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Hey guys... I'm a contributor in the cabling forum and was wondering if some of you experts could help me design a wireless Ademco system for my residence.

I have 2 doors, a slider, and about 12 or 13 windows to secure.

I'd like the windows to have sensors to indicate whether the window is open or shut, and I would like the sensor to go off in the event the windows is broken or opened while the system is activated (meaning, not just a dB glass break detector put in the middle of the room).

I'd like 2 panels... 1 by the garage door and one in my master bedroom.

I can't run any wiring without gutting drywall which I don't want to do.

Any suggestions?

TIA!

I like ademco wireless products..the only thing you would need to hardwire is the keypads, siren, and powersupply. The rest can be done using wireless transmitters..though it will be more expensive then using hardwired devices. By Panels I am thinking you mean keypads, the panel will be the control unit. You can use a wireless transmitter with a traditional hardwired switch on the windows, that way if the windws are close you can wire more then one per transmitter.

First let me say that wireless is a bit of an overstatement when dealing with alarms. You will still need to pull a few cables. You will need 1 for the AC transformer, 1 for each keypad, 1 for each siren, and one for telco if you want it monitored. The location chosen for the control panel will help a great deal if you are in a difficult house to pull wires in.

The wireless Door/Window switches should be fine but hardwire the the glassbreaks or motions if at all possible. You can usually just pop through the ceiling into the attic for those if you have any access at all and will not have to fish the walls. I would install at least one motion if you do not have any pets bigger than 40lbs. If you are able to hardwire the glassbreaks, I would use the Caddx Solution 2000 units, they are low profile and are a "dual" technology detector.
If you need help choosing a particular model, let me know and I will put together a complete parts list for you.

Ron

I type too slow...Anthony beat me to it. He does bring up a good point about the wireless contacts and using external switches to put more than 1 window per transmitter. That will save you some money for sure.

lol...I went back to edit my post and saw your...As Johnyreb mentiond I would also try to hardwire the motions and glass. breaks

These guys have covered it well.

You may also want to consider a key FOB for arming and disarming the system. It's identical to the ones used for locking/unlocking cars. You will still need at least one keypad in case the battery goes dead in the key fob.

Another point worth mentioning is that the batteries should be changed yearly even if the panel does not indicate a low battery condition for any of the wireless devices. It's expensive but it's worth the cost if it prevents your family being harmed or your belongings being ripped off.

I'll just add two things:

Johnyreb mentioned the PIR motion detector being immune to 40lbs but Paradox makes a wireless and hardwired version that will do up to 100lbs and it works good (for big dogs or multiple pets).

As for the second keypad, you could use a wireless for the master bedroom if hard wiring is not feasible there. Ademco wireless has a two way keypad which will show the status.

look at a company called secure wireless, web address is mysecurewireless.com, they have a door/window contact that can do 3 seperate hardwired zones per sensor. it is also good for overhead doors cause they have amercury type switch that is used when it is tilted. they have great products and awesome tech support, and will save you some money.


good luck

sam