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Learning with Jack Fuse

Jack Fuse is excited to launch our FREE two part Product & Power Distribution Certification. Participants will learn how to get the most out of the Jack Fuse product range ensuring an efficient and safe Jack Fuse installation. Great general power distribution and protection training is also provided that is useful in any security installation. […]

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Silencing the DOTL

Door Open To Long (DOTL) sounders are used at a door to warn when the door has been left open longer than a pre-set time. They are also sometimes used in large retail stores with secure fire exits to alert staff if a customer opens the door. The problem is that in the event of

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Security Cable Voltage Drop Part 2 Technical Calculations & Solution

Voltage drop issues in security systems can be avoided with some simple calculations leading to correct cable selection. Theory We power electric locks and other devices via sheathed copper cable. This cable has a known resistance per meter and the electric device will require a known current. The resistance causes the voltage to drop as

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Australian Standards – Security Systems – Part 2 EOL Resistor Termination

This post partly relates to the ATMOD a Jack Fuse product that houses End of Line (EoL) resistors on a PCB with quick connect terminals. A potential customer recently scoffed at the ATMOD claiming it did not comply with Australian standards. Apparently this customer was under the impression that the standards dictate that resistors must

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Australian Standards – Security Systems – Part 1

Recently I have had much discussion with industry work mates relating to the use, reference and implementation of the Australian standards relating to security systems. The standards that relate to installers are mainly: AS NZS 2201.1-2007 Intruder alarm systems – Clients premises – Design installation commissioning and maintenance. AS 2201.3-1991 Intruder alarm systems – Detection

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Fail Safe/Secure with PP8FR

I have been asked how to power the locks for a fail safe/fail secure door using the PP8FR. Fail safe/secure doors use two electric locks, one to release on fire or emergency and one to stay locked to maintain access control back into the building. Often this is achieved by controlling the negative/ ground connection

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