Newbie requests assistance on alarm selection

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Newbie requests assistance on alarm selection WifeyFan 01-10-2006
Posted by WifeyFan on January 10, 2006, 2:56 am
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I am considering a Honeywell/Ademco Vista 20 PI (non monitored to start. I
intend to add some wireless features to it later.

My question is.... Is this a good system to use? My homework seems to say
its satisfactory. I will be installing it myself ( analytical enough with
electronics to pull it off with minimum help I think ).

Any of you experienced with systems that can give me any pros or cons would
be appreciated.



Posted by Robert L Bass on January 10, 2006, 4:32 am
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WifeyFan wrote:
>
> I am considering a Honeywell/Ademco Vista 20 PI (non monitored to start.
> I intend to add some wireless features to it later.
>
> My question is.... Is this a good system to use? My homework seems to
> say its satisfactory. I will be installing it myself (analytical enough
> with electronics to pull it off with minimum help I think).

The Vista-20P is an excellent system. I sell hundreds of them to DIYers.
Installation is no more difficult than any hybrid wired / wireless system on
the market. Programming (one area where many DIYers ask for tech support)
it is fairly easy just using the keypad. Honeywell's Compass software (a
free download) makes it even easier. Unfortunately, the recommended
Honeywell "CIA" modem is a bit overpriced. Reality is you don't need the
software though.

The "PI" version offers the capability of Internet monitoring should you
decide to implement that down the road. There are questions about the
security of Internet-based monitoring, but it's still an intriguing
possibility.

--

Regards,
Robert L Bass

=============================>
Bass Home Electronics
4883 Fallcrest Circle
Sarasota · Florida · 34233
941-866-1100 Sales & Tech Support
http://www.bassburglaralarms.com
=============================>



Posted by WifeyFan on January 10, 2006, 8:50 am
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Question - What are the differences between the Ademco 8132 Symphony Touch
Screen Keypad and the 6270 Graphic Keypad?

Any thoughts on why I should pick either? Rather big difference in price on
the two isnt there?




> WifeyFan wrote:
>>
>> I am considering a Honeywell/Ademco Vista 20 PI (non monitored to start.
>> I intend to add some wireless features to it later.
>>
>> My question is.... Is this a good system to use? My homework seems to
>> say its satisfactory. I will be installing it myself (analytical enough
>> with electronics to pull it off with minimum help I think).
>
> The Vista-20P is an excellent system. I sell hundreds of them to DIYers.
> Installation is no more difficult than any hybrid wired / wireless system
> on the market. Programming (one area where many DIYers ask for tech
> support) it is fairly easy just using the keypad. Honeywell's Compass
> software (a free download) makes it even easier. Unfortunately, the
> recommended Honeywell "CIA" modem is a bit overpriced. Reality is you
> don't need the software though.
>
> The "PI" version offers the capability of Internet monitoring should you
> decide to implement that down the road. There are questions about the
> security of Internet-based monitoring, but it's still an intriguing
> possibility.
>
> --
>
> Regards,
> Robert L Bass
>
> =============================>
> Bass Home Electronics
> 4883 Fallcrest Circle
> Sarasota · Florida · 34233
> 941-866-1100 Sales & Tech Support
> http://www.bassburglaralarms.com
> =============================>
>



Posted by Robert L Bass on January 11, 2006, 1:00 am
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> Question - What are the differences between the Ademco 8132 Symphony Touch
> Screen Keypad and the 6270 Graphic Keypad?

Other than the practically useless Internet connection the major difference
is the 8132 is color whereas the 6270 is black & white.

> Any thoughts on why I should pick either? Rather big difference in price
> on the two isnt there?

I'd get the 6270. There isn't enough value added to merit spending the
extra money on the 8132.

--

Regards,
Robert L Bass

=============================>
Bass Home Electronics
4883 Fallcrest Circle
Sarasota · Florida · 34233
941-866-1100 Sales & Tech Support
http://www.bassburglaralarms.com
=============================>



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