Electronic Alarms and Home Security Devices - Carbon Monoxide Detector?

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mwh98
07-27-09, 11:59 AM
I have a DSC 1555 and want to add a supervised CO monitor to the system. If possible I would like for it to be monitored 24 hours a day, even when the alarm is not set.

Is this possible to set up?

Mark

kcxj
07-27-09, 12:33 PM
Yes. Most newer panels have a CO zone type. If yours does not, then it will have to be programmed as a 24 hour auxillary zone and defined as CO alarm at the central station.
mwh98
07-27-09, 03:13 PM
Great news.

Is that designation as a 24 hour aux zone something I may program (easily) or should I have a service do that?

Also, any recommedations on a CO detector that would be compatible?

Thanks,

Mark

MrRonFL
07-27-09, 03:57 PM
If you know the installer code, and have a spare hardwired zone, it's pretty easy.

For devices, there are a few models available:

3M? Macurco Carbon Monoxide Fixed Gas Monitors (http://solutions.3m.com/wps/portal/3M/en_US/Health/Safety/Products/Catalog/?PC_7_RJH9U5230GE3E02LES9MG812H2_nid=2K0LHT6FSGbeCJMCGKJR71gl)

or

Conventional Detection (http://www.systemsensor.com/html/cd.html?UniqueID=145)