Wednesday, July 7, 2010

What's the difference between a Control Panel and a Keypad?

Using the correct terminology is important to obtain basic information on your alarm and get an education for the user. Understand the difference between the control panel and keyboard is required to receive and use the forum search function and ask questions effectively.

The terms of the control panel, control panel andboard refer to the printed circuit board located inside the cabinet, or may and the alarm system battery backup, as shown in the left. Sometimes, external devices connected in the vicinity which can also function fall into this category.

peripheral units
, including protection circuits and components that wireless receivers, printers, output devices, as well as end-user devices are not considered a control.

The keyboard is under the control of peripheral devices are connected. It is the user interface of the alarm system, which allows the insertion of alphanumeric information in the system arming and disarming, controlling system functions and programming. The keyboard is a continuous system status display.

There are exceptions to this rule, which are of interest. Some manufacturers are integrated keyboard / control, such as the lynx SCW9047 DSC, GE Simon and Ademco panels of the series, when the keypad is the control unit as well. There are also older, outdated wiring panels with similar design features.

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