How to Use Video Baluns
Introduction. RG59 Coax is the type of cable more typically used for CCTV camera connection, but it is possible, and can often make more sense to use a different cabling system. Substituting the RG59...
View ArticleHow to Configure CCTV for Remote Monitoring
Introduction. The term CCTV (Closed Circuit Television) doesn't really apply to today's surveillance systems as it implies that the system is "closed" and the monitoring of cameras and playback of...
View ArticleIs Standard Analogue (D1/960H) Dead
Why would anyone buy a standard analogue Digital Video Recorder (DVR)? There is only one reason I can think of - cost. The new player in the analogue CCTV market is HD-TVI, and because it is...
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Passive Infra-red (PIR) Detectors Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q. How do PIRs work? A. All objects emit IR (infra-red) heat and basically PIRS detect a change in IR heat emitted by objects within their view. The front lens of a PIR is a Fresnel lens which...
View ArticleChanging Batteries in Visonic Powermax Wireless Alarm Systems
Introduction The Visonic range of Powermax wireless alarm systems use non-rechargeable batteries in their wireless detectors and devices and rechargeable devices in the control panels. The typical...
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Texecom ComWiFi Module Review
Texecom have recently made the Remote Keypad App for the Premier and Premier Elite control panels free. There is also a paid Engineer version available. The apps are available for iOS and android...
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How to Enrol or UN-Enrol Visonic Powermax key-fobs (MCT-234 & MCT-237)
The Visonic Powermax range of wireless alarms can be set and unset using a wireless key-fob. Two key-fobs are available – the four-button one-way model (MCT-234) and the six-button model (MCT-237)....
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Adding Prox tags to the Honeywell Galaxy Mk7 (CP038) Keyprox RKP
There are two versions of the proximity tag used with the Galaxy Mk7 Keyprox RKP – the thick (YXO-0020) tag which does not have a code number printed on it, and the thin (YXO-0004) tag which does have...
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Using the MyVisonic App
The App for use with the Powermax wireless alarm system fitted with the Powerlink2 module has been updated and now works well on both android and I-os. In order to get the App working, the Powerlink2...
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Galaxy Flex V3 Data Sheet
Galaxy Flex V3 FX020 FX050 FX100 Zones on board (Max expansion) Max wireless zones 12 (20) 8 12 (52) 40 12 (100) 88 Wireless transceiver/RF Portal 8 8 8 Groups/Areas/Partitions 3 4 8 Outputs -...
View ArticleiConnect2 Review & Setup
Introduction The iConnect2 is a true 2-way wireless alarm system manufactured by the Israeli company Risco and branded under the Electronics Line range. Unlike its well known sister product the...
View ArticleUsing the iConnect2 Remote (Local) Programmer
Introduction One of the great advantages of the iConnect2 3-way wireless alarm system from Risco is its ease of connectivity to a PC or Laptop computer using a simple USB 2.0 A (male) to A (male) lead....
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Texecom Premier Elite Alarm Systems Overview.
The PDF article is intended to help you build an extremely sophisticated hard-wired or hybrid (hard-wired & wireless) alarm system using the Texecom Premier Elite range of control panels and...
View ArticleVisonic PowerMaster Wireless Alarm System - Overview
Introduction This article applies to the PowerMaster PG2 Wireless alarm systems and should not be confused with the Powermax wireless systems which use a different wireless technology. The two systems...
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Visonic Powermaster Wireless Alarm system Review
Click the Icon below to download this article as a PDF. Introduction It is a few years since Visonic (now part of the Tyco group) introduced the PowerMaster range of wireless alarm systems. Its...
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PowerMaster FAQs
The Listings below are commonly asked questions. Please refer to the relevant manuals for further information. Related Articles PowerMaster Systems Overview. PowerMaster Systems Review General Q...
View ArticleConnecting PSTN (Land-line) to PowerMax and PowerMaster Alarm Panels
This article explains how to connect the PowerMax and PowerMaster alarm control panels to the telephone network and programme it. The article applies to the UK PSTN but the basic principles are the...
View ArticleVisonic PowerLink Broadband Modules Explained
Introduction The Visonic PowerLink module is a broadband module which connects the PowerMax and PowerMaster range of wireless alarm systems. The module is designed to connect directly into a broadband...
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How to Connect PowerMaster-360R to a Wireless Router
How to Set Up Wi-fi on PowerMaster-360R The Visonic PowerMaster-360R PG2 control panel can connect wirelessly to the premises broadband router, eliminating the need for additional wiring and providing...
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Adding Prox tags to the Honeywell Galaxy Mk7 (CP038) Keyprox RKP
There are two versions of the proximity tag used with the Galaxy Mk7 Keyprox RKP – the thick (YXO-0020) tag which does not have a code number printed on it, and the thin (YXO-0004) tag which does have...
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