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Jason Knott | 04/01 07:31 AM, 0 Comments

In yet another sign of how much more home health technology is moving into the realm of security, the Central Station Alarm Association (CSAA) has proposed the Personal Emergency Reporting System (PERS) central procedure standard (CS-PERS-01) for public comment. The standard calls for two attempts at verification, along with specific steps to be taken if the operator receives a busy signal or answering machine. The standard also outlines procedures for PERS-generated fire alarm signals. The standard goes on to note: Unlike other monitoring platforms, it is often advisable that monitoring… View this story

Jason Knott | 01/21 07:18 AM, 2 Comments

While many integrators see the switch by utilities from old mechanical meters to new smart meters as a big market opportunity for home control, some security dealers are anxious. According to the Central Station Alarm Association (CSAA), there have been reports of wireless security alarms "acting strangely" since the installation of smart meters in their homes. Meters use ZigBee wireless protocol to communicate with smart appliances and other electronics in the home. "Alarm service providers should closely monitor the potential for interference to alarm systems, make appropriate filings with the… View this story

CE Pro Editors | 12/07 03:08 PM, 0 Comments

The Central Station Alarm Association (CSAA) elected a new executive committee, unanimously voting Edward Bonifas of Alarm Detection Systems Inc. in to lead the association for the next two years. In addition to Bonifas, members of the new executive committee are: First vice president: Robert R. Bean (Alert Alarm of Hawaii)Second vice president: John Lombardi (Commercial Instruments and Alarm Systems, Inc.)Secretary: Pamela J. Petrow (Vector Security)Treasurer: Daniel Demers (Reliance Protectron Security Services)Immediate past president: Bud WulforstThe association also awarded Stanley Oppenheim, president of DGA Security, with the 2009 Stanley C.… View this story