Electronic Security Systems

Part 1 Systems: what this book is about and how to use it; thinking security; security system concepts; space detection fundamentals; surveying for intruder detection indoors; movement detection outdoors; surveillance; alarm communication and control; reliability - cause and control of false alarms; movement control of personnel and materials; espionage and countermeasures; vehicle security. Part 2 Equipment: switching sensors; active infra-red sensors; ultrasonic sensors; microwave radar sensors; passive infra-red sensors; microphonic sensors; dual technology; microwave fence sensors; field effect sensors; closed-circuit television; doors and door control; signalling and control equipment; access control equipment; personnel and material inspection equipment; power supplies. Part 3 Implementation: presentation of information; system design; installation design and implementation; user training, operational orders and monitoring; maintenance and service; feedback. Appendix: British Standards for security equipment and systems.