Few unpleasant things compare to the tense feeling of violation one gets after their home has been burgled. It goes beyond the loss of one’s property and has to more do with the unauthorised and uninvited entry into one’s private space. Apartment or home alarm systems serve to provide peace of mind that the homeowner has met the challenge of securing the home and has minimised the possibility of intruders entering the home.
The traditional main features of any home alarm system are the keypad, the sensors as well as the sirens. Advances in home alarm security system technology have brought about the inclusion of batteries as an alternative to conventional electric power supply. This is ideal, especially in South Africa with the advent of load shedding.
The control keypad is the core of the system as it provides the mode through which the technicians programme the whole system. It is also used by the owners of the apartment to arm and disarm the system. The sensors are also an important part of the alarm system. These include motion and sound detectors that pick up unusual movements and irregular noise levels.
Smoke, heat and carbon monoxide detectors are also installed to pick up these dangers and responds by alarming the owners. Another sensor which is common mainly in homes is the combined door contact and shock sensor that alerts property owners when the door is forced open. While a shock sensors is installed on windows to detect vibration and broken glass.
These home alarm systems are so sophisticated that they are designed to be able to notify the owner when the battery is about to reach empty. The owner has to however make sure that the batteries are working properly and they are changed regularly.
Vital communication is made possible by elite alarm systems and it allows the system to contact phone numbers of the owner’s choice if there is tripping of the system. This will alert the security service prodder, South African Police Services or homeowner’s next of kin of the danger.
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