sierra with a ZEM (expander), REMM (relay and event memory module), 2 full alpha kps

About 6/7 years old, not a glitch, bullet proof.

Only cause thats what the company i was workign for at the time was using, easy to use, program without a manual.

When i get a new place, prob put Solution 64 in so can do access, or tecom instead of having a test panel in the garage doing nothing.

Eww, sorry dude, worst panel ever.
Rip it out lol
Did u work for C?S? Canberra based mob?

**c_amos88** · 29-01-10, 08:46 PM

just shows by some of these older panels still working great that quality of the install is more important the then quality/price of expensive equipment

i agree about the dl's, some of them will out live us haha

**WIDEMR** · 29-01-10, 09:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by keef82

Eww, sorry dude, worst panel ever.
Rip it out lol
Did u work for C?S? Canberra based mob?

No a melb company.

whats wrong with them? ive had no issues

**downunderdan** · 29-01-10, 11:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Privatteer

Concept Expander shed and Irrigation.

If you like your plants, use a standalone irrigation timer. Most modern (and inexpensive) controllers allow for seasonal adjustments, water-restriction friendly programs, rain delays and soak settings.

Yes, your automation system can do it, but it's not the best tool. If you really want to interface your alarm panel to water solenoids, and want to impress people, get your alarm panel to flush the dunny via remote keyfob for totally handsfree pissing contests.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Keef82

satellite siren

Bah! Now you've got to go and change a battery near the roof every few years. And for what? These days, nobody's paying attention to your siren anyway. Regardless, any crook who goes to all that trouble to disable your alarm, deserves your crappy microwave oven and Betamax VCR.

Quote:

Originally Posted by c_Amos88

just shows by some of these older panels still working great that quality of the install is more important the then quality/price of expensive equipment

Nah. Some of those old panels were crap the day they were released. Unfortunately, as they're so simple they probably won't die for another 2000 years and will likely outlast the human species.

In the year 4096, Alien visitors to Earth will find the ruins of our civilisation and wonder what caused us to disappear, like the dinosaurs before us. They will be greatly confused when their scientists locate an alarm keypad with a flashing "fault" light and wonder what something called an ADEMCO was trying to say, as the last message from the human race.

28-01-10, 01:03 AM	#1 (permalink)
serverdude Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 12 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Rep Power: 0	What system you running Hi guys i have often wanted to ask what alarm systems a alarm installer is running in there house is it old is it new.

28-01-10, 09:28 AM	#2
watchdog Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,109 Thanks: 15 Thanked 153 Times in 95 Posts Rep Power: 32	Solution 16 here. About 14 yrs old. Only ever replaced battery , one PIR (optex of all things , who'd believe it) & a couple of mouse damaged cables.Runs an O/P expander controlling outside lighting & water pumps. May upgrade to a 16+ at some stage for the scheduling facility. __________________ Licensed security installer & Trainer if I've been helpful - add to my reputation

28-01-10, 08:25 PM	#3
WIDEMR Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Melbourne - Eastern suburbs Age: 25 Posts: 150 Thanks: 3 Thanked 11 Times in 10 Posts Rep Power: 5	C&K Sierra with a ZEM (expander), REMM (relay and event memory module), 2 full alpha kps About 6/7 years old, not a glitch, bullet proof. Only cause thats what the company i was workign for at the time was using, easy to use, program without a manual. When i get a new place, prob put Solution 64 in so can do access, or tecom instead of having a test panel in the garage doing nothing. __________________ Security Equipment Installer Licenced Telecommunications Cabler

28-01-10, 11:23 PM	#5
intelliGEORGE Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Sydney, AUSTRALIA Age: 30 Posts: 2,760 Thanks: 336 Thanked 485 Times in 264 Posts Rep Power: 75	I'm running an OmniPro IIe. __________________ DIY CCTV SYSTEMS

29-01-10, 01:05 PM	#9
NoService Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 897 Thanks: 78 Thanked 167 Times in 112 Posts Rep Power: 27	solution 8 works as well as the day it was installed NS __________________ An optimist will tell you the glass is half-full; the pessimist, half-empty; and the engineer will tell you the glass is twice the size it needs to be!!

28-01-10, 11:05 PM	#4
Security Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 142 Thanks: 23 Thanked 19 Times in 18 Posts Rep Power: 6	I'm really quite surprised by the responses. I was waiting for a post that had a Challenger making breakfast before driving you to work or a Concept doing somebody’s BAS statements.

29-01-10, 12:30 AM	#6
fastwrx Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 58 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Rep Power: 4	Sol 64 with a flat battery (control rooms rings me once a week to remind me) Dedicated Micros Eco DVR

29-01-10, 01:17 AM	#7
ZadeMan Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: AUSTRALIA Posts: 40 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Rep Power: 3	DL250. yes, still going strong,....

29-01-10, 10:49 AM	#8
Tastech Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 260 Thanks: 17 Thanked 14 Times in 12 Posts Rep Power: 8	DL300 running like clock work

29-01-10, 01:32 PM	#10
downunderdan Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Sydney Metropolitan Posts: 404 Thanks: 6 Thanked 56 Times in 40 Posts Rep Power: 12	Mossberg 930 Autoloader Shotgun in the upstairs bedroom. Badly fed Rottweiler in the front yard. Claymore mines in the rear. Oh, and a couple of warning stickers on the front window. "Security" - I don't know why you are underwhelmed by the answers here. You'll find they are comparable to the homes of builders which are usually falling to pieces or doctors who go to work when they are sick. In other words, do as we say...

29-01-10, 07:21 PM	#12
Privatteer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Age: 40 Posts: 132 Thanks: 4 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts Rep Power: 5	Concept 4000, security in house. Turns off the lights when alarm on. Turns on a couple at nighttime if away for more than 24hrs. Just low level relays no C-bus. Tecom smart door controller in standalone mode driving a Protege keypad/prox reader for front door. Concept Expander shed and Irrigation. Last edited by Privatteer; 29-01-10 at 07:22 PM.

29-01-10, 07:43 PM	#14
keef82 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 789 Thanks: 1 Thanked 13 Times in 12 Posts Rep Power: 18	Tecom Challenger, Emizon class 3 dual path monitoring. 18AH of battery backup, reeds all doors, pirs in roof + satellite siren crazy stuff

29-01-10, 08:46 PM	#18
c_amos88 Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 171 Thanks: 7 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts Rep Power: 6	just shows by some of these older panels still working great that quality of the install is more important the then quality/price of expensive equipment i agree about the dl's, some of them will out live us haha

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