can i use 6 core telephone cable for alarm system
in most alarm panels is two anti tamper loops
one called 24hr and one called anti tamper
for anti tamper you are right must go off straight off
but usualy there is an antitamper loop for each zone
if you want all the loops on one this is bad ... do each separate
then you know what zone was tampered with
24hr is userfull for a second loop out thru the alarm sounder and other equipment
you need 8 core cable for all your stuff even the contact
always leave a spare pair or two
1} you can use the pair rather than rip the cable out if you get problems
2} you can loop 24hr thru the whole alarm making it double safe
3} give people more to do if they decide to munch into a cable and start shorting pairs
use a different pair sets for each type of device you use
but vary these pair sets colours if you use more than one device
and keep a note of the colours used
for passives you need 1 pair for power 1pair for anti tamper 1 pair for 24hr and one pair for alarm closed loop
the 24hr cable should be set into the screws on the wall so if it is pulledoff and stuck intoa sock it still goes off as it breaks the 24hr loop
same with the bell box
with this system its lots more secure but a bit more haslte to test out
but worth it
finaly also using the 24hr looped thru a panic button
dont mount passives oposite doors with letter boxes in
the catch here is a kids water jet weapon using simple emulsion paint will render the sensor no use {this is a common one}
as for wiring it up this should be easy just power and pairs normaly closed loops and better you draw the circuit and if you get problems let us know
always wire the panel last
and run from the sensor back to the panel dont be tempted to solder wires up
always use a joint box and antitamper loops efficiently
power up on battery first reckeck all parts then power on at the mains
{saves the alarm sounding too much}
get a very load siren as load as aloud is the rule
so check your local noise polution laws there may be an SABM inside it
{self actuating bell module} this will need to charge sometimes then it rings by its self check this parts works and all tamper switches
and service it once every 6 months making a log
for your insurace company you want to get a qualified guy to sign it off
then youll get a discount