Planning a Security System / Burglar Alarm
The first step when installing any alarm system is to determine what you will install and where. Below is a typical floor plan from a home builder that has been marked up to indicate where alarm components will be installed. These simple plans are the type that builders normally provide to people looking to build a new home and can sometimes be found on the builder’s web site. Marking up a copy of these plans is a good place to start to determine how many window & door sensors and motion detectors you will need to protect the entire home.
Sample Alarm Wiring Plan
Legend
P: Main Alarm Panel
K: Keypad
Input Devices
M: Motion Detector
D: Door Sensor
W: Window Sensor
G: Glass Break Sensor
L: Liquid/Water Sensor
24 Hour Input Devices
F: Fire/Smoke/Heat SensorOutput Devices H: Horn/Siren
S: Strobe Light
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