Alarm Selection Guide 2024

SMART Alarm, Intrusion & Perimeter Detection 2024 Perimeter Security, Alarms & Intruder Detection

Select technology: All | Hybrid | Wired | Wireless


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Category of alarm: Hybrid

Company: Hikvision South Africa

Brand: Hikvision

Supplier: Regal, Pinnacle, Sensor Security

Alarm name: Hikvision AX PRO DS-PWA 96-M-WE

Communications: Multiple.

Control panel: Proprietary control panel

Firmware: Integrates with multiple control panels

Variations in range available: Mobile app option

Integrations available: Control room software.

Description: Upgradable ‘over the air’.

Contact: AX PRO can also accommodate up to 16 IP cameras without an NVR. With the use of the IVaaS technology the AX PRO can use the IP camera as a detector.

Tel: Listerner, Patriot, Seon, WatchManager, FSK, RDC, HYYP.

AX PRO is a wireless alarm system that can accommodate wired devices with the use of a Hikvision multi-transmitter. The AX PRO is fully controlled by the means of the app and can be operated by a LCD keypad. Alarm zones can be linked to cameras. Automation readily available touch of a button any device will be switch on/off.



Category of alarm: Hybrid

Company: Hikvision South Africa

Brand: Hikvision

Supplier: Regal, Pinnacle, Sensor Security

Alarm name: DS PWA 96-M-M2H

Communications: Multiple.

Control panel: Proprietary control panel

Firmware: Integrates with multiple control panels

Variations in range available: Mobile app option

Integrations available: Control room software.

Description: Upgradable ‘over the air’.

Contact: The hub has16 hardwired zones on board and can be expanded to 96 zones with the help of expanders.

Tel: Listerner, Patriot, Seon, WatchManager, FSK, RDC, HYYP.

The AX PRO is a combination of intrusion and video verifcation together. The AX PRO makes use of IVaaS (intruder video as a service). The AX PRO can have 16 IP cameras connected to the AX PRO without an NVR and can receive seven second video clips directly to the Hikconnect app. The AX PRO does intrusion, home automation.



Category of alarm: Hybrid

Company: Hikvision South Africa

Brand: Hikvision

Supplier: Regal, Pinnacle, Sensor Security

Alarm name: AX PRO-DS PWA 64-L-WE

Communications: Multiple.

Control panel: Proprietary control panel

Firmware: Integrates with multiple control panels

Variations in range available: Mobile app option

Integrations available: Control room software.

Description: Upgradable ‘over the air’.

Contact: DS-PWA64-L-WE

Tel: DS-PWA96-M-WE

DS-PWA 96 M2H

adiyb.meakhan@hikvsion.com





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