Intruder Alarm Systems

The idea of an intruder alarm is to simply try and deter a potential burglary occurring at your house, and to an extent it works a treat. After all if your house is alarmed and another house just up the road isn't then your house is a lot less likely to get targeted.

A burglar does not want any attention, he just wants to get in with as little fuss as possible take what ever he wants and leave to go on to the next house, if he triggers an alarm system it could obviously ruin his entire day, noise is his worst enemy because it attracts attention.

House Alarms

Our burglar alarms are professionally designed and installed to suit your lifestyle. Multiple codes for family and friends let you control who can enter your home and control your home security system. If you have pets and want to give them freedom to certain areas, this can be built into the design of the intruder alarm, home burglar alarm, or house alarm system.

Installing quality security measures is an investment in the safety and security of your home. It is a long term investment that will reduce the risk of being the victim of crime and will bring considerable peace of mind.

Intruder Alarm Components

Alarm Control Panel

The control unit is the nerve centre of the alarm and is usually situated in a cupboard, or under the stairs for a domestic system. The control unit works jointly from the mains supply and a rechargeable battery. It processes signals from the various detectors and sensors - and operates the sounders accordingly. Whilst it normally incorporates a keypad to allow you to set and unset the alarm, on most systems a separate or remote keypad will be installed.

External sounder (Bell box)

The external sounder box (usually referred to as a 'bell box') will provide mechanical and weather protection for the warning sounder located inside the box. The bell box will be protected against unauthorised tampering or attack. Noise pollution legislation requires that external sounders do not operate for more than 20 minutes.

Fitted on the underside or inside the bell box, a strobe light will give visual warning that the alarm has activated, which is useful for identification within a row of alarm box-bearing buildings.

Telephone Autodialler

On alarm activation this unit dials up to 4 numbers in sequence, With a personalised voice message. Message can then be stopped by pressing * or # on the recieving phone. These units can be fitted at the time of install or as an add on to any existing alarm system.

They can also be used in conjunction with smoke detectors or CCTV cameras to alert clients should a situation arise.

Internal Sounder

The internal sounder will provide a very loud audible warning inside the premises. This is particularly important when the outside warning device may be difficult to hear.

Door / Window Contact (Magnetic Reed Switch)

These sensors are used where detecting the opening of a window or door is required. A magnetic sensor comes in two parts - a magnet and a contact. There are two basic types - the FLUSH type, designed to be unobtrusively sunk into a wooden door or window frame, and the SURFACE type, intended for use where sinking the sensor would be inappropriate, for example metal and UPVC doors and windows.

PIR (Passive Infra Red Sensor)

Passive Infra-Red sensors detect movement of heat, by looking at the room in Infra-red. The detector lens splits the room up into 10+ areas and any movement of heat between these areas will cause an activation.

Dual-Tech Detector

This is two different technology detectors built into the same unit, most common is PIR / Microwave Detector. These are generally used in Conservatories to cope with the extreme temperatures.

Shock Sensors (vibration sensor)

Detects shocks or vibrations, and is used to detect an attempted break in by forced entry.

Break Glass Detectors

Detects the breaking of window or door glass

Beam Type Detectors

Beam Detectors have separate transmitter and receiver units, and movement is detected by something crossing the beam created between the units.

Panic Button (PA)

Deliberately operated by a push button and reset via a key, this device is used to activate the alarm at any time, whether the control unit is switched on or off.

Alarm servicing and maintenance keeping your premises secure

Security systems are like any electrical goods, even with the best installation techniques and high quality parts, there is always the possibility of something going wrong! Our service and maintenance facilities are available for systems installed by others, subject to a satisfactory survey. Please contact us for further details.

Emergency alarm repairs

Should you require corrective maintenance repairs or an upgrade of your alarm installation in the future, then we at A.C.S Alarms will be at hand to provide ongoing support. Corrective maintenance is carried out within the required timescale and in accordance with documented quality assured procedures.

A.C.S Alarms provide a 24 Hour Service, 365 days a year, with full call-out support and a maximum of 4-hour response. In addition, our preventative maintenance visits will ensure all systems are always operating at optimum performance. However, should any unforeseen problems occur, you can be sure of a fast, friendly and efficient response at all times.

• Maintenance/service contract to suit your needs
• Technical advice from experts
• Highly trained engineers on-call
• 24 Hour support
• Maximum 4-hour response

Regular Service and maintenance to your home security will...

• Dramatically reduce the number of system failures.
• Make systems perform better and last longer.
• Prevent insurance companies from potentially invalidating claims on non maintained alarms.