On 03/10/04 19:05, Audible Solutionns said...
There is an issue of scalability. Updating 12
zones may not be an issue. 30 events may be an
other and 200 still an other. It would depend
on the control system and the protocol. I would
not assume that a 12 zone system would work as
well when expanded to 128 zones. But it depends
on what your expectations are and what you are
trying to do. If you are opening a door and
want to use that information to turn on a light
it's one thing. If that iformation takes 6 seconds
to make its way to your control system it is an
other. If all you want to do is arm and disarm
the system it might not matter. Every com port
has its limitations as do most communications
buses.
Alan
If you are installing a quality alarms system It won't be an issue. With the higher end panels from each manufacturer you are going to get the info you need, and want, on the touch panels.
If your an ITI Dealer you'd be crazy to install a caddx system, you'll use an Advent System. If your an Ademco Dealer you'll use an Apex system rather than a Vista 10 or 20. HAI, use the OmniPro 2.
They've already footed the bill for the touch screen system. Do yourself and your customer a favor and use a highend alarm panel that will allow you to seemlessly integrate.
Robbie S
