And with signal hopping, the devices can transmit on 3 different wavelengths to help avoid signal interference. This allows the devices to change their transmission strength to match the conditions which leads to increased battery life without decreasing reliability. This means that they send and receive signal. It has increased range that can travel up to 1.24 miles in open air making it suitable for even large buildings and traditionally difficult wireless conditions. PowerG features 128 bit encryption for safe signal transmission. Everything else is completely wireless and, in most cases, can just be stuck onto the wall. The biggest advantage for the Iotega is that it uses PowerG wireless. There is only one required wire: from the power transformer to the panel. Like all wireless systems, the physical installation is a breeze. The first of DSC’s wireless offerings is the Iotega. It also has the ability of holding up to 95 unique user codes for all your access needs. The 1864 adds two more PGM outputs onboard for a total of 4 and can be split into up to 8 partitions. This system is big enough to cover all but the largest applications. The Power 1864 can accommodate up to 64 wireless zones with a 64 zone wireless receiver added to the system either via a RFK 5564 keypad or a TR5164 wireless transceiver. It can be expanded up to 64 hardwired zones with the addition of up to seven 8 hardwired zone expansion modules. Much like the 1832, it still has 8 onboard hardwired zones. Overall the 1864 panel’s maximum capacity doubles that of the 1832 panel. The 1832 doubles the partitions to 4 and increases the total user codes to 72.ĭSC’s largest PowerSeries system is the Power 1864. Like the 1616, the 1832 has 2 PGM outputs onboard and can have up to 8 keypads.
While it does not offer a significant size upgrade over the 1616 due to the 1616 allowing 32 wireless zones, the 1832 does offer more flexibility by having 8 hardwired zones onboard and allowing up 32 hardwired zones via three 8 zone hardwired expansion modules. The Power 1832 is DSC’s mid-range, and most popular, PowerSeries panel. The 1616 also allows for 2 partitions, 48 user codes, and 8 keypads. This allows the 1616 to scale up nicely depending on your needs. In addition, the system can hold up to 32 wireless zones as long as there is an attached wireless receiver. It can be expanded up to 16 hardwired zones with the use of an 8 zone hardwired expansion module and 2 keypad zones. Out of the box, the 1616 is an all hardwired system that has 6 on board hardwired zones. The Power 1616 is an affordable hardwired system that is great for most small residential applications. It has the keypad, backup battery, siren, wireless receiver, main board, and communicator all within the panel. The Iotega features DSC's PowerG technology for greater range, battery life, encryption. The Impassa is DSC’s basic self-contained wireless panel.
If you are looking for an easy to install all wireless system, DSC has two models to choose from. These will have various basics such as a keypad, transformer, and backup battery that are needed on every system as well as a few other accessories to give you a solid base to build your home alarm system from. We carry various kits that DSC has put together. The 1616, 1832, and 1864 each have increasing larger maximum zone capacities. They have three models with the PowerSeries line. If you are interested in having a hardwired system, DSC has the PowerSeries line for you.