The Marshalls Jaguar, Range Rover and Volvo showrooms, all part of the Premier Automotive Group,were the first dealerships in the country to trial the new Redwave technology, which is BS8418 compliant.
It combats the three major headaches associated with outdoor detection: repetitive movement – from objects such as trees, flags, advertising bunting etc; small animals – including insects flying in front of the detector; and ‘over-ranging’ – alarms triggered by activity such as passing vehicles.
Guardian Security & Communications Ltd (formerly Shadow Security), specified the detectors because of their previous positive experience with other products within the Redwallrange. They also wanted products that could be installed above the standard mounting height of 2.4 metres so they would not interfere with the aesthetics of the showroom, and more importantly put them out of reach of potential vandals.
As well as conventional PIR and microwave technology, Redwave detectors have Adjustable Microwave Range Limiter that allows users to adjust the detection distance, and a Dual Quad Zone Logic PIR that uses two PIR detectors to increase detection density and eliminate undetectable areas.
Theft and petty vandalism, the two main issues faced by car showrooms, have now been almost entirely removed according to the dealer principal for PAG, Gary Long.
