Digital Outputs in Home Security and Automation: Dry Contact vs. Open Collector

If you have spent any time wiring security sensors or home automation devices, you have probably heard the phrase “dry contact.” If you have dug into the installation manual for a Qolsys, DSC, or 2GIG panel, you may have also come across “open collector output” or “PGM output.” Both terms describe a category of electrical…

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