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Old 03-29-2011, 02:06 PM  
qwe
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Originally Posted by MrBottomTooth View Post
It is a visonic powermax pro. When I bought mine, it came with the gsm and internet module already installed. Now it appears they are selling it in a different package where you need to buy the internet module separately, so you would need these two items to get started:

http://www.aartech.ca/0-101360-vison...-211g-gsm.html

http://www.aartech.ca/9-101070-visonic-powerlink-2.html

I also added a couple extra wireless motion detectors, an additional keypad to disarm it when I come home, a wireless outdoor siren, and 2 keyfobs that I can use to arm and disarm the system. you can add as much crap as you want, including smoke and water detectors, etc.

It is a good idea to install the main unit someplace secure (I put mine in a locked closet), which is also where I moved my router and modem so thieves can't just start unplugging shit.

You can get a lot better systems (Elk M1 Gold is amazing), but for a DIY with limited wiring skills the Visonic is hard to beat.

it also emails you every time it is armed or disarmed, if there is a power outage, and if someone tampers with one of the motion detectors or sirens (like if someone gets a ladder and rips the outdoor siren off the wall) Also has battery backup so it can keep running for about 24 hours with no power at all.
how does it make cell calls? only land line or you need to put in working gsm sim card?
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