Security equipment installation – security audit

Installing a burglary alarm system is perhaps the most important decision you can make for the safety of you and your family, your building or your business.

In general, break-ins (breaking into homes, commercial, institutional or industrial premises) occur due to the superficial treatment of security measures, i.e. physical, mechanical and/or electronic protection measures, with the perpetrator often finding an easy way to achieve their goal.

It is also worrying that most building owners, managers and business people decide to install an electronic burglary protection system only after they or their neighbours have been victims of a burglary or attempted break-in.

The security of your property can be achieved at relatively low cost by installing such electronic security systems, which can detect and signal unwanted persons entering the protected space.

Where you want to detect possible intruders before they enter the interior, outdoor perimeter detection equipment is required. Warning of unauthorised entry into the protected space can be done acoustically and by means of warning sirens, both locally and remotely, in which case the technical alarm system is supplemented by a GSM-GPRS digital communicator for radio communication. This is necessary for warning the beneficiary and also for alerting a specialised monitoring and rapid intervention company.

The following equipment is integrated into an electronic anti-theft detection and alarm system:

• Alarm plant

This is the basic equipment of the anti-theft alarm system (containing the main board), which receives and analyses the status signals transmitted by the detectors connected to it (sensors, IR and/or MW optical or capacitive detectors, IR barriers, magnetic contacts, etc.), analysing and triggering an electrical signal to activate peripherals, acoustic and light warning sirens or to transmit information relating to the areas under surveillance. The control unit stores and displays the event corresponding to the areas or buildings under surveillance.

• Access keypad

The keypad-type communication interface with LCD or LED display is used to control the electronic anti-theft alarm system, to arm and disarm the system (on/off), to program and view status information or various automation assimilated to the system.

• Remote controls

Can be used to control the electronic anti-theft alarm system, i.e. to arm or disarm it (on/off), to trigger a panic signal for the purpose of intervention at the target by the monitoring and rapid intervention company (panic button type) or for other functions to operate various automation systems related to the installed system.

• Warning sirens

They can be installed both inside and outside the target and are intended to provide a local acoustic and light warning of the alarm condition at the electronically monitored target.

• Accumulators

Their purpose is to keep the electronic system in operation (back-up) in the event of accidental or intentional interruption of the power supply to the target.

• Magnetic contacts

They are usually installed to monitor the status of doors and windows, i.e. to supervise their opening and closing.

• Motion detectors

Are used for motion detection when entering the monitored perimeter, can be indoor or outdoor, with passive IR (infrared) and/or MW (microwave) detection, selectable with or without small animal immunity.

• Infrared barriers

They consist of two elements, a transmitter and a receiver, and are generally used outdoors to simulate an invisible barrier to access the protected space.

• Shock (vibration) detectors

Analyses and detects shock waves or vibrations produced by hitting and/or piercing doors, windows or partitions in order to penetrate the target.

• Broken glass detectors

Analyses in the acoustic spectrum the noise produced by the striking of glass surfaces for the purpose of breaking them (breaking of windows and doors).

• Fire detectors

Can detect smoke, temperature, gas, carbon monoxide, liquids and are chosen according to the role for which they are installed.

• GSM/GPRS communicator

It is intended to remotely transmit the status and/or data provided by the alarm centre to both the beneficiary and authorised persons (monitoring and rapid intervention dispatch).

• Electromagnetic loop (electromagnet, magnalock)

It has the function of electronically blocking or unblocking access to the protected area. Locks can be installed in plain sight or hidden from view (applied or buried model).

• Various radio equipment

They are generally used in locations where wiring is not allowed or can no longer be carried out for aesthetic reasons, for wireless communication of various electronic equipment (keyboards, detectors, magnetic contacts, panic buttons or pedals, IR and MW barriers, etc.).

• Extension module and other additional equipment

These are used to control or extend various functions of the electronic system, to extend the operating parameters of the alarm control panel, to increase the number of zones, inputs or outputs, to operate automations, etc.

The risk of fire must be always minimised.

With its very violent forms, fire represents a potential permanent danger to people and property. Taking the risk of fire is a hazard for anyone who understands the potential danger.

The danger of fire is omnipresent, the material damage caused by fire is direct and long-term, and the most important aspect is that of protecting life. Thus, while from a material point of view the risk of a fire may seem easier to assume for some people, the consequences in terms of loss of life require a serious approach to this risk, which is why prevention measures are needed, by installing a safe and effective system for detecting and warning of the start of a fire.

While it is sufficient to connect fire detectors – or smoke, temperature, gas or flood detectors – to the anti-theft alarm system for private homes, it is useful to use dedicated systems for detecting and signalling the start of a fire in large buildings – commercial and industrial premises, warehouses, office buildings, banks or other crowded premises.

Depending on the mode of detection, the purpose and the surface area of the building in which the fire warning system is implemented, the following equipment can be integrated into the system:

• Fire alarm system

It can be conventional or addressable – chosen and implemented according to the size of the space to be protected.

• Fire start warning buttons

They are used for the manual triggering of the fire alarm, i.e. for alerting persons and authorised personnel for the purpose of evacuating persons, alerting the fire-fighting teams.

• Smoke detectors

They detect smoke emitted during the burning of various materials (wood, paper, plastic, etc.) and transmit the information to the fire alarm control panel.

• Temperature detectors

They can be installed individually or integrated into smoke detectors and their purpose is to analyse and detect abnormal temperature increases in the monitored space, i.e. exceeding a certain predetermined temperature threshold, or a temperature increase by a certain threshold in a short period of time, such as a gradient.

• Gas and carbon monoxide detectors

Continuously monitors the monitored space by detecting gas leaks. They can be ceiling or wall mounted, detect only one type of gas or be combined (methane, ethane, butane, propane and carbon monoxide).

• GSM-GPRS communicators

They are used to remotely transmit the status and/or data provided by the fire alarm control panel for notification of authorised persons;

• Sirens and optical signal indicators

Provides local audible warning and light signalling of the start of a fire.

• Electromagnets and interlocks

They operate the unblocking of access routes for the evacuation of persons or the opening of escape hatches, on electronic control of the fire control panel.

• Accumulators

They are maintaining the fire-fighting system in working order in the event of disconnection of the fire alarm system from the main power supply.

This is the ideal solution for companies that want to control employees.

Access control systems can be used both to prevent unauthorised access to certain premises and to keep track of who has (or does not have) access to certain rooms.

Electronic access control systems consist of the use of access cards (proximity cards, access tags) or the entry of a PIN code via keypads, or authentication by fingerprint or iris readers.

If your company has a large number of employees and you want to strictly control staff in certain access areas and/or keep track of them – electronically, using specialised software – we recommend introducing an electronic time and attendance and access control system.

For a good management of access routes, the control systems we offer are the ideal solution for companies that want to control their employees. It is recommended to link the access control system with a video surveillance system of the access routes.

An access control system can consist of:

• Card, card or proximity tag reader

The proximity card is read by simply bringing it close to the reader. The reader and the proximity card have no limited lifetime. Theoretically, malfunctions can only occur in this type of system if the proximity card (tag) or reader is physically destroyed.

• Access keypad

This is the classic element of a security system, allowing the entry of a PIN code (combination of a certain number of digits). It is used independently or in conjunction with a card reader to enhance security.

• Fingerprint or iris reader

By storing and comparing the fingerprints or iris of system users in the database, it can manage people’s access to controlled areas.

• Magnetic card reader

In this case, the magnetic card is read by passing it through the slot of the reader, i.e. through the front of the magnetic reading head. Reading the magnetic card requires physical contact between the card and the reading head and therefore the life of the card and the reading head is limited. This type of access control system is generally used in the hotel system.

• Electromagnetic lock – electromagnet (magnalock)

This is the control element for locking/unlocking access doors.

These are complementary to anti-theft detection and alarm systems.

If you want comfort and security in terms of access to your property, you need an intercom or video intercom system. In line with new living standards and a realistic assessment of the risk posed by your property, you may choose to control access to your property through one of these systems. With the variety of models and the modern touch that intercom or video intercom systems bring, they can be integrated into any space, increasing its comfort and contributing to your safety.

With an intercom system you can instantly find out who is visiting you, you can communicate with someone outside your property, and with a video intercom system you also have the possibility of watching the person calling you.

The attractive design of the video intercom makes it desirable in any decor and the colour video image played will help identify the person wanting access to your property.

The intercom and video intercom systems consist of:

Intercom and video intercom systems consist of:

• Outdoor station

This is the one through which audio/video communication is created with the person requesting access to your property. It is usually installed in the immediate vicinity of the main access door to the property. 

Outdoor stations can be of the buried or surface-mounted type, equipped with one or more access buttons for calling one or more families living in the same building.

• Camera housing

Used for installing the camera outside the lens to ensure optimal operating conditions and protection of the camera from external factors – water, dust, high or low temperatures, etc.

It can be equipped with a heating-cooling system for the camera and the video lens.

• Indoor station

Creates audio/video communication with the person outside the building and is installed according to the beneficiary’s options. It can be mobile or fixed, wall-mounted, desk-mounted, etc. 

It can communicate only with the outdoor station or with other indoor stations connected in the same system (intercom).

It is provided with a button for operating the electromagnetic lock, i.e. for opening the gate or the main access door.

• Electromagnetic lock

It is installed at the main access gate or door to the beneficiary’s building, to operate its opening from the indoor station. It can be of buried or applied type.

In front of the automation system, sliding and swing gate sets are equal. Regardless of the nature of the construction of the gates, whether they are made of wrought iron, PVC, wood or other materials, we can facilitate their control with an electronic automation system, so you can enjoy the convenience of operating them remotely.

As far as barrier access control for car traffic is concerned, it is designed for access to private areas and roads, residential car parks of company or institutional premises.

Any of these automation systems comprise equipment such as an electronically controlled motor, an indoor and/or outdoor control panel, arms, photocells and a signalling lamp, and can ideally be complemented by a video intercom access system.

Individual remote controls, access cards or tags, mobile phone, tablet or laptop can be used to access automation systems.