Lesson 1Powering and earthing: transformer sizing, battery capacity estimation, fused circuits and tamper circuitsTalk about power and earthing for steady alarm work. Explain transformer size, battery amount guess, fused lines, grounding ways, and tamper watch 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 2Passive infrared (PIR) motion detectors: detection range, mounting height, pet-immunity considerations, placement to minimize nuisance triggersExplain how PIR motion detectors work, cover patterns, and data sheet info. Focus on mounting height, angle, pet-friendly limits, and place strategies dat cut down bother 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 3Glass break detectors: acoustic vs shock sensors, mounting locations and coverage patterns for large living-room windowsExplain glass break detector tech and where to use dem. Compare sound and shock kinds, talk cover patterns, mounting places, and test ways for big parlor 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 practicesCover magnetic contact kinds and how reed switches dey work. Explain right place on doors and windows, cable run, end-line wiring, and strong mounting wey keep line straight 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 sitingDescribe shock and vibration sensors for doors, windows, and balcony parts. Cover sensor kinds, mounting sides, feel adjustment, cable run, and test to catch force 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 conceptsCheck communication modules for alarm signals, including phone line, GSM, GPRS, and IP. Explain backup, path watch, power needs, and basic program of report styles 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 7Siren/pa horn selection and placement: internal vs external, mounting height, decibel recommendations and tamper protectionFocus on siren and PA horn pick, inside vs outside units, and sound out. Cover loudness ratings, mounting height, tamper safe, and local rules for house fits.
Indoor versus outdoor sounder choicesDecibel levels and tone characteristicsMounting height and direction of soundTamper switches and cable protectionCompliance with noise and timing rulesLesson 8Surface and recessed door/garage contacts: selection for external garage and internal kitchen doorCover pick and fix of surface and inside contacts for doors and garage opens. Talk weather ratings, cable safe, line up, and zoning for inside and outside ways.
Choosing contacts for external garagesContacts for internal interconnecting doorsEnvironmental and impact resistance needsMounting hardware and alignment checksZoning strategies for perimeter doorsLesson 9Keypads and touchpads: types, mounting locations, illuminated keys, accessibility for adults and older childrenDetail keypad and touchpad kinds, screen choices, and user face design. Explain mounting height, light, and easy reach so adults, big children, and visitors fit arm, disarm, and see system 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 10Control panel fundamentals: typical inputs/outputs, power and battery backup, zone wiring considerations (EOL resistors), enclosure placementIntroduce control panel parts, inputs, and outputs. Cover power supply, battery backup, zone wiring wid end-line resistors, box place, and separate user and tech access areas.
Main board layout and terminal functionsAuxiliary power and current budgetingZone types and EOL resistor schemesEnclosure placement and cable entryService access and labeling standardsLesson 11Panic/auxiliary devices: wired/wireless panic buttons and 24-hour medical/panic zonesLook at panic and extra devices for emergency signals. Compare wired and wireless panic buttons, hold vs quick press, 24-hour medical and force zones, and place to avoid mistake press.
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 12Dual-technology and curtain/edge PIRs: when to use narrow/curtain sensors for windows and balcony coverageCheck dual-tech and curtain PIRs for target edge safe. Cover catch rules, lens patterns, place for windows and balconies, cut false alarms, and match sensor specs to real site.
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 movement
