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.
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.
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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