Electronic Alarm and Security Systems: A Technician's Guide - Softcover

Horn, Delton T.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0070305293 ISBN 13: 9780070305298

Publisher: Tab Books, 1995

Synopsis

Cash in on the growing demand for home alarm and security systems!

If you're an electronics technician interested in expanding your expertise to include the lucrative and rapidly growing field of intrusion-alarm systems, this is the book for you. It's filled with the information you need to get into this booming market and start installing effective, reliable home alarm systems right away.

Delton T. Horn's well-illustrated instructions guide you every step of the way, from mapping out a cost-efficient design to troubleshooting those "tough dog" problems. Topics include:

The basic alarm system elements; The most commonly found types of sensors in today's alarm systems; Designing central control-box circuits complete with alarm location indicators and emergency bypass systems; Installing alarms on doors and windows; Panic buttons; Using test equipment; Arming and disarming alarm systems; Maintenance procedures; Lighting and landscaping techniques; Computer-controlled security systems

Practical, real-world examples demonstrate many of the troubleshooting techniques discussed. This comprehensive handbook also includes details on how to install gas detectors and fire, smoke, and flood alarms.

About this title

Synopsis:

Explains how electronic alarm and security systems operate, how to properly install them, how to maintain them and how to troubleshoot and repair them when problems occur. The book should be useful for professional electronics technicians.

About the Author:

McGraw-Hill authors represent the leading experts in their fields and are dedicated to improving the lives, careers, and interests of readers worldwide

About this edition

• Publisher: Tab Books
• Publication date: 1995
• ISBN 10: 0070305293
• ISBN 13: 9780070305298
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 272