Wired Burglar Alarm System
If you are looking to install a burglar alarm and you are currently renovating your house, shop or office or plant, this is a good time to install a wired burglar alarm system.
A wired system is always preferred. With a wired system, you do not need to worry about changing batteries or interference with other wireless devices, and is better and faster in its response to an intrusion, compared with a wireless system.
However there are situation where we would consider a wireless system. If the requirement is only for a couple of devices such as front door contact and a motion sensor, the wireless system proved faster and easier to implement. Or you have already completed the renovation and you cannot accept exposed cables running alongside your wall, the Wireless System would be a much neater and cleaner solution.
That is why we carry wired and wireless systems to meet the different installation challenges and situations.
Wired Alarm Range
We carry two brands of wired burglar alarm systems: CADDX from GE Security, USA and DSC PowerSeries from DSC, Canada. Both are reliable and trusted brands and for most applications, we recommend CADDX for offices and homes with 8 zones and below, and the DSC PowerSeries for landed properties with 8 zones and more.
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GE Security Caddx
DSC Power Series 832
Wired Alarm Accessories
While the control panels may be the brains, without the right sensors at the right location, the burglar alarm panels would be ineffective. Hence it is important to choose the right type of sensor for the right application.
Wired burglar alarm accessories are common to all brands of wired alarm panels. What is listed below can be used with the CADDX as well as the DSC PowerSeries panels.
Magnetic Contacts
The most basic sensors of any alarm system is a door and window Magnetic Contacts. Comprising of a magnet and a switch, the switch is closed when the magnet is lined up with it. This type of setup is ideal for monitoring doors, windows, and sliding doors.
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Wide Gap Mount Magnetic Contacts |
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Roller Shutter Door Contacts |
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SD-8641
SD-8811
SD-106
SD-8561
SD-4561
SD-5011
SD-6023
MC-101
Motion Sensors
Motion Sensors detect movement by measuring optical changes or acoustical changes in its field of view. Most detectors has a detection range up to 15 meters. There are three types of motion sensors:
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Passive Infra Red Sensors (PIR) which detect movement by looking for body heat
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Ultrasonic Sensors that sends out pulses and measures reflection off a moving object
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Microwave Sensors that send out microwave pulses and measures reflection off a moving object
To reduce false alarm, some sensors may use a combination of different technologies. Most dual-technology detectors incorporate the PIR technology with Ultrasonic or Microwave technology. They are designed such that Ultrasonic or Microwave pulses are sent only when the PIR sensor is tripped.
The key to reducing false alarm lies on the selection of detectors and their strategic, correct placement. For example, PIR Motion Sensors should not face open windows as it may pick up heat changes caused by the headlights of a passing car. And for homes with pets, Pet Immunity Motion Sensors should be use to reduce false alarm caused by pets running about the premises.
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DSC EC-301DP Encore PET PIR
DSC BV500 Bravo Ceiling PIR
DSC Force F2-201 Dual Tech
RISCO WatchOUT DT Outdoor Motion Sensor
Beam Detectors
Active Infra-Red Beams are ideal for protecting large voids such as roof areas with skylights or perimeter walls. Comprising a pair that transmit and receive, an intrusion is detector when the beam is cut. Most units comes equipped with dual beam, reducing false alarm that may arise from falling leaves or insects flying pass.
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IDS SBT-30 Outdoor Beams
BS-200 Barrier Curtain Sensors (Brown/White)
Fire Detectors
While it may be the last thing on our mind, fire may happen anytime, anywhere. Yet having a smoke detector detect early sign of fire can greatly increase your chance of getting everyone out before the fire break out. Our Burglar Alarm Control Panels support a wide range of fire detector that is designed to give you that head start warning you need.
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Photoelectric Smoke Detector
Heat Detector
Carbon Monoxide CO Sensors
Glass Break/ Vibration Sensors
Glass break sensors should be considered for applications with large glass panels such as retail shops, office buildings and residences. There are two types of glass break sensors.
Single technology Acoustic Sensors listen to the sound of breaking glass and can be mounted on walls or ceilings. They can cover a range of 6 - 10 m at 360 degrees range, and can be used to protect a number of windows or glass panels.
Dual technology sensors uses acoustic and vibration and such sensors must be mounted on each panel. It will trigger alarm only when both vibration and sound of breaking glass is detected.
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Vitron Plus G3 Acoustic Sensor
Sentrol 5600W
GE DV1201A Vibration Sensor
Panic Buttons
A panic button can be used to quickly activate an alarm as a measure to mitigate an emergency situation. Panic buttons can be installed at cashiers, bank tellers as well as in the home.
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Sentrol 05906
HM-01 Panic Button
HM-01A Panic Button
Siren and Strobe Lights
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Mini Siren with Strobe Light
Large Outdoor Siren with Strobe Light
Metal Outdoor Siren with Strobe Light