(Newswire.net — July 23, 2015) — In a perfect world, we wouldn’t need CCTV, burglar alarms and high-tech biometric door lock systems. Instead it would be OK to leave buildings unsecured and valuable equipment lying around. Unfortunately, in today’s modern world this is not sensible and unless you take steps to secure buildings and equipment, it is likely that an opportunist thief will misappropriate items or vandalise your property.
Thinking outside the Box
Whilst it is not difficult to install effective security measures to protect homes and businesses in urban areas, protecting remote buildings in isolated locations is a lot more problematic and a lack of tech understanding can prevent businesses taking effective measures to protect their assets
There may be no power or telephone lines in an isolated compound or farm outbuilding, which can make the installation of an alarm system challenging. But if you are currently looking at ways to protect your assets and traditional security solutions don’t seem like a good fit, fear not because there are several high-tech solutions and managed security alarm services that are ideal for remote locations and isolated buildings.
Examples of Remote Locations
There are lots of different locations where a high-tech alarm system would come in useful. These include:
- Construction sites
- Telephone masts
- Electricity sub-stations
- Farms
Flexible Alarm Solutions for Remote Locations
Installing a security system in remote locations requires a more flexible solution with regards to power supply. Since mains power may not be available in a remote location, some kind of battery power is normally the answer. Batteries can be very long lasting and a battery powered remote security system should run for at least one year without any problems. Back-up power from solar panels is another option worth considering.
Monitored Alarms
Alarm systems are only effective when they are connected to a monitoring station. After all, if an alarm in an isolated building goes off and there is nobody to hear it, the whole system becomes rather redundant. Unfortunately, however, without a telephone line in place, another solution to connect the alarm system to the monitoring centre is needed.
Wireless Technology
Mobile wireless technology makes it easy to connect an alarm system to a monitoring centre. Should the alarm be triggered, a signal is sent via GPRS to alert a response team. The alarm can then be checked to see whether it is a false alarm or further action is necessary.
Other Considerations
Power and communications technology are both essential components of an alarm system. If either is missing then you won’t have a very effective alarm. But there are other things to consider when installing a security solution in a remote location. For example, it is important the system is fully connected to an Alarm Receiving Centre (ARC) so that action can be taken in the event then alarm is triggered. The alarm system also needs to be immune to the weather and insensitive to local wildlife such as birds, foxes and other creatures.
For more information about the benefits of high-tech security solutions for remote locations, contact Compound Security Specialists to see what your options are.