Vintage 1983 Commercial Security Alarm System

FBI Inc. XL-1215 “Computer Alarm” – Complete System

This is an authentic early-1980s professional alarm system, removed intact and preserved. These were installer-only commercial systems, commonly used in banks, offices, and high-end properties — not consumer DIY equipment.
Perfect for:
Film & TV prop use
Vintage electronics collectors
Industrial / cyberpunk décor
Museums or retro-tech displays

Included Components
FBI Inc. XL-1215 Computer Alarm Control Panel
Steel enclosure
Original circuit boards
Original wiring diagrams inside cabinet
Inspection & date labels (1983)
Heavy Aluminum Hardwired Keypad
Mechanical keys (not membrane)
Classic 12-key layout with * / #
Tri-LED status indicators (green / yellow / red)
Brushed metal faceplate – very period-correct
Detection Systems Inc. (DSI) Motion Detector – Model DS901E
Made in Fairport, NY
12VDC @ 30mA
Early PIR / analog motion detection
Metal-backed housing with grid lens
DSI later became Radionics / Bosch Security
Original wiring, terminal blocks, and internal labels present

Era & Authenticity
Dated 1983
Early microprocessor-based alarm system
Hardwired zones, telephone line monitoring design

Heavy industrial construction — steel and aluminum, no cheap plastics
This is the real thing — not a reproduction, not modernized.

Prop & Display Use
This system has a distinct early-80s professional security aesthetic that modern equipment can’t replicate. Ideal for:
1980s–1990s film/TV sets
Law enforcement / corporate / bank scenes
Retro-futurist or cyberpunk environments
Prop buyers value authenticity, labels, and original hardware — all present here.

Condition Notes
Clean, complete, and unmodified
Sold as-is, untested due to age (typical for vintage electronics)
Not intended for modern home security use
Cosmetic wear consistent with age (see photos)


Shipping
Carefully packed
Local pickup welcome if applicable

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