Alarm.com SEM - DIY Installation

Alarm.com has really outdone themselves this time with the ADC-SEM100-LTE /ADC-SEM100-CDMA cellular communicators by making DIY installations a breeze. These modules are also known as the Alarm.com System Enhancement Modules (SEM). Previous to this module if you had a Honeywell Vista 10p, 15p, 20p or 21ip you would have to use Honeywell Total Connect services to control your system remotely with text and email notifications. Sure there have been other companies such as IP-DATA-TEL and Telular to make universal cellular communicators that allow for basic arm/disarm and notifications but, if you wanted to add z-wave home automation devices you would have to purchase an additional module for that to work. Alarm.com has gone above and beyond by including the Z-Wave radio inside the SEM module this saves the customer time on their DIY installation and money by not having to purchase a tuxedo touch keypad or a Vista Automation Module(VAM). The only one thing that this module is not able to handle is Alarm.com image sensors. If this is the case and you're looking for a video solution try Alarm.com IP-Cameras. The last major benefit of the SEM cellular communicator's is the fact that it can take over existing Honeywell Vista 10p systems as long as they are from 2005 and above. Once you have activated your SEM cellular communicator make sure to activate some sort of Alarm.com interactive alarm monitoring services. This will allow for GEOARM to remotely access your Vista security system remotely to assist you with Tech Support and programming. The Alarm.com System enhancement module is perfect for DIY installations.

Honeywell LYNX Touch L5210 Wireless Security Panel

Hey everyone GEOARM Security presents the new Honeywell LYNX Touch L5210 wireless security panel. The system hosts a 4.3 inch high definition touch screen display with words and icons that are very large which makes it easy for you to manipulate the menu driven navigation system. The system has 2 plastic button keys – which makes it simple to find the home screen and emergency functions. With the activation of GEOARM’S Total Connect 2.0 with these panels there are some awesome add-on features such as emergency tornado warnings and traffic alerts. The L5210 touchscreen will allow you to view up to one camera on the actual display as long as you have the L5100 WIFI CARD attached. The supported cameras are as follows ipcam-wo, ipcam-wi2 and the ACU “analog converter unit”.  If you only wish to view the camera from your smart device than any of the L5210 wireless kits that support total connect 2.0 will work wonderfully with your supported cameras! The L5210 has a high level of functionality with z-wave Technology. This means you can control and automate your, lights, locks, sirens, thermostats, garage doors and water valves from the actual panel itself or while using the Honeywell total connect 2.0 applications. Don’t forget to activate APL or advanced protection logic commonly known as smash proof  “this feature can only be added if you have the internet, cellular or dual path panels".

How to Install the Backup Battery in a Honeywell L3000 Wireless Security System

 To begin installing the backup battery in your Honeywell LYNX plus L3000 wireless security system you are going to depress the two buttons on the top of your security system. Go ahead and place the system down very docile so you dont damage it. Take the backup battery place it in the designated area on the mounting plate. Make sure to loacate the wire through the slot and connect the battery by placing the prongs into the motherboard until it clips. Once your battery is in place take your mounting strip located in your manufactuer box along with the screw and place it into the are as shown on the video. Now you are all set , follow our YouTube page for all of the latest how to videos for your panel! For all of your alarm monitoring needs contact 1-877-443-6276 or CONTACT GEOARM SECURITY

How to Wire the Transformer to a Honeywell L3000 Wireless Security System

To begin you want to depress the two tabs at the top of the panel. Gently place the system down so that you don’t crack the screen.  You will need a 22 gauge by 2 wire or 18 gauge by 2 cut to the length from the panel to the outlet itself. You will see each side of the wire will be prepared in different ways. The side that is going to the transformer will have less of the conduit cut off but more of the actual red and black wire will be cut to expose more copper. Once you have the copper exposed you than want to hook both the red wire and the black wire to loop around the two screws located on the back of the transformer. On the other end of the conduit which will be wired behind the mounting plate, you want to expose more of the conduit and less of the copper so no copper is exposed.  Once the transformer has been wired go ahead and run the other end of the wire through the back of the mounting plate tie a knot so the wire does not try to pull itself out of the terminals. A fact about this Honeywell LYNX Plus panel is that it uses AC current not DC current so there is not polarity. When screwing the wires into the terminal be cautious not to screw in too hard because you are screwing a metal screw into a plastic terminal. The Honeywell LYNX Plus L3000 wireless security system is now wired you are ready to sign up for GEOARM professional monitoring!