Are wireless burglar alarms as good as wired burglar alarms?
Wireless alarm systems can be every bit as good as wired alarms. The wireless burglar alarms used by Sperrin Security are state of the art. Wireless Systems are sometimes a more practical solution for inaccessible areas, outbuildings.
Wireless alarm systems can be every bit as good as wired alarms. The wireless burglar alarms used by Sperrin Security are state of the art. Wireless Systems are sometimes a more practical solution for inaccessible areas, outbuildings.
What happens if everyone just ignores my burglar alarm?
There is nothing you can do if your neighbours or the public walking past do nothing about your activated alarm. However, Sperrin Security recommend a burglar alarm system that won't be ignored, these alarms will sound internally and externally and the Alarm Receiving Centre (ARC) will be alerted that your burglar alarm has just been activated and they will contact your key holder or the Police.
There is nothing you can do if your neighbours or the public walking past do nothing about your activated alarm. However, Sperrin Security recommend a burglar alarm system that won't be ignored, these alarms will sound internally and externally and the Alarm Receiving Centre (ARC) will be alerted that your burglar alarm has just been activated and they will contact your key holder or the Police.
Can I set my alarm for different areas, at night when I go to bed for example?
Yes, all Sperrin Security alarm systems can be 'fully-set' or 'part-set' for peace of mind. For home alarms you can set the system so it allows you to move around freely upstairs but the alarm is still active on the ground floor.
Yes, all Sperrin Security alarm systems can be 'fully-set' or 'part-set' for peace of mind. For home alarms you can set the system so it allows you to move around freely upstairs but the alarm is still active on the ground floor.
What is a 'monitored' burglar alarm?
A monitored alarm system is connected to a dedicated Alarm Receiving Centre (ARC). If your alarm is activated, they will contact your nominated key holders and the Police where applicable. So if your alarm is activated it will not be ignored.
A monitored alarm system is connected to a dedicated Alarm Receiving Centre (ARC). If your alarm is activated, they will contact your nominated key holders and the Police where applicable. So if your alarm is activated it will not be ignored.
What is CCTV?
CCTV stands for Closed Circuit Television and refers to the camera/s linked to a monitoring point.
CCTV stands for Closed Circuit Television and refers to the camera/s linked to a monitoring point.
What is CCTV used for?
CCTV is used for cameras to view an area for the use of Security, Safety or Monitoring.
CCTV is used for cameras to view an area for the use of Security, Safety or Monitoring.
How will I know what system I need?
Sperrin Security will design your system in line with the why the system is required, taking into account environmental conditions. Our surveyors are trained to match the correct equipment to the systems needs.
Sperrin Security will design your system in line with the why the system is required, taking into account environmental conditions. Our surveyors are trained to match the correct equipment to the systems needs.
What is Digital CCTV?
Digital CCTV refers to the use of the storage medium for the images, typically a hard drive within a DVR (Digital Video Recorder). This is not be to confused with IP video cameras which refer to the transport medium used to connect with the recording device.
Digital CCTV refers to the use of the storage medium for the images, typically a hard drive within a DVR (Digital Video Recorder). This is not be to confused with IP video cameras which refer to the transport medium used to connect with the recording device.
What is a DVR?
DVR means Digital Video Recorder. This is the recording device that replaced the old video records that used tapes.
DVR means Digital Video Recorder. This is the recording device that replaced the old video records that used tapes.
What is Video Motion Detection?
This is a type of based Video Analytics. It is able to see movement within the scene and can execute an action; like increase the record rate or email a picture etc.
This is a type of based Video Analytics. It is able to see movement within the scene and can execute an action; like increase the record rate or email a picture etc.
Can I view images remotely?
Yes, most DVR's these days include remote viewing software. All you will need is a broadband line to which the DVR gets connected to.
Yes, most DVR's these days include remote viewing software. All you will need is a broadband line to which the DVR gets connected to.
What is Remote Monitoring?
Remote monitoring is the linking of your site to our Video Control room where they can see and control the CCTV whilst having the ability to issue warnings over a speaker system.
Remote monitoring is the linking of your site to our Video Control room where they can see and control the CCTV whilst having the ability to issue warnings over a speaker system.
How is CCTV affected by the Data Protection Act?
Every commercial CCTV system should be registered with the Data Protection Registrar and the rules and guidelines followed.
Every commercial CCTV system should be registered with the Data Protection Registrar and the rules and guidelines followed.
