Alarm system not taking incoming call (ring issue?)

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Thomasvs:
I am using the OBi200 with VOIP.ms. The line is used mainly for my alarm system (self monitoring). The system is calling me whenever there is an alarm. No problems here.
The alarm system I have has a feature that allows me to call in (to turn it on or off, to listen in, etc.) The system is setup to take the call after 2 rings. This feature works with a traditional phone line but it does not work with the OBi phone line. It rings many times and the alarm system does not take the call.
Is there a specific ring pattern / parameter that exactly replicates what the alarm system is expecting? What would those parameters be and how do I go about changing it? 
???
Thank you.

MikeHObi:
your alarm system may be expecting a specific ring frequency and depending on how you configured your obi the frequency of ring it generates may not be correct.  Have you hooked a phone to it to see what it sounds like?

Thomasvs:
Mike. I experimented with a few different ring patterns but none of my attempts worked (i.e. alarm system does not take the call after the required number of rings). I am trying to replicate as close as possible the ring pattern I have on my land line. Would anyone know what the "standard" ring pattern parameters is?
I wonder if there is any other parameter related to the ring that could be changed. (perhaps voltage?).

Thomasvs:
I now tried to tweak with different values for "Ringvoltage" "Ringfrequency" and "RingWaveform" without success.  When I switch the alarm system to a standard land phone line, the alarm system takes the call at the first ring. With the OBi device (OBi200) it rings many times without taking the call.
Does anyone have a suggestion?

RFord:
I do not have a solution for you, but is there anything you can tweak from the Alarm System side? 

What are the Make and Model of your Alarm System?  If you have an Ademco or DSC System, you might want to look at this device for self-monitoring:

EnvisaLink 3

http://www.eyezon.com/?page_id=176

It is a free solution and you can arm, disarm, get alerts (including alarm events, etc.) and do a lot with this $99 device.


Have you tried contacting OBi or VOIP.ms folks to see if they can offer some assistance?

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