AMCO alarm system specifications
AMCO security systems are based around premium security equipment. The three main alarm system technologies that AMCO install for customers are:
> Texecom Premier Elite: this is our premium wireless / hybrid alarm system; the Premier is a highly sophisticated wireless alarm based around Texecom’s Ricochet wireless technology (the most reliable wireless technology in the business). The Premier Elite is a hybrid system, with the option of using all (or some) zones as wired zones - providing great flexibility and expandability for the future.
> Ajax: this is standard wireless alarm system, with an app at it's core. The Ajax is the perfect high-security 'every-day' alarm system, ideal for average-sized properties.
> LiveTalk monitoring: this is our unique *immediate audio-response* monitoring system, providing best-in-class emergency response, with audio-verification.
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Premier Hybrid system specifications
The Premier Elite's a highly sophisticated and scaleable alarm system, provide the perfect back-bone to your security system. The Premier is a hybrid system - both wired and wireless, giving you the ultimate flexibility; the robustness of wired sensors along with the agility and ease of wireless sensors. Read a review of the Texecom Premier here >>
The wireless version of the Premier Elite uses Texecom’s Ricochet wireless technology - the most reliable and robust wireless technology on the market. Learn more about Ricochet here >>
Premier alarm control panel
The Premier Elite comes with 32 wireless zones as standard, along with 4 wired zones, and has the ability to expand zones (both wired and wireless) with expander units - giving you up to 64 wireless zones and 12 wired zones in total.
Keypads
The Premier Elite comes with an LCD keypad as standard. This can be wired or wireless. There is also the option to have ‘flush-mounted’ keypads, which come in various finishes, including: diamond black, brass, satin chrome and pearl white. View the full Texecom Keypad range here >>
Sensors
The Premier Elite can work with both wired and wireless sensors. The wired sensors are similar to the Veritas sensors (see above). Additional specific wireless sensors are shown below, and include:
- PIR / MIR: wireless versions of both PIRs and MIRs are available, both use Ricochet technology.
- Micro contact: these are discrete / small wireless contacts. Available in white, brown and dark grey.
- Proxy Tag: near-field tags which allow you to turn on and off your alarm with a simple swipe. Proxy tags come in boxes of 5.
Additional features
In addition to the core sensors above, the Premier Elite also comes with additional features giving you the ability to turn your alarm into a ‘smart alarm system’ and also allowing you to expand your system further (adding both wired and wireless sensors).
- Smart key: a compact all-in-one-device that lets you set and unset your alarm, and also acts as a panic button.
- SmartCom: a plug-in that turns your alarm into ‘smart alarm’ allowing you to control it via a smartphone device.
- Smart plug: smart plugs allow you to connect additional devices (e.g. lights) to your alarm system, creating an integrated smart home system.
- Wireless expander: wireless expanders (using Ricochet technology) allow you to add additional wireless sensors to your system, giving you the flexibility to easily expand your alarm system in the future.
Connect Smart Alarm App
The Connect App, is the Premier alarm's Smart Alarm app, giving users the ability to control their alarm remotely from their Smartphone. Read more about the Connect App in our guide here >>
Premier programming
Due to the sophistication of the Texecom Premier alarm, there's a range of programming options. Read our Premier programming guide for more detail. Read guide here >>
Ajax wireless alarm
The Ajax is AMCO's standard wireless alarm system, providing high security for everyday use - with 24/7 Dual Path monitoring included as standard. Designed to be controlled by a Smartphone app, the Ajax mixes high-tech with high-security.
Ajax App, keypad & fob
The Ajax system comes with x3 different ways to set / unset the system: via a Smartphone app, remote keypad, and key fob (optional extra). N.B. the remote fob also acts as a 'panic button'.
Alarm equipment
The Ajax comes with x2 different sensors as standard, PIR motion detectors (which are Pet Friendly) and door contacts, along with an alarm hub, internal sounder & external siren (115db).
Full App control including Apple Watch
The main control platform for the alarm is the Ajax app - which allows you to set / unset & part set the system, as well as view activation history.
Control your alarm wherever - including Panic Button
With the Apple Watch functionality you can control your Ajax alarm system wherever, along with getting immediate alerts - and functionality like an 'emergency panic button'.
Features include: A) Arm B) Disarm C) Part / Night arm D) Panic button
LiveTalk monitoring specifications
LiveTalk is AMCO’s unique alarm monitoring product, giving you ‘immediate audio response’ when your alarm is activated. The LiveTalk system is based around x2 pieces of equipment, a ‘speaker microphone device’ and a ‘digicom’. You can read more about LiveTalk here >>
LiveTalk Speaker Microphone
- Height / Width / Depth: 187mm x 123mm x 43mm
- Colour: white (only)
- Number of speaker mics on 1 system: unlimited (in blocks of 4)
- Activity indicator: red LED
- Location: normally located in the centre of the house (e.g. the hallway)
LiveTalk Digicom
- 4 channel (intruder, fire, panic attack, medical) digital communicator
- Fixed terminal (IP option available soon)
- Optional GSM back-up
- Location: Installed out of sight in alarm panel (compatible with most current alarm systems)
Questions?
If you've got any further questions about AMCO's standard security equipment, drop our team a line: 0800 13 03 999 or email sales@amco999.com