DSC AMA-100

Acuity Addressable Glassbreak Detector

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(based upon one review)

The DSC AMA-100 is an addressable glass break detector that uses an omni-directional microphone monitor a home or business for the sound of breaking glass. The device connects with the panel using a 2-wire connection that must be set up for an addressable sensor. Buy the DSC AMA-100 here.

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Description

The DSC AMA-100 Acuity Addressable Glass Break Detector is a hardwired sensor designed to monitor windows and protective glass casings. The devices uses an omni-directional microphone and an advanced microprocessor-based sensor to monitor windows and casings for any breakages that occur.

The AMA-100 is designed to work with multiple types of framed glass. These types include plate, float, tempered, wired and laminated. The device will accurately detect breakages that occur from up to 25 feet away. For best results, the AMA-100 should have a direct line of sight to the glass that is being monitored.

With a 2-wire connection, the AMA-100 is easy to wire to a security system. Please note that this is an addressable sensor, and it needs to be wired as such to work properly.

Brand: DSC

Reviews
Great Option For Addressable DSC Panels!
Submitted on 06/09/2020 Alarm Grid

The DSC AMA-100 Acuity Glass Break Sensor is an addressable glass break detector for compatible DSC Addressable Loop Systems. It actively listens for the sound of glass breaking and will alert the system during such an event. Since this sensor is for compatible DSC Hardwired Systems only, it has very limited compatibility. That being said, it can be used nicely with multiple types of glass, and it offers very reliable performance. We would recommend it for anyone needing an addressable glass break detector for a compatible DSC Panel. For that reason, it gets a 5 Star rating.

There are many things to like about the DSC AMA-100 Acuity Glass Break Sensor. For one, it works with multiple types of glass. The types of glass compatible with the DSC AMA-100 include plate glass, float glass, tempered glass, wired glass, and laminated glass. The sensor has a nice detection range, as it can hear a window or protective glass casing being broken from up to 25 feet away. We also like the fact that the DSC AMA-100 has an omni-directional microphone, and it can hear glass being broken from any direction.

There are not many downsides regarding the DSC AMA-100 Acuity Glass Break Sensor. One issue is that the sensor has a very limited compatibility selection, as it can only be used with DSC Addressable Loop Panels which support the PC5100 Zone Expander. Like most glass break sensors, the AMA-100 must have a direct line of sight to the glass that is being monitored. Blockages such as blinds and curtains can prevent the device from working properly. But overall, these downsides are relatively minor, and they do not stop us from giving the DSC AMA-100 Acuity Glass Break Sensor a 5 Star rating.

Good: Works w/ Multiple Types of Glass, 25-Foot Detection Range, Omni-Directional Microphone

Bad: For DSC Addressable Loop Panels Only, Requires Direct Line of Sight

Bottom Line: 5 Stars

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