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Comment on can a brinks home alarm can be used as a stand alone system? by Mugwug

Mugwug — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:27:27 +0000

This may be a job for a tech. The system should continue to function without communication with the central station.

I would contact a local alarm company to see if they can resolve the issue or if the panel is dead can they re-use the wiring and install a more user-friendly alarm system.

Good luck!

Comment on can a brinks home alarm can be used as a stand alone system? by Lee

Lee — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:27:27 +0000

Yes. Any alarm system can be used as a stand-alone system, it just won’t report to a central station unless you pay a fee.

If your family member’s system stopped working, it may have a zone open. Check the display for a zone number, and make sure all doors and windows are closed.

If there is no display at all, the system may have a dead back-up battery. Check the battery in the main control box (not the keypad used to arm and disarm). These typically last 3-5 years, after which they must be replaced.

Good luck!

Comment on can a brinks home alarm can be used as a stand alone system? by Jon Johnny

Jon Johnny — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:27:27 +0000

with a brinks, no. They are proprietary panels and I assume it was taken offline by a tech before being put out of service since you say it doesnt work anymore.. Theres almost nothing you can do with a Brinks panel without a programmer for them(which are almost IMPOSSIBLE to get for someone not inside the alarm business)

Comment on how can i monitor my alarm DSC 1550 system in my pc? by Lee

Lee — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 00:29:14 +0000

Hi Alejandro,

The DSC 1550 is an old panel, probably 10 years old by now. It is only designed to communicate over telephone (land) lines to a central station.

At the central station, a special alarm receiver gets the call, accepts the signals sent by the DSC panel, and displays it for the central station operators.

As far as I know, there is no other way to get the information sent by a DSC system.

Newer systems are available that can send signals to your cellphone/smartphone. You might want to check on one of these.

Good luck!

Comment on Wireless Home Security Systems by ssc2012xyz

ssc2012xyz — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 14:36:41 +0000

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Comment on Home Security Hardening Your Home on the Cheap by jayde1ash

jayde1ash — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 05:10:50 +0000

Aint it sad in todays society we gotta do this kind of stuff ? Good video…

Comment on Home Security Hardening Your Home on the Cheap by chemicalsweet13

chemicalsweet13 — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 02:17:35 +0000

@billyshob most glass cutters require impact after scoring the glass which is going to set off the alarm. If your intruders are sophisticated enough in their technology and techniques to defeat this simple measure then you already know that your level of risk requires a more robust set of countermeasures. also you can find models with adjustable sensitivity for just a bit more money.

Comment on Minecraft – How To Make A Redstone Alarm System [Tutorial] by annoytanor007

annoytanor007 — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 00:42:28 +0000

Couldn’t he of just connected it to the RS latch so if you go on a pressure pad it goes off/on

Comment on Home Security Hardening Your Home on the Cheap by fartguy1172

fartguy1172 — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 06:06:43 +0000

@MookieInDaHouse to bad most criminals are stupid and have to resort to stealing and killing without kowledge to live. FINISH SCHOOL EVERYONE! (:

Comment on Security Alarm Test (Honeywell) by PBW321

PBW321 — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 14:49:14 +0000

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