urbanmark Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 I've been thinking about a C4 system for a new 1,400 sf condo in downtown Seattle. The developer is currently offering to include a security system (something from GE - Allegro/Concord?) and I was looking for recommendations on systems that will integrate well with C4. It won't need to be a complex system, I just want something that will work well with a future C4 system. Any feedback is appreciated... Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbs Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 Searching on "security" or "concord" should both get you what you're looking for. A much-discussed topic.Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanE Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 There are many systems which will integrate well with a Control4 system, but a lot of dealers like the GE Concord 4 and say it works best with Control4.Specifically, the setup of the Concord4 within the Control4 system is pretty simple, and it has a lot of built-in functionality (i.e. key fobs, etc.).If it's any other panel from GE than the Concord 4, it either won't integrate, or if it's the Concord 3, the integration is not as easy.RyanE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c44me Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 which building? have you looked at the Bravern?to answer you ? I think the consensus is the GE Concord but as JBS said do a search its well covered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urbanmark Posted December 31, 2008 Author Share Posted December 31, 2008 Great... thanks for the quick (and confirming) responses! I had read some of the posts on the GE Concord system, but all the dialogue seemed to relate to much larger installations and I wasn't sure if that would be right for a 1,400 sf condo. Also, a C4 dealer just contacted me suggesting a DCS system? I'll have to look into that too. @c44me - Funny you mentioned the Bravern. We're actually moving into Gallery (in Belltown) next month which is by the same developer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c44me Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 welcome. and thank you - I hope you enjoy the new place. I know the developer fairly well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanE Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 DSC systems are good, pretty comparable to the GE Concord, although they're a *little* more work to get setup.They created a new serial module after we met with them, and it's much improved. The IT100 is the serial module you need.http://www.securitysystemspro.com/DSC-IT-100-Data-Interface-Module-p/dscit-100.htmIt works much better (has a better serial protocol) than the 5401 serial module it replaces.RyanE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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