Lesson 1Passive infrared (PIR) motion detectors: detection range, mounting height, pet-immunity considerations, placement to minimize nuisance triggersExplains PIR motion detector work, coverage areas, and spec sheet details. Focuses on mounting height, angle, pet-safe limits, and placement ways that cut needless alarms from heat and movement.
How PIR sensors detect infrared changesReading range and coverage specificationsMounting height and tilt for full coveragePet-immunity ratings and real limitsAvoiding drafts, heaters, and moving drapesLesson 2Powering and earthing: transformer sizing, battery capacity estimation, fused circuits and tamper circuitsCovers power and earthing for steady alarm work. Explains transformer size, battery amount calculations, fused lines, grounding ways, and tamper checks for power and box access.
Calculating total system current drawTransformer and PSU sizing rulesBattery capacity and standby durationEarthing and surge protection methodsFuses, PTCs, and tamper loop wiringLesson 3Glass break detectors: acoustic vs shock sensors, mounting locations and coverage patterns for large living-room windowsExplains glass break detector types and where to use them. Compares sound and shock kinds, discusses coverage areas, mounting spots, and testing for big sitting-room and bay windows.
Acoustic versus shock detector principlesCoverage radius and line-of-sight needsMounting on ceilings, walls, or framesDealing with curtains and soft furnishingsFunctional testing with glass break testersLesson 4Magnetic contacts: types, installation positions on doors and windows, reed switch wiring and mounting best practicesCovers magnetic contact types and how reed switches work. Explains right spots on doors and windows, cable paths, end wiring, and fixing methods that keep alignment and last long.
Surface, recessed, and heavy-duty contactsReed switch operation and polarity issuesBest positions on doors and window sashesCable routing and strain relief methodsEOL wiring and loop supervision optionsLesson 5Shock/vibration sensors for the balcony and secondary glazing: sensitivity settings and sitingDescribes shock and vibration sensors for doors, windows, and balcony frames. Covers sensor types, fixing surfaces, feel adjustment, cable paths, and tests to catch forced entry without false alarms.
Piezo and mechanical shock sensor typesMounting on frames, glass, and masonrySetting sensitivity and test proceduresZoning strategies for multiple openingsAvoiding nuisance alarms from normal useLesson 6Communication modules: options (telephone line, GSM/GPRS, IP/ethernet), redundancy strategies and general programming conceptsReviews communication modules for alarm signals, including landline, GSM, GPRS, and IP. Explains backups, path checks, power needs, and basic setup of report types and account numbers.
PSTN, GSM, GPRS, and IP path overviewSingle, dual, and triple path strategiesSIM management and data plan concernsProgramming formats and account codesSupervision timers and fault reportingLesson 7Surface and recessed door/garage contacts: selection for external garage and internal kitchen doorCovers picking and fixing surface and hidden contacts for doors and garage. Discusses weather ratings, cable safety, alignment, and grouping for inside and outside entries.
Choosing contacts for external garagesContacts for internal interconnecting doorsEnvironmental and impact resistance needsMounting hardware and alignment checksZoning strategies for perimeter doorsLesson 8Keypads and touchpads: types, mounting locations, illuminated keys, accessibility for adults and older childrenDetails keypad and touchpad types, screen choices, and user design. Explains mounting height, lights, and ease so adults, big children, and guests can arm, disarm, and check status well.
Fixed, remote, and wireless keypad typesDisplay, indicator, and buzzer functionsMounting height and wall location choicesBacklighting, key size, and tactile feedbackAccessibility for children and older adultsLesson 9Control panel fundamentals: typical inputs/outputs, power and battery backup, zone wiring considerations (EOL resistors), enclosure placementIntroduces control panel parts, inputs, and outputs. Covers power supply, battery backup, zone wiring with end resistors, box spots, and splitting user and tech areas.
Main board layout and terminal functionsAuxiliary power and current budgetingZone types and EOL resistor schemesEnclosure placement and cable entryService access and labeling standardsLesson 10Panic/auxiliary devices: wired/wireless panic buttons and 24-hour medical/panic zonesLooks at panic and extra devices for emergency signals. Compares wired and wireless buttons, hold vs quick press, 24-hour medical and force zones, and spots to avoid mistakes.
Types of panic and medical alert buttonsWired versus wireless panic device choices24-hour zone types and reporting formatsPlacement to avoid accidental activationsTesting and labeling for user confidenceLesson 11Dual-technology and curtain/edge PIRs: when to use narrow/curtain sensors for windows and balcony coverageExplores dual-tech and curtain PIRs for aimed edge safety. Covers detection ways, lens shapes, spots for windows and balconies, false alarm cuts, and matching specs to real sites.
Dual-technology PIR operating principlesCurtain lens patterns and coverage anglesSelecting sensors for windows and balconiesMounting heights and tilt for narrow beamsReducing false alarms from outdoor movementLesson 12Siren/pa horn selection and placement: internal vs external, mounting height, decibel recommendations and tamper protectionFocuses on siren and speaker picking, inside vs outside, and sound power. Covers loudness levels, mounting height, tamper safety, and local rules for home setups.
Indoor versus outdoor sounder choicesDecibel levels and tone characteristicsMounting height and direction of soundTamper switches and cable protectionCompliance with noise and timing rules
