Sensing and Detecting Devices

Mar 1, 1999 12:00 PM, Access Control & Security Systems Integration

Smoke detectorsReport service requirementsUp to 200 photoelectric units can be controlled by an XR200 Control Panel through a 12v LX-Bus.Features: drift compensation, multi-criteria detection.Models 521LX and 521LXTDIGITAL MONITORING PRODUCTS (DMP)Springfield, Mo.

Intrusion detectorPrecise alarm locationThe perimeter security system is based on Micro-Point cable that locates disturbances to within 3 meters. Digital signal processing algorithms ignore noise from wind, rain or heavy vehicles.Features: sensitivity leveling, free-format zoning, point-impact discrimination, Windows-based PC installation.IntrepidSOUTHWEST MICROWAVE INC.Tempe, Ariz.

Motion detectorProtects multiple doors and windowsThe device uses a 100-foot dual beam in surface-mount applications.Features: no vertical alignment adjustment needed, piezo sounder for alignment indication and alarm annunciation, paintable cover available.BX-100 BoundaryGardOPTEX Torrance, Calif.

Telephone tap detectorPinpoints tap locationThe device will find inductive- and capacitance-style phone taps using a 0-6,000 Hz sweep test. An LCD display provides a step-by-step guide.Features: displays results on an LCD graph, prints results on a standard computer.CCTA 1100CCS INTERNATIONAL LTD.New York

Cigarette smoke detectorHidden sensorsSensors are hidden in common bathroom fixtures to detect smoking rules violators. System communicates alarm location to remote receiver and pages security personnel.Features: covers 200 square feet, no wiring, 1,000-foot transmission range, built-in antenna, AC powered, visible and audible notification.CigaretteBuster STEALTH SystemVOICE PRODUCTS INC.Cleveland

Smoke detectorUses pulsing infraredA pair of projected-beam smoke detectors covers 16,500 square feet. When smoke is detected in the beam for a period of 8 to 10 seconds, a fire relay is activated. Measures 4x3.25x3.75 inches.Feature: electronics mounted at ground level.770 SeriesSENTROL INC.Tualatin, Ore.

DetectorSearches vehiclesThe device detects the presence of a human heartbeat to determine if unauthorized people are in vehicles such as tractor trailers.Features: software archives vehicle data and pass/search results, report generation.MicroSearchENSCO INC.Springfield, Va.

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