Misc
Modulating Video Source to Satellite or Bell Fibe
If you have old school cable TV you can use a standard modulator… however most people now have either digital cable, or satellite, or Fibe and older analog modulators designed for regular cable don’t work in this case. If you have Digital Cable – we ...
Recommended GSM SIM module for Mobeye, Powermax and similar systems
If you're looking to add GSM texting to a powermax system or mobeye, or similar, most carriers don't have a very flexible plan or they are very expensive. We've found the 711 plan to be incredibly cost effective with SIM modules in the $10-$15 range ...
Remote Temperature Control and Monitoring
I have a cottage and want to be able to turn up the heat when I'm en-route and turn it back down when I'm not at the cottage. Most of our Aube thermostats support a phone controller option so you can call in, enter your password and turn the heat up ...
Using Relays to Control High Voltage Lighting
Q: I'm looking into relays to control my house lighting (via a controller) and was wondering if the ELK-912 have the proper certification to pass inspection in Canada? A: Relays are typically treated as a component and have no certification for high ...
Visonic MCT-102
Visonic has discontinued their very popular remotes MCT-101, MCT-102, MCT-104 There is no direct replacement. You would need to purchase the new version MCT-101, MCT-102 or MCT-104 and also a new receiver MCR-304 or MCR-308 as well. The old remote(s) ...
Vivotek Windows 8 Support
The most current version of Vivotek bundled management/recording software is compatible with Windows 8.
What is the difference between the 2 Wire and 4 wire smoke detector
2 wire smoke detectors connect with only 2 wires back to the panel, and can only be connected to the 'smoke zone' on the panel. Their is typically one zone set aside for this on each brand. 4 wire smoke detectors use 2 wires for power, 2 wires for ...
Wiring and Cabling Considerations for a New Home or Renovation
While building you're best to put in more wire than you think! CAT5E is your friend for many applications including networking, telephone, whole home audio, intercoms and more. You may want to consider lighting control wiring (120V electrical), ...
Paxton Documentation
Do Alarm Systems Require Normally Open Or Normally Closed Sensors
Alarm systems are designed to use 'open loop' burglary sensors. While they are called 'open loop', they are actually 'normally closed' when the magnet is near the sensor or in other words the zone is 'safe. Motion, glass break and other burglary ...
Expanding Security Alarm System Power Supply
Wired Security systems (eg DSC, Elk) are powered by an external power supply, and then in turn they supply power to 12VDC peripherals such as keypads, zone expanders, motion sensors, glass breaks, smoke detectors. This auxiliary power from the panel ...
How to Replace An Alarm System Battery
If your alarm system has a dead battery or low battery, you will have a trouble condition on the alarm keypad, and you may hear beeping from the keypad to remind you that you need to check in to the cause of the trouble condition. On most alarm ...
I Want To Cancel My Monthly Alarm Monitoring
Please note you have reached Aartech Canada Inc. We do not offer or provide any sort of alarm monitoring and don't have anything to do with your alarm monitoring contract or payments. Nor do we have any way to figure out who you're paying or who is ...
Installing an Overhead Door Sensor
The security of garage doors and commercial overhead doors for warehouses, logistics, distribution centers is accomplished with an overhead door sensor or garage door sensor. We're often asked what to buy and where to install it and while this is ...
My Alarm System Siren Is Going Off And I Don't Have The Code, How Do I Stop It
We get this... a LOT. Your alarm system is beeping or the siren is going off and you just bought the house or don't have the code. The following information is provided as-is and without warranty and we do not accept any responsibility for anything ...
What is an alarm partition?
What is a partition? A partition is a group of zones that can be armed/disarmed separately from other partitions (groups of zones) on the same alarm system. In a business you may have a main office area that can be armed and disarmed separately from ...
Wireless PIR Motion Detector Testing and Operation
Wireless motion sensors from DSC, Elk, Honeywell, Resolution, etc are designed to trip once when they see motion and then go to 'sleep' for quite a while before waking up to detect motion again. This is to conserve battery. They also don't flash ...
American Sensors SA360, SA379, COS2010, 330L Replacements
If you have an older model American Sensors smoke or CO detector that is beeping, or more than 5 years old (Carbon Monoxide or combo) or 10 years old (Smoke Only), see below for replacements: The American Sensors COS2010, SA360 and SA379 detectors ...
Carbon Monoxide Detector Is Beeping
Please refer to your detector's documentation to find out if the pattern means: A) carbon monoxide detected B) low battery C) device needs to be replaced. If in doubt, or in case of CO you should vacate the premises immediately and call the fire ...
Defective COS2010 Replacement
> I have an old model American Sensors, I want to confirm that it is the > COS2010 and that the replacement is the SC9120BA acording to your link: > http://www.aartech.ca/page/cos2010-sa360 > Please refer to the following page: ...
Difference Between 2 Wire and 4 Wire Smoke Detector for Alarm System
Your home or business alarm system protects both from intrusion, but often uses smoke detectors to provide protection against fire. For low voltage alarm system smoke detectors, there are two basic wiring types. 2 Wire Smoke Detectors and 4 Wire ...
First Alert Zwave Smoke and Zwave Combo
Q. Why dont you carry First Alert's zwave smoke and smoke/co sensors? 'Id like to purchase the zcombo or zsmoke (product codes). A. It's not approved for sale in Canada so we can't. They don't have any plans to release it here from our talks with ...
Replace 330L smoke detector
> My home has smoke alarm installed by builder in 1990. There are 3 alarms > which I believed are connected together. The model is Dicon 330L which I > believed is no longer available by searching the internet. And, they > recommended to search your ...
Smoke and CO Detector - Warranty, Lifespan, Expiry Date, Date of Manufacture
Q: I want to know the date of manufacture for a smoke/co detector A: The effective date of these units is based on their first power up, not when they were manufactured. The warranty is based on your invoice date from Aartech. As a result you won't ...
Smoke Detector Replacement Date Showing Too Early
From BRK Canada, the manufacturer for First Alert, BRK and American Sensors: The reason we suggest alarms be replaced every 10 years (CO 5 yrs) are environmental. Studies show they operate less effectively after 10 years from being exposed to dust, ...
When Should I Replace My Smoke Detector
Most smoke detectors have a 10 year warranty. In addition, the ability of a smoke detector to function reliably after 10 years of service is diminished. We recommend that smoke detectors are replaced AT LEAST every 10 years. However if they are not ...
POE Injector and POE Splitter Function
A POE injector plugs in to the router or switch port, and has a power supply that plugs in to the wall. The output port from the injector is for the network cable that goes out to your device complete with power & network signal combined, and ...
120V - 240V (Baseboard) Heating with Insteon, WIFI, Zwave Thermostats
At time of writing, there is no such thing as a 120V or 240V thermostat from any automation vendors - Insteon, Zwave, etc as the demand isn't high enough. But what you do is use a low voltage automated thermostat, and use a thermostat relay on the ...
Current Innovations CI300E and Radio Thermostat CT-30G Function
The Radio Thermostat CT-30 and Current Innovations CI-300E are the same product, rebranded. When used standalone, it controls its own schedule like any other thermostat. When used as a WIFI device, it controls its schedule as updated from the ...
Evolve T100R Change To Heat Pump
System Operation – Fan Coil/PTAC vs. Heat Pump: The Evolve thermostat have two most commonly engaged modes: Fan Coil: This setting also pertains to PTAC operation, as it does not require the integration of a change-over (reversing) valve. Heat Pump: ...
RadioThermostat API Documentation
For those wishing to directly interface with Radio Thermostat (and Current Innovations) thermostats, please find more information on the API here: ...
Thermostat Terminals and Connections
Common Wiring Terminals / Connections for Thermostats Terminal Description RH 24 Volt Hot for Heating RC 24 Volt Hot for Cooling C 24 Volt Common G Fan Y or Y1 Compressor, First Stage Cool Y2 Second Stage Cool W or W1 First Stage Heat W2 ...
What To Do If You Don't Have The C Wire For Your Thermosat
Most communicating or automation thermostats require power from the furnace in order to operate - particularly WIFI thermostats. This power is brought up to the thermostat using the 'C' wire. If you don't have a C wire connection, you have 4 ...
Amber Select Software
The programming software for Amber Select can be downloaded from Visonic's FTP site as follows: ftp://ftp.visonic.com username: amber password: software Login for software: Operator: HHCPC Password: HHC
Can't Find Some Programming Options In Powermax Plus / Express / Pro / Complete
Powermax panels have two different installer codes. There is a MASTER code and a regular INSTALLER code. The MASTER code can access all programming features while the INSTALLER code is more restricted. If you find you can't access some of the ...
Powerlink Default Password
The Powermax Pro and Powermax Express default password: Admin Admin123 (this is case sensitive)
Powermax Programming Software
Click Here to download the Visonic Powermax Remote Programming Software Link from our download section.
Programming Powermax Express for Self Monitored Internet Access
If you wish to monitor and access the Powermax Express remotely over the Internet, and you are NOT set up with a monitoring company you will need some additional programming steps. Enter Installer programming using the INSTALLER CODE Navigate the ...
Replacement for Visonic WR200, WR300, WT101, WT102, WT104
WR200 and WR300 receivers has been replaced by MCR-304 (1 channel) and MCR-308 (4 channel) receivers. WT101, WT102, WT104 have been replaced by MCT-101, MCT-102, MCT-104 (1,2, 4 button) transmitters. http://www.aartech.ca/visonic-wireless The new and ...
Replacement for Visonic WT101, WT102, WT104, WR200
After over 10 years of supporting the older series, Visonic has discontinued the WT101, WT102, WT104 transmitters and WR200 receiver series. The new models are MCT-101, MCT-102, MCT-104. Unfortunately they use a new, encrypted signal so the older ...
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