Absolute Automation Knowledgebase http://knowledgebase.absoluteautomation.com Welcome to our knowledge base. Find all your technical support answers here. Wed, 02 May 2012 17:44:48 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 How to wire a UT-3000 to a DA-500 Driveway Alarm http://knowledgebase.absoluteautomation.com/how-to-wire-a-ut-3000-to-a-da-500-driveway-alarm/ http://knowledgebase.absoluteautomation.com/how-to-wire-a-ut-3000-to-a-da-500-driveway-alarm/#comments Wed, 02 May 2012 17:41:59 +0000 admin http://knowledgebase.absoluteautomation.com/?p=218

]]> http://knowledgebase.absoluteautomation.com/how-to-wire-a-ut-3000-to-a-da-500-driveway-alarm/feed/ 0 Can the Water Cop Water Hound sensors operate on AC power and use the batteries as a backup power source? http://knowledgebase.absoluteautomation.com/can-the-water-cop-water-hound-sensors-operate-on-ac-power-and-use-the-batteries-as-a-backup-power-source/ http://knowledgebase.absoluteautomation.com/can-the-water-cop-water-hound-sensors-operate-on-ac-power-and-use-the-batteries-as-a-backup-power-source/#comments Thu, 26 Apr 2012 15:09:41 +0000 admin http://knowledgebase.absoluteautomation.com/?p=216 No, the Water Hound sensors from WaterCop are designed to operate on battery power ONLY if there are batteries inserted. So the AC Adapter will only power the units if the batteries are dead.

]]> http://knowledgebase.absoluteautomation.com/can-the-water-cop-water-hound-sensors-operate-on-ac-power-and-use-the-batteries-as-a-backup-power-source/feed/ 0 How long does the power have to be out before the Freeze Alarm Home Sitter calls out? http://knowledgebase.absoluteautomation.com/how-long-does-the-power-have-to-be-out-before-the-freeze-alarm-home-sitter-calls-out/ http://knowledgebase.absoluteautomation.com/how-long-does-the-power-have-to-be-out-before-the-freeze-alarm-home-sitter-calls-out/#comments Thu, 26 Apr 2012 14:16:47 +0000 admin http://knowledgebase.absoluteautomation.com/?p=213 This is selectable via a Switch on the unit. You can choose either 15 minutes of 60 minutes to limit “nuisance” calls from power blips.

]]> http://knowledgebase.absoluteautomation.com/how-long-does-the-power-have-to-be-out-before-the-freeze-alarm-home-sitter-calls-out/feed/ 0 When I replace the battery in my Dakota Alert WMT-3000 the light keeps flashing…what does that mean? http://knowledgebase.absoluteautomation.com/when-i-replace-the-battery-in-my-dakota-alert-wmt-3000-the-light-keeps-flashing-what-does-that-mean/ http://knowledgebase.absoluteautomation.com/when-i-replace-the-battery-in-my-dakota-alert-wmt-3000-the-light-keeps-flashing-what-does-that-mean/#comments Wed, 22 Feb 2012 14:43:28 +0000 admin http://knowledgebase.absoluteautomation.com/?p=210 This is perfectly normal…the light will flash for one full minute, and then stop. The system will be ready to go.

]]> http://knowledgebase.absoluteautomation.com/when-i-replace-the-battery-in-my-dakota-alert-wmt-3000-the-light-keeps-flashing-what-does-that-mean/feed/ 0 What is the difference between your NO and NC door switches? http://knowledgebase.absoluteautomation.com/what-is-the-difference-between-your-no-and-nc-door-switches/ http://knowledgebase.absoluteautomation.com/what-is-the-difference-between-your-no-and-nc-door-switches/#comments Tue, 14 Feb 2012 16:49:01 +0000 admin http://knowledgebase.absoluteautomation.com/?p=207 NO (normally open) means that the internal switch is open when the magnetic module is against the switch module (door is closed). NC switches are the opposite.. the internal switch is closed when the magnet is against the switch. Most security systems call for NC door switches so if the wire is cut the alarm [...]]]> http://knowledgebase.absoluteautomation.com/what-is-the-difference-between-your-no-and-nc-door-switches/feed/ 0 What type of battery do the Optex OPTC10U door window sensors require? http://knowledgebase.absoluteautomation.com/what-type-of-battery-do-the-optex-optc10u-door-window-sensors-require/ http://knowledgebase.absoluteautomation.com/what-type-of-battery-do-the-optex-optc10u-door-window-sensors-require/#comments Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:38:50 +0000 admin http://knowledgebase.absoluteautomation.com/?p=204 CR123 3V

]]> http://knowledgebase.absoluteautomation.com/what-type-of-battery-do-the-optex-optc10u-door-window-sensors-require/feed/ 0 Battery backup for Floodstop http://knowledgebase.absoluteautomation.com/battery-backup-for-floodstop/ http://knowledgebase.absoluteautomation.com/battery-backup-for-floodstop/#comments Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:57:17 +0000 dhemmin http://knowledgebase.absoluteautomation.com/?p=199 Do any of the Flood stop models provide for power backup? It appears that either the batteries are inserted OR AC power is available, not both.

]]> http://knowledgebase.absoluteautomation.com/battery-backup-for-floodstop/feed/ 1 Will your MURS driveway alarms and transceivers work with my walkie-talkies? http://knowledgebase.absoluteautomation.com/will-your-murs-driveway-alarms-and-transceivers-work-with-my-walkie-talkies/ http://knowledgebase.absoluteautomation.com/will-your-murs-driveway-alarms-and-transceivers-work-with-my-walkie-talkies/#comments Mon, 06 Feb 2012 20:13:06 +0000 admin http://knowledgebase.absoluteautomation.com/?p=196 The Multi-Use Radio Service is a low power, short range VHF Citizens Band service in the 150 MHz band free to use without needing a license. All radios that operate on this band will work together.

]]> http://knowledgebase.absoluteautomation.com/will-your-murs-driveway-alarms-and-transceivers-work-with-my-walkie-talkies/feed/ 0 What liquids will the WaterBug and Sensaphone water sensor detect? http://knowledgebase.absoluteautomation.com/what-liquids-will-the-waterbug-and-sensaphone-water-sensor-detect/ http://knowledgebase.absoluteautomation.com/what-liquids-will-the-waterbug-and-sensaphone-water-sensor-detect/#comments Thu, 02 Feb 2012 21:35:44 +0000 admin http://knowledgebase.absoluteautomation.com/?p=194 Fluids that can be detected

Municipal and well water Sea water Copper sulfate solution Weak acid Weak base Household ammonia Water & glycol mixture Wet soil Coffee

Fluids that can not be detected

Pure (distilled) water Gasoline Oil Brake fluid Alcohol Ethylene glycol Paraffin Dry soil Whiskey Anything Non-Conductive ]]> http://knowledgebase.absoluteautomation.com/what-liquids-will-the-waterbug-and-sensaphone-water-sensor-detect/feed/ 0 How far away can I wire my siren, strobe etc. from the power supply.? http://knowledgebase.absoluteautomation.com/how-far-away-can-i-wire-my-siren-strobe-etc-from-the-power-supply/ http://knowledgebase.absoluteautomation.com/how-far-away-can-i-wire-my-siren-strobe-etc-from-the-power-supply/#comments Thu, 02 Feb 2012 21:32:25 +0000 admin http://knowledgebase.absoluteautomation.com/?p=189 Voltage drop is a real concern when powering a device over a length of wire. The voltage lost between the load (device) and power supply can be significant and actually prevent the device from working. Proper selection of wire gauge is needed to be sure that the device receives a the voltage that is required [...]]]> http://knowledgebase.absoluteautomation.com/how-far-away-can-i-wire-my-siren-strobe-etc-from-the-power-supply/feed/ 0