”GENERAL INFORMATION” - Basic Functions of a Security Systems.
 “CONTROL PANEL” - What Your Control Should Do.
“INTRUSION DETECTION” - Sensors and How They Detect an Alarm.
“FIRE, SMOKE, AND HEAT DETECTION” - Detectors and How They Work.
“CONTROL SIGNALS” - How Your Alarm is Heard.
“MONITORING” - How Your Security System is Monitored.
 
 

Usually referred to as alarm systems since since their conception,
We now call them "SECURITY SYSTEMS".  These control devices
are far more versatile and multi-function capable than the term,
“alarm system” conveys.  This is true even for the most basic
of today's systems.  Today's control systems are sophisticated
intelligent programmable devices.

I)  ALL Security Systems Have 3 Basic Functions.
    ALL 3 are necessary in ALL Security Systems.

II)  These functions are named, CONTROL, SENSORS, and SIGNALS.

A) The CONTROL is the Brain of the Security System.

i)     The CONTROL can be turned on and off, while other
        parts of the CONTROL can remain active at all times.

ii)    Input received from the SENSORS are interpreted here.
        The CONTROL is capable of receiving multiple types
        of inputs and responding differently to each type.

iii)   Depending on the type of input, the CONTROL may
        send a SIGNAL to alert someone of the alarm.

iv)    The CONTROL may be programmed to wait for
        additional inputs for alarm verification.

v)     The CONTROL is capable of sending multiple types
         of SIGNALS each requiring a different response.
 

B)  SENSORS are the Eyes and Ears of a Security System.
     The term used to describe the communication of SENSORS
     to the CONTROL is referred to as input.
 
i)   SENSORS are specialized devices that send input to the CONTROL.

ii)   SENSORS are designed to detect specific types of events.

iii)  SENSORS alert the CONTROL to send the SIGNAL.


C)  SIGNAL is the Voice of the Security System.
 

i)    The SIGNAL is an alert to people.

ii)   The type of SIGNAL generated by the CONTROL is based on the
       instructions given by the programming of the SENSOR inputs.

iii)  The SIGNAL can be audible, silent, remote, or any combination.


That's it …… The basic functions of EVERY Security System.

 

	CONTROL PANEL
INTRUSION SENSORS	SMOKE, and HEAT DETECTORS
CONTROL ALERTS	MONITORING
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