Lesson 1Powering and earthing: transformer sizing, battery capacity estimation, fused circuits and tamper circuitsLooks at power and ground for steady alarm work. Explains transformer size, battery hold counts, fused lines, ground ways, and watch for power and box open tries.
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 triggersShows how PIR move-catchers work, their cover shapes, and sheet numbers. Looks at put-up height, angle, animal-safe limits, and place ways that cut wrong alarms from heat and moving.
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 windowsShows glass-break tool ways and where to use. Compares sound and shake types, talks cover shapes, put-up spots, and test ways for big sitting room and curve 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 magnet switch types and how reed works. Explains right spots on doors and windows, wire paths, end-line wiring, and fix ways that keep straight and strong for 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 sitingTells about shake and shake sensors for doors, windows, and balcony builds. Covers types, fix faces, feel settings, wire paths, and tests to catch force entry without wrong 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 conceptsLooks at send-alarm tools, like phone line, GSM, GPRS, and net. Explains back-up, path watch, power needs, and basic set of send ways 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 protectionFocuses on noise maker and talk horn pick, inside vs outside, sound strength. Covers loud levels, put-up height, mess-safe, and local rules for home sets.
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 doorCovers pick and fix of outside and inside switches for doors and garage opens. Talks weather rates, wire safe, straight, and group 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 childrenDetails key and touch types, show choices, and user face design. Explains put-up height, light, and easy reach so grown-ups, big kids, and guests can set, unset, and see system right.
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 placementStarts control box parts, ins and outs. Covers power give, battery hold, group wiring with end resistors, box spot, and split user and fixer 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 zonesLooks at panic and help tools for quick send. Compares wire and no-wire buttons, hold vs quick press, always-on sick and force zones, and spots to skip wrong 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 coverageLooks at two-way and line PIRs for side guard. Covers catch rules, lens shapes, spots for windows and balconies, cut wrong alarms, and match tool specs to real place ways.
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
