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Is monitoring available for DIY alarm systems and do I need it?

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Yes, monitoring is definitely available for DIY installed systems. There are many companies out there that will provide alarm monitoring services. Of course, monitoring is not always necessary. Some people feel safe enough that a siren is enough to scare off any intruder. Others aren't comfortable unless they know that the police will show up at any occurance.
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Who will be monitoring my alarm?

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Protection Networks' Underwriters Laboratory listed 24-Hour Monitoring Center. Our professionally trained operators are always there to promptly respond to all of your alarm conditions.
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I have several DIY Alarm systems. Can I use (1) one Transmitter to control all of the units?

Bulldog security FAQ
Yes, this can be done by simply using remote transmitter #1 and by simply connecting power to each unit and using remote transmitter #1 to initiate the unit. This will let transmitter #1 operate units 2, 3, 4 etc. Remember, when you arm unit #1 units 2, 3, 4 etc. will respond to the same command if they are within range.
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We have an Underwriter???s Laboratory listed, 24-hour monitoring center. Our professionally trained dispatchers are always there to promptly respond to any of your alarm conditions.
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How loud is my DIY Alarm?

Bulldog security FAQ
All of the Do-It-Yourself units are rated 127db (+/-3%) at 1 meter. Each unit is tested on the production line for proper volume before they are shipped.
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How do I adjust sensitivity on my DIY Alarm?

Bulldog security FAQ
Adjusting sensitivity on any of the Do-It-Yourself units is done in the same manner. Disarm the alarm, then press and hold button #3 (Finder) until the alarm responds with three chirps (non-talking models) or "Please adjust sensor now" (talking models). Simply hit the vehicle, open handed, above the alarm to adjust.
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What is the Yellow wire on the back of the DIY Alarm for?

Bulldog security FAQ
This Yellow wire is the unit's antenna. This receives the signal from the transmitter. Make sure that you DO NOT connect this directly to any metal or to electrical wiring under the hood.
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What do I need to do if I move and need to cancel my alarm monitoring service?

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You can either fax (781-641-2192) or mail a letter to the attention of R. Bushinsky to notify us of the change in your account status. Remember to include your forwarding information in case we have any further questions as well as the new owners name(s) if you think they would be interested in continuing with the service.
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Will your Monitoring Center receive an alarm signal if the alarm is not armed?

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No, we will not receive a signal. It is important to turn your alarm on, even when you are at home. It is best to have your perimeter protection on whenever possible. Perimeter protection is an option that allows you to move about freely inside your home while all doors and windows are armed.
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Are ground-based monitoring systems available in North America?

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Yes, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and NAV CANADA have plans to deploy ground-based monitoring systems in the United States and Canada.
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What is Alarm Broadband Monitoring?

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BBSABN Broadband Adapter allows BBS Security Systems to monitor your BBS Security Systems and most other Contact ID enabled security systems, through your existing broadband Internet connection. The BBSABN Adapter comes pre-configured to work with BBS Security Alarm Monitoring, and requires minimal setup. Supplied pre-configured and complete with adapter kit (required) and power supply, ready to connect to your alarm control panel.
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How does Alarm Monitoring work?

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When an monitored alarm system is installed into your property and it reacts to an emergency condition The main control panel inside your alarm sends data signals down the phone line to the monitoring station. This data includes your personal account number and all the functions that are being monitored. At the time of an alarm activation, the control panel dials out over the existing phone line and sends encoded signals to the monitoring station where they are immediately acted upon.
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What if I am currently under an alarm-monitoring contract?

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If you have an existing monitoring agreement with another provider, you have to wait until it expires. Most providers require advanced notice before you can cancel. Also, it is common practice in the industry to use ???automatic roll-over agreements.??? So watch your expiration date closely. Once you are free from your obligation, give us a call. We want an opportunity to earn your business. We recommend that you send a certified letter to your provider immediately.
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I Arm the DIY Alarm System, then I open the door, the Alarm does not sound, why?

Bulldog security FAQ
You must wait at least 1 minute or longer after Arming before you open the door (Dome Light Must turn ON) the vehicle to test the Alarm System.
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Is your product available for DIY (do it yourself) application?

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No, our product is not available to the DIY market for a number of reasons. The main one is that extensive on the job training is needed to know how to formulate and apply the colour treatment (this often takes an average of two to three years experience). There is virtually one opportunity to recolour brick, so it has to be done right the first time for authentic, warranted results. Our products installed by our technicians carry a 25 year limited warranty .
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Q5: Will U.S. Alarm Monitoring Station receive an alarm signal if the alarm is not armed?

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No, we will not receive a signal. It is important to arm your alarm, even when you are at home. It is best to have your perimeter protection on whenever possible. Perimeter protection is an option that allows you to move about freely inside your home while all doors and windows are armed.
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My DIY Alarm goes off 45 seconds after arming. Why?

Bulldog security FAQ
If the alarm goes off into full alarm 45 seconds after arming, this is telling you that the current signal of the alarm has been activated. If you have a cell phone, radar detector or aftermarket amplifiers installed in the vehicle, these units pull enough current even when turned off to activate the system. You can disconnect these units from power or turn off the current sensing on the unit. No, each unit is individually coded and has its own unique code number.
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Can I mount my DIY Alarm to plastic and then connect the wire to ground?

Bulldog security FAQ
Yes, but you will notice that the alarm will have less sensitivity to impact on the vehicle that it would if it were mounted directly to the body itself.
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Can my DIY Alarm be installed in a boat or recreational vehicle?

Bulldog security FAQ
These units are designed to be installed on metal-bodied Vehicles only. In some cases you should be able to mount this unit as long as it is grounded to the metal frame.
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I lost the Remote Control to my DIY Alarm, where can I purchase a replacement Remote Transmitter?

Bulldog security FAQ
To purchase an extra REMOTE CONTROL contact DIRECT WHOLESALE at 1-800-659-0764, have the Installation Manual along with the Model number for your unit when ordering a new Remote Control.
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When I connect up my D.I.Y. Alarm, I do not have any Range to my unit, did I connect it up wrong?

Bulldog security FAQ
If you have tried moving the YELLOW ANTENNA wire in different directions under the Hood and cannot get the RANGE on the unit to improve, there may be a problem in the RF Section of the unit and it will need to be serviced.
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How do I enable my Talking DIY Alarm to say "Please move away from the vehicle"?

Bulldog security FAQ
This is done through a simple adjustment of the shock sensor. Disarm the alarm and press and hold the Finder button until the alarm says "Please adjust sensor now". Hit the vehicle, open handed, directly above the alarm. The alarm will respond by saying "Thank you". Next, arm the alarm and wait approximately twenty seconds. Now hit the vehicle, open handed, directly above the alarm. Now it will respond by saying "Please move away from he vehicle". The unit is now adjusted properly.
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Will my D.I.Y. Alarm operate my Bulldog Security Remote Starter?

Bulldog security FAQ
Currently, no Do-It-Yourself unit has a second channel output capable of connecting to a remote starter. If you wish to use an alarm to control your starter, you would need to upgrade to a "Pro-Series" system. Please contact "customer service" for more details.
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How does my DIY Alarm know when the door is opened?

Bulldog security FAQ
The alarm's microprocessor is capable of sensing current change through the battery voltage. When the door is opened and the dome light is turned on, the microprocessor notices this change in the current status, activating the alarm.
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Why doesn't my DIY Alarm give me a Warn-Away when you approach the vehicle?

Bulldog security FAQ
The Warn Away responds only when a direct impact is applied to the body. A harder impact after this initial Warn-Away will set the alarm off in full alarm. Make sure the unit is securely mounted with all three screws to the metal body of the vehicle. Also make sure the black wire from the unit is attached to the bracket bolt. If this is all in place, check the white fuse holder and make sure the red power clip is connected firmly to the (+) positive side of the battery.
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What does the Monitoring Station do after it receives an alarm?

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soon as the monitoring station receives an emergency signal , the Security Dispatcher, Specially trained to handle such emergencies, proceeds as follows: Triton patrols are contacted to attend the premises or follow defined instructions set by the customer.
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Do I have to design and build my own alarm monitoring network?

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No, that???s one of the ways we will partner with you. One of our sales engineers will work with you to design a proposal that will accommodate your requirements. We will also make sure that the proposed system is a valid configuration.
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