Understanding and Servicing Alarm Systems, Third Edition (Newnes) [Hardcover]

H. William Trimmer B.S. (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 7, 1999 | ISBN-10: 0750672064 | ISBN-13: 978-0750672061 | Edition: 3

Understanding and Servicing Alarm Systems, Third Edition has seen the alarm industry enter the computer age. With its coverage of microcomputerized controls, sophisticated detection devices, methods of alarm reporting, that second edition broke new ground. Now completely updated to reflect the security industry's most high-tech advances, the third edition of Understanding and Servicing Alarm Systems, continues on the road of educating the alarm dealer, installer, and technician.





Prepares readers for the practicalities of dealing with customers
Takes readers from the basics of electricity to the most modern equipment installation and repair
Teaches the pitfalls one might encounter in the alarm servicing profession, along with the approaches for troubleshooting.

Editorial Reviews

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This book provides the background and knowledge base for those interested in alarm systems and serves as a stepping stone to understanding other high-tech security systems. -Security Managment

...this book can be used as an on-the-job manual for those engaged in alarm systems installations, projects, and troublshooting. The author covers most situations and technical nuances that alarm service professionals will face.
-Security Managment

About the Author

William Trimmer, B.S. is an Electrical Engineer.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 272 pages
• Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann; 3 edition (September 7, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0750672064
• ISBN-13: 978-0750672061
• Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 6.3 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #616,492 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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This review is from: Understanding and Servicing Alarm Systems, Third Edition (Newnes) (Hardcover)

I bought this book for the Florida State Alarm Exam. I think it is the only reason why someone would by this book because its outdated for the security industry. The book was a good read but it was quite confusing because it had so much content. I decided to take a preparation course before taking the actually exam. I order the Power Learning Systems online course from Steve Dale and it help me understand this book and the others that were on the Florida exam. The Florida State Alarm exam was very difficult and I thought I would post this comment so others won't make the mistake of not properly preparing for this difficult exam. I wish you well on the exam.