Wired Home Security System Parts

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It is important to remember that having good quality parts and wiring around your home is essential to the safety and protection of your home. Intruder alarm wiring is mainly used to connect together the various components such as the sensors, monitors and cameras, and the central control panel.

The wire that is commonly used is called quad wire which has four wires within a plastic sheath. This quad wire is used to connect together various home security system devices.

The entire security system is reliant upon the wiring being installed in the correct way. Therefore you need to take some time in doing this. Also remember a few key points.

Any low voltage wiring should run parallel to the AC power cables and there should be at least a twelve inch gap between the two. All of the wires should end in the alarm or control panel that is grounded to a true earth ground. Take note that when the security wires and cables cross with AC power wires, this crossover needs to be at a 90 degree angle.

In terms of video cameras, an RG-59 or RG-6 coaxial cable which has a 95% copper braid should be used. Be aware of the guidelines set out by the National Fire Protection Association, the National Electrical Code and the National Fire Alarm Code. An example of their guidelines are that a #22 gauge wire is the smallest wire to be used when wiring up any home security systems.

If you are connecting motion sensors, then you should use two wires of 12v-16v DC and another two wires for the alarm circuit. Any sensors that are installed in the home should be connected using low voltage wires which is connected through walls to the central controller termination strip.

An RG-6 cable and an F-Type coaxial connector needs to be used in running the wires from the cameras to the monitors. Be sure to select the right locations for installing security cameras so that there are no obstructions to their line of sight.