Eagle Security Systems

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Thinking about a Security System for your Home or Business? First, you Need to Know how a Security System Works:
Control Panel: ttThis is a large (approx. 11" x 14") metal cabinet. This component contains the "brains" and communications center for a security system, and is typically located in the mechanical room. All sensors and keypads in a system are connected to the control panel. The control panel can also activate sirens or lights, and can send emergency messages to a central station over a telephone line or radio link. Keypad: ttThis component controls all functions of a security system, including programming. If you have the correct code, you can control every function (of any given level) of security system from the keypad. The display on the keypad shows you the current status of the system. Perimeter Protection: ttConsists of sensors that detect an entry from the outside. These sensors are placed on outside windows and doors. They include magnetic contacts and even sensors that detect the sound of breaking glass. Interior Protection: ttDetects intrusion inside the premise. Typically this consists of passive infrared motion detectors which are strategically positioned, and designed to detect the body heat of an intruder moving through a given area. Fire: tt Most security systems use a combination of smoke detectors and heat detectors to detect the fire. A monitored security system provides additional protection, including dispatching of responding agencies. Central Station: ttIn the event of an alarm, the control panel sends an emergency signal to a 24 hour monitoring service, known as the "central station". The central station may take steps to verify the alarm, and if necessary, get help by contacting police, fire or emergency authorities.