Alarm Selection Guide 2024

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

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Category of alarm: Wireless

Company: Reditron

Brand: TAKEX

Supplier: Reditron

Alarm name: MX-12FAM 12 m x 180° with anti-masking, outdoor PIR

Communications: Hardwired communication.

Control panel: Integrates with multiple control panels

Firmware: Brand agnostic.

Variations in range available: Not required.

Integrations available: Also available in dual-tech passive infrared and microwave combined. Model MX-12FAMD. 12 m detection, at 180° angle. PIR detection distance adjustable separately for each side from 2-12 m as with MX-12FAM, short and long range adjustable microwave. Adjustable sensitivity and pulse count.

Description: Functions with all major brands of control panels, completely brand agnostic.

Contact: Patented anti-masking system with near-lens awareness and reversible back tamper. Dual-zone 12 m x 180°, pet-friendly, individual distance control, left and right, with separate alarm outputs. Operates at low 9 VDC, up to 28 VDC, non-polarity, running longer on backup power. Patented adjustable masking sheets, inside cover stowage. New design, modern components, durable as current TAKEX models. Front tampers. Surge protection.

Tel: Gordon Moore

+27 87 802 2288



Category of alarm: Wireless

Company: Reditron

Brand: TAKEX

Supplier: Reditron

Alarm name: TXF-20TDM Battery operated, outdoor point to point beam

Communications: Communicates via any brand transmitter.

Control panel: Integrates with multiple control panels

Firmware: All major brand alarm panels.

Variations in range available: Not required.

Integrations available: TXF-125DM, battery operated, 100 m quad, double modulation photoelectric beam sensor designed for compatibility with leading wireless systems; reducing the time and cost of permanent installations and allowing use of active infrared beams on rapid deployment or temporary installations. Four frequencies.

Description: Functions with all major brands of control panels, completely brand agnostic.

Contact: Rapid deployment, 20 m point-to-point battery-operated dual beam, three-year battery life, vertical and horizontal adjustment. Due to the exceptional double modulation it can be used near solar panels, swimming pools and where vehicle headlights pass by, without interference. High sunlight immunity. Built-in alignment sounder for easy set-up and alignment. Compatible with your preferred wireless panel manufacturer.

Tel: Gordon Moore

+27 87 802 2288



Category of alarm: Wired

Company: Reditron

Brand: TAKEX

Supplier: Reditron

Alarm name: OMS-12FE Outdoor Dual-zone 180° x12 m PIR

Communications: Communication over hardwire.

Control panel: Integrates with multiple control panels

Firmware: Brand agnostic.

Variations in range available: Not required.

Integrations available: Pro range MS-12FE, with two rotatable sensor heads. Well known and choice of installers in South Africa for over two decades.

Description: Functions with all major brands of control panels, completely brand agnostic.

Contact: Budget friendly, reliable dual-zone 180° detection system with adjustable range from 3 to 12 m. Four pyros divided into left and right zones which can be enabled/disabled as required for precise area control. Supplied masking sheets allow precise area control. Slim-profile housing with front and back tampers. Clearly labelled option switches make installation a breeze.

Tel: Gordon Moore

+27 87 802 2288





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