Designing Security Alarm Systems provides an in-depth understanding of intrusion systems, including how they work and how to best use their capabilities for physical security applications. It focuses on technology and hardware specifications for optimal effectiveness, presenting the information that professionals need in order to design, configure, and install effective intrusion detection systems. After an overview of security principles and basic concepts, the text discusses security intrusion detection devices, alarm components, system design, detailed programming methods, physical electronic security system capabilities, and indoor and outdoor applications.