Wired/ Wireless Intruder Alarms

At AR ALARMS Fire & Security we mostly use HKC Intruder alarm equipment. The reason for this is that this product is the most used intruder alarm product in Ireland and its reliability is second to none. It is suitable for all types of premises from residential to business and larger facilities. Click on the link to read more about HKC Security.

Tips on choosing an intruder alarm system

1. Find PSA (Private Security Authority) Licensed Installers

You should limit your search to PSA (Private Security Authority) licensed installers to install your intruder alarm system. This will ensure that the company you contract has passed security checks and is properly certified.

2. Choose the right system for your requirements.

Make sure you choose the right alarm system for your requirements. There are several options. A good place to start is by ensuring the alarm system being fitted complies to European Standard ISEN 50131 -- this may also get you an extra discount on your home insurance premium.

3. Decide if your alarm system is to be monitored or will be unmonitored.

Before choosing your alarm system, you need to decide if you will have it monitored or leave it unmonitored. The monitored system connects to a central monitoring station and sends alarm signals directly to the central monitoring station. They will contact the key holders, Gardaí, Fire Brigade, if needed. This comes at yearly cost. Self-monitoring means that if your alarm is activated it will alert the assigned phone numbers and you decide on what way to deal with it. If your alarm has no monitoring this means that if your alarm is activated, it will only sound and won’t alert anyone. It is a wise decision to have some sort of monitoring as there’s no point your alarm going off and no one knowing about it. AR ALARMS Fire & Security will go through all your options with you to make sure it suits you.

4. Get a few quotations for your alarm systems.

Get a few quotations for your alarm system. Make sure you are happy with what you are getting installed. AR ALARMS Fire & Security will spend time and go through all your options with you to design a system that suits you.

5. Make sure you choose an intruder alarm that is widely used.

Be careful what alarm you choose. Make sure you choose an intruder alarm that is widely used to ensure that you will not run into any problems if you decide to change your alarm company down the line. Other company’s may struggle to get parts to take over your alarm. AR ALARMS Fire and security mostly use HKC intruder alarm equipment and it is the most commonly used alarm system in the Irish market.

6. Be careful when signing contracts, do not get tied in too long contracts.

Be careful when signing contracts for your alarm system. Do not get tied in too long contracts, you do not need them. It’s good practice to get your alarm serviced once a year to keep your I.S.EN50131 cert. When AR ALARMS Fire & Security supply you with an alarm there are no extra costs unless you request something extra. NB Sim card / APP Charge, Intruder alarm monitoring, Service Contract, Wireless alarm batteries etc. this will all be explained to you and given to you on your quote. AR ALARMS Fire & Security won’t tie you in to long contracts.

7. Make sure to know all charges, like callout, monitoring cost per year etc.

Make sure you know how much a callout is, how long does the warranty last, how much does the monitoring cost per year. Are there any reoccurring costs per year or month?

8. Make sure that you have an active outside Bellbox.

One of the most important things to consider is to make sure you have an active outside Bellbox. This means that your Bellbox will alternate over and back when in normal mode and when your alarm is activated the outside Bellbox will sound and strobe. AR ALARMS Fire & Security always installs an active Bellbox unless otherwise directed by the customer.

Wired Intruder Alarms

AR ALARMS Fire & Security offers a complete range of Wired Intruder alarm systems. Wired Alarm Systems have cabling connecting the control panel to the intruder alarm devices. Wired intruder alarm systems need to be installed and maintained to regulation standards I.S.EN50131 and should contain a design stage, installation stage and should only be installed by a licenced Intruder alarm contractor. AR ALARMS Fire & Security are licenced by Management systems Certification and the Private Security Authority for the installation of intruder alarms systems. A range of intruder alarm system devices can be connected to your alarm system. Keypads, External Bells’ Internal Bells PIR Detectors, Dule tech Pirs, RF camaera Pirs Door Contacts, Shock Sensors, Panic Buttons, Smoke detectors, Heat Detectors, Carbon dioxide detectors and key fobs. The panels we use are a hybrid system and have wireless capability built into them so that your intruder alarm system can be expanded at any time with no real fuss of running extra cables. We can also setup an Intruder alarm APP which gives you full control of your alarm system from your smart phone with no need for a phone line. This will also send you a notification if your alarm has been triggered or has a system fault.

Wireless Intruder Alarms

AR ALARMS Fire & Security offers a complete range of Wireless Intruder alarm systems. We use Wireless intruder Alarm Systems that have the latest two-way wireless technology for the panel to communicate to the wireless devices. This technology is most suitable for intruder alarms and is more reliable than single path communication. Wireless intruder alarm systems need to be installed and maintained to regulation standards I.S.EN50131 and should contain a design stage, installation stage and should only be installed by a licenced Intruder alarm contractor. AR ALARMS Fire & Security are licenced by Management systems Certification and the private security authority for the installation of intruder alarms systems. A range of wireless intruder alarm system devices can be connected to your alarm system. Wireless Keypads, External Bell’s’ Internal Bells wireless PIR Detectors, Wireless Dule Tech pirs , RF camera Pirs Wireless Door Contacts, wireless Shock Sensors, wireless Panic Buttons,wireless Smoke detectors, wireless Heat Detectors, wireless Carbon dioxide detectors and key fobs. One of the most important things is to make sure you have an active outside Bellbox. This means that your Bellbox will alternate over and back when in normal mode and when your alarm is activated the outside Bellbox will sound and strobe. AR ALARMS Fire & Security always installs an active Bellbox unless requested by the customer.

We can also set up an Intruder alarm APP which gives you full control of your alarm system from your smartphone with no need for a phone line. This will also send you a notification if your alarm has been triggered or has a system fault.

HKC App

The HKC App allows complete control of the system from any location. This enables you to set/unset, check activity logs or images requested from the RF PIR Camera. Alerts and messages notifications are sent to your SmartPhone. This system can also be linked to turn on lights, heating, and open gates. This system works with a word sim card which means that it is linked to the mobile network and wifi so no need for a fixed phone line in your premises. Watch the video here.