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A good security system is the marriage of quality equipment and a logical design. Security systems usually have a "shelf life" of 5-7 years due to changes in industry and manufacture standards.

Good security equipment works well for a long time. Unfortunately, most people discover the quality of the equipment after it is installed in their home or business. The design is often dependant on the price. An optimal security design will provide several layers of protection.

SECURITY EQUIPMENT
Security Devices fall into 3 categories: Detection, Notification and Control.

Detection Devices		Notification Devices		Control Devices
Door and Window Contacts Motion Detectors Glassbreak Detectors Panic Buttons Security Screens Tamper Switches		Strobes Sirens Dispatch Signal		Keypads Control Panels

Contacts should be used used at points-of-entry, and the system should include several strategically placed infrared and/or glassbreak detectors. Detection Devices use sensor technology to "trip" an alarm if they are set-off, at which point Notification Devices are set off. When set off, a signal is sent to a dispatch station over a phone line. This signal includes information about the alarm situation, and a dispatcher reacts according to a pre-set protocol. To combat false alarms, the dispatcher will call several people to verify that the signaled alarm was not an accident.

WIRED OR WIRELESS?
Wireless technology has become a blessing and a curse for security installation companies and their clients. Good wireless receivers and detectors perform relatively reliably. However, several installation companies offer discounted systems with unreliable wireless equipment. Why? A wireless security system can be installed in much less time, and the dysfunctional equipment is can rack up service charges. The consensus among quality installation companies is that wireless equipment has its place, but only with quality brands and only when it doesn't make sense to hardwire.

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