• Terminology

    Ever wandered about the different terminologys used in the alarm industry?

    Use the tabs bellow and find out more about them, giving you a better understanding of your system and what else it's capable of doing.

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  • This is often the small plastic or metal box, placed in a cupboard out of the way and infact it is the heart of the alarm system

    Used to control and to set / unset the system

    The loud part that sits on the outside, often comes with flashing lights

    The connection part of the alarm can performed from many diffrent ways, from a simple phone line or internet connection, or even direct to our alarm reciveing centre (ARC).

    Used to confirm doors or windows are closed before setting alarm and when they have been opened

    To see a heat souce* moving

    As a standard PIR but with added mircowave to reduce false alarms

    Detects glass being broken

    Used to warm of a problem within a swimming pool area

    Perimeter protection and for added security, and can be armed at night

    Detects movement within a building

    Alerts alarm to both high and low temprature, often used for freezers and server rooms

    To request for help from both on site with the use of bells and offsite when the alarm system is monitored

    Can be used to see both high leavels of water or any water often found at ground level

    Detects smoke or heat within a protected area

    Used to log or confirm when a safe door has been opened, can also be set 24 hours a day

    Loop wire can be used for added security device, used to wrap round compressors ect to actvaite alarm upon removal

    Covers fire doors 24 hours a day, ideal in a night club, shop or warehouse



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