One of the most common methods used to break into schools, industrial warehouses, and homes is to remove the street fuses and wait until the alarm system batteries are depleted, taking advantage of the fact that some companies install equipment low‑quality compact systems whose battery lasts barely six hours.
Being prepared for this is critically important. Below, we explain how we can reduce the risk of intrusion.
Components of a Basic Intrusion Detection System
The main components of an anti-intrusion device include:
– Alarm Control Panel: This is the electronic control panel responsible for receiving signals from the other components and, according to the configured settings, acting accordingly (e.g., sending an alarm, triggering a siren, activating fog systems, etc.). We ensure a minimum of 12 hours of operation with the original battery in compliance with regulations, but this can be extended with external power supplies and higher-capacity batteries.
– Power Loss Detection: We detect the moment the electrical supply is absent, allowing our client to be notified immediately of a power outage.we also detect when the battery is running low and notify the client again to warn them that the system is about to run out of power entirely.
– Magnetic Contact: This is a component that detects when the cabinet housing the fuses is opened, helping to prevent the intruder from continuing their actions and fulfilling its deterrent purpose.
– Transmitter: we use a minimum of two communication paths, IP and GSM-4G. If the installation loses power and the internet connection is down, we can still send signals via 4G mobile network, and in more advanced models, even using the LoRa network.
– Alarm Signaling Systems or Siren: they are responsible for notifying anyone present at the location of an intrusion or attempted intrusion. These systems can emit audible and/or visual signals, depending on preference or configuration.
In broad terms, these are the main components of security systems. It is critically important that all of them are properly connected and none fail, as otherwise the system may not function correctly.
Not everyone can install one of these systems, so it is necessary to hire professionals in the sector who understand how it works and generate maximum confidence with their work. If you would like to receive information or a quote for this installation, you can contact Dumo Seguridad on our telephone number +34 93 127 26 02 and we will attend to you without obligation.
