AboutEric Miller Expertise I have over 10 years worth of experience in the telecommunications industry. I can give helpful information on virtually all aspects of telecommunications from residential installations to full size commercial installations. I have extensive experience in working with telecom media from CAT3 cable to fiberoptic cable. Be forewarned, hardware and software is not my thing, but I will give it my best to answer your questions.
Experience I have over 10 years worth of telephony experience, most of it in installation. I have extensive experience working with dial tone. I also have extensive knowledge in the installation/termination of all low-voltage cables, from CAT3 voice grade cable, to outside plant cable, to fiberoptic cable. I have used all types of test equipment ranging from CAT5 cable testers to OTDR's. I have experience in working with digital keys systems and PBX's.
Education/Credentials I have been BICSI certified. I have held certifications in digital key systems, voicemail, and other external equipment. I have held numerous certifications covering the installation of low voltage cable, including fiberoptic cable.
Expert: Eric Miller Date: 1/2/2007 Subject: auto-dial home security false alarms
Question I have an auto-dial home security device (in a vacant apt.)
programmed to call my cell phone if it detects motion. The device works well when tested, but I have received one false alarm (between 10:45 and 11:10 pm each of the six nights since installed. It uses Passive infrared technology and simulates the "redial" function . What could trigger these "once a day" calls at about the same time each night? Could it be a Telecom signal/query?
Answer Hey Ken-
I don't think a telecom query is the answer. Most local service providers (i.e. BellSouth) use analog technology for residential dial-tone service which would make it difficult for them top send a signal. It sounds like your problem may be resulting from a reboot cycle within the alarm CPU. Unfortunately, I have not had much experience with alarms, especially newer, more sophisticated models. Hope this helps!!
