Central Station Monitoring

How Monitoring Works

Alarm signals can be communicated using one or more different techniques. The most common way to transmit alarm signals is over regular telephone lines with a digital communicator, a device that is commonly built into your alarm panel.

When your system acknowledges an alarm signal, the digital communicator seizes control of the telephone line and electronically dials one or more preprogrammed telephone numbers to reach the central station.

When a connection is made with the central station, the digital communicator uses digital codes to report the alarm or other signal to an electronic receiver at the central station.

Alarm types-burglary, fire or perhaps a mechanical alarm such as a broken water pump-are displayed on an operator’s computer monitor. The operator then takes appropriate action and calls you, a person you designate and/or authorities, depending on the arrangement you have with your security company.