Central Control Panels can use wired, wireless, or a combination of wired and wireless
devices to communicate with sensors or alarms. The type you use depends upon many factors
such as ease of wiring, building construction, and cost.
Wireless systems have a much higher equipment cost and require battery changing
frequently, but can be installed very quickly. Wireless option, as the name suggests, does
not require wires running all over the house. Wireless is also good when you want to have
detectors installed in unattached garages or sheds. If you decide to use wireless make
sure that the system supervises every transmitter for low battery transmitter health
check. It is critical to check the wireless system for a few days to verify that it works
properly and there is no interference for other electronic items. Wireless systems
normally have special checks built-in to save from false alarms.
Wired systems are more cost effective and reliable, as long as you can bear the
inconvenience of wiring.
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