james.wilson Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 ie exactly, does it mean the protocol is public like open source? securitywarehouse Security Supplies from Security Warehouse Trade Members please contact us for your TSI vetted trade discount. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james.wilson Posted December 21, 2010 Author Share Posted December 21, 2010 so it doesnt mean the protocol is open, it just means that the panel may be restricted but the peripherls cant? securitywarehouse Security Supplies from Security Warehouse Trade Members please contact us for your TSI vetted trade discount. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cubit Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 It's also used to refer to products/software that are available to the trade in general. As an example, open protocol would be standard access control kit (ACT, Paxton, PAC etc)readily available from the main Distributors as opposed to say, Innova, that was predominantly locked to Chubb. Also applies to specifics such as cards/formats. The likes of ADT/Chubb would have their own protocol (closed protocol). Other companies would not be able to supply additional cards or extra kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james.wilson Posted December 21, 2010 Author Share Posted December 21, 2010 So it basically means is the kit generally available to other installers etc rather than restricted to one installer / provider securitywarehouse Security Supplies from Security Warehouse Trade Members please contact us for your TSI vetted trade discount. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cubit Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 So it basically means is the kit generally available to other installers etc rather than restricted to one installer / provider in essence, yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrHappy Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 the danger if you go "too exclusive" is the one source of supply should you have a dispute you may loose your discount or credit terms & be unable to support in yrs to come, often "exclusive" means quirky, I prefer Apollo with controls not from ADI (or wherever) Mr Veritas God Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterJames Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 in essence, yes. QFA Though I am surprised that this question is being asked by you James ? I thought everyone understood the principle of open/closed protocol, you've gone down in my estimation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Oxo Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 I took it as he was leading the thread so to speak, suppose there is that other way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james.wilson Posted December 21, 2010 Author Share Posted December 21, 2010 I will admit I thought open was like royalty free. Like pelco protocol for cctv. I assumed anyone could make a sensor to customers open protocol. securitywarehouse Security Supplies from Security Warehouse Trade Members please contact us for your TSI vetted trade discount. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparky999 Posted December 23, 2010 Share Posted December 23, 2010 I always find that if a customer is sold a closed protocol system the installer can then charge whatever they like for spares and service and the poor customer cannot shop around for more comparative prices from other reputable companies. Peter Robinson Freelance M:07889038650 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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