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Control Panel
The control panel is the heart of the system and is made up of two parts, an End Station and a Remote Keypad. The end station would be sited out of the way in a suitable concealed position such as an airing cupboard or roof space, then a stylish and compact remote keypad would be situated next to the your entry point, usually the front door. The keypad allows you to set and unset the system with your own four number PIN code and has a small screen to show user messages.
The keypad also allows you to select which zones are set, for example you’ll set all zones when leaving the house but perhaps only downstairs zones when everyone goes to bed.
Detection Devices
Detection devices are the components that will set the alarm off if they are disturbed. These can be as simple as magnetic contacts fitted close together so they are part of the alarm’s circuit and if separated will break the circuit and set off the alarm, or more sophisticated ones that detect vibration or movement.
Door & Window contacts
Small magnetic contacts are usually fitted to doors and windows to detect the opening of these when the alarm is set.
 
Wireless MC Standard MC
Infra Red Detectors
Infra red detectors, or ‘PIR’s’ (Passive Infra Red Detectors) are designed to detect the movement of a heat source, such as the human body. When they activate a small ‘red eye’ on them lights and a message is sent to the end station, setting off the alarm if it’s armed. The detectors are strategically positioned throughout your property to provide the best protection.
 
Standard V40 Pir Wireless Pet/Standard PIR
Panic Attack Button
In an emergency situation you can be reassured that if you press this button it will fully activate the alarm whether the system is set or not. These can be placed remotely in any room of the house.
Glass Protection
A glass detector will protect a glass window or door. It detects the noise of the glass being drilled or broken and activates the alarm.
Vibration Detector
This detector can be fixed to a door or window frame to detect a physical movement or attack, such as a door being kicked or a window being tried or forced open.
Bell box
A modern external bell box with a built in strobe light and the distinctive Alarms Direct logo, clearly shows that your property is protected. One or more dummy versions are fixed at the rear or side of the property to provide complete visible deterrence.
Pet Friendly Infra Red Detectors
Advances in technology have now led to detection devices that are pet immune. It’s no longer necessary to shut the cat or dog away in an unprotected room or not set the alarm system. These detectors are immune up to a weight of a 70lb animal but will still activate if there is an intruder.
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