Every
home and business is different and every person
has different ideas on how to secure their home
and business. With your suggestions and Monitor's
experience in the security industry, we will
come up with the most effective system for your
premises. The following is a brief explanation
of some of the main components available to
you to aid in securing your home and business.
Hardwire
Systems
As the name suggests, this type of security
system requires cable to be ran to each component
of the alarm system. It is not always feasible
to run cables in a building that has been completed,
but a site survey would quickly determine if
it is possible or not. The components of a hardwire
system are basically the same as a wire-free
system. The major difference, bar the absence
of cables, is that the hardwire components are
mains operated and have a standby battery backup
in case of power failure.
Control
Panel:This
is the brain of the system. It detects
the signals from the peripheral devices
and translates these signals into meaningful
responses i.e. alarm mode, tamper mode
etc.
Keypad:
The
keypad is usually placed by the exit
door. When activating or deactivating
the alarm, you enter your code on this
device.
Internal
Siren: An
internal siren is placed in a common
area within the premises. It emits a
high frequency noise when activated.
Detectors:These
Passive Infrared Detectors (PIR's) work
by constantly monitoring the Infrared
levels around a room and recognising
a change caused by the entry of an intruder.
The detector will then inform the panel
which will initiate the alarm condition.
External
Siren: The
external siren is situated on the outside
of the house. It is a white polycarbonate
box with the Monitor logo printed on
it. As well as being a deterrent in
itself, the external siren emits a very
loud noise and the built-in strobe flashes
continuously.
Shock
Sensors: Small
devices which are mounted on a door
or window frame. A break-in is detected
as soon as the intruder attempts to
force, smash, drill, or even saw the
protected window, frame or door, which
means the alarm, is activated whilst
the intruder is still outside.
Panic
Buttons: These
are popular devices which bring many
of our customers extra comfort when
they are alone on their premises. By
pushing the button, the alarms can be
programmed to sound, and the gardai
and keyholders can be alerted. A popular
device at the moment is the wireless
panic button. This can be carried anywhere
in the premises or even outside the
premises and still operate the
alarms.
The
wireless systems are easy and quick to install,
as there is very little cable required. The
main advantage of this system is that detectors
can be placed around the premises without having
to cause any disruption to the building itself.
The components of the wireless system are very
similar to the hardwired system and work on
exactly the same principles. The wireless components
operate by sending a signal back to the control
panel, which acts as a receiver. It then translates
the radio signals in the same way as a hardwired
panel would translate the signals from a multi-core
cable.
Radio Transmitters have to be powered by their
own batteries. In order to conserve battery
power, motion detectors operate a sleep period
of approximately 3 minutes, each time they detect
someone in their area. Batteries require regular
replacement, which Monitor will advise you of.
False
alarms from PIR's are normally caused by insects,
spiders, moths etc or drafts. It is therefore
recommended to clean around the area, to the
rear and side, at regular intervals. False alarms
from Shock Sensors can be caused by many external
elements. These can include wind, sound, and
vibration.
Bells
and sirens alone can no longer guarantee a
response to your Alarm System. Monitoring
directly links your security system to a control
system, with controllers on standby, ready
to respond to the signalled emergency.
How it works:
Step
1:
An
alarm system activates and a signal
is sent to the Central Monitoring Station.
Step
2:
The
Monitoring Station receives a signal
and the customer's details automatically
flash on the screen within seconds.
Step
3:
A
controller immediately acts on your
behalf notifying the Gardai, keyholders
and other relevant emergency services.
Fact:
In
excess of 70% of premises that are broken
into do not have any form of monitoring
service.
The
more a system is maintained and looked after,
the less likely it is to give false alarms.
Of course we cannot guarantee complete false-alarm
free systems, but we can advise to our customers
to take out a maintenance contract with
us after twelve months. The first twelve
months of service is free of charge under
the terms of our maintenance contract. After
this initial period, there is an annual
cost, which we will advise of you in writing.
Monitor
complies with Irish Standard IS:199:87,
and an NSAI certificate will be issued to
confirm this. Monitor is a registered installer
with NSAI.
Every
home and business is different and every person
has different ideas on how to secure their home
and business. With your suggestions and Monitor's
experience in the security industry, we will
come up with the most effective system for your
premises. The following is a brief explanation
of some of the main components available to
you to aid in securing your home and business.
Control
Panel:
This
is the brain of the system. It detects
the signals from the peripheral devices
and translates these signals into meaningful
responses i.e. alarm mode, tamper mode
etc.
Keypad:
The
keypad is usually placed by the exit
door. When activating or deactivating
the alarm, you enter your code on this
device.
Internal
Siren: An
internal siren is placed in a common
area within the premises. It emits a
high frequency noise when activated.
Detectors:
These
Passive Infrared Detectors (PIR's) work
by constantly monitoring the Infrared
levels around a room and recognising
a change caused by the entry of an intruder.
The detector will then inform the panel
which will initiate the alarm condition.
External
Siren: The
external siren is situated on the outside
of the house. It is a white polycarbonate
box with the Monitor logo printed on
it. As well as being a deterrent in
itself, the external siren emits a very
loud noise and the built-in strobe flashes
continuously.
Shock
Sensors: Small
devices which are mounted on a door
or window frame. A break-in is detected
as soon as the intruder attempts to
force, smash, drill, or even saw the
protected window, frame or door, which
means the alarm, is activated whilst
the intruder is still outside.
Panic
Buttons: These
are popular devices which bring many
of our customers extra comfort when
they are alone on their premises. By
pushing the button, the alarms can be
programmed to sound, and the gardai
and keyholders can be alerted. A popular
device at the moment is the wireless
panic button. This can be carried anywhere
in the premises or even outside the
premises and still operate the 