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Posted: 10/26/2011 4:36:34 AM EDT
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Howdy everyone,
I have a DSC Alexor wireless system installed in my house and I have a few questions. First, Is there any internet or phone based application that I can use to monitor it? Second, I found how to change the door chime to 4 different tones but I don't like any of them. Is there anyway to download or change them to something different? Third, Anything else I should know about this system? Thanks for your time |
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Howdy everyone, I have a DSC Alexor wireless system installed in my house and I have a few questions. First, Is there any internet or phone based application that I can use to monitor it? Yes, TL265GS GSM/GPRS & IP Dual-Path Communicator, you will need software with which to recieve the signals tho or you can set it to dial your phone. Second, I found how to change the door chime to 4 different tones but I don't like any of them. Is there anyway to download or change them to something different? no Third, Anything else I should know about this system no ? I can email installer and user guides in PDF if you send me you email. Thanks for your time |
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Thanks for the reply.
I have the installer guide but have not had a chance to look through the entire manual. I was just looking for quick insights that someone may have. Where can I get that software? Do I have to add anything to my alarm system? Thanks for your help |
| I have a DSC Alexor system as well. I don't know about monitoring it yourself, but I use Alarm Relay. They are pretty cheap and have done an excellent job. My system has a combo internet/cell connection, and it costs me something like 20 bucks a month to monitor. |
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I have a DSC Alexor system as well. I don't know about monitoring it yourself, but I use Alarm Relay. They are pretty cheap and have done an excellent job. My system has a combo internet/cell connection, and it costs me something like 20 bucks a month to monitor. Nice. I wish my monitoring was cheaper but I have a contract with them for a few years so I am locked in.. 
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I work in alarms and currently install them. I thought I would just chime in and say that the DSC systems are the easiest to defeat.
Im not telling you this to scare you, I just figured you shout know. They can be defeated by going to the panel and inserting a screwdriver into the two slots at the bottom of the panel, popping the panel off the simply disconnecting the thin cord from the panel face from the mounting plate. Unless you have a cell unit located outside of the panel, the security system is completely useless. Disconnecting the panel literally takes seconds. And because the panel face is the unit that sends the signal, disconnecting it will make the alarm useless. I would suggest setting your alarm to instant mode to get around this major flaw. If you have a remote to control the alarm from outside your house this will make it easier. Again im not trying to be "that guy" but I figured you should be informed of your investment. |
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I work in alarms and currently install them. I thought I would just chime in and say that the DSC systems are the easiest to defeat. Im not telling you this to scare you, I just figured you shout know. They can be defeated by going to the panel and inserting a screwdriver into the two slots at the bottom of the panel, popping the panel off the simply disconnecting the thin cord from the panel face from the mounting plate. Unless you have a cell unit located outside of the panel, the security system is completely useless. Disconnecting the panel literally takes seconds. And because the panel face is the unit that sends the signal, disconnecting it will make the alarm useless. I would suggest setting your alarm to instant mode to get around this major flaw. If you have a remote to control the alarm from outside your house this will make it easier. Again im not trying to be "that guy" but I figured you should be informed of your investment. What is instant mode? when you talk about breaking into the panel, are you talking about the panel that you interface with or the main control box located away from the panel? I thought the control box controlled all of the communication to the company. Also, what if you have multiple panels? |
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I work in alarms and currently install them. I thought I would just chime in and say that the DSC systems are the easiest to defeat. Im not telling you this to scare you, I just figured you shout know. They can be defeated by going to the panel and inserting a screwdriver into the two slots at the bottom of the panel, popping the panel off the simply disconnecting the thin cord from the panel face from the mounting plate. Unless you have a cell unit located outside of the panel, the security system is completely useless. Disconnecting the panel literally takes seconds. And because the panel face is the unit that sends the signal, disconnecting it will make the alarm useless. I would suggest setting your alarm to instant mode to get around this major flaw. If you have a remote to control the alarm from outside your house this will make it easier. Again im not trying to be "that guy" but I figured you should be informed of your investment. What is instant mode? when you talk about breaking into the panel, are you talking about the panel that you interface with or the main control box located away from the panel? I thought the control box controlled all of the communication to the company. Also, what if you have multiple panels? Instant mode means no entry delay. Meaning as soon as you open a door the alarm will go off leading to a faster dial out time to the central station. Since you have a separate control box (many of these DSC system's dont) than you are a little bit better off but not by much. Many times the control boxes are located in a closet or in the garage and can be disabled just as easily. Also if your alarm dials out through the phone line, the bad guy can simply cut the phone line from the side of your house. If you have a cellular system, than it will dial wirelessly, similar to a cell phone. I would highly suggest getting a cell back-up system from your monitoring company. |
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