Central Station

Alarm signals can be communicated using one or more different techniques. The most common way to transmit alarm signals is over regular telephone lines with a digital communicator, a device that is commonly built into your alarm control panel. When your system acknowledges an alarm signal, the digital communicator seizes control of the telephone line and electronically dials one or more preprogrammed telephone numbers to reach the central station. When a connection is made with the central station, the digital communicator uses digital codes to report the alarm or other signal to an electronic receiver at the central station. Alarm and Electronics utilizes the services if Central Alarm Control.

Alarm types-burglary, fire or perhaps a mechanical alarm such as a broken water pump-are displayed on an operator's computer monitor. Our operator then takes appropriate action and calls you, a person you designate and/or authorities, depending on the arrangement you have made.

There are other ways to send alarm signals besides a digital communicator. These include long-range radio and the cellular telephone network. Both methods use radio signals to transmit alarm signals instead of phone lines. These methods give you the added safety of your alarm still transmitting even if your phone line is cut.