A wired or wireless burglar alarms or intruder alarm system consists of PIRs (Passive InfraRed Detectors), which detect movements, linked to a control panel. Dual technology detectors can be used to minimise the risk of false alarms caused by draughts or excess heat. Magnetic contacts are also used to monitor points of entry such as doors and sometimes windows. When the door is closed, the two sides of the contact remain together, but if they are separated by the door opening, the alarm will be activated. The control panel is the brains that ties all connected elements of the system together.
Burglar Alarm Pet sensitive, Pir’s are available which allow for the movement of domestic pets without setting off your burglar alarm.
Security System with Bells-only
Bells-only alarm, otherwise known as audible-only alarms, is a burglar alarm which makes only audible noise from the external or internal alarm system sounders when the alarm is triggered. The bells-only burglar alarm may deter intruders and alert the neighbour when the alarm activates but on its own will not generate police response.
Security System Control Panel
The burglar alarm control unit can be in a metal or polycarbonate housing. This unit monitors all devices; it also contains the emergency back up battery to power your alarm in case of a power cut fault in your home.
Security System GSM Unit
A speech dialler with facilities to send sms messages or signals via a mobile call without the need to be connected to a fixed phone line can be installed as an extra to any burglar alarm system.
(Speech diallers allow for external communication by the alarm system; however they do not make the burglar alarm qualify for police response.)
Security Alarm System Monitored alarm
A burglar alarm system is on police response when the alarm is connected via a telephone line, radio network or both to a remote central station for the purpose of monitoring any alarm signals from the premises 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Monitored alarms will incur monthly or annually service charges in addition to the installation costs of the respective alarm package. Our combined monitoring and maintenance service charge starts from £20 p/m. plus vat
In order to get police response on a confirmed alarm activation reported via two independent zones, an alarm system compliant with (ACPO Policy Document DD243: 2004) must be installed
Security Alarm System Personal attack alarm
A personal attack alarm is sometimes referred to as panic attack alarm. The alarm can be invaluable in summoning help when you are attached or feel threatened by an intruder or a stranger in your home or at your business.
Personal attack alarms can be integrated in to the burglar alarm and may be connected to an Alarm Receiving Centre for Police response in London, Cardiff, Bristol or Newport Wales in the event of an emergency. |