The IP Masthead has been designed to coordinate the alarm communications of up to 64 Genesis wireless passive infrared (PIR) detectors.
It transmits them as internet protocol (IP) data, across a network, to a CCTV system DVR, NVR or remote monitoring station.
A spokesman said: “Network access, via the IP Masthead, means that most Genesis PIR functionality can now be set-up and managed remotely, so fewer site visits by installers are required.
“Unconstrained by network or power cable locations and requiring no civil work to mount them around a site perimeter, Genesis wireless PIRs are among the most effective available.”
The alarms include tamper, anti-shock, anti-cloaking and intrusion detection, as well as a range of system management alerts like low PIR battery strength and weak wireless signal.
Distinguishing between critical and non-critical alarms, in this way, enables NVRs and DVRs to integrate with the IP Masthead, providing intelligent management, Luminite said.
“Critical alarms can alert an operator or key holder to a site incident for an immediate response, whereas non-critical alarms, like a low battery life warning, can be used to remind the installer to schedule a maintenance visit. This approach significantly increases the effectiveness of a CCTV system, whilst reducing the likelihood of false alarms.”
The technology has been designed to carry out an electronic ‘health-check’ of the PIRs every few seconds.
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