Home Security Package
Home Security Features
Security Features to look out for a security company package. A basic security package or security watch dog system will consist of a master control panel, intrusion sensors, PIR motion detectors, intruder sounder/ alarm siren, security power supply battery, remote access control and security warning sign.
Security Control Panel
The security control panel allows you to do the configurations to the security monitoring devices such as the intrusion sensors, motion detectors, alarm siren and remote access control. The security control panel will be setup by the security company professionals according to your needs. You can also do your own diy wireless home security system here. The security panel should be able to display the status of the security devices and show that they are all in working conditions.
The security panel also helps to ensure that there is constant communication between the security panel and the devices. There are times whereby the cable or wires to the devices might be faulty. In the event if there is any intrusion, the signal will not be send to the control panel, thus the system fails to alert you. This continuous communication is necessary for the security system to be working.
The security control panel can let you arm and disarm the system with a security password. This security password can be keyed onto the soft keypad on the security control panel. When you leave the home, you need to close all the windows and doors that are installed with the intrusion sensors and key in the arming pass code. In the event if there is any motion detected in the home, or opening of the windows, the devices will send a signal to the security panel. The security system will activate the alarm siren and send a alarm to your remote access. For some security companies, this signal will be send to them and they will take actions according to their security procedures. When you arrive home, you will need to disarm the system with a pass code and the security will just monitor the devices.
Intrusion Detection
The intrusion sensor or intrusion detector which they used the terms like window sensors or door sensor; are made up of two magnetic plates. When the windows and doors are closed, the intrusion devices are align with each other and using magnetic fields, the system will know that the plates or contacts are closed. When the windows and doors are open, there is a loss of magnetic field which sends an intrusion alarm signal to the wireless security panel. It is a very simple idea using magnetic difference as a sensor.
PIR Motion Detectors
PIR (Passive Infrared) motion detectors also known as Passive Infrared Sensors is able to use to detect any motion in a still environment. A PIR motion detector is an electronic device that measures the Infrared light from radiating objects. Human is warm blooded animals and is able to emit infrared light. This light is not visible to the human naked eye and can be detected by the PIR sensors. PIR sensor will detect any human or any heat emitting object passing by its field. When armed, any such movement will trigger an alarm signal back. If you have pets, it is important to get a pet immune security system.
Intrusion Sounder/ Alarm Siren
Alarm Siren when triggered will produce loud continuous sound and for some devices, it also has a blinking light. There are different sounds to choose from and different light color to choose from but the range of options might be few due to the standard lights. Having a alarm sound will help to wake you up in the event the intrusion is in the middle of your sleep, it also helps to alarm your neighbors; lastly it helps to ward off the intruder and save you from a confrontation. This is a very good item to have to protect and ward off any danger.
Security Power Supply Battery
Power supply battery is a must for security system. In the event of power failure (This might be triggered by a intruder), the power supply battery will provide the power to the security system like a backup for maybe 1 to 2 hrs depending on the power usage. This will ensure continued monitoring of the security in your home.
Security Remote Access
This is a good feature that is useful since the wide use of 3G in phones and workstation. You can remotely monitor the status of your home security system if your security system is linked to your network. Your system may be linked to the security company and a security web portal is setup for customers to view their home remotely as long as there is a web access.
Security Warning Sign
The best protection is still deterrence. When you paste a security warning sign in front of your home, an intruder will think twice before trying to break in, Even if you do not have the system in place, you can buy a sign and paste it to ward them off. A good tactic to practice too.