GSM alarms: what the market offers.
There is a lot of talk about GSM alarms today.
Some praise them, predicting a great and bright future for them.
Some frown skeptically, not considering these devices a serious technical solution.
Let's just say: they exist. And their appearance is quite natural.
In two decades, cellular communications in Russia have gone from being exotic, accessible only to a very narrow circle, to being commonplace, accessible to everyone.
Today, a mobile phone in the hands of a schoolchild or a pensioner is a common thing. Almost no one leaves home without this convenient means of communication, which allows you to stay in touch with friends, family, loved ones, colleagues 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, wherever they are.
We talk freely in the subway, send SMS greetings on New Year's Eve without any problems — the quality and services of cellular communications are improving day by day.
So the use of such a powerful potential in technical security means is quite logical and completely justified.
This is even more justified in systems intended for, let's say, domestic use, i.e. suitable for self-installation.
Today, information about GSM alarms for protecting apartments, summer houses, cottages and garages can be found easily and almost everywhere.
We will not take sides, look for flaws and shortcomings, arrange ratings, but will simply try to tell you what the market offers today and what types of GSM alarms there are.
Let's try to understand how they differ and how they are similar.
So, what are GSM alarms for?
The answer is simple: to notify the owner of an intrusion into the protected area. The most common objects of protection include apartments, country houses, cottages, summer houses and garages.
What do GSM alarms usually consist of?
A control panel, a GSM module, one or more sensors.
Moreover, the number and purpose of sensors depends only on the desire and capabilities of the manufacturer: security, fire, water leaks, gas leaks.
Sometimes GSM alarms come with video cameras.
How do GSM alarms work?
The operating principle of such alarms is as simple as everything ingenious.
When one or more sensors (volume, smoke, noise, etc.) connected to the control panel are triggered, the signal is transmitted to the GSM module, which dials or sends SMS messages to pre-programmed numbers. What types of GSM alarms are there?
Here the answer will be more detailed. GSM alarms differ in the type of power supply, design, principle of connecting sensors, as well as the type of message transmitted.
By power supply type, GSM alarms are divided into autonomous, operating from a 220 V network, and combined.
Autonomous alarms are certainly good because they can be installed in rooms that do not have a power supply (for example, summer houses in winter, garages).
A positive quality of alarms operating from the network is the ability to notify the owner about a power outage.
Combined systems, accordingly, have all the listed advantages.
By design, GSM alarms are divided into single-component (made in one case), block-modular (made in several cases, connected by wired or wireless communication lines) and GSM modules for standard control panels.
Separate design of the GSM module and control panel allows maintaining the system's operability even in the event of failure of any sensor or component. Models made in one case are cheaper and easier to install.
Based on the principle of connecting security sensors to the control panel, alarms are divided into wireless, wired and combined.
Wireless systems are good because they will not spoil the interior or the repairs already done. Systems with wired sensors are cheaper, but at the same time they are quite reliable, which, you must agree, is also important.
GSM alarms also differ in the type of message transmitted: SMS only, voice only, combined.
In alarms of the first type, SMS messages are sent to the owner's cell phone.
Voice notification allows you to receive alarm messages both on your cell phone and on your regular home phone.
An alarm with a combined message type will call all your phones, and in addition, send SMS messages.
An important advantage of all GSM alarms is their suitability for self-installation: even a non-professional can easily install them on site using only a screwdriver and setup instructions.
«Lun-9T» (security and safety)
Receiving and control device for security and fire alarm of wireless GSM communication channel.
It is intended for organizing console (technical) security of small and medium-sized objects (office premises, apartments, shops).
Can be used together with the Lind-T keyboard or the Lind-8 electronic key reader. There are modifications of the Lun-9T for use with 4-wire sensors and 2-wire sensors.
The Lun-9T has 8 configurable loops (with the definition of 3 states of fire loops), monitoring the presence of a 220 V AC network, battery discharge and managing its charge.
There is also a siren presence control, an output (BELL) for connecting a siren with a current of up to 200 mA, a controlled sensor power supply output (12 V) with a load capacity of 200 mA.
«Lun-9T» performs all functions of remote control and reporting on the status of a request from the remote control. You can use 2 SIM cards.
The device has 2 relay outputs, delivers events to the remote control via GPRS and Voice GSM network channels.
Can work with the TK-7 autodialer communicator to transmit events via the city telephone network, has a function of protection against false alarms of fire loops.
EXPRESS GSM GSM alarm («Siberian Arsenal»)
GSM alarm with autonomous power supply for 6 months.
It is an infrared volumetric detector combined with a GSM communicator.
Reacts to movement in the controlled area and notifies with a call to a mobile phone and SMS (up to 6 numbers). Externally, it looks like a security alarm.
Works with all mobile operators. Perfect for protecting apartments, cottages, garages.
Simple preparation for use: insert a SIM card, battery, call the SIM card from a mobile phone, press the key fob button.
More than 20 alarm parameters can be configured via SMS.
EXPRESS GSM is controlled by radio key fobs (up to 6 pcs.) and from a telephone. The alarm is a completely autonomous device.
It is powered by a CR123A 3 V lithium battery. EXPRESS GSM automatically monitors the charge level and sends a warning when it is low.
GSM-4 (Satel) cellular communication module
GSM-4 is compatible with all control panels and equipment that transmit notifications via an analog PSTN telephone line.
The cellular module can be used as a backup PSTN line, and if there is no telephone connection at the site, as the main line.
Notification — in the form of a voice message, SMS or CLIP. Sending monitoring signals from any control panel can be done via SMS or in one of the popular formats via a GPRS channel.
Remote control can be implemented on the basis of GSM-4.
The module has three outputs that are activated, for example, when a sensor is triggered or by telephone using CLIP.
GSM-4 has four programmable inputs that activate notification and/or GPRS monitoring.
Their status is controlled by SMS, voice messages or CLIP. Users are provided with the DLOAD10 program for configuring the module from a PC via RS-232. In addition, the GSM-4 can be programmed from the integrated LCD display.
GSM camera EYE-02 (Jablocom)
Designed to protect an apartment, cottage, house, garage, office, small store.
The camera has built-in sensors that, when triggered, record photos and videos that are transmitted via the GSM network.
Built-in sensors: PIR (infrared) with the ability to detect motion in the picture, glass break sensor, built-in microphone for noise detection and night vision function allow completely autonomous installation of the camera.
The camera reacts to movement, noise and other external influences.
The camera transmits MMS, SMS and voice calls as well as transfers photos in real time.
A wide range of wireless sensors (up to 20 sensors of the Oasis-Jablotron system) can be additionally registered in the camera.
EYE-02 provides the ability to remotely control two devices.
Using Web, FTP, and e-mail, you can view the guarded premises from any PC connected to the Internet, and all information can be transmitted to the central security console via GPRS.
EYE-02 3G provides operation in the 3G (UMTS) network.
Azor wireless system (JABLOTRON)
Designed to protect an apartment, cottage, house, garage, office, small store.
The system has simple control, it is easy to install.
The basic component is a communicator that communicates with users and transmits information to the central monitoring station.
You can connect an RFID card reader and 10 wireless sensors (motion, magnetic contact and smoke/fire) to the communicator.
The system can be controlled by up to 10 authorized users.
Each user can have a card/token and authorize their phone number to receive information and control the system.
Azor has a simple interface that allows you to use the system on an intuitive level.
The system can be controlled using an RFID reader or by calling from authorized numbers.
Basic kits can be easily supplemented with wireless sensors if desired.
Mirage-GSM-A4-03 («Stealth»)
Mirage-GSM-A4-03 is a structurally complete device in a plastic case with a built-in power source and a compartment for a 7 A/hour battery.
The device is designed to organize fire and security alarms in houses, cottages, apartments and small offices.
Information about the object is transmitted to the phones of 8 users in the form of SMS and voice messages.
The controller supports networks of two mobile operators, has 4 wired alarm loops that can be programmed as fire alarms, with loop power supply, or as security alarms, with the following tactics: 24-hour mode, auto-arming, silent alarm, notification delay, night mode.
The device has one built-in temperature sensor and the ability to connect four additional ones, as well as a microphone for acoustic monitoring of the room.
Three outputs, such as «open collector», are programmed to control a siren, a light alarm, as a thermostat, and also for remote control of various devices.
Arming and disarming is controlled using Touch Memory keys, a hidden switch, the Mirage-KD-02 code panel, or remotely using SMS messages, a voice menu, or a WEB configurator.
CB-32-KIT+GSM (ELMES ELECTRONIC)
This wireless GSM security alarm system kit consists of a CB-32 control panel with an LCD keypad and a built-in siren, a GSM module, a power supply, a radio key fob for arming/disarming, as well as a CTX-3 wireless magnetic contact sensor and a PTX-50 passive IR sensor.
Optionally, you can purchase an outdoor wireless WSS strobe siren, a wireless GBX1 glass break sensor, and a universal MTX transmitter.
In total, up to 32 wireless sensors can be connected to the control panel.
When the alarm is triggered, the GSM module sends the owner an SMS or makes an alarm call to his mobile phone.
The battery life of the sensors without replacement is 3 years.
You can also connect a wireless fire smoke detector GNS to the CB-32.
If the protected object has a large area or if free propagation of the radio signal is difficult to amplify the signal of the security sensors, a TRX repeater is used.
The control panel is easy to program, the transmitter signal is reliably protected by the dynamic KEELOQ code.
Autonomous GSM alarm TAVR («Altonika»)
Designed to notify the owner of the protected premises (apartment, cottage, summer house, garage, etc.) about unauthorized entry to the facility.
Does not require connection to the electrical network in the protected area (battery operated). The system is designed for self-installation by the user.
It consists of a control panel and a GSM module.
Communication between them is carried out via a radio channel.
When the motion sensor located on the control panel is triggered, an alarm radio signal is transmitted to a hidden GSM module, which will call and send SMS messages about the alarm to the specified phone numbers.
In case of an alarm, the owner, by calling the system, has the opportunity to listen to the premises.
In addition, the system will send SMS messages when the temperature rises to +60°C inside the protected premises (risk of fire) and about the need to replace the batteries.
The alarm is turned on and off using Touch Memory keys recorded in the system.
The reader is located on the control panel.