DSC 1864 install opinions wanted

SpacecoastBill

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I just moved into a new home and started setting up a new DSC PC1864 in it. Was previously using a PC1832 in the old home.

DSC PowerSeries panel installations use 5600 ohm 1/2 W for wired zones (single or double EOL configurations) . Very low current bells/sirens will need a 1K across the bell output terminals (install only if bell trouble is reported on panel). The FSA200 series 2-wire smoke detectors use a 2200 ohm 1/2 Watt.

All is explained in the manual:
- Thomas
Thanks.

Something Im trying to understand is if I even need a resistor for a wire Im using as a tamper line. Basically Im putting a wire down the pipe where the communication lines come into the house. I want to set it up so that if the wire is cut from outside, it triggers the alarm instantly.

If I dont need a resistor I can just tie the green and white wire together and make it essentially a loop.
 

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EOL resistors will be needed on every zone if you have setup your system configuration to use EOL resistors. This configuration is selected in Program [013] Option 1and Option 2. If you have disabled End-of-Line resistors (not a typical choice) then resistors should not be installed.

- Thomas
 
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