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Here you will find general security information and explanations of terminology used.

Audible Only, Bells Only :

This the most common type of alarm system that activates a siren or bell at the premises once the Alarm has been triggered.

In line with the Police Policy these types of systems do not generate an automatic Police Response.

Speech Dialler :

This is a unit which can be fitted to most if not all professionally installed alarm systems.

This turns an Audible Only system into a system which can dial up to 8 people with a pre-recorded message if the alarm activates.

Digital Communicator :

This is a unit which can only be fitted to systems which are installed and maintained by professional alarm companies.

This unit sends signals down a phone line to an Alarm Receiving Centre (ARC) who will either contact Key-Holders or Police, depending on what signal they receive once the alarm has activated. This is the most cost-effective way of obtaining Police Response.

RedCare :

Again this is a unit which can only be fitted to systems which are installed and maintained by professional alarm companies.

The difference between RedCare and a Digital Communicator is that a RedCare unit provides continuous phone line monitoring , which means if your phone line gets cut then the ARC will be alerted.

RedCare can normally use existing BT phone lines and doesn't generate any call charges.

Dualcom :

This is another unit which can only be fitted to systems installed and maintained by professional alarm companies.

Dualcom is similar to RedCare as it provides continuous phone line monitoring, if the phone does get cut then the Dualcom will switch to a Vodaphone Radio signal and alert the ARC by that path.

Alarm Receiving Centre (ARC) :

If you are connected via a Digital Communicator, Redcare or Dualcom and your alarm system activates then signals are sent through to the ARC.

The ARC will contact the Key-holders or the appropriate authorities depending on what signal is sent and received.

Key-holders

Key-holders are the designated people of your choice who the ARC will call in the event of an alarm activation.

Remote Keypad (RKP) :

A Remote Keypad (RKP) is a piece of equipment you need to control the alarm system.

The RKP is described as a Remote Keypad but it is connected to the Control Panel via a cable, the word remote means it is fitted in a location different to that of the control panel.

Control Panel :

The Control Panel is the box of tricks that makes the alarm function.

This box is placed out of sight, for example a cupboard under the stairs. This is then connected to the mains, it has a back up battery fitted as well so in the event of a power cut/failure the alarm will continue to function.

If the alarm being fitted is a Hardwired system then the Control Panel is the unit where all the cables from the PIR's, Contacts, etc come back to.

If the alarm being fitted is a Wireless system then the Control Panel is the same as above but without the cables coming in.