Viewguard is said to “combine reliability with excellent detection performance” to create the next generation of motion sensor technology. Products in the new range are suitable for installation at customer sites requiring a high level of security, such as banks, jewellers, casinos and in museums.
The Viewguard mirror optics deliver optimum signal strength, and maintain the highest detection levels for the maximum protection of business’ assets and people. Honeywell is quick to point out that Viewguard infrared and microwave signal processing technology also significantly reduces false alarms while minimising inconvenient interruptions for installers and end-users.
Plug-in concept for installation
For security installers, Viewguard makes installation easy due to its plug-in concept and the abundance of wiring space. The combination of an attractive enclosure, extremely low current consumption and reduced false alarms should render Viewguard particularly appealing to those installers looking to gain value on installation time and potential service calls.
“The Viewguard range of motion sensors has been designed to meet the needs of the highest risk applications,” suggested Farshid Ossareh, product marketing leader at Honeywell Security. “We’ve used the latest technology and focused on combining the key functions demanded by end users so that Viewguard delivers the highest levels of security while reducing inconvenient false alarms. With this solution we’re offering end users that extra level of protection to give them total peace of mind and saving installers precious time.”
Multi-level alarm thresholds
Further key Viewguard features include multi-level alarm thresholds and anti-masking technology which ensure highly reliable protection in even the most sensitive of secure environments. By employing multi-level alarm thresholds, the sensor uses signal strength to quickly and accurately identify an intrusion, while limiting false alarms by only triggering when the detection signal is strong.
The anti-mask function employs two active infrared circuits – one protecting the lens from spraying, taping and covering, while the other detects any blocking of the sensor at close range. If either circuit is interrupted, an alarm will immediately trigger and alert security officers to the location of the sensor.
