Tyco DSC PowerSeries Neo Intrusion Tested

Author: Brian Rhodes, Published on Jan 30, 2017

Tyco's intrusion system line, DSC, is one of the most widely installed brands.

Their primary intrusion panel series, PowerSeries Neo, is relatively new to the market since release in 2014, but is already commonly used.

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Comments (9)

Silas Li

01/30/17 12:10pm

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Undisclosed Integrator #1

In reply to Silas Li | 01/30/17 11:16pm

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Erik Devisser

In reply to Undisclosed Integrator #1 | 01/31/17 01:27pm

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Brian Rhodes

IPVMU Certified | In reply to Erik Devisser | 01/31/17 01:42pm

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Undisclosed Integrator #1

In reply to Brian Rhodes | 02/05/17 08:38pm

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In reply to Undisclosed Integrator #1 | 02/01/17 05:41pm

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Ryan Hulse

01/31/17 08:08am

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Brian Rhodes

IPVMU Certified | In reply to Ryan Hulse | 01/31/17 09:23am

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02/06/17 04:07pm

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