How does an alarm system work?

There are different ways - and combinations of them - to secure your property. A well-known of these is of course the alarm system. This often contains visible and hidden parts. But how does an alarm system work? What does it consist of and what is its exact use? Let's break it all down for you:

• Central computer: with both a wired and wireless alarm system , a central computer is involved, which is placed in the meter cupboard or another central location. You can see this as the connection system between all components, such as the sensors, security cameras and the control room. Nowadays it is often replaced by an app. Does your system use cables? Then the central computer is also responsible for supplying the sensors.
• Control panel: It can take different forms these days. All notifications come in on this and the entire system can be armed and disarmed with it. Are there malfunctions on your telephone and/or internet connection or is the power out? Then you will also receive such messages via this panel. Nowadays, a smart device can replace the control panel in whole or in part.
• Motion detector: In all rooms where this device is installed, it detects movements. As soon as this happens, the motion detector sends a message to the central computer. At Alarmsysteemexpert you can go for motion detectors from Jablotron , among others.
• Magnetic contact: a smart way to secure windows and doors. One part is on the door or window itself, and the other on the frame. As soon as the portal is opened, a signal is immediately sent to the central computer. Your Ajax alarm system can be expanded with various wireless magnetic contact models that are characterized by simple installation.
• Vibration sensor: detects 'unusual' movements. That is, opening a window or door in the usual way will not cause a stir. But if a window is smashed, it immediately sends a message to - you guessed it - the central computer, so that you can react immediately to the situation.
• Siren: Actually, this part needs no explanation. Both local residents and you are immediately informed when a burglary occurs.
• Outdoor detection: an example of an efficient - but relatively expensive - system to detect the presence of intruders as quickly as possible. Think of both the classic infrared beam that is interrupted and, for example, ground detection that, as the name suggests, is placed in the soil. If there is more or less pressure on this than usual, your alarm system will immediately receive a notification.
• Security camera: both inside and outside your business premises or home you can install cameras that provide razor-sharp images of your immediate surroundings via an IP camera . Of course you can react directly to the events as they are displayed, but they are also intended to recognize intruders and facilitate detection. Thanks to IP camera surveillance from Dahua and Hikvision , among others, you can view the images of your security system anytime, anywhere.
• Smoke and carbon monoxide detector: the name says it all right away. This component gives a signal when there is a fire hazard.

You can quickly and efficiently read all the properties of each article in our well-arranged manner! This way you know exactly if and how you can add it to your alarm system.

How does a wireless alarm system work?

When you have read the above, you already know exactly how a wireless alarm system works. The big difference is that the parts of this work on batteries and yes, you will have to replace them over time. That is the only drawback: as soon as the batteries start to run out and new ones are needed, you will be notified immediately. Wireless alarm systems are characterized, in addition to a general lack of cables, also because of the relatively simple installation.

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Tips when choosing

Alarm systemExpert is happy to give you tips when choosing your alarm system. To make it easier, you can ask yourself the following choices:

• Which connection type do I want?
• How extensive should my system be?

How long does an alarm system last?

Now you know how an alarm system can secure your home or building. But how long does an alarm system last exactly? This depends on several factors. Proper maintenance is one of them. Do the parts still work? Do the lenses of your Hikvision Turbo camera surveillance still provide a sharp image? Does cabling need to be replaced, sensors checked or software updated? The latter is of great importance in our current digital age. You also want to be sure that new cameras can be connected to your old security system. This will not cause many problems with our handy Dahua HDCVI camera surveillance. You can connect the digital cameras to your analog system and still give a perfect image!

At Alarmsysteemexpert we can heartily recommend that you get to know your alarm system well and keep an eye on developments in the software and hardware field. This way you know immediately whether your security needs an update or replacement.