Category Archives: Intruder Alarms

Pyronix Enforcer wireless alarm panel

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We hear its on its way….but when?

Pyronix /Castle are soon to launch their exploration into wireless when they release their New alarm panel called the Enforcer.What makes it different from other wireless intruder alarms and one of the key benefits the new panel boasts is Bi-directional wireless. This actually helps keep the number of wireless signals bouncing around the premises to a minimum and helps conserve sensor battery life.

32 way wireless intruder alarm panel.

The panel is a 32 way unit and has been released to specifically compete against Risco who have made this market place their own in recent years. Using euro mini programming makes this panel easy for the engineers and end-users alike. As standard it comes with built in PSU and battery back up. The data bell box is also wireless but can be powered locally if required and we also have 2 zones that can be hardwired should any existing door contacts need to be retained.

Wireless but not completely !

An Rs485 input allows the remote to be either hardwired or radio and the range of the radio signals, although always subject to survey is expected to be at least 50m from the panels. This grade 2 panel can of course be policed via the integrated digicom and will fit nicely into the domestic market place.

Future plans.

Future plans for the panel include eventual integration into the euro 46 platform to enable this panel to fit into industrial applications as well. Zero delay technology is the way forward when considering a wireless solution and the Enforcer is a well thought out panel that should offer a very stern challenge to its competitors.

CCTV engineer? Security installer? News and advice for you?

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We are moving into an era where Megapixel and HD cameras will start to dominate the market place. Are you being given the training and support from the manufactures that you need? IT knowledge is now becoming as important as the ability to run cables and fix kit to the wall do you think you have been kept up to date? Do you think IP cameras are better than analogue? if not why not?

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Risco wireless intruder alarms

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Grade 2 WisDom wireless intruder alarm.

Risco  have released the wireless pick and mix kit which currently meets grade 2 standards.

They have called it the WisDom panel. In addition the pick and mix package allows you to select 6 wireless devices from the following.

A standard wireless PIR

A pet PIR

A panic wristband

A PA fob

A shock sensor

As standard you will receive a bell box in the package.

So why choose a wireless intruder alarm?

Wireless intruder alarms have their place. Small industrial units and domestic premises can benefit from quick installations. This keeps the cost down for customers and reliability has dramatically improved over the last few years. It is always advisable however to get a full radio survey carried out before an installation.

Domestic customers.

Domestic customers seem to prefer wireless intruder alarms for obvious reasons, no cabling , no mess, and engineers in and out before they know it. We have however been to some houses that are totally unsuitable for this type of solution. Thick walls in older buildings always seem to cause issues as can a radio alarm in next doors premises. We have also experienced problems from external interference that we could only deduce were caused by military sources.

Conclusion

So in summary , quick easy, relatively cheap as labour is dramatically reduced always carry out a survey to ensure you have a trouble free installation.

SmokeCloak

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Preventing theft.

Imagine you are on the other side of the law and decide to break into a shop or warehouse. As you enter all of a sudden the whole area is filled with a thick fluid based smoke making it impossible for you to see even your hand in front of your face. Confusion would soon set in and your sense of direction hopelessly lost. More importantly the ability to steal or damage anything is instantly lost. Thieves find this a very good reason to stay away from premises marked up with the SmokeCloak warning signs. The SmokeCloak has taken deterrent to to another level.

How did it start?

Developed some years ago, the progress of the company was held back when the police sited health and safety as a reason why this product perhaps should not be used and as a result threatened to withdraw policed response from people who decided to deploy SmokeCloak . However extensive lobbying and common sense have prevailed and the Police will now readily attend a Smoke Cloak enhanced alarm system.

Is it harmful?

The smoke emitted is totally harmless to breath, a glycol vapour, it can taste a little strange but nothing more. The smoke cloak is armed when the security system is set at night  and is only triggered from an output from the alarm. This can be either an unconfirmed or confirmed trigger , what ever the customers preference.

How long is the smoke there?

The smoke will remain lingering within the premises typically for about 45 minutes after the event and leaves no residue or damage at all.

Do insurance companies like it?

Insurance companies have happily embraced the SmokeCloak product, knowing it will limit many losses and reduce their claims. So many reasons for end users to put the system in place.

Who would use it?

Some of the types of businesses that could benefit include amusement arcades, restaurants and pubs, jewellers, design clothing retailers, military installations, electrical manufacturers, Logistics operators, and so the list goes on, anywhere with high value products can see losses reduced or stopped by installing the Smoke Cloak solution.

Conclusion.

A great product with huge deterrent value, good to see that SmokeCloak is now widely accepted and goes from strength to strength.

DualCom GPRS

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CSL DualCom GPRS.

CSL have always actively challenged Redcare when it comes to dual path signalling solutions. With Dualcom GPRS they have produced a hardware platform that can monitor any grade of security installation. Each grade has a sliding scale of charges to ensure you only pay for the monitoring you need depending on the grade of install.

Vodaphone.

The dualCom uses the Vodaphone network in conjunction with the main telephone path to transmit alarm signals. This is the case even if the the telephone path is IP. Many customers find much comfort in dual path signalling and most insurance companies insist on it , whats more it helps confirm alarms in the event that one of the signalling paths is deliberately attacked. This technology has been continuously improved since its development in 1996.

Partnership.

DualCom formed a strong partnership with Vodaphone because of its reliability , speed and above all its integrity. Other benefits include a fixed tariff so this allows unlimited transmissions from either path but with no additional cost. It is not beholden to the BT network so it can be used on any line providers signalling path. If there is no phone line on site the GPRS can be deployed to at least give one route to the central station.

Can it share lines with existing communication equipment?

It can share existing telephone lines with no interference to the operation of other signalling or communication equipment. All in all DualCom has become recognised as a very stable and cost effective solution for alarm signalling to your central station.

Conclusion.

With insurance companies now fully on-board and DualComs reliability accepted as second to none, the product will continue to challenge in the monitoring market place very strongly.