Sorry for being so anal but just to check that I’m on the right path.
I would basically buy a package like:
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Sensors & other accessories
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http://www.dsc.com/index.php?n=products&o=view&id=22
[quote=“fsa317”]Sorry for being so anal but just to check that I’m on the right path.
I would basically buy a package like:
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Sensors & other accessories
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http://www.dsc.com/index.php?n=products&o=view&id=22[/quote]
There is a whole thread but I would go for the 1864 gives a wider scope for use. The recent thread which covers other options including wireless is http://forum.micasaverde.com/index.php/topic,13773.msg103449.html#msg103449
Note: there is a rfk5564 keypad for the 1864 and wired keypad look at their LCD ptk5507 options which is easier to program/use
Not that I integrateion module look at the EVL3 from EyezOn - Smart Home Security No Monthly Fees you can buy it else where but it is the simpliest and best Integration for DSC and Vera.
What flexibility do you need? You put wired sensors in, they stay there for the life of the house. For the price of a wireless sensor, you can probably put in two wired sensors, and get more “flexibility” with the extra coverage.
None of us is a retailer with an interest in you buying the highest-margin item that we stock. All of us are users, and almost all of us have wired sensors.
Based on the feedback and more research I’ve updated my “plan doc” with more details about the alarm. I’ve updated the original post and included it below for easier reading (in case anyone else is following this thread).
The Plan:
VERALITE
General:
Run Cat-6 home runs to all rooms. Also run to camera locations. (front door, back yard)
Make sure to use three conductor cabling so that there is a neutral in every switch box.
Connect Router, Vera, Alarm to a UPS
Alarm:
Alarm:
LCD Panel or Std Panel:
PTK5507:
RFK5564:
http://www.dsc.com/index.php?n=enduser&o=show_panels&keypad=1394
1864 panel:
Siren:
Door/Window Contacts:
Mix of
Motion Sensors:
Battery:
8ah: Amazon.com
Smoke/CO2:
Vera Integration:
http://code.mios.com/trac/mios_dscalarmpanel
Controls:
2 Nest Thermostats (plan to use plugin)
Dimmers & Switches for all first flaw lighting, outdoor lights and some second floor lighting
http://www.leviton.com/OA_HTML/ProductDetail.jsp?partnumber=VRI10-1LX§ion=44140&minisite=10251
http://www.leviton.com/OA_HTML/ProductDetail.jsp?partnumber=VRS15-1LZ§ion=44141&minisite=10251
A few Receptacles:
http://www.leviton.com/OA_HTML/ProductDetail.jsp?partnumber=VRR15-1LZ§ion=44148&minisite=10251
2 Scene controllers (main living room, basement entertainment)
http://www.leviton.com/OA_HTML/ProductDetail.jsp?partnumber=VRCZ4-MRZ§ion=44143&minisite=10251
Locks (2)
Door into house from Garage, backyard door:
https://shop.micasaverde.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=YAL-YRL220ZWTSL
- Note, I didn’t put anything on my front door, still not sure about that.
Motion detection - near stairs, master bedroom, entrance ways.
Have alarm system company wire a few extra motion detectors.
Camera- (2) outside front entrance, backyard
http://foscam.com/prd_view.aspx?id=165
SQ Blaster squareconnect.com for TV (perhaps more than 1 for master bedroom TV and living room)
Garage door & Fireplace - both of these seem to be things that are controlled by relays and dont require anything special up front (please correct if I’m wrong).
As always thanks for any feedback.