Re: [LHA-misc] Security System Recomendations

[Mike B. <bap...@cc...>]

Jon,

I have the Power 832 from DSC.  It can have 2 partitions and up to 32 
zones.  It works VERY well and has X-10 capability.  It also has a 8-bit 
output module you can get which you can feed to an HCS or other HA 
system.  This is what I did and it works great (I don't use the X-10 
stuff on it)  If that is too small, DSC is just about to release a Power 
864 which can be partitioned into 8 areas and supports up to 64 zones.

I believe the NetworX by Caddx can also be partitioned and many vendors 
are adding DIRECT serial support for it to their controllers (I know 
Jeff Stien at JDS/Stargate is and we are looking into it)  ELk's Magic 
Module already has a Caddx interface.

I'd go with either though I've not used the NetworX (I've got one 
ordered to play with) But I've heard very good things about it.

Mike

Jon Finke wrote:

> Folks,
> 
> This might be marginally off topic, but I have a great deal of respect for
> the opinions of the folks who contribute to this list.
> 
> I recently aquired the house next door to my present home.  It is need of a
> gut rehab (pictures and stuff can be seen at my web page,
> http://www.rpi.edu/~finkej).  Part of that includes rewiring everything,
> power, phone, network, catv, security.  I have been using X10 for many
> years, have an HCS-II and Slink-e controllers.  My plans are to eventually
> bridge the two houses and make them into one big house.
> 
> My current issue is installing a security system.  While I am alarming the
> new house, I might as well redo my old house.  What I am looking for, is a
> system that can be initial partitioned into to logical buildings (well, it
> is two physical buildings), each with their own set of entrances, etc.
> Then when I bridge the buildings, reprogram the system to act as one house
> (or possibly move the partioning to handle an office in one part of the new
> house.)
> 
> One important consideration, would be to have this alarm system drive parts
> of the home automation - since I need motion detectors and door switches
> anyway, I would like to have that info feed into lighting control systems,
> either X10 or otherwise.
> 
> So my question is, what makes/models of alarm systems interface well to
> home automation systems (ideally HCS-II, but others are ok).  I do intend
> to have a Linux based system available 7x24 to assist in home control if
> needed.)  Oh, I plan to do the wiring myself, so I need to be able to buy
> the hardware from dealers and not have to go through an installer. 
> 
> TIA..
> 
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