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DSC Alarm Monitoring

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Reactivate your existing DSC security system without buying a new alarm.  

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Interactive services options for remote arm/disarm and control of lights, door locks, thermostats as well as video.

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Determine Your DSC Alarm System Model

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The first step in determining your DSC model is understanding if its a hardwired panel or a wireless all-in-one unit.  If there is a metal box in a closet or basement for example you have a DSC hardwired panel.  It may use wireless sensors but its still considered a hardwired panel because the keypads, siren, etc. all lead back to the motherboard in the metal box. 

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DSC Wireless Panels

Wireless DSC all-in-one systems have the “brains” integrated into the primary keypad.  You can identify the model by the keypad/controller pics below.  Their iOtega model came in both Alarm.com and SecureNet models (we support both versions).  The Impassa panel which was a popular ADT panel can only be monitored by ADT today.  The Alexor model has been long discontinued.  Consider upgrading your Impassa or Alexor with a modern Qolsys IQ2+ 433Mhz legacy DSC wireless panel. 

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DSC Hardwired Panels

Generally you will find a green sticker on the motherboard that identifies the actual model hardwired panel you own.  For standard PowerSeries panels the model number will begin with “PC” such as the PC1616 or PC1832 models.  For PowerSeries NEO models which use a different class of communicators the model will begin with “HS” such as the HS2016, HS2032 or HS2064.  Its very important to know whether you own a standard DSC PowerSeries (PC) or NEO (HS) model.

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DSC Wireless Panels

Wireless DSC all-in-one systems have the “brains” integrated into the primary keypad.  You can identify the model by the keypad/controller pics below.  Their iOtega model came in both Alarm.com and SecureNet models (we support both versions).  The Impassa panel which was a popular ADT panel can only be monitored by ADT today.  The Alexor model has been long discontinued.  Consider upgrading your Impassa or Alexor with a modern Qolsys IQ2+ 433Mhz legacy DSC wireless panel. 

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iOtega

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Impassa

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Alexor

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DSC Hardwired Panels

Generally you will find a green sticker on the motherboard that identifies the actual model hardwired panel you own.  For standard PowerSeries panels the model number will begin with “PC” such as the PC1616 or PC1832 models.  For PowerSeries NEO models which use a different class of communicators the model will begin with “HS” such as the HS2016, HS2032 or HS2064.  Its very important to know whether you own a standard DSC PowerSeries (PC) or NEO (HS) model.

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PK5516

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PK5500/PK5501

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Control Panel

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iOtega

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Impassa

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Alexor

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PK5516

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PK5500/PK5501

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Control Panel

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DSC Alarm Monitoring Service Requirements

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Installer Code

You will need to know your panel’s Installer Code because without it no dealer can sign you up for new monitoring service.  This code is used to get into the programming fields necessary to modify the central station account number, and telephone numbers for example.  In many cases we can remotely program the panel for service setup but we’ll need the Installer Code to make any changes.

If you don’t know the Installer Code you can try the default Installer Code for DSC which is 5555.  Just enter *8 [Installer Code] and if you get a long beep then the default code has been changed.  You can also try 5010 (older DSC panels) and 6321 (installed by ADT).  If however the red lock light comes on or the keypad displays “Section” then the Installer Code you tried works.  Just hit # to exit Program Mode.

The other method is to call your previous dealer to get the Installer Code.  If they programmed the panel for central station monitoring they know the Installer Code for your panel.

 

 

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LTE Cellular Communicator

If using an existing cellular communicator with our central station only 4G or 5G LTE cellular models can be registered with carriers today.  Existing Verizon 3G (CDMA) or AT&T 3G (GSM) communicators can no longer be reregistered with cellular carriers.  If currently activated these older communicators will continue to work until the 3G networks begin their shutdown in 2021 but they cannot be reregistered with a new security dealer after June 2019.  Once deactivated even the original dealer cannot reactivate a 3G communicator.

 

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DSC Communication Path Options For Alarm Monitoring

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Alarm monitoring via IP Internet and/or cellular digital signaling is done by a third party Interactive Services company such as AlarmNet, Alarm.com, Alula, SecureNet, and others.  They receive the alarm signals and relay to our central station for processing and dispatch.  Each service has their own “app” for smartphones to remote control your alarm panel too which is very handy.

The first step is choosing the 3rd party monitoring service that matches your communicator.  For example if you have a Honeywell AlarmNet communicator you signup for AlarmNet service.  Or the flip side if you want AlarmNet service then order an AlarmNet communicator for your panel.  

Only landline service does not use a third party and dials our central station directly.  No additional hardware is needed with a hardwired panel since pretty much all have the ability to signal alarms over a landline.

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Alarm.com Internet and Cellular

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DSC PowerSeries (Standard)

Consider Alarm.com using their SEM210 dual-path 4G LTE and Ethernet communicator for standard DSC PowerSeries panels.  It comes in either ATT or Verizon models.  One nice feature included with this communicator is an included Z-Wave hub for home automation services.  This allows remote control of Z-Wave lights, door locks, and thermostats.

The Alarm.com SEM210 for PowerSeries is compatible with the following DSC PowerSeries control panels:

• DSC PC1616
• DSC PC1832
• DSC PC1864

 

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DSC NEO

For the DSC NEO we recommend the TL880 dual-path 4G LTE and Ethernet Alarm.com communicator.  It comes in either ATT or Verizon models.  One nice feature with this communicator is an included Z-Wave hub for home automation services.  This allows remote control of Z-Wave lights, door locks, and thermostats.

The Alarm.com TL880 is compatible with the following DSC NEO control panels:

• DSC HS2016
• DSC HS2032
• DSC HS2064
• DSC HS2128

 

 

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Alarm.com Pricing For DSC

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As of July 1st, 2019 only 4G LTE cellular communicators can be activated with Alarm.com

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Alula Security Internet and Cellular

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Alula Cellular Communicators

For tri-path 4G/5G LTE cellular, Ethernet, and WIFI connectivity with option for interactive services (remote control) we have the Alula BAT-CONNECT.  It comes in either ATT or Verizon models.  It’s the perfect upgrade communicator for DSC PowerSeries panels to a modern, mobile experience.

The BAT-CONNECT is compatible with the following DSC PowerSeries control panels for interactive services (remote control):

• DSC PC580 (Power 432)
• DSC PC1555 (Power 632)
• DSC PC1555MX (Power 632)
• DSC PC5010 (Power 832)
• DSC PC5020 (Power 864)
• DSC PC1616
• DSCPC1832
• DSC PC1864

NOTE: The Alula BAT-CONNECT will only work with standard DSC hardwired panels.  This communicator will not work with NEO class panels.

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Alula Alarm Monitoring Pricing For Standard DSC PowerSeries

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Landline / VoIP Non-Interactive Service

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For decades landline was the standard connection method for home and business security systems and still in use yet today despite its lack of interactive (remote control) features and risk of line cuts. Using landline monitoring requires no extra hardware and simply connects to your current telephone line. This is perfect for locations that are in cellular dead-zones or lack high speed internet. It is also the least expensive alarm monitoring solution at just $8.95 per month. If your security system is triggered, the control panel sends a signal through your phone line to our monitoring facility and begins the emergency response process. Depending on the nature of the problem, our monitoring facility will respond to your alarm, verify the alarm, and dispatch emergency authorities to your home or business if required.

 

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Landline/VoIP Requirement

For Landline/VoIP you must have an active dial-out line (dial tone) connected to your alarm panel. When an alarm is triggered your panel the central station and transmits your account number, zone type (burglary, fire, medical, enviromental) and zone number so the dispatcher can assess the situation before calling you to confirm the alarm.  No interactive services (remote control) is possible with a dial-out connection to our UL central station.

Landlines today come in several forms; the traditional analog Plain Old Phone Service (POTS) or digital Voice over IP (VoIP) which delivers a dial tone from your Internet router.  POTS is delivered by the local phone company and while expensive when compared to VoIP it is very reliable for transmitting digital signals.  It’s what alarms systems have used for years and computer modems used all through the 90’s and early 2000’s.

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Be aware VoIP through your Internet modem/router is considered unreliable by DSC and other manufacturers such as Honeywell.  Because VoIP was designed for voice and not digital signaling compression introduced by your Internet service provider (ISP) can make the alarm signal garbled and unreadable by the central station alarm receiver.  Your alarm panel will retry the central station multiple times (generally up to 8 times) to get the signal through but multiple retransmission attempts just slow down dispatcher response to an alarm.  Worse case the alarm signal “never” gets through which is why alarm panel manufacturers deem VoIP an unacceptable communication method.

If you recently converted to VoIP don’t assume you have a dial tone connection at your panel.  Unless you asked your ISP to connect a phone line to the alarm panel they generally did not.  We frequently run into this problem – no active phone line at the alarm panel.  Be sure before signing up for service!

 

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Landline / VoIP Alarm Monitoring Pricing

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Replacing/Upgrading Your Existing DSC Alarm Panel

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The Qolsys IQ2+ is the perfect upgrade panel for older wireless panels such as the DSC Impassa, Alexor, and even the iOtega.  This modern 7″ touchscreen system is compatible with all 433Mhz security transmitters as well as the new encrypted PowerG 2-way sensors. 

No need to replace your entire system.  Just swap out your old panel with the DIY friendly IQ2+ control panel/keypad and reuse all your existing wireless sensors.  Now have WIFI, LTE cellular, and Bluetooth capability – all builtin!

 

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Modern, Simple to Use

 

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Migrate from a DSC Impassa to a Qolsys IQ2+

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Easy Same-Day Switch!

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