Introduction

A comprehensive alarm system is the need of the hour

Every establishment, be it Residential or Commercial require a robust alarm system to avoid any eventuality. Intrusion Alarm systems are primarily designed in such a way that they can detect the presence of intruders within and outside the premises at any given point of time which in turn triggers the alarm in order to prevent any suspicious activity and instantly communicates the message to a security monitoring centre so that an appropriate response can be initiated. In today’s highly secured environment, these systems have become very much relevant and essential.

Alarm system is indispensable

Intrusion is a common occurrence everywhere and it is perhaps impossible to cover all the areas of a property. As a result, there is an urgent need to install such a system to protect valuable properties round the clock. In a country like India where intrusion is a common phenomenon, alarm systems are being installed at an alarming pace providing absolute protection from unauthorized access all the time.

Safe and secure environment all the time

Intrusion alarms have created an environment of safety and security to commercial as well as residential buildings and they have changed the way a property is being watched and monitored throughout the day.

Features of an intrusion alarm and how it works

Superior product and customer satisfaction

Intrusion alarms manufactured by Atigo are the result of painstaking research undertaken by Mr. Jhala before actual production began. Several market research sessions were undertaken and based on the results a comprehensive intrusion alarm that can satisfy customer needs was finally launched. The result was a superior grade product from Atigo stable that not only helped to enhance the company’s image but also took care of customer’s need in a significant way. Atigo’s intrusion alarms are a class apart from their counterparts and they have created a niche for itself. They have penetrated into the minds of Indian customers in a big way. Eventually, Atigo’s products have created an atmosphere of trust among its customers. They have proved their trustworthiness by demonstrating their capability and durability to a significant extent.

Atigo’s intrusion alarm has a good reputation

Intrusion alarms manufactured by Atigo have won the hearts of many across various commercial and residential customers. The product is on par with international quality standards and is a flagship product from Atigo stable. Intrusion alarms are vital for any establishment including Residential and Commercial properties. In order to curb the menace of intrusion, an intelligent alarm system from Atigo offers complete security to its customers and has proved beneficial to the society as a whole.

Atigo’s through its intrusion alarm has changed the entire security scenario that was not prevalent before. Its intrusion alarm is sophisticated and has the ability to detect and intimate the end-user about the threat of intrusion all the time. They are adept in tracking any misadventure with utmost accuracy and perfection. They come in different configurations and features and can be installed at a strategic location outside the property to suit the client’s needs.

Intrusion alarms come with inbuilt features. The intrusion alarms manufactured by Atigo have the following features:

Features

It is wireless and can be installed on walls, doors, and windows and can be programmed accordingly.

It is tamper-proof, which means it triggers an alert if the alarm is tampered or touched upon.

Its sensors are tamper-proof and are very sensitive when it is exposed to humans.

The entire gamut of operation is in English for easy understanding

Direct linking to EMS station located at strategic places

Remote control access to arm and disarm the alarm anytime during the day

Equipped with Power cut and recovery alert whenever there is power failure.

Inbuilt rechargeable back up battery providing up to 8 hours of power in case of emergency.

The product can be programmed or its systems can be configured using the Atigo Mobile App.

Built-in RF transmitter for wireless sirens

Inbuilt anti-jamming system

Inbuilt speakers for dual-use purposes.

Very compact and occupies less space and can be fitted anywhere as per requirements

Voted as the best product ever by Atigo as far as intrusion alarm system is concerned

Widely accepted by industrial units and residential owners for foolproof safety and security

Alarm systems are an indispensable part of any establishment. Homes and offices with security systems are more likely to be secured than those without any such protection are. An intrusion alarm works very efficiently and in an intelligent way. Firstly, they identify the intruder; secondly, they establish his location and finally prevent him from carrying out any misadventure.

Let us discuss one by one

First step is to identify the intruder

The first step is to identify an intrusion or trespassing incident as soon as it occurs. The main devices used in this step are sensors and detectors. Here are some of the different types:

Door & Window Sensors

These sensors are more sensitive to human activity and are designed to track and intimate in case of an unauthorized entry through doors and windows. Sensors pick up the signal if there is any suspicious activity and alert the concerned authority in charge of the premises.

Motion Sensors

These sensors detect movement instantly and are installed both inside and outside. They are highly sensitive to movements and are installed in areas where valuables are kept or at any place of importance within the premises.

Glass Break Detectors

These detectors could be used on glass doors or windows. They detect whenever an object or a person tries to break the glass and is one of the most commonly used device by offices and residential units

Second step is to establish the occurrence of an intrusion

In order to establish that there is an intrusion, the control panel plays its part in the second step. The control panel processes information from various sensors and detectors installed all over the premises and responds immediately. After gathering data from the sensors, the control panel is designed in such a way that it alerts the people inside by sounding the alarm.

Alarm system panels also have an integrated communication system. This system does the job of transmitting signals via phone line to contact the authorities directly in the event of an emergency.

Third step is to prevent intrusion from taking place

The third and final step is to drive away the intruders. When the alarm panel establishes an intrusion or emergency, it sends signals to physical alarms outputs such as sirens or other sounding devices that act as deterrents for intruders. They have the inbuilt tracking system and are programmed in such a way that an alert is sent out instantly in case there is an inherent situation, which requires urgent evacuation.

The various parts of an alarm system network work in close coordination to identify, establish and prevent intrusions and repeated instances of trespassing. In order to ensure that this procedure is followed regularly, it would be prudent to check the equipment regularly.

How do Alarm Systems Work

Understanding a basic alarm system

It has been decades since alarm, systems were first introduced in the western countries and there onwards many new additions to the existing technology have taken place in the alarm system industry. However, it is not feasible to understand the mechanism of modern alarm systems without first understanding a basic alarm system. Following are some important points that show how alarm systems work.

An alarm system anywhere usually goes off when there is suspicious movement of humans or animals with the intention to steal or cause mayhem. The basic burglar alarm manufactured by Atigo is wireless and has the required features to detect and send alerts in case there is an emergency.

How an Atigo alarm works

In an Atigo security alarm, the panel receives the signal from the various sensors within the room and sends it to the Atigo server, which in turn sends the message to the monitoring officer sitting at one of the strategic points. He, in turn, informs the client by messaging him or calling him instantly. There is an uninterrupted flow of information right from the point of origin to the destination in one go.

Atigo’s alarm systems work systematically and in an orderly manner and there is no scope for mistake or failure either technically or due to human error.

Why we need alarm systems

We need alarm systems to protect us from unwanted incidents and other misadventures any time during the day. We can categorize the alarm systems into two groups

One is mainly used for Residential purpose and the other one is for Commercial purpose.

Alarms for Residential Buildings

Residential building like any other building require comprehensive security cover throughout the year due to ever-increasing thefts, burglaries, and trespassing of animals taking place at an alarming rate. In India, such incidents occur frequently and at isolated places where there is no movement of people and vehicles.

Alarms for all types of residential buildings

Nowadays Residential buildings like bungalows, tenements, rowhouses, and high rises are installed with intrusion alarms to create a secured environment all the time. As a result, Residential owners have become aware of the advantages such a system provides and are eager to install intrusion alarms within their premises. To be precise increasing number of Residential buildings are securing themselves with intrusion alarms for better security cover and complete safety.

Residential buildings preferably require security from armed burglars or any human intruding with the intention to steal or cause mayhem.  A burglar alarm is the main intrusion alarm that detects and helps in preventing intrusion as far as Residential building is concerned. It protects not only the building in general but also the people, its assets and vehicles in particular.

An Atigo solution for residential customers

An Atigo intrusion alarm comes with inbuilt tracking systems, which enables it to recognize the movement of a person or any living thing as soon as he or she tries to intrude inside a building. It tracks the concerned person or living thing and sends the signal to the concerned authority that in turn passes on the information to the end-user for instant action.

This way there is a smooth passage of information every time whenever there is an intrusion.

Facts:

Burglars tend to avoid homes with security systems

Based on a report by the University of North Carolina at Charlotte’s Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology, about 60% of convicted burglars stated the presence of a security system influenced their decision to target another home.

Most burglaries take place during the daytime rather than midnight

Contrary to popular belief, the majority of home burglaries take place during daylight hours, not at night. That is because most people are at work or school—, which reduces the chance the burglar, will be noticed.

The majority of break-ins are committed by burglars who live nearby

The typical burglar resides within two miles of the target home. Because they live close, it is easy for them to learn your family’s daily schedule and strike when they know you are not at home. They may also check for signs that you are out of station, such as frequent vacationers or newspapers piling up at your door, an unleveled lawn, or trashcans lying unattended.

Nearly 30% of burglars enter a home through an unlocked door or window

A surprising number of burglars gain access to homes through open or unlocked entrances. First-floor windows and doors are especially preferred by burglars particularly when a burglar tries to remain concealed behind bushes and tall and overgrown trees.

Roughly, 34% of burglars enter through the front door.

Whether they walk through an open front door or kick in a locked one, burglars are not shy about using your home’s primary entry point

(Source: https://www.safewise.com/blog/8-surprising-home-burglary-statistics/)

Alarms for Commercial Buildings

Requirements of commercial customers is manifold

Commercial buildings are also vulnerable to intrusions and invasion all the time. They too require round the clock security cover to maintain a peaceful environment. Mainly intrusion can be either by humans or by any other living thing, which would otherwise require immediate attention and action. Atigo’s products cater to all types of commercial customers with their intelligent intrusion alarm system.

Atigo’s tailor-made solutions

Developed as per the norms laid down by the Bureau of Indian standards and preferably to suit the Indian security environment, Atigo’s intrusion alarm systems are smart enough to pick movements either suspicious or genuine within the vicinity of the premises. They have the ability to detect and capture any abnormal activity that would otherwise prove detrimental to the security of the entire building.

Atigo provides excellent service to the customers of commercial buildings through its products and there has been a sense of satisfaction and acceptance among its customers about its products and its longevity and durability.

The alarms required for Residential and Commercial buildings are more or less similar but commercial buildings require alarms on a larger scale compared to Residential buildings.

In order to provide comprehensive security coverage, we at Atigo are continuously trying to improve our products and services so that there is no place for complacency.

Facts

The majority of burglars used forcible entry to gain access.

A good number of burglars entered the premises through an unlocked door, window or other opening without resorting to force.

In most of the burglaries, the burglar gains entry through a door.

Premises are more than twice as likely to be burgled if they have been burgled in the previous four years.

Many burglaries are not pre-planned; opportunists who discover an open door, window or unguarded valuables in full view carry them out.

Visible security measures, such as alarm boxes or CCTV cameras, are shown to reduce the chance of a property being targeted in a burglary.

If you are the victim of a burglary and do not take proper security measures afterward, it is more likely you will be a victim again at a future date.

(Source: https://www.cssltd.co.uk/business-security-facts-and-figures)

Types of Alarm systems

Diversity of an intrusion alarm

There are various types of alarms systems available in the market and the most prominent among them is the burglar alarm, which is also called the intrusion alarm.

There are several types of alarm systems for a home or business. Some alarms just provide equipment that will signal if the alarm is triggered. Other alarm systems come with equipment and a security monitoring service. Each alarm system may have different installation requirements and different costs.

Let us look at some of the alarm systems on offer

Door and Window Alarm

This alarm is primarily designed to detect and track when someone tries to enter the premises by breaking the doors and windows.

Glass Break Alarm

This alarm is fitted on the glass windows or glass doors to prevent any intrusion by breaking the glass or when the glass shakes.

Motion Alarm

This particular alarm tracks any suspicious movement of a person and triggers the alarm instantly.

Shutter Door Alarm

Shutters of shops and offices are fitted with this alarm. If anybody tries to open the shutter, the alarm goes off.

Safe Deposit Alarm

Safe deposit vaults at various banks have an alarm fitted on the entrance to the deposit vault to detect unauthorized intrusion all the time. They prevent anyone from entering the vault unless and until he or she is authorized to do so.

Active Vs Passive security systems

Atigo’s alarms systems are alive and effective all the time and they have incredible success in preventing intrusion before it takes place. They have proved their mettle by helping law enforcement authorities to nab the culprits and solve several burglary cases throughout India. Unlike alarm systems, CCTV cameras are static and do not contribute towards preventing crime or theft. That is why in recent year’s alarms systems have become an indispensable part of our daily lives. In a country like India, where theft and burglaries are a common phenomenon, there is a need for a potent security system to cover our homes and offices all the time.

Conclusion

Safety and security for all of us

Eventually, after understanding the basics of an intrusion alarm system, it would be reasonable to opine that we as human beings need to safeguard ourselves as well as our surroundings all the time. Our premises are secured by alarm systems round the clock. We feel more secure than ever before due to this modern and flawless technology that is available at our disposal.

Recent Development in India

Electronic Security Systems in India have been a recent phenomenon. Until recently there were fewer companies in this particular sector but with the passage of time, the trend has picked up alarmingly and in the past couple of years several companies involved in providing security solutions have entered the market, that are offering impeccable solutions to the community as a whole.

Market penetration

So far, we have discussed various alarm systems to prevent intrusion or illegal invasion from taking place by preventing an unauthorized person from gaining access to the premises. Atigo being an electronic security systems company has created a good rapport in the market, which in turn has strengthened its market position. It has managed to penetrate the security systems market with high-grade products, and there is immense scope for development and innovation in the near future.

Higher expectations

Our Technicians at Atigo are working round the clock to improve the way we do business and our products have kept pace with the technological changes that have taken place over the years since the advent of security systems in western countries. We feel there is no dearth of technology that is currently available in India in this particular sector. We believe in maintaining the quality of our products all the time and we hope that our products are the best among our peers. We expect that our product would capture good market share compared to our competitors in India and abroad.

Customer service round the clock

Atigo provides 24-hour service to its customers irrespective of the location. The company has a round the clock helpline to cater to the grievances and queries customers pose before them. The company is eager to solve countless problems faced by customers uninterruptedly and diligently without giving room for error.

It also has an Emergency handling station to handle all kinds of emergencies customers face. It is the only major security systems player in India, which provides comprehensive service anywhere, anytime during the day and during midnight endlessly without interruptions.

The company believes in door-to-door inspection of its alarms by its trained technicians anytime during the day irrespective of the nature of the problem faced by them. The technicians are well trained and well versed with the alarm mechanism and can solve complex problems with ease.

 

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