Common Alarm System Parts Explained
You want to protect your loved ones and your property so you want to purchase an alarm system. But before you do it is important to know about the common alarm system parts included in a home security system. Keep reading to learn about the common alarm system parts. I also explain what a criminal thinks about alarms and what type of response you can expect from the police. You may be surprised.
Alarm System Control Panel
The control panel is the brains of your home security system and provides a direct link via phone line or cable line to your monitoring service. When the alarm is set off, the control panel alerts the monitoring service you have a problem. The monitoring service will then contact emergency personnel for you.
The control panel contains the computer processor that connects all the alarm system parts together. Most control panels are hard wire into your electrical system. In case you experience a power failure the control panel also contains a backup battery. The control panel is the most important of all your alarm system parts and you can’t have a security system without it.
Alarm System Keypad
Modern alarm system keypads offer one touch simplicity and links directly to the control panel. Most keypads have several panic buttons. If you have an emergency all you have to do is press one of the buttons to get instant help whether you need the police, fire or medical assistance
To arm your home security system all you have to do is press the On button providing instant protection for you and your loved ones. To turn it off simply enter a numeric code. The key pad talks to the control panel of your security system. If the alarm is tripped all you have to do is look at the keypad and it will alert you to where exactly the alarm system was tripped so you can take action. Many keypads also come with a voice feature that enables you to talk directly to the security professional at your monitoring service during an emergency.
Door or Window Sensors
To stop the bad guys before they enter your house it is critical you install door and window sensors on all the entry points to your home. If your home security system is armed, these sensors will set off the alarm any time a person opens a door or window. These sensors are very important because you want to stop the intruder before they set foot inside of your home.
Interior And Exterior Siren
Once your home security system is tripped these sirens produce a piercing alarm that will just about blast out your eardrums. Many security systems only come with an interior siren. Most of the time you can only hear the interior siren inside of the house. Usually, the interior siren will do the job of scaring away most criminals.
However, savvy criminals know an interior alarm is seldom heard outside the home. Also they know there is a delay of several minutes between when the alarm sounds and when police are contacted. It is a common misconception that the police will speed to your home flashing lights and sirens.
This is not the case. Unless you have pressed the panic button and it is confirmed you have an emergency, most police agencies only provide a normal response to alarms. Once the police are contacted it also takes them several minutes to arrive at your residence. This gives the criminal time to take your possessions or even harm you if they want.
The delay is because the home security monitoring service will try and telephone your residence to contact you to confirm an emergency. The monitoring service does this to cut down on false alarms. False alarms are a problem in many areas and the authorities might even charge you an extra fee if you have too many false alarms.
In order to fend off these professional criminals an outside siren is important. The outside siren will instantly alert your neighbors when there is a problem. Most people upon hearing a siren will look to see what is going on. The burglar does not want to be identified leaving the location and will quickly flee if they hear an outside alarm.
I have explained the common alarm system parts included in most alarm systems. There are more advanced alarm system parts which will provide you even more protection if you need it. But this information will go a long way towards helping you choose the perfect security system for your home.
You want to protect your loved ones and your property so you want to purchase an alarm system. But before you do it is important to know about the common alarm system parts included in a home security system. Keep reading to learn about the common alarm system parts. I also explain what a criminal thinks about alarms and what type of response you can expect from the police. You may be surprised.
Alarm System Control Panel
The control panel is the brains of your home security system and provides a direct link via phone line or cable line to your monitoring service. When the alarm is set off, the control panel alerts the monitoring service you have a problem. The monitoring service will then contact emergency personnel for you.
The control panel contains the computer processor that connects all the alarm system parts together. Most control panels are hard wire into your electrical system. In case you experience a power failure the control panel also contains a backup battery. The control panel is the most important of all your alarm system parts and you can’t have a security system without it.
Alarm System Keypad
Modern alarm system keypads offer one touch simplicity and links directly to the control panel. Most keypads have several panic buttons. If you have an emergency all you have to do is press one of the buttons to get instant help whether you need the police, fire or medical assistance
To arm your home security system all you have to do is press the On button providing instant protection for you and your loved ones. To turn it off simply enter a numeric code. The key pad talks to the control panel of your security system. If the alarm is tripped all you have to do is look at the keypad and it will alert you to where exactly the alarm system was tripped so you can take action. Many keypads also come with a voice feature that enables you to talk directly to the security professional at your monitoring service during an emergency.
Door or Window Sensors
To stop the bad guys before they enter your house it is critical you install door and window sensors on all the entry points to your home. If your home security system is armed, these sensors will set off the alarm any time a person opens a door or window. These sensors are very important because you want to stop the intruder before they set foot inside of your home.
Interior And Exterior Siren
Once your home security system is tripped these sirens produce a piercing alarm that will just about blast out your eardrums. Many security systems only come with an interior siren. Most of the time you can only hear the interior siren inside of the house. Usually, the interior siren will do the job of scaring away most criminals.
However, savvy criminals know an interior alarm is seldom heard outside the home. Also they know there is a delay of several minutes between when the alarm sounds and when police are contacted. It is a common misconception that the police will speed to your home flashing lights and sirens.
This is not the case. Unless you have pressed the panic button and it is confirmed you have an emergency, most police agencies only provide a normal response to alarms. Once the police are contacted it also takes them several minutes to arrive at your residence. This gives the criminal time to take your possessions or even harm you if they want.
The delay is because the home security monitoring service will try and telephone your residence to contact you to confirm an emergency. The monitoring service does this to cut down on false alarms. False alarms are a problem in many areas and the authorities might even charge you an extra fee if you have too many false alarms.
In order to fend off these professional criminals an outside siren is important. The outside siren will instantly alert your neighbors when there is a problem. Most people upon hearing a siren will look to see what is going on. The burglar does not want to be identified leaving the location and will quickly flee if they hear an outside alarm.
I have explained the common alarm system parts included in most alarm systems. There are more advanced alarm system parts which will provide you even more protection if you need it. But this information will go a long way towards helping you choose the perfect security system for your home.
About the Author
Home security is important to protect your loved ones and hard earned property. Home security is not just about alarm systems. To learn more about how to provide complete protection for your family visit: http://www.integratedhomesecurity.com
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