Intruder Alarm Installation System
The range and diversity of alarm systems available can make choosing the right system for your need quite complex. The information below is not a definitive guide, but it will help you to understand the basic differences between the main types of system on offer.
A basic system might be expected to comprise of an outside siren or bell and strobe light – enclosed in a weatherproof box – a key operated or digital control panel and a number of passive intra-red movement detectors, placed in vulnerable areas. Contacts on windows and doors may also be included.
Bells-Only Intruder Alarms system
This is generally the most basic option. If the alarm is triggered, an audible alarm sounds to alert you – or a neighbor – that an intruder has entered (or is trying to enter) the premises.
This type of system may be appropriate for most typical dwellings. However, it depends on the location of the property, the lifestyle or nature of the occupier or the content.
Speech Dialer or Auto (GSM) Dialer System
This will be a cheaper option than having a fully monitored system. With a speech dialer, when the alarm is activated, pre-programmed numbers of your choice will be dialed and a pre-recorded message alerts the keyholder or neighbor to the alarm.
If the phone line is cut or disabled, no signal can be sent. A GSM alarm unit sends you and/or other contacts a text message. It is not dependent on the phone line.
Under no circumstances should the Police telephone number be programmed into the auto dialer. It can typically send a text to up to three numbers, its a stand alone system where there is no third-party monitoring.
Intruder Alarm Monitored Systems
The system installed may be the same as (or similar to) a bells-only system, except that – when the alarm is activated – a signal informs our remote monitoring center.
They may confirm that the alarm is not false and, if necessary, we inform the Police or security patrol service provider for a call out. It is important to note that our monitoring center is recognized by the Police.
A unique reference number (URN) – which identified the premises – must be obtained by us from the Communication Authority of Kenya, when the system is installed. Our monitoring center is authorized and registered with CAK.
Advantages of Intruder Alarm
- Protect your business from theft
- Deter vandals from entering your premises
- Provide peace of mind when you’re off-site
- Reduce insurance premiums
- Increase the chance of police apprehending criminals
Best Intruder Alarm for home and Business
The best intruder alarm system is the one that protects one home and business from unwanted people, below are our best rating intruder alarm system.
Prosys intruder Alarm system
ProSYS is an Integrated Security System that is simple to install, yet has the flexibility and comprehensive set of features to suit any application. The system has an unrivalled dual-path signaling solution with totally integrated IP and GPRS communication from within the main box.
The system is modular and expandable, making it possible to install a basic intruder system and add modules and functionality – be it dual-path IP and GSM/GPRS communication, Access Control, Voice Module or Wireless – as customer needs and budget evolve.
ProSYS.FreeCom has a proven track record with installations in thousands of organizations, including banks, commercial, retail and public establishments.
ProSYS is available with an elegant Touchscreen Keypad that has a low profile design. Its glass touch screen is extremely responsive, and together with the friendly user interface makes it easier than ever to operate and program the ProSYS. The Touchscreen keypad is available in light and dark colors.
Secolink Intruder Alarm System
SECOLINK PAS and P series panels are designed for small businesses and individual property protection. Currently these models are being manufactured: PAS808M, PAS816, PAS832, P16, P32, P64 that control 8, 16, 32, 64 intrusion detection sensors (zones), respectively.
- Secolink Panel
All models can protect up to 4 partitions (areas) and, depending on the model of the panel, (minus panels) can be controlled by 5 or up to 31 users. More technical information can be found by clicking on the left side menu bar “Control panels”
- Secolink LCD Keypad
SECOLINK alarm system can be controlled by a wall-mounted LCD keypad, or GSM phone, if the system contains a GSV, LAN, PSTN or VIDNET module. Currently, the manufactured KM20B and KM24 series are produced with LCD display and 20 or 24 keys on the keyboard. The main use of LCD keypads is to allow the user to arm and disarm the alarm system, show the state of the system, or allow the installer to change system settings.
- Secolink Expansion modules
Expansion modules are only used in case, where control panel and LCD keypad are not able to ensure the desired system functionality. The use of expansion modules increases the number of zones and programmable outputs (PGM) in the alarm system.
Other expansion modules allow the system to be controlled by RFID tags or remote control units. More technical information can be found by clicking on the left side menu bar “Expansion modules”.
- Secolink Communicators
The main use of communicators is to inform the user or the CMS about an alarm in the protected premises. The alarm report can be transmitted via phone line, GSM network, internet or devices with radio signal transmitting possibilities.
SECOLINK GSM and LAN communicators allows remotely control alarm system, interact with smart phone application.
- Alarm messages receivers
For alarm monitoring companies are designed SECOLINK RCR and SECOLINK IP2 receivers. Devices receive information from the GSV4, GSV5, GSV6U, GSVU, VIDNET, LAN800 internet communicators.
SECOLINK RCR receiver can be expanded with 8 land phone line boards and allows to receive information from the control panel PSTN communicator. More technical information can be found by clicking on the menu bar black box “CMS equipment”.