Products

Control panel – the "brain" behind the system. Control panels come with different capacities, i.e. 4 zones, 8 zones, 16 zones, fully expandable to several hundred zones. Each detector included on a system will have its own individual zone designation, for example, a house with four movement detectors, two panic button, one smoke alarm and one door contact would require the minimum of an eight zone panel. All the cables from each detector must be wired back to the control panel.

The control panel is usually sited in a cupboard or other out-of-the-way location. The control panel is mains powered and has a sealed lead acid back up battery to maintain the system for a minimum of eight hours in case of power failure.

Most control panels that we use have the ability to be connected to your telephone line for notifying you on your mobile phone in the event of an activation or allowing us access for off site fault rectification.


Remote Keypads – are aesthetic looking devices, with a small screen and keypad. They are usually sited near the entry / exit point and are used for operating the alarm system.


PIR - The Passive Infra-Red sensor. When used correctly these detectors are in invaluable asset to any alarm system, they detect movement of heat, by looking at the room in Infra-red. The detector lens splits the room up into 20+ areas and basically any movement of heat between these areas will cause an activation of the alarm system.

Dual Technology Detectors – are used for the same purpose as the standard movement detector but are more suitable for areas that are prone to false alarms such as garages, or areas where the boiler is kept. Dual Technology devices are a combined microwave and infrared unit and require both technologies to detect an intrusion before activating the alarm.


The Shock Sensor - Quite simply this device detects shocks, and is used to hopefully detect an attempted break in by forced entry. The idea is that the shock sensor detects any vibration caused by the intruder trying to gain access and triggers the alarm system before he has actually got in. A worthwhile consideration for any door or window frame.


Smoke Detectors Detectors are an invaluable addition to any Alarm System so long as they are correctly placed. Most houses would perhaps only need a couple (one in the Hall, and one on the Landing). Heat Detectors are perhaps best situated in the Kitchen, and possibly the lounge.


Heat Detectors - Detectors are an invaluable addition to any Alarm System so long as they are correctly placed. Most houses would perhaps only need a couple (one in the Hall, and one on the Landing). Heat Detectors are perhaps best situated in the Kitchen, and possibly the lounge.


Panic Buttons - When placed in a good location these Devices can prove a useful addition to your alarm system. Ideal locations for the hardwired devices might be by the front door, or within reach of your bed. You could also ask for the wireless pendant type which you could wear around your neck, and when pressed would work from anywhere within your property, these can have up to 100 yards range so would be handy to have while gardening for instance.


Redcare - Redcare security offers business and domestic users the most secure and state-of-the-art alarm monitoring network in the world – the only one that constantly monitors every link in the connection chain, every second of every day.


Central Station - Since July 2002, Police guidelines state they will no longer respond to bells only alarm systems unless there is some additional evidence that an offence is in progress.

With a monitored alarm, you're connected 24 hours a day to the CUSTODIAN NACOSS Approved Alarm Receiving Centre via your phone line. Your home is monitored even if you are away, so any break-in signal will be attended to by key holders and, if the alarm is sequentially confirmed or a panic button is activated, the police will be alerted.

Also available is a range of fire detectors (see Smoke detectors) which, when installed as part of your alarm system, will indicate separately to Custodian that there is a fire emergency. If necessary the fire brigade will be alerted.