ADT provides domestic and commercial alarm systems for a wide range of building types. They sell customised wired and wireless alarm systems and have an in-house team of professional alarm installers. ADT make up their systems with a selection of components manufactured to high standards; this minimizes the occurrence of false alarms due to faulty equipment. They do sell alarm packages but do not sell kits which can be installed by the purchaser. Each system comes with a comprehensive maintenance package, a 12-month warranty and insurance approval.
They have a selection of sensors that will detect if an intruder is attempting to break-in or has entered the property. They are available in pet friendly versions that prevent the movement of a pet triggering a false alarm. They include Passive Infrared Intruder detectors (PIR detectors) and Dual-Tech detectors, which activate the alarm on detection of intruder movement with a range of up to 11 metres.
Glass break detectors are used to detect the sound of breaking glass from up to seven metres away. They have a built in intelligence so they can make the distinction between the sound of breaking glass and other common sounds. Security system vibration sensors are also available which detect damage to windows by monitoring vibrations.
Contact devices are used to protect doors and windows – areas of a building which are typically vulnerable to intruders. These door and window contacts create a magnetic contact which will activate the alarm if broken.
The audio components available in an ADT alarm include an external alarm bell box that can be wired with a bell and/or flashing lights and an alternative silver bell box. Both bell boxes are marked with the ADT logo that in itself is a deterrent to a potential intruder, since most are opportunists looking for a property that is easy to break into. ADT recognises this and also offers dummy bell boxes which can be used in tandem with a tamper proof internal sounder. This arrangement is used as a cheaper alternative, but also to avoid problems associated with excessive noise pollution.
All ADT commercial security systems are monitored alarm systems. ADT’s alarm-receiving centre, manned 24 hours a day and 365 days a year, will be automatically contacted in the event of a break-in. The alarm-receiving centre will then contact the property owner, nominated keyholder and/or the police.
ADT offers two types of manually activated panic button which sends a signal to the alarm-receiving centre on activation. They can be either fixed for use in a hard wired alarm system and remote for use in a wireless system.
The control panel incorporates an easy touch keypad used to deactivate the alarm with a pincode. It is also used to control individual room and door sensors and has a built in two-way voice panel which allows contact with an ADT representative. ADSL filters are available for access to a broadband telephone line. This is useful in commercial buildings which often use a broadband connection for its data and voice networks. Keyfobs are also supplied which allow remote deactivation of the alarm system.
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