Alarmtech explains when to use an impact detector or a seismic detector

The specialist in impact and seismic devices, Alarmtech presents its novelties through By Demes, your distributor in Spain, analyzing what they consist of and when they should be used.

The inertial detectors are devices that immediately warn of a possible intrusion. There are different types for multiple applications, as explained from By Demes, distributor of the specialist in impact and seismic devices Alarmtech. However, which of them to install?

The new European standard UNE-EN 5011-2-8 specifies certain requirements and, thanks to this, it is possible to discern when to choose an impact detector or a seismic detector.

What is an impact detector?

Also known as vibration sensor or impact sensor, it is an inertial magnetic detector that allows to perceive a attack on a physical barrier, such as a door or a window.

The impact detector DEM-716 (Cd 475) Grade 3 of Alarmtech performs accurate and reliable monitoring against attacks produced by mechanical tools, in addition to protecting against cutting tool attacks, like the saber saw.

The detection radius is up to 3 meters away, shows high resistance to false alarms and has the CERTIFICATE EN50131 of Degree 3. DEM-716 is especially for protecting very high risk spaces.

This detector can be installed on windows or doors, as well as in a concrete wall if it is made with the DEM-683 installation board (Mp 500) by Alarmtech.

What is a seismic detector?

For its part, the seismic detector (or seismic sensor) does not have a European standard. However, although it performs a very similar function to impact detectors, these types of devices capture vibrations and sound oscillations.

As a result,, are ideal for drilling attacks (thermal lances), such as safes, vaults and armored chambers or ATMs.

The seismic detector DEM-682 (VD 500) Grade 3 Alarmtech is a reliable and resilient solution against attacks by explosives, thermal and mechanical tools, as circular saws, diamond bits or diamond bits.

It is approved in banking and by different MANUFACTURERS of ATMs, protecting safes, Gunsmiths, metal filing cabinets, ATMs or concrete walls, and for grade installations 3.

DEM-682 is a detector with high immunity to environmental disturbances, thanks to the possibility of configuring its sensitivity and type of object through DIP switches.

In this sense, must be installed firmly, avoiding joints in the material. As in the previous case, to install on concrete and brick walls it is advisable to have the installation plate DEM-683 (Mp 500), and the protective box can also be used DEM-680 from this manufacturer to maintain proper humidity.

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