ALARM DOMESTIC

Security systems are a combination of keypads, detectors, and alarm communications. The sophistication of the system depends on the application but many control panels have features that can help protect against tampering, electrical surges and telephone line cuts.

The Heart of the System

The control panel houses the electronic core of your system and the possible communication hardware which links your alarm to the monitoring centre. All the detection devices and the keypad are connected to the control panel.

First Layer of Protection: Door/Window Contacts

Monitoring your property perimeter

These devices detect intruders whilst they are still outside your property
This provides immediate notification of entry and exit from the property
These devices can be used when you are in the property as a door chime to alert you to entry or exit without activating the alarm
Glass break detectors are also possible to include and these obviously detect the sound of breaking glass

Second Layer of Protection: Motion Detectors

Providing internal protection to back up perimeter detection devices and to provide coverage in important areas of your property i.e doorways or whole rooms i.e lounge
A range of slightly different sensors are available i.e pet.

Third Layer of Protection: Defence - Smoke Detectors

These monitors will detect heat as well as normal smoke and can be monitored 24/7 as well.

About Alarms

How does the monitored alarm work?
What happens to my alarm monitoring if my phone line is cut?
Can I have a house alarm that is not monitored?
Do you offer any guarantee on the alarm system?
Can I add extra sensors to my alarm package?
How soon can you install my burglar alarm?

How does the monitored alarm work?

The Monitored Alarm connects to an Alarm Receiving Centre (ARC) which is a remote central station manned 24 hours a day 365 days a year, via your telephone line. This permanent phone connection enables the alarm system to send signals as and when necessary to the ARC which in turns verifies the signals received and take appropriate actions. For instance if the alarm system detects an intrusion, it immediately sends an intruder signal to the ARC via the phone line. Within seconds the ARC is able to verify the alarm signal and decide on the appropriate course of action - to alert you or one or more of your nominated keyholders and if necessary alert the Police via an agreed communication channel.

What happens to my alarm monitoring if my phone line is cut?

Alarm Monitoring of your premises requires an active phone line. The risk of vulnerable phone line can be overcome by adopting a dual signalling method such as Redcare.

Can I have a house alarm that is not monitored?

YES. You have other options such as Bells Only Alarm which makes audible noises to deter intruders or alert the neighbours of a break in. It is also possible for your house alarm to send messages to your mobile phone via its onboard communicator or a dedicated Speech Dialler.

Do you offer any guarantee on the alarm system?

YES. We provide 12 months minimum guarantee on Lynx Security Alarms.

Can I add extra sensors to my alarm package?

YES. Extra sensors can be added to your alarm package if required; at additional costs

How soon can you install my burglar alarm?

Ideally within seven days; however we can consider a fast track installation in emergency circumstances.