That's the bold claim being made by Orbis for its Orbis Advanced Security Intruder System (otherwise known as OASIS).
But do the claims stack up?
The text messaging link
Beginning with the basics, OASIS is one of the first intruder alarm services to use the global system for mobile communications (GSM) to communicate directly with mobile 'phones and pagers using text messaging, as well as with standard Alarm Receiving Centres.
It also appears to be one of the more flexible systems – being battery-powered, it can be located where there is no mains electricity. Most existing alarms, of course, need hard-wiring to a base station or a telephone line in order to communicate alarm events.
On top of that, the batteries have a life of two months or more – although if preferred mains electricity can be connected to, and supported by, a power fail back-up. Additional devices such as PIRs, smoke detectors, door contacts and infrared beam sensors are also battery-operated.
Trialling the OASIS system
Trials of the new systems have recently been conducted by Bath and North East Somerset Council, and Kevin Moore of the Council's Property Department reports that it's "working well" in empty commercial premises in which the mains electricity has been switched off to reduce the risk of fire. In practice, the alarms communicate directly with two mobile 'phones that are left on 24 hours per day.
Orbis is quick to point out that GSM mobiles can also be used to communicate with alarms remotely to arm or disarm the unit. On site, a key switch or remote keyfob with a 50 m reach can be used to operate the alarms. In addition, the keyfob also has a useful panic alarm for lone worker (ie security officer) protection.
Typical equipment for a commercial property might include a floor or wall-mounted main control unit (measuring 260 mm by 365 mm by 310 mm), a siren, six PIRs, a smoke detector and batteries.
Agreements for the end user
From the end users' point of view, systems will be supplied under a comprehensive weekly rental agreement whereby Orbis can survey, install, monitor and respond to alarm activations. Alternatively, clients are able to install and respond to activations themselves.
The real beauty of the OASIS system, though, is that it can either be used for one-off remote applications or across any number of properties throughout Europe. Great for security managers who need to keep an eye out for a portfolio of properties while they are either vacant or undergoing refurbishment.
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