Definitions
Alarm systems must conform to the current European regulation, which is EN5031 (PD6662)
Under these regulations, all systems must be graded as follows:
Grade 1 - very low risk (eg. Garden shed)
Grade 2 - low risk domestic and small commercial premises (eg. Newsagents)
Grade 3 - high risk commercial premises (eg. Mobile phone shop, jewellers shop)
Grade 4 - very high risk (Bank)
Alarm Receiving Centre A call centre which receives signals from security systems and contacts keyholders and any relevant emergency service as required
Audible Alarm A burglar alarm system with internal and external sirens
Monitored Alarm A burglar alarm system with internal and external sirens, plus a communication device connecting a system to alarm receiving centre, which can contact the keyholders and the police if required
Sequentially confirmed alarms (DD243 compliant) This high-tech system requires two detections prior to the Alarm Receiving Centre contacting the police (This product has a very high immunity to false alarms)
Tag This is usually a plastic disc the size of a two pence piece, which when placed close to a tag reader or keypad, will set and unset your security system. With the use of external tag readers, a tag operated systems can increase security of entry routes
Digi Modem A basic communication device using a normal telephone line to contact an Alarm Receiving Centre (Grade 2)
RedCare A communication device which uses a specially monitored telephone line to contact an Alarm Receiving Centre (Grade not applicable)
RedCare GSM A communication device which uses a specially monitored telephone line with back up cellular telephone connection to contact the Alarm Receiving Centre (Grade 4)
Dualcom GPRS A basic communication device using a normal telephone line with back up cellular telephone line to contact an Alarm Receiving Centre (Grade3)
IP/GPRS System A communication device which uses your existing internet router to monitor your alarm connection with a back up cellular telephone connection to contact the Alarm Receiving Centre (Grade 4)
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