Automated Exterior Lighting Control Using Texecom Premier 832 Security System
Note: This article assumes some basic electrical background knowledge, e.g. the difference between AC and DC, voltage and current ratings, live and neutral and so forth, and is for informational purposes only. Please don't attempt to do any electrical wiring yourself if uncertain - electricity is dangerous, not only as a shock hazard, but can also result in fire if improperly installed. With one of the highest crimes rates in the world, home security is a fundamental consideration in South Africa. This usually involves creating multiple security layers, starting with boundary security using physical boundary barriers, exterior threat detection using devices such as passive infrared detectors and/or cameras, eventually culminating in building entrance detection and protection as well as interior detection. Many of these components are usually integrated together as sensory inputs into a single security controller, that detects breaches of areas or zones that in turn, can be used t...