SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR USING CUSTOMER DATA NETWORKS FOR ALARM SYSTEMS

摘要

An alarm system is disclosed for transmitting data over a data network at a monitored site. The alarm system may include at least two alarm panels operatively connected to the data network and connected to one another by an alternate data path. The alarm panels may be configured to communicate with one another via the data network if the data network is able to facilitate such communication. The alarm panels may further be configured to communicate with one another via the alternate data path if the data network is not able to facilitate such communication. A method of operating the disclosed system is also disclosed.

主权项

1. An alarm system configured to transmit data over a data network at a monitored site, the alarm system comprising:
at least two alarm panels operatively connected to the data network, the alarm panels further connected to one another by an alternate data path, wherein the alarm panels are configured to communicate with one another via the data network when the data network is capable of facilitating such communication, and wherein the alarm panels are configured to communicate with one another via the alternate data path when the data network is not capable of facilitating such communication.