The discussion centers around a project aimed at monitoring an open collector alarm signal, which is high impedance when not active. Participants explore methods to connect this signal to a computer for logging alarms, including circuit design and software options.
Participants express differing views on the necessity of regulatory compliance for alarm systems, with some emphasizing the importance of regulations while others assert that their specific project does not require adherence to such rules. The discussion regarding circuit design and software remains open-ended, with no consensus reached on specific solutions.
Participants mention the need for detailed setup information and appropriate software, indicating that there may be missing assumptions or dependencies on specific hardware configurations.
I understand the desire to save money, but aren't there regulations governing alarm systems? In my experience, there are certain things that need to be done in a certain way, in order for a commercial building's insurance underwriter to approve of an alarm system.dforde said:Thanks for the reply, do you know of an available circuit design for this, and the pin assignments for the port, also what kind of software could I use for the monitoring of the alarms, any and all help is greatly appreciated, the commercial solution to this is very $$$$$$.