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by: Neil Cumming See Larger Image List Price: $85.95 Our Price: $84.23 You Save: $1.72 ( 2%) Prices subject to change. Used Price: $122.54 Third Party New Price: $69.49 Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours This item ships for FREE with Super Saver Shipping. Binding: Paperback Dewey Decimal Number: 338 EAN: 9780750696241 ISBN: 0750696249 Label: Butterworth-Heinemann Manufacturer: Butterworth-Heinemann Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 338 Publication Date: August 04, 1994 Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann Sales Rank: 683299 Studio: Butterworth-Heinemann Related Items: Understanding & Servicing Alarm Systems (Newnes) Telecommunications Wiring (3rd Edition) Low Voltage Wiring: Security/Fire Alarm Systems National Electrical Code 2005 Softcover Version (National Fire Protection Association National Electrical Code) CCTV Surveillance, Second Edition: Video Practices and Technology see more Editorial Review: Product Description: Security: A Guide to Security System Design and Equipment Selection and Installation, 2ed is the first comprehensive reference for electronic security systems. In eight chapters, it guides the reader through selection, installation, testing, and maintenance of security equipment in 35 categories, from interior and exterior sensors to security systems, The uninformed purchaser, the security-conscious manager, and the novice security practitioner will find that this book demystifies the 'black art' of security systems design via clear descriptions of operation principles and extensive practical advice. The more knowledgeable reader will find a unique reference and compendium of information usually found in many separate sources. Each device explained in this book is broken down into sections covering its principles of operation, uses, applications, equipment types, and advantages and disadvantages. This important reference outlines the data objectively, enabling the reader to independently make informed judgments about competing bids or proposals, compile a brief, and design or maintain a security system. Neil Cumming is a partner at Dodd, Cumming, and Love, Consulting Engineers in Plymouth, England. As Projects Manager for all security projects, he is directly responsible for the design of all security systems from inception to completion for a variety of clients. In this role, Mr. Cumming has designed and supervised the installation of security systems on private and military sites throughout Britain and the Middle East. Starting working life as an apprentice electrician, Mr. Cumming later studies at the City University, London, earning a degree in Building Services and Environmental Engineering. It is a comprehensive reference for electronic security systems. Guides the reader through all aspects of electronic security systems from selection to maintenance. Uses detailed descriptions of operations principles and practical advice to make the use of security systems easier to understand. Customer Reviews Average Rating: Rating: - Security: A Guide to Security System Design and Equipment Selection and Installation, Second Edition I teach Electrical Contractor exam preparation classes for the NJ State Licensing Exam I could not believe it when I saw the book's publishing date of 1992. A book about any kind of electrical and/or electronic products that is 16 years old is obsolete. The basic principles may still apply, but it certainly is way out of date due to the advance of technology. I feel like I threw $80 out the window. Rating: - Security: A Guide to Security System Design and Equipment Selection and Installation, 2nd Edition This book was published 15 years ago in 1992. Like all technology, security system design and equipment improves at a dramatic rate (on a yearly basis). The information in this book is not relevant to today's available technology. There are better resources out there. Rating: - out of date Most of info on electronics is out of date in this book, don't waste your money. Rating: - Limited interest for US readers 10 years is a long time in high technology, and alarms sytems are based on high technology. So this book is now of mainly historical interest and for background reading. Compounding this issue for non-UK residents, is the fact that the book was written in the UK, by a UK engineer about UK alarm sytems. These differ quite significantly from those used in the USA. There are different regulatory standards and quite different customs and practices. When published, the book was ... Read More Browse for similar items by category: Amazon Upgrade - Custom Stores - Specialty Stores - Books - All Amazon Upgrade Amazon Upgrade - Custom Stores - Specialty Stores - Books - Arts & Photography Amazon Upgrade - Custom Stores - Specialty Stores - Books - Business & Investing Amazon Upgrade - Custom Stores - Specialty Stores - Books - Engineering Amazon Upgrade - Custom Stores - Specialty Stores - Books - Professional & Technical