ABUS FU9001 Privest Wireless Alarm Base Set Installation - Manual (Page 13)

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4.1 What kinds of security are there?
In general, there are three different ways of securing an object:
External perimeter surveillance, in which primarily the endangered areas such as the entrance door, terrace door and cellar door
as well as ground-floor windows are protected by wireless magnet contacts and wireless glass breakage detectors. The next step is
to make sure that all other access areas are protected. Unprotected access areas are a security risk since there is no detection
using wireless motion sensors inside the object.
This type of surveillance is particularly recommended for
pet owners of dogs, cats, etc. since these animals can cause false alarms
on interior detectors (motion sensors).
Internal surveillance (surveillance of certain areas and/or traps), where you monitor only the interior of your object. There is no
surveillance of the external perimeter. Protection using wireless motion sensors begins with the areas most likely to be crossed by
burglars such as entrances, halls, and living rooms. In the next stage, every room can be protected individually.
Internal surveillance is the cheapest type of surveillance, and the burglar may be detected quite late, when he or she is already
inside the object.
The combination of these two protection methods, which closes security gaps in the “outer skin” surveillance through the use of
interior detectors (wireless motion sensors). The burglar is detected either when entering the object or when moving within the
object.
The combination of these two protection types offers you maximum
security.
We recommend the use of wireless smoke detectors since every electrical device in your house represents a potential fire hazard.
First of all, the halls and stairways should be protected, with at least one detector per floor. Equally important are areas such as
children’s playrooms, bedrooms and living rooms, where each room should have its own detector.
Smoke detectors save lives!
You operate the wireless alarm system either with the remote control provided, a wireless control panel, or a wireless key switch.
The system can be controlled directly from the ABUS wireless alarm system. The system is also programmed on this keypad.
Other features are remote-controlled activation and programming by telephone or remote PC, which will be explained later in these
instructions. For more information of operating the wireless alarm system, see the operating instructions and the installation DVD. If
in doubt, please contact your specialist dealer.
4.2 What wireless detectors do I need?
The type and number of wireless detectors needed depends partly on the type of protection and partly on the level of security you
want to achieve. You should therefore plan your wireless sensors as follows:
• Consider how an intruder can get into your object. It will help if you draw up a plan of your object, or take a walk around,
inside and outside the object. Try to imagine what you would do to get into the object. Don’t forget to include any aids that
may be available. Direct access via the house door or terrace door is not necessarily the fastest. For example, if a ladder is
available, a balcony door or an upstairs window will represent a risk.
• If your object already has good mechanical protection systems such as window locks or extra door locks, these will prevent
most burglars from getting into the object.
• Burglaries should always be fast, quiet and inconspicuous. Accesses at hidden areas of your object, such as cellar doors
or rear windows, are therefore particularly at risk.
• Plan to install at least one smoke detector in your system – in the bedroom – or even better, three smoke detectors – in the
bedroom, in the hall, (escape route) and in the living room (large amount of electrical equipment). Smoke detectors in the
kitchen or bathroom are unsuitable because of the natural steam and smoke situation there.
• With the help of the requirements listed above and the tips on the installation DVD, make a list of wireless detectors
required and divide them into three categories: Absolutely necessary (high hazard risk), important (medium hazard risk)
and less important (low hazard risk, other security messages have already been taken, difficult to reach/overcome).
• Buy all the wireless detectors that are absolutely necessary. Since the system is modular, the wireless detectors of the
other categories can also be installed later.
• When operating the system, note that you activate and deactivate the system several times a day. The components should
therefore be placed where they are as easy as possible to operate and they do not restrict you in your normal day-to-day
life.
If you have questions about protecting your property, consult your specialist dealer. To help you in the planning, make a plan or
sketch of your object.
The ABUS wireless alarm system and its components are designed and developed in such a way that they immediately detect
and report possible assaults from outside and tamper attempts. Better safe than sorry!