1. Burglar & Fire Alarm Basics
Welcome to the Honeywell Burglar and Fire Alarm Basics course.
Burglar & Fire Alarm Basics

2. Objectives Understanding the basic Security and Fire Alarm system.
Understanding the Security system components.
Understanding zones and the different wiring configurations.
Understanding input and output devices.
Understanding system communications and devices.
Knowing what to have with you on site.
The objectives of this course are:
Understanding the basic Security and Fire Alarm System.
Understanding the Security system components.
Understanding zones and the different wiring configurations.
Understanding input and output devices.
Understanding system communications and devices.
Knowing what to have with you on site.

3. A Burglar Alarm…
Detects an entry, or the attempted entry, of intruders into a protected premises – then signals their presence to others either locally, remotely or both.
A Burglar Alarm Detects an entry, or the attempted entry, of intruders into a protected premises – then signals their presence to others either locally, remotely or both.
Locally means that it will activate a sounder or illuminate a visual indicator at the site; like a siren or strobe. Remotely means that it will communicate to another location; like a central station or another location on campus.
This is all done to alert someone of the detection.

4. A Fire System…
Detects the activation of manual or automatic signal initiating devices, such as a pull station or smoke detector – then activates the alarm locally and remotely where required.
A Fire System Detects the activation of manual or automatic signal initiating devices, such as a pull station or smoke detector – then activates the alarm locally and remotely where required.

5. Burglar Alarms Protect Property & Fire Alarms Protect Lives
In Summary…
Burglar Alarms Protect Property & Fire Alarms Protect Lives
In Summary
Burglar Alarms Protect Property and Fire Alarms Protect Lives

6. Burglar Installation Acts as a visible deterrent against
Burglary
Vandalism
Etc...
Provides “peace of mind” to users
On premises
Away from the premises
Helps to reduce insurance costs
Burglar Installations can act as a visible deterrent against burglary, vandalism, invasion, excreta.
Can provide Peace of Mind to users on or off site.
In some cases will also reduce insurance costs.

7. Fire Installation
Warns of an abnormal condition i.e. fire, smoke, high heat, rising temp.
Notifies the premise occupants
Notifies fire department via central station connection when desired
May operate fire safety functions i.e. shut down A/C fans
Fire Installation can warn of abnormal condition like Fire, Smoke, High heat, rising Temperature.
Notifies the premise occupants.
Notifies the fire department via the central station connections when desired.
May operate fire safety functions like shutting down air handlers.

8. Burglar & Fire Alarm Basics System Components
In this section you will learn about the Security System Components.
Burglar & Fire Alarm Basics System Components

9. System Components Control panel Keypads Zones
Input devices (contacts, motion detectors, etc.)
Output devices (sirens, strobes, etc.)
Some of the components are:
Control Panel
Keypads
Zones
Input Devices such as contacts, motion detectors, glass break detectors.
Output Devices such as Sirens, Strobes, and LED’s.

10. The Control Panel Central Processing Unit (CPU)
Receives signals from initiation devices (contacts, motion detectors, smoke detectors etc.) and activates appropriate notification devices (dialer, sirens, strobes etc.)
Processes programmed instructions and reactions
Electrically monitors system wiring and primary power
The Control panel is the CPU central processing unit.
The CPU receives signals from initiation devices such as contacts, motion detectors, or smoke detectors and activates appropriate notification devices such as dialer, sirens, or strobes.
It also Processes programmed instructions and reactions and electrically monitors system wiring and primary power.

11. The Control Panel Programming Methods Keypad programming
Enter data using an alpha keypad on site
Computer programming
Data sent using a computer, compass software and modem via phone line into the control panel’s memory
Data may also be sent to the control panel on site via “direct connection” on certain panel models via laptop computer
There are 2 programming methods:
Keypad programming, which allows you to enter data using a keypad on site, the 6160 shown here is recommended.
And Computer Programming, which is data sent using a computer, Compass software, and a connection to the panel.
This connection can be a direct connection on some panels, or remote via dial up, the internet or GSM network.

12. The Control Panel Power Supply
Use an un-switched outlet less than 50 feet from the panel and run 18 gauge wire from the panel to the transformer.
9-18 Volt Transformer
Step down transformer
Honeywell systems come with the correct transformer
Transformer may be verified by checking Summary of Connections diagram
Battery Backup
Supplies current for the sounding of bells, horns, etc.
Provides current during AC power outages
Fire systems require specific amounts of available backup time (controlled by local A.H.J.)
Power Supply should always be connected to an un-switched or always on outlet that is less than 50 feet from the panel using 18 gauge wire from the panel to the transformer.
The transformer will be between 9 and 18 volts, depending on the panel.
It is a step down transformer which means it takes the 120volt voltage at the outlet and steps it down to a 9, 16.5 or 18 volts on the panel connection.
The transformer wiring may be verified by checking the Summary of Connections diagram.
Battery Backup
Supplies current for the sound of bells and horns.
Provide current during AC power outages
Some Fire codes require specific amounts of available backup time, this time is controlled by the local Authority Having Jurisdiction.

13. Keypads An input device that allows user to Provides system status
“Arm” or turn on the burglary portion
“Disarm” or turn off the burglary portion
“Bypass” or remove a portion of the system
In essence, control the system
Provides system status
Visually
Audibly
Keypads are the input device that allows the user to Arm and Disarm which is turning the burg portion on and off, and they can bypass zones which disables part of the burg portion.
In essence, control the system.
Keypads also provide visual and audible system status.

14. Burglar & Fire Alarm Basics Zones
In this section you will learn about the different types of zones and there connections.
Description
Burglar & Fire Alarm Basics Zones

15. What is a zone?
A detection circuit, or zone, is a specific part of the security system which is programmed to respond in a certain way to the presence of an intruder, fire, or other condition.
So what is a zone?
A detection circuit, or zone, is a specific part of the security system which is programmed to respond in a certain way to the presence of an intruder, fire, or other condition.

16. What is a zone? Why do we use zones? Individually programmable
Identifies the area & signal type (burg, fire)
Helps authorities respond more effectively
Simplifies troubleshooting & testing
Bypassing zones allows user to arm only part of the system
Why do we uses zones?
Individually programmable
Identifies the area & signal type
Helps authorities respond more effectively
Simplifies troubleshooting & testing
Bypassing zones allows user to arm only part of the system

17. Zone Configurations Hardwire Soft Zone Wireless
A zone input which is physically connected to the control panel
Soft Zone
A zone input that does not take a physical location, like a keypad zone or duress (Ambush) code
Wireless
A zone input originating in a self contained device with on board wireless transmitter and battery for power.
Panels that support wireless zones require a wireless receiver to pick up the signals and send them to the control panel for processing (some control panels have a receiver built in, others will require you to add one)
There are several zone configurations
A Hardwire Zone input is physically connected to the control panel.
A Soft Zone input does not take a physical location, like a keypad zone or duress (Ambush) code.
A Wireless Zone input originates in a self contained device with on board wireless transmitter and a battery for power.
Panels that support wireless zones require a wireless receiver to pick up the signals and send them to the control panel for processing
(some control panels have a receiver built in, others will require you to add one)

18. Zone Response Types Perimeter, entry/exit Interior Fire 24 Hour
Normally the exterior
Doors, windows, glass break detectors, etc.
Interior
Space protection that may be bypassed as a group when users wish to arm the system but stay in the premise
Motion detectors, glass break detectors, etc.
Fire
24 hour
Smoke or Heat detector
24 Hour
Silent or Audible
Panic button, hold up button, medical button, etc.
There are many Zone Response types, we will discuss the most common ones.
Perimeter and Entry Exit are normally used for exterior zones such as doors, windows and glass break detectors.
Interior is used for space protection and may be bypassed as a group when users wish to arm the system but stay in the premise, such as motion detectors and interior doors.
Fire is a 24hr or always active type, used for smoke and heat detectors
24hr silent or audible are always active, used for panic, hold up or medical buttons.

19. Zone Conditions Alarm Fault
Fault occurs when a zone changes state from its normal non-violated position (i.e. a normally closed contact opens – for example a door or window is opened).
An indication of the faulted zone will be displayed / annunciated on the control panel keypad.
Alarm
Alarm occurs when a fault happens on 24 hour zone or when the control panel is armed and the fault takes place on a burglary zone.
The control panel will activate alarm annunciation devices as programmed (sirens, bells, strobes, lights etc.).
The control panel may also communicate the alarm to a remote Central Station monitoring service.
Zone conditions
A fault occurs when a zone changes state from its normal non-violated position (i.e. a normally closed contact opens – like a door or window is opened)
An indication of the faulted zone will be displayed and or annunciated on the control panel keypad.
An Alarm occurs when a fault happens on 24 hour zone or when the control panel is armed and the fault takes place on a burg zone.
The control panel will activate alarm annunciation devices as programmed (sirens, bells, strobes, lights etc.)
The control panel may also communicate the alarm to a remote monitoring service

20. Zone Conditions Trouble
Trouble is activated when an abnormal condition occurs (i.e. loop resistance fluctuates beyond tolerances)
Trouble occurs most commonly on supervised loops
Typically a trouble condition will cause annunciation at the keypad and display of the zone in trouble
Trouble may optionally communicate to Central Station monitoring service on most control panels
Restore
Restore is the term used to indicate that the condition causing the Fault, Alarm, Trouble has cleared (i.e. the violated door/window has been closed, or the zone resistance problem has been corrected)
Restores may optionally be communicated to Central Station monitoring service on most control panels
Trouble is activated when an abnormal condition occurs
Trouble occurs most commonly on supervised loops.
Typically a trouble condition will cause annunciation at the keypad and display of the zone in trouble
Trouble may optionally communicate to the monitoring service on most control panels
Restore is the term used to indicate that the condition causing the Fault, Alarm, or Trouble has cleared (i.e. the violated door/window has been closed, or the zone resistance problem has been corrected)
Restores may optionally be communicated to the monitoring service on most control panels

21. Zone Conditions Supervised Zone Non-Supervised
A “supervised” zone is wired with a resistor (values differ) at the last device on that zone (this is known as End Of Line Resistor or EOLR)
The zone is then monitored by the control panel – if the resistance on the loop changes then a fault or alarm will occur based on that particular zones programming
Resistance may change because a protection device has been activated (i.e. a door is opened), or the wire run of that zone has been damaged or cut
Non-Supervised
A “non-supervised” zone has no resistor at the last device on the zone (no EOLR)
The control panel has no way to detect potential damage or tampering on the zone
Non-supervised style zones are not recommended
A “supervised” zone is wired with a resistor (values differ) at the last device on that zone (this is known as End Of Line Resistor or EOLR)
The zone is then monitored by the control panel – if the resistance on the loop changes then a fault or alarm will occur based on that particular zones programming
Resistance may change because a protection device has been activated (i.e. a door has opened), or the wire run of that zone has been damaged or cut
A “non-supervised” zone has no resistor at the last device on the zone (no EOLR)
The control panel has no way to detect potential damage or tampering on the zone
Non-supervised style zones are not recommended

22. Zone Conditions
Ready
“Ready” refers to the state of a specific zone or the control panel as a whole
If a zone is ready there is no current fault, alarm or trouble condition on that zone
When the control panel is ready there are no current faults, alarm memories or trouble conditions on ANY of the zones
A control panel should be “ready” when arming
Ready refers to the state of a specific zone or the control panel as a whole
If a zone is ready there are no fault, alarm or trouble condition on that zone.
When the control panel is ready there are no current faults, alarm memories or trouble conditions on ANY of the zones
A control panel should be “ready” when arming.

23. Wiring Basics Types of zone loops Ways to wire zone loops
Normally closed
Normally closed EOLR (Supervised)
Normally open
Normally open EOLR (Supervised)
Ways to wire zone loops
Series
Parallel
We will cover 4 Basic wiring types of zone loops
Normally closed
Normally closed EOLR (Supervised)
Normally open
Normally open EOLR (Supervised)
We will cover 2 Ways to wire zone loops
Series and Parallel

24. Normally Closed Circuit No End Of Line Resistor (EOLR) (un-supervised)
Wiring Basics
Normally Closed Circuit No End Of Line Resistor (EOLR) (un-supervised)
Neg
(LOW)
Pos
(HIGH)
Zone must be closed for current to flow
If zone opens a fault / alarm occurs
All devices must be normally closed
Not recommended
Normally Closed un-supervised zone must be closed for current to flow.
If zone opens a fault or alarm occurs.
All devices must be normally closed.
This type is not recommended.

25. Normally Closed Circuit With End Of Line Resistor (EOLR) (supervised)
Wiring Basics
Normally Closed Circuit With End Of Line Resistor (EOLR) (supervised)
Neg
(LOW)
Pos
(HIGH)
Most common type of zone for burglar alarms
Proper resistance monitored by the control panel
Allows installer to combine normally open AND normally closed devices if necessary
Open OR short causes fault / alarm
Recommended
Normally Closed Supervised is the most common type of zone for burglar alarms.
The Proper resistance is monitored by the control panel
Allows installer to combine normally open AND normally closed devices if necessary
Open or short causes fault or alarm
This is the recommended way to wire a normally closed zone.

26. Normally Open Circuit No End Of Line Resistor (EOLR) (un-supervised)
Wiring Basics
Normally Open Circuit No End Of Line Resistor (EOLR) (un-supervised)
Neg
(LOW)
Pos
(HIGH)
Generally used for 24 hour zones
Short results in fault / alarm
Not recommended
Normally Open un-supervised is generally used for 24 hour zones
Short results in fault or alarm.
This type is not recommended.

27. Normally Open Circuit With End Of Line Resistor (EOLR) (supervised)
Wiring Basics
Normally Open Circuit With End Of Line Resistor (EOLR) (supervised)
Neg
(LOW)
Pos
(HIGH)
Most common type of zone for fire and other 24 hour devices
Proper resistance monitored by the control panel
Short causes fault / alarm
Open causes fault, alarm or trouble condition depending on the zone’s response type
Recommended
Normally Open supervised is the most common type of zone for fire and other 24 hour devices
Proper resistance is monitored by the control panel.
Short causes fault or alarm
Open causes fault, alarm or trouble condition depending on the zone’s response type
This is the recommended way to wire a normally open zone.

28. Wiring Basics – Series Circuit
Normally closed contacts shown
Pos
(HIGH)
Neg
(LOW)
On this diagram you will se multiple contacts wired in series, all six devices are normally closed and the end of line resistor is at the farthest point in the field.
When any one of the contacts open it will cause a fault or alarm on the zone input.

29. Wiring Basics – Parallel Circuit
Pos
(HIGH)
Normally open devices shown
ALL fire devices should be wired this way
On this diagram you will see 2 devices wired in parallel with the End of line resistor at the end of the circuit at the farthest point from the panel.
A short anywhere across the loop will cause a fault or alarm, and opening one side of the loop will cause a fault or trouble depending on the zone type.
Neg
(LOW)

30. Burglar & Fire Alarm Basics Input Devices
Next we will cover different types of input devices.
Burglar & Fire Alarm Basics Input Devices

31. Input Devices – Burg Monitor specific conditions within the system
Report status changes to the control panel
May be powered by the control panel or optional power supply
The “Eyes & Ears” of the system
Connected to the control panel using zones
Input devices on burg zones will monitor specific conditions within the system.
Report status changes to the control panel.
May be powered by the control panel or optional power supply
They are the “Eyes & Ears” of the system.
They are connected to the control panel using zones.

32. Input Devices – Burg Magnetic contacts
Passive Infra-red motion detectors
Also called P. I. R.
Dual technology motion detectors
Use infra-red AND microwave
Glass break detectors
Photoelectric beams
Wireless
Some of the input device types are
Magnetic contacts
Passive Infra-red motion detectors
Also Called P. I. R.
Dual technology motion detectors
Use infra-red AND microwave
Glass break detectors
Photoelectric beams
Wireless

33. Input Devices – Burg Magnetic Contacts Mag Magnet
A common cost effective means of protection
Used on any accessible opening
Proper alignment on installation is important
Classified by
Recessed or Surface Mounting
Size
Gap
Color
Normally Open
Normally Closed
Mag
Magnetic Contacts are a common cost effective means of protection.
They can be used on any accessible opening.
Proper alignment is important.
They are classified by
Recessed or Surface Mounting
Size
Gap
Color
Normally Open and Normally Closed
Magnet

34. Input Devices – Burg Passive Infrared motion detectors
Require power from control panel / alternate source
A variety of coverage patterns are available
Use infra-red technology to detect movement
Avoid
Direct sunlight or white light
Heating systems
Sources of air movement
Mount so that movement is across detection pattern
Be certain to mount at the proper height (see motion detector’s installation instructions)
ALWAYS walk test a motion detector
P.I.R.s may require masking
PIR’s require power from control panel or alternate source.
There are a variety of coverage patterns available and they use infra-red technology to detect movement
Things to avoid are direct sunlight or white light, heating systems, sources of air movement
Things to do are mount the PIR so that movement is across the detection pattern.
And be certain to mount at the proper height, see motion detector’s installation instructions for this information.
ALWAYS walk test a motion detector
P.I.R.s may require masking

35. Input Devices – Burg Dual Technology Motions
Require power from control panel / alternate source
A variety of coverage patterns are available
Use Infra-red AND Microwave to detect movement
Both sensing modes must trip for alarm activation
Lowers false alarms due to environment
Be certain to mount at the proper height (see motion detector’s installation instructions)
ALWAYS walk test a motion detector
P.I.R. may require masking
Microwave output must be adjusted (will penetrate walls etc.)
Dual Tech Motions use Infra-Red and Microwave to detect movement.
Both sensing modes must trip for fault or alarm activation
This can lower false alarms that are caused by environment.

36. Input Devices – Burg Glass Break Detectors
Require separate power from the control panel / alternate source
Used for perimeter glass breakage detection
May protect several windows at the same time
Follow instructions for proper placement
ALWAYS test your glass break detectors with an approved glass break simulator (for recommended simulator and testing guidelines see installation instructions that come with the glass break detector)
Glass Break Detectors require separate power from the control panel or alternate source
Used for perimeter glass breakage detection.
One unit may protect several windows at the same time.
Follow instructions for proper placement.
Always test your glass break detectors with an approved glass break simulator.

37. Input Devices - Burg Characteristics of breaking glass
Breaking glass produces waves of sound
Amplitude
Pitch
Duration
Sound varies and depends on size and type of glass
Room acoustics effect sound waves
Curtains, blinds, furniture can block sound
Very large rooms have little reflective sound
Breaking glass produces waves of sound called amplitude, pitch, and duration.
Sounds vary depending on the size and type of glass
Room acoustics also affect the sound waves and curtains, blinds and furniture can block the sound waves.

38. Input Devices - Burg Types of Glass Break Detectors Audio switch
Simple microphone that picks up loud noises
Non discriminating
Audio discriminators
Advanced technology
Senses Forced Entry (Breaking Glass, Splintering Wood)
Combination Sensors
Shock & Audio
Flex Sensors
There are several types of glass break detectors.
Audio switch is a simple microphone that picks up loud noises and is non-discriminating
Audio discriminators have advanced technology and senses the forced entry of breaking glass and splintering wood.
Combination sensors detect shock and audio and flex of the glass breaking

39. Input Devices – Burg Photoelectric Beams Receiver Transmitter Signal
Requires both a transmitter and a receiver
Transmitter and receiver powered by control panel / alternate source
Single, Dual and Quad configurations available
Avoid direct sunlight or white light
Receiver
Transmitter
Photoelectric beams requires a transmitter and a receiver.
The transmitter and receiver are powered by the control panel or alternate source.
There are single, dual and quad configurations available.
Avoid direct sunlight or white light
An activation happens when the transmitted light is blocked.
Signal
Blocked

40. Input Devices – Wireless
Wireless (Radio Frequency – RF)
Wireless input devices may also communicate with control panel (most Honeywell systems)
Requires
Receiver and Transmitters
Options
Supervised or Non-supervised
Single or Multi-zoned
RF or Radio Frequency wireless input devices may also communicate with the control panel.
Most Honeywell system support wireless.
RF requires receiver and transmitters
Options are supervised or non-supervised and single or multi-zoned transmitters.

41. Input Devices Initiating Devices Fire Property Automatic
Smoke Detectors
Heat Detectors
Water Flow Switches
Property
Temperature Detectors
Fire Initiating devices are automatic, such as Smoke detectors, heat detectors, water flow switches and Pull Stations
Property protection devices could be temperature detectors.

42. Automatic Initiating Devices
Input Devices – Fire
Automatic Initiating Devices
Smoke Detectors
Photoelectric models
Works with light scattering principle
Contains light and photosensitive sensor
During normal operation - light does not fall on sensor
Smoke in chamber causes light to reflect onto the photoelectric-eye, causing an alarm condition
Ionization models
Small amount of radioactive material ionizes chamber
Current flows in chamber due to ionized air particles
Smoke decreases conductivity, causing alarm condition
Photoelectric smoke detectors work with light scattering principle
Contains light and photosensitive sensor
During normal operation light does not fall on the sensor
When smoke enters the chamber this causes the light to reflect onto the photoelectric sensor, causing an alarm condition.
Ionization models have a small amount of radioactive material that ionizes the chamber.
There is a current flow in the chamber due to the ionized air particles.
Smoke decreases conductivity, causing an alarm condition.

43. Automatic Initiating Devices
Input Devices – Fire
Automatic Initiating Devices
Heat Detectors
May be fixed temperature type
ie F*
May be rate of rise type
5 Degrees F* in 20 Seconds
15 Degrees F* Per Minute
Combination Heat Detectors are available (ROR and FIXED)
Used in high steam or dusty environments
Garages
Kitchens
Re-settable or disposable
Not a life safety device
Heat detectors since heat in several different ways.
The standard is a fixed temperature type that trips an alarm at a certain preset temp commonly 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
They can also be rate of rise or ROR type that sense the increase of temperature over time. Like 5 degrees with-in 20 seconds or 15 degrees with-in minute.
Some Heats are a combination of ROR and fixed
Heat detectors are commonly used in steamy or dusty environments like garages or kitchens
They can be re-settable or disposable.
They are not considered a life safety device.

44. Automatic Initiating Devices
Input Devices – Fire
Automatic Initiating Devices
Water-Flow Switch
Any flow of water from a sprinkler system equal to or greater than that from a single automatic sprinkler head will result in activation of this switch and subsequently indicate an alarm condition.
Activated
Condition
Water-Flow switches detect any flow of water from a sprinkler system,
Any flow equal to or greater than that from a single automatic sprinkler head will result in activation of this switch and subsequently indicate an alarm condition.

45. Manual Initiating Devices
Input Devices – Fire
Manual Initiating Devices
Fire Box (Manual Pull Station)
When shorted trips an alarm (usually fire)
Installed in the normal exit path
Types of Fire Box
Single Action
Pull handle once
Glass Break
Glass rod or plate is broken
Double Action
Lifting of a cover or opening a door
Manual Pull Stations trip an alarm when some one manually activates it, they are installed near the exits.
There are several types,
Single action are activated by pulling the handle once
Glass break has a glass rod or plate that is broken and
Double action which is activated by lifting a cover or opening a door and pulling the handle.

46. Input Devices - Property
Automatic Initiating Devices
Temperature Detectors
Require power from the control panel / alternate source
Digital
Fixed or programmable operation
Used in...
Cold storage
Freezers
Computer rooms
Temperature detectors are used for property protection.
They require power from the control panel or alternate source.
There are digital, fixed and programmable types.
Generally used in cold storage, freezers and computer rooms.

47. Burglar & Fire Alarm Basics Output Devices
In this section we will cover the different output device types.
Burglar & Fire Alarm Basics Output Devices

48. Output Devices Controlled by the panel Can be visual, audible or both
Can be local or remote
More than one may be activated at any given time
Output devices are controlled by the control panel
They can be visual, audible or both.
They may be local or remote and more than one may be activated at any given time.

49. Audible Output Devices
An audible alarm signal lets people know the alarm system has been activated
Devices may be mounted inside or outside based on level of sound required
May consist of:
Sirens
Bells
Buzzers
Horns
Voice Drivers
An audible alarm signal lets people know the alarm system has been activated.
Devices may be mounted inside or outside based on level of sound required.
They may consist of:
Sirens
Bells
Buzzers
Horns
Voice Drivers

50. Automatic Initiating Devices
Visual Output Devices
Automatic Initiating Devices
A visual signal lets users know the status of the alarm system if activated
Visual devices may be mounted inside or outside
May consist of...
Strobe lights
LED’s
Line carrier ie. X10
Site printer
A visual signal lets users know the status of the alarm system if activated
Visual devices may also be mounted inside or outside
They may consist of:
Strobe lights
LED’s
Line carrier devices like X10 which can turn on and off lamps or porch lights
On-site printer

51. Burglar & Fire Alarm Basics System Communications
We will now cover System Communications
Burglar & Fire Alarm Basics System Communications

52. Alarm Communications Local Central Station
Alarm Communications can be Local or to a Central Station

53. Local Alarm System On Premises Alarm Signal Sets Off Possible Response
- Bells
- Lights
- Sirens
Possible Response
- Neighbor
- Passer By
- Police Patrol
Intrusion / Fire
Sets Off
For a Local Alarm System
When the alarm condition is received by the control panel it activates the programmed output which could be bells, lights and or sirens.
Possible Response would be by a Neighbor, passer by and police or security patrol.

54. Remote Central Station Communications
Digital Communicator (built in dialer)
Long Range Radio transmitter
Cellular Radio transmitter
GSM communication
Internet transmitter
Remote Central Station Communications could be sent by the Built in Digital Communicator, Long Range Radio Transmitter, Cellular or GSM communicators or Internet transmitter.

55. Communication Devices
Digital communicator
Uses existing phone line to send a signal to a central monitoring station staffed 24 hours a day
Signal consists of:
Subscriber account number
Alarm identifier code
Zone / code identifier
Central station then forwards signal to the proper authorities for response
The digital communicator uses an existing phone line to send a signal to a central monitoring station staffed 24 hours a day
Signal consists of:
Subscriber account number
Alarm identifier code
Zone / code identifier
Central station then forwards signal to the proper authorities for response

56. Communication Devices
Digital Communicator
Contact ID Transmission Format
Example : E
2546 = Subscriber Account Number
E = Event Qualifier [ E=New Event & R = Restore]
131 = Event Code [ 131= Perimeter Burglary]
01 = Partition Number
007 = Zone or User Number
The Jones Residence,
Burglar Alarm Zone 007 Living Room Window
Contact ID is the recommended transmission format
It will report detailed information to the central station
It gives the subscriber account number
Event qualifier which is e or r depending if it is a new event or a restore
A 3 digit event code for example a 131 would be a perimeter burg zone type
Has the partition that the zone is assigned to.
And the zone number
This information in most cases is imported into the central stations automation software.
The person viewing this information may not see the raw data that the panel sent but the information would be translated.
Example it could be The Jones Residence Burglar Alarm zone 007 Living Room Window.
The information displayed on the central station software is dependant on what was been entered during the account creation.

57. Communication Devices
Long Range Radio
Generally used as a back up to digital communicator
Transmits “1 Way” or transmit & receive “2 Way”
Signal may consist of:
Subscriber account information
Alarm / event identifier
Zone / code identifier
Long Range Radio is generally used as a back up to the digital communicator
The signal my consist of subscriber account information, event identifier, zone or code identifier.

58. Communication Devices
Cellular Radio and GSM Communication
Generally used as a back up to digital communicator
Transmits using cellular radio network or GSM network
Signal may consist of:
Subscriber account information
Alarm / event identifier
Zone / code identifier
Cellular Radio or GSM communication is also commonly used for back up to digital communicator.

59. Communication Devices
Internet
Generally used as a back up to digital communicator
Transmits using broadband internet connection
Signal may consist of:
Subscriber account information
Alarm / event identifier
Zone / code identifier
Internet is another alternative for communication, and requires a broadband, always on connection to the internet.
Please note that any of the secondary communication devices can be programmed as the primary communicator in most panels.
Note: Any of the secondary communication devices can be programmed as the primary communicator in most panels.

60. Alarm Communications – A Review…
Signal
Telephone Lines
Radio Network
Cellular Radio Network
Internet
Intrusion/
Fire
Sets Off
Over To
For a Remote Alarm System
When the alarm condition is received by the control panel it activates the programmed output which could be bells, lights and or sirens and also
Activates the dialer and or secondary communicator that sends a signal to a central station
The central station will confirm the alarm, then call the appropriate authorities and contact the owner.
Central Station
- Confirms Alarm
- Calls Police
- Contacts Owner

61. ANSI/SIA
ANSI/SIA CP , a FALSE ALARM REDUCTION standard, calls for manufacturer’s to default control panels as follows:
60 second exit delay
30 second entry delay
30 second dialer delay
Auto stay arming enabled
Cancel verify option is enabled (displays on keypad)
Swinger suppression defaulted to 1 report per zone per armed period
A N S I/ S I A is a false alarm reduction standard that calls for manufacturer’s to default control panels with the listed parameters.

62. What the Best of the Best know…
Power Calculation
It is vital on any installation to ensure that device power needs do not exceed the available panel power output. Your panel is rated to provide a set amount of current on the auxiliary power output. You MUST add up the current draw of all devices you plan to attach to this output – this number should never exceed the maximum output. If maximum output is exceeded you will need to add a power supply, like the AD12612.
Example 1
Example 2
Panel available aux power = 500mA
Devices attached to aux power:
2x Keypads = 120mA each = 240mA
1x Wireless receiver = 60mA
1x Motion detector = 25mA
Total = 325mA
Panel available aux power = 500mA
Devices attached to aux power:
1x Keypads = 120mA each = 120mA
1x 8132 AUI = 400mA each = 400mA
Total = 520mA
It is vital on any installation to ensure that device power needs do not exceed the available panel power output.
Your panel is rated to provide a set amount of current on the auxiliary power output.
You MUST add up the current draw of all devices you plan to attach to this output – this number should never exceed the maximum output.
If maximum output is exceeded you will need to add a power supply, like the AD12612.
In example 1 the panel supports up to 500mA of current on aux power. And there are 2 alpha keypads, a wireless receiver and one motion being used at this site.
The total maximum current draw from all the devices will equal 325mA, so this is a Good installation.
In example 2 there will be one alpha keypad and one color touch screen Advance User Interface. The total current draw of these two devices exceeds the current provided by the panel so an external power supply will be require. Note you will need to common the negative wires when using an optional power supply.
NOT GOOD
Add optional power supply
GOOD

63. What the Best of the Best know…
Vital equipment
Have the following with you / on your service vehicle at all times: (installers and troubleshooters / service techs)
Ademco alpha keypad (need for programming / troubleshooting)
Multi-Meter (preferably digital)
Measure AC and DC voltages
Continuity
Ohm / resistance
Telephone Butt / Hand set
Always have the following with you at all times.
Alpha keypad, for programming and trouble shooting.
A multi meter for checking AC and DC voltages, continuity and resistance.
And a telephone butt set.

64. Review What does a Burglar Alarm do? What does a Fire Alarm do?
How are the Control Panels programmed?
What is a zone?
What is EOLR?
What is an input device?
What is an output device?
Name the ways in which an alarm may communicate to CS.

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