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Volume 19 January 2018 Edition Layering ensures that if one technology misses an intruder, another technology will capture it. Solar-powered (with integrated battery) and wireless, this in- visible fence requires no civil engineering (up and running in hours) for coverage of 328 feet (100m) per system which can be linked together with other systems for large perimeters, guaranteeing exceptional performance in all weather condi- tions and does so with its proprietary design anti-condensa- tion, anti-ice caps. Cameras alone cannot do the job as video foot- age is typically reviewed post event. Intrusion detection through perimeter security technologies gives that all-important “heads-up” when something is about to occur. CHOOSING THE MOST APPROPRIATE SYSTEM How do the people responsible for the physical protection of people, property and assets choose the most effective technology given the applica- tion? A layered approach ensures all areas of a pe- rimeter is covered, including gaps such as gates and blind spots that may be missed by cameras alone. A combination of perimeter intrusion detection and tracking technologies will best serve security personnel in providing the most robust perimeter protection. PROTECH offers a full range of perimeter intru- sion detection technologies, some of which fea- ture multiple detection technologies in the same product: Piramid combines passive infrared with microwave and APIRIS is a triple technology IR Barrier. In choosing the most appropriate technolo- gies for perimeter protection, security man- agers and directors should consider the fol- lowing: • What is the potential threat faced? • e.g. Climber, cutting the fence, fast moving vehicle, etc. • What level of security does your site re- quire? • For example, a military base or govern- ment site has a different level of risk com- pared to a car dealership for example. A layered approach is one PROTECH recommends so all areas of a perim- eter is covered, including gaps such as gates and blind spots that may be missed by cameras. 22

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