La Importancia de la Intrusión
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Whilst most residential systems have a mains-powered control panel with a backup battery, end-users have the option of wired or wireless when it comes to sensors, PIR, door and window sensors and extending to internal and external cameras, lights and video doorbells. The advantage of wireless sensors is that they are easier to install and move around a property with no electrical wiring to support, the downside is they are reliant on batteries, so battery life needs to be checked regularly. Wired systems are usually more complex to install, but often provide more functionality and need less maintenance. The advantage of most modern intrusion systems is that now they can be connected with other smart-home accessories like smart speakers, indoor cameras, exterior security lights and cameras or video doorbells. At ADI we stock a broad assortment of intrusion systems from leading suppliers alongside smart-home products so as an installer you have the choice to fulfil the requirement of your customers whether it's a simple home intruder installation, commercial intruder system or a full intruder, access control, security camera and smart-home solution.
As with any intruder system, regular maintenance is important and reduces defects, maintenance contracts are a good option for the end-user and a great way for the installer/end-user relationship to be kept in place, enabling conversations around new technology and upgrades. Using a professional installer is also a requirement for some insurance companies, be that home or business insurance. For UK installers new systems should comply with the British Standards and Codes of Practice and Euro standards on intruder alarms. These include the BS 8243:2021 - Design, installation and configuration of Intruder and Hold-up Alarm Systems designed to generate confirmed alarm conditions. Also, BS EN 50131 European Standards on Intruder Alarms. Under BS EN 50131-1:2004, intruder alarm systems are required to be security graded according to the kind of intruder considered likely to try to defeat the system. Sometimes this can be a condition of insurance dependent on premises risks. The standards cover four security grades, grade 1 - low risk, grade 2 - low to medium risk, grade 3 - medium to high risk and grade 4 - high risk with examples being banks and museums.
Whether you are installing a new system or upgrading and expanding your customers' current system, there is a multitude of systems, peripherals and smart-home accessories available, it is all about helping your customer to make the right decision for their home or business for long-term security and peace of mind.
UK intrusion statistics supplied by Texecom