Intrusion system

Intrusion Alarm system is used to decreases the chances of a burglary. Even if the alarm system does not keep a burglar from breaking in, it may cause the burglar to stay a shorter amount of time.

The basic elements of a standard home security system include:

• Control panel: This is where the system wiring terminates, the backup battery is located and where it is connected to the phone lines if it is a monitored system.
• Keypad: This is where the system is armed and disarmed.
• Siren
• Inside motion detector: These sense changes in a room caused by human presence. Special motion detectors are available for people who have pets.
• Door and window contacts:; This sounds the alarm when the door or window is opened (and the system is on).
• A central monitoring station (Company): If the system is monitored, and the alarm is set off, the control panel sends a message to a central monitoring station, which is manned 24 hours a day.
  
  After attempting to contact the homeowner, the central monitoring station will contact the police, fire department, or medics.
  
  There is usually a monthly fee for this service.

Additional items that can be added to the basic system are:

• Smoke detectors
• Glass break detectors
• Panic buttons
• Pressure mats for under rugs
• Closed circuit TV to allow monitoring and/or recording inside or outside a home.
• Alarm screens for windows.