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Perimeter Selection Guide

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Type of device: Acoustic vibration detection system

Company: Modular Communications SA

Brand: AcoustAlert

Supplier: Modular Communications

Variations in range available: One field processor can cover a 600-metre span of fence line split into 2 x 300-metre zones. Any number of field processors can be networks to cover many kilometers of fence line and various combinations of detection on the fence.

Integrations available: AcoustAlert comes with its own configuration software and has a graphics component so the site perimeter can be shown on a computer screen and the detection zones indicated as normal or in alarm. I/O control is also possible.

Accessories: The MOXA IO network unit interfaces to the software so other input.

Target customer: The target for this product is light through to medium industry site protection and really gives security professionals another level of detection on the perimeter using a different technology solution.

Description: AcoustAlert is an acoustic detection system fixed to perimeter fencing structures. The detection cable can pick up vibrations on the fence and transfer these to a field processor for analysis. Depending on the acoustic amplitude developed in the cable caused by fence vibrations, an alarm can be triggered and relayed back to the control room for immediate response. The sensitivity of the detected signal can be adjusted.

Contact: Cliff Rose

Tel: +27 83 456 9542

cliff@modular.co.za

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