ABOUT SECURITY SYSTEMS

There are three main types of security system: Physical Security Systems, Surveillance Systems, and Alarm Systems.

Physical Security Systems include fencing, secure doors and gates, shutters, and locks. Surveillance Systems comprise security cameras, which may be networked together, with images transmitted to remote monitoring centers via the internet. Alarm systems comprise burglar, fire, and smoke alarms; these also may be networked to convey alarms to a monitoring center.

This product guide describes leading suppliers in each of these three categories. For additional information, please see our related Product Guides on: Door Locks, Security Shutters, Burglar Alarms, Fire Alarms, Security Cameras, and Smoke Alarms.

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LEADING USA SECURITY SYSTEM MANUFACTURERS

The following security system suppliers have comprehensive websites, with information on all aspects of security systems, including online catalogs and specifications for security systems, and care and maintenance of security systems.

Yale Door Locks: Security Systems. Yale is part of the Assa Abloy group, and operates in over one hundred countries. It makes a wide range of door locks, door handles, and other door hardware. Yale manufactures 12 types of deadbolt door lock. They are available in single or double cylinder form, and with plain or decorative design. Finishes include: Textured Black, Gun Metal, Oil Rubbed Bronze, Polished Chrome, Satin Nickel, Antique Nickel, Satin Chrome, Polished Brass, Antique Brass, and YaleGuard Gold. Yale also supplies other matching door furniture, including Handlesets, Knobs, and Lever Door Handles.

Surveillance Video: Security Systems. Surveillance Video has been retailing electronic surveillance equipment for over thirty five years. It carries a range of more than 4,000 produces, including Security Cameras. The company offers a 110% Price Guarantee; if a purchaser can find the same product selling at a lower price online or in store, Surveillance Video will refund 110% of the price difference. Security Cameras are offered in two ranges: Value and Professional. The Value line includes systems with from one to 16 security cameras which are suitable for outdoor or indoor use.

Brinks Home Security: Security Systems. Brinks, based in Irving, Texas, is a leading security company. It supplies residential and commercial alarm systems, including burglar alarms. Brinks residential burglar alarm systems are designed to be easy to use, with a simple one-touch 'on' button, and a numerical code to turn off the alarm system. Brinks burglar alarm keypads have one-touch emergency buttons for calling fire, medical and police. When the fire emergency button is pressed the fire alarm is triggered, the siren is set off, and a message is sent to the Brink's Alarm Monitoring Center.

USEFUL LINKS RELEVANT TO SECURITY SYSTEMS

Central Station Alarm Association

Consumer Electronics Association

National Association of Electrical Distributors

National Burglar & Fire Alarm Association

National Electrical Manufacturers Association

Security Industry Association

CONSTRUCTION PRODUCT DIRECTORIES

We recommend the following professional construction directories, which include standard specifications, manufacturers' specs, and CAD details: 4Specs at www.4specs.com, Arcat at www.arcat.com, Arcom at www.arcomnet.com, Reed at www.reedfirstsource.com, Sweets at www.sweets.construction.com.

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Other recommended portals: Archbone, Building Design, Homeone Australia, Lighting Directory, Sapling, Stone Network.

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