Alarm system equipment specifications
The full technical detail behind AMCO's alarm hardware - the Texecom Premier Elite hybrid panel, the Ajax wireless alarm, and the LiveTalk monitoring equipment that works with both.
Texecom Premier Elite
AMCO's flagship hybrid wired/wireless system - see the full Premier Elite overview for use cases, or the specs below for the technical detail.
Control panel
32 wireless zones + 4 wired zones as standard, expandable to 64 wireless and 12 wired zones via expander units. Uses Texecom's Ricochet mesh wireless technology.
Keypads
LCD keypad, wired or wireless as standard. Flush-mounted finishes available in diamond black, brass, satin chrome and pearl white.
Sensors
Wireless PIR/MIR detectors (Ricochet), micro contact switches (white, brown, dark grey), and full compatibility with wired sensors.
Proxy tags & smart key
Near-field proxy tags for keypad-free arming (sold in boxes of 5), plus a Smart Key fob that doubles as a panic button.
See the full keypad finish range or the Ricochet wireless technology behind the Premier Elite's wireless sensors.
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Ajax wireless alarm
A simple, fully wireless, app-first alarm - a good fit for properties that want an easy day-to-day system without hybrid wiring.
Control methods
Smartphone app as the primary platform, plus an optional remote keypad and key fob (also usable as a panic button).
Apple Watch integration
Arm, disarm, part/night-arm, and trigger the emergency panic button directly from an Apple Watch.
Standard equipment
Pet-friendly PIR motion detectors, door contact sensors, an alarm hub with internal sounder, and a 115dB external siren.
Monitoring
24/7 dual-path monitoring included as standard, so the system stays connected even if one communication path fails.
LiveTalk audio-response equipment
The hardware behind AMCO's audio-response monitoring - works with both the Premier Elite and Ajax ranges. See how LiveTalk works step by step.
Speaker/microphone unit
187mm x 123mm x 43mm, white finish, with a red LED activity indicator. Units can be added in blocks of 4 for larger properties. Typically installed centrally (e.g. in a hallway) for the best coverage.
Digicom digital communicator
4-channel design covering intruder, fire, panic and medical activations. Available with a fixed terminal or optional IP capability, plus optional GSM backup. Fits discreetly inside the alarm panel and is compatible with most current systems.
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