The Complete Book of Electronic Security,9780071380188

The Complete Book of Electronic Security

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Edition: 1st
ISBN13: 9780071380188
ISBN10: 0071380183
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2001-11-01
Publisher(s): McGraw-Hill Education
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Summary

-- Guides the professional from basic drawing exercises to the understanding and design of electrical system wiring diagrams

-- Illustrates how to create wiring designs, increase trouble-shooting skills, select design components, and expertly read and analyze wiring diagrams

-- Includes junction boxes and fire panel interface as well as questions, tests, and generic application

Author Biography

Bill Phillips is president of the International Association of Home Safety and Security Professionals, and author of 10 security-related books, including McGraw-Hill’s The Complete Book of Locks; Locksmithing, 5th Edition (the world’s best-selling locksmithing book). His physical and electronic security articles have appeared in the World Book Encyclopedia, Consumers Digest, Home Mechanix (former Security editor), Locksmith Ledger Intl. (former contributing editor), The Los Angeles Times, Security Dealer and hundreds of trade and general circulation publications.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Electronic Security: Past and Present

Chapter 2: How Alarm Systems Work

Chapter 3: Fire Safety

Chapter 4: Electricity Basics

Chapter 5: Tools

Chapter 6: Wiring

Chapter 7: Installing and Troubleshooting Alarm Systems

Chapter 8: Security Lighting

Chapter 9: Closed-Circuit Television Systems

Chapter 10: Smart Homes and Home Automation Systems

Chapter 11: Access Control Systems

Chapter 12: Systems Integration

Chapter 13: Vehicle Safety

Chapter 14: Certification and Licensing

Chapter 15: Finding Job Openings and Getting Hired

Chapter 16: Starting and Expanding a Business

Chapter 17: Monitoring Services

Chapter 18: Final Thoughts

Appendix A: Manufacturers

Appendix B: Central Stations and Suppliers

Appendix C: Electronic Schematic Symbols

Appendix D: License Requirements for New York, North Carolina, and Utah

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