Wirefree Frequently
Asked Questions
Bells Only Intruder Alarm
System
"Bells Only" refers to the type of intruder
alarm, burglar alarm, or fire alarm system that uses
audible and visual signaling only, i.e. an external
Siren and Strobe and is not connected to any monitoring
station. Such burglar and intruder security systems
can still be registered with the Police but it is optional
and police response is dependant upon a neighbour or
passer by hearing your alarm ringing and raising the
alarm.
Monitored Alarm Systems
Monitored systems are linked by your phone line (or,
in the case of high security systems, phone line and
wireless transceiver) to a remote Monitoring Station.
Each time the alarm is set, unset or activated signals
are sent to the call centre.
For all alarm activations, the call centre will first
try to contact the protected premises and then, if they
cannot get a satisfactory response, they will call keyholders.
A password is used to ensure security of communication
with the Monitoring Station.
Keyholders
For monitored intruder and fire alarms a minimum or
2 keyholders are required. Keyholders are people who
do not live at the alarmed premises but have access
to it. For commercial premises keyholders can be the
owner (provided they don't live at the premises), Store
Manager, etc. For residential premises keyholders are
neighbours or friends/family living locally.
If the alarm is activated the monitoring station will
call the keyholders who will then be required to attend
the premises.
Keyholders must live within 20 minutes of the alarmed
premises and have their own transport and set of keys
to the premises. They must know how to operate the alarm
including knowledge of passwords used by the alarm monitoring
station.
There are specialist companies available who, for a
fee, can act as keyholders.
What does a alarm control
panel do?
The Control Panel is the heart of the intruder alarm
system and contains the microprocessor and electronic
circuitry necessary to monitor the various detection
circuits (zones) and to initiate an alarm condition
in the event of an intrusion into a protected area.
It incorporates an internal sounder. It allows all user
configurable settings to be programmed
What is a PIR? (passive
infra red detector)
PIR's detect movement by detecting changes in heat
caused by a person moving within the devices detection
zone.
What is a Magnetic Door
Contact?
Magnetic Door Contacts are used to protect doors and
windows. It will detect when the door or window is opened.
What is a Remote Control?
The Remote Control allows you to simply Arm and Disarm
your security system from any location (within range)
and from outside the property. Most include a panic
button facility.
In the event of a power
failure will the alarm system continue to operate?
Yes, control panels are supplied with rechargeable
back-up batteries fitted. These will power the system
(depending upon battery condition and use in the event
of a power failure).
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