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Security alarm systems - The complete course from A-Z

Name: Security alarm systems - The complete course from A-Z
Rating: 4.4 (146 reviews)

Learn to install a professional security system for your home or business that will report to your phone without fees

Created byKyle Alexander

Last updated 10/2019

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What you'll learn

How to design and install a professional security system for your home or business, from an experienced security system technician
Proper programming of the system to meet your needs and specifications
The ability to control your security system remotely from your phone, tablet, or computer.
How to receive text messages and/or emails from your system in an emergency, make your house a smart home.
How to upgrade your existing security system to one that can text you in an emergency, without monthly fees
Access to Kyle for additional questions and guidance
Life long access to the course with regular updates

Course content

9 sections • 30 lectures • 6h 48m total length

Introduction2:19
In this Intro I'll go over who I am, my experience in the field, and what you can expect to learn from this course going forward.

Introduction to Security System Hardware0:44
Intro to the security system hardware slides. These slides will cover the most common security panels, keypads and devices that we'll be using.
Security System Hardware - Part 1 - Main Panels, Expanders, and Communication8:54
Security System Hardware - Part 2 - Keypads, Contacts, Motion detectors9:39
Security System Hardware - Part 3 - Smokes, Key Fobs, Floods and System layouts11:14

Introduction to security system panel and device wiring with demonstrations0:46
Watch the instructor demonstrate wiring security system panels and devices, explain panel inputs, resistor usage, and keypad functions with real-life demonstrations.
Unboxing a DSC security system kit, including panel, keypad, and accessories8:33
Wiring of the panel, keypad, contacts, motion detectors and other devices22:58
Learn how to wire a security alarm panel—from transformer and auxiliary power to zone inputs, door contacts, motion detectors, bell, com bus, and keypads, with resistors for troubleshooting.
Setting up and installing hardwired smoke detectors8:27
Install hard wired smoke detectors on a DSC security panel using normally open contacts and auxiliary DC power. Daisy chain units to form zone 8, then test with test button.
EVL-4 Internet module install, wiring and demonstration8:10
Wireless devices - Demonstration and contacts, motions, smokes, and more18:08
Explore wireless alarm devices for wire-free security, including surface-mounted and recessed door contacts with magnets and tamper switches, battery longevity, and easy enrollment, plus wireless motion and photoelectric smoke detectors.

Complete security system programming walk through - Part 131:24
This lecture provides a hands-on walkthrough of programming a complete security system, comparing full message and icon keypads, checking troubles, and configuring zone definitions, timers, and wireless devices.
Complete security system programming walk through - Part 222:23
Configure partitions and zone assignments, enabling partition 1 and disabling unused zones. Program wireless devices with 8 0 4, test communications, and review stay mode, exit delays, and alarms.

Hardware installation - Part 1 - Panel and Keypad19:07
Hardware installation - Part 2 - Motion detector, contacts, and smoke detector21:34
Hardware installation - Part 3 - System boot up and walk through10:10
Boot up a wireless security system, compare premade versus DIY cables, and configure stay and away modes with sixty second exit delay and alerts for fire, medical, or police signals.
How to program zone labels in to your key pad3:26
Program zone labels on lcd keypads using star 8 and installer code to set zone 10 as patio door. Save with star and verify open zones to arm the system.
Hardware installation - Additional info on wiring keypads and contacts5:32
Learn to hard-wire keypads and door contacts, route cables through trim or walls, install recessed contacts, and plan wired paths for motion detectors.
Hardware installation - Pre-wiring home for security and home audio system11:34
Watch a practical walkthrough of pre-wiring a home for security and multi-room audio. Learn to route door contacts, keypads, RG6, cat5, and speaker wires for a clean, protected installation.

Everyday usage of your security system5:58
Learn to operate a security alarm system after installation, arming doors and windows in stay or away mode, using codes on the keypad with chime options and memory/zone navigation.
How to add user additional user codes to your system4:44
Learn how to add and manage user codes on a security alarm system, including the master code and sub codes, using star five to edit or delete codes.
Common system trouble conditions and how to fix them9:48
Identify common security alarm system troubles such as low battery, bell circuit, and date and time errors. Learn practical keypad steps to restore and maintain operation.

System lockout and factory defaulting panel info11:08
learn how to recover installer codes and reset master codes on dsc security panels, check lockout with the system's beeps, and perform a factory default with a brief wiring procedure.
Recessed door contact install walk through9:40
Learn how to install a recessed 3/8 door contact in various doors using a flex bit, the toenail method, wiring through the frame, and magnet alignment.
Wiring 1616 panel and devices - similar to lecture 817:01
Learn how to wire a 1616 power-series security panel and connect zones with resistors. Install door contacts and motion detectors, and integrate the keypad, siren, transformer, and battery backup.
Basic system Programming - Using an icon keypad rather than full message14:31
Learn basic alarm panel programming using an icon keypad, configure door and motion zones, set entry delays and partition timings, and update master codes and date and time.
How to set your security system up to be a medical monitoring button system1:17:30
Discover how to wire and program a DSC security system to use wireless fobs as medical emergency buttons, sending text, email, or push notifications to phones with no monthly fees.

Requirements

If you'd like your system to report to your smart phone, an open port on your internet router or switch is necessary
Knowledge of drill and basic hand tools would be helpful
Open to learning about security systems and their many uses

Description

This course will take you step-by-step through the wiring, programming and use of a professional DSC security system. We'll also set up hardware that will allow you to receive emergency notifications from the system on your phone, tablet, or computer.

Here's some of what you'll learn in this course:

- Learn about modern security systems and how they work

- Demonstrate the many devices that work with these systems and how they can help secure your home/business

- Go over the wiring and install of the security hardware

- Program the system to your specifications

- Set up a module that will connect to your internet and security system to notify you in an emergency, giving you some smart home capabilities.

- Learn how to wire a home for security devices, or how to install battery powered devices depending on the situation

- Day-to-day use of your system, including arming/disarming, setting up user codes, and dealing with any system troubles

- How to update your existing system to a more modern version that can connect to an internet module

Who this course is for:

Anyone wanting more information on how to secure their belongings and loved ones
Electricians or trades people who want to understand low voltage and security systems more thoroughly
Anyone considering starting a business or a career in the security or low voltage electronics field

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Course content

Introduction1 lecture • 2min

Security System hardware overview4 lectures • 31min

Security system wiring and hardware demonstrations6 lectures • 1hr 7min

DSC security system programming walk through2 lectures • 54min

Live Hardware installation and extra system info - Panel, Keypad and devices6 lectures • 1hr 11min

Internet module set-up and use2 lectures • 31min

Using and understanding your security system and its features3 lectures • 21min

Course completion - Thank you - Bonus Content still ahead1 lecture • 2min

Bonus videos and extra info5 lectures • 2hr 10min

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