Hi all.

Just a pointer in the right direction.

I mainly install the Menvier range, but have hit a wall with this project.

I look after a large site at which there is a mixture of panels, approx 70 in all.

There is currently a system in place which tranmits all the alarm signals via a home made plc over a 2 wire rs485 network. This plc has causes me a few problems recently and the client wishes to remove it and fit a current standard system.

I hoped I could have managed with the menvier range but the networks, even on the the ts2500 panels cannot manage the length of cable run.

One part of the network is approx 1000Mtrs and another is 2500Mtrs using a few rs485 repeaters.

Also the client wants a good pc recieving graphics package for the site.

I have briefly looked at using the galaxy system and found a few notes about its rs485 capabilities but my knowledge of these panels are limited.

Advice of which system would suit best is what I need.

Thanks in advance.

If more info is needed please ask.

Chris

Mids.

try using the europlex 3gs and get in touch with a company called cortech technologys for the graphics and integration of all panels its not cheap though

install galaxies, fit ethernet modules, use customers' lan to transmit alarm signals to galaxy alarm monitoring on a pc. no call costs and no impact on lan either, quickest transmission method if lots of things are going on at once!

or, if they have their own site-wide phone system fit telecoms modules and set up to alarm monitor. call cost = zero

There are various front end graphical interfaces with touch screen etc.

or if that is too expensive, aritech do transport pc client software.

Personally I do not like aritech but the transport pc package is quite good.

I'm with alarmbloke on this,

Galaxy and ethernet module seems the best solution, i'd never thought about the PABX solution though, nice one alarm bloke.

You learn something new every day

Regards

Bellman

I'm with alarmbloke on this,

Galaxy and ethernet module seems the best solution, i'd never thought about the PABX solution though, nice one alarm bloke.

You learn something new every day 

Regards

Bellman

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Got a local p*****force using it.... they'll never lose their police reponse tho...

Lantronix do universal TCIP interfaces and then you can monitor over an existing data network then you can use a propritory monitoring software to decode the alarm signals and display the information as you want ( I will dig out the name in the office tomorrow)

But the easier solution is the galaxy setup, as they have a working IP setup and monitoring solution of the shelf.

This plc has causes me a few problems recently

What problems are you having.

Colin.

Edited August 12, 200421 yr by alarmgard

Hi all.

Just a pointer in the right direction.

I mainly install the Menvier range, but have hit a wall with this project.

I look after a large site at which there is a mixture of panels, approx 70 in all.

There is currently a system in place which tranmits all the alarm signals via a home made plc over a 2 wire rs485 network. This plc has causes me a few problems recently and the client wishes to remove it and fit a current standard system.

I hoped I could have managed with the menvier range but the networks, even on the the ts2500 panels cannot manage the length of cable run.

One part of the network is approx 1000Mtrs and another is 2500Mtrs using a few rs485 repeaters.

Also the client wants a good pc recieving graphics package for the site.

I have briefly looked at using the galaxy system and found a few notes about its rs485 capabilities but my knowledge of these panels are limited.

Advice of which system would suit best is what I need.

Thanks in advance.

If more info is needed please ask.

Chris

Mids.

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Chris, We (Menvier) now produce a TCP/IP interface that will work with any panel. If you tell me where you are based, Ill put you in touch with your local guy, Mick

install galaxies, fit ethernet modules, use customers' lan to transmit alarm signals to galaxy alarm monitoring on a pc. no call costs and no impact on lan either, quickest transmission method if lots of things are going on at once!

or, if they have their own site-wide phone system fit telecoms modules and set up to alarm monitor. call cost = zero

There are various front end graphical interfaces with touch screen etc.

or if that is too expensive, aritech do transport pc client software.

Personally I do not like aritech but the transport pc package is quite good.

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How about power backup??? I can guess that LAN is not very powerloss proof...

  How about power backup??? I can guess that LAN is not very powerloss proof...

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I think you will find that most large sites (and this sounds like a large site...) will have UPS systems installed to protect the LAN and Telecoms kit.

D7

  How about power backup??? I can guess that LAN is not very powerloss proof...

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I think you will find that most large sites (and this sounds like a large site...) will have UPS systems installed to protect the LAN and Telecoms kit.

D7

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Sounds tough if every hub and switch is behind UPS. On the other hand if there is lack of UPS, Chris can sell them too..

Edited October 2, 200421 yr by georgahti