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Security System Overview
The DSC Alarm System
A security system is a combination of keypads, detectors, and alarm communications. This section will teach a user about the basic components of a security system and provide ideas about how to leverage the system for more than just security.
The sophistication of the system depends on the application but many control panels have features that can help protect against tampering, electrical surges and telephone line cuts.
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| The Heart of the System |
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The heart of your basic DSC security system is the control panel. This resides in a locked metal cabinet generally located in the utility room. The panel connects all of the devices to the main user interface points such as a keypad or wireless key. It also communicates alarm events to the central monitoring station.
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| First Line of Defense: Door/Window Contacts |
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- Monitors the perimeter of the building
- Can be used to annunciate a chime when someone enters
- Available wireless options
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| Second Line of Defense: Motion Detcetors |
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- Standard and pet-immune options
- Dual-detection technology for reduction of false alarms
- Glassbreak detectors are also available to detect the sound of broken glass
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| Third Line of Defense: Smoke Detectors |
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- Detects both smoke and heat
- Alerts the central monitoring station about the nature of the alarm
- Allows for quick fire dispatch and can protect possessions and pets when the family is not home
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| Comfort and Convenience |
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- Add-on modules can turn any touchtone telephone into a fully functional keypad
- Control lighting and thermostat from the keypad or the phone
- Set lighting schedules throughout the premises
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| Additional Sensors |
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- Alert the system in the event of a power shutdown
- Low temperature indicator
- Water flow or flood condition
- Carbon monoxide detection
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