ADT’s Miramar branch, working with Optex, proposed a better system flexible enough to account for vegetation and natural obstacles but robust enough to foil vandalism. The system uses Redwall SIP wireless passive infrared detectors as triggers for the PTZ security cameras. Once the detectors trigger the camera, the camera records the intrusion. In addition, ADT’s central monitoring station will track the event and alert local authorities and Vera Cadillac personnel.

Twelve Redwall sensors are mounted inside the perimeter on building walls nine feet above ground, making them significantly harder to tamper with. The earlier sensors were mounted outside of the perimeter fence, where they could be disabled.

“The Redwall detectors provided a ready-to-install, cost-effective solution that is perfectly suited for the customer’s application and budget,” says Tony Ebel, account executive for ADT. “The sensors also make it very easy to mask out unwanted areas or objects so that false alarms are minimized.”

“Since we installed the new systems, theft and vandalism have been significantly reduced,” says John Reis, general manager of Vera Cadillac. “Not only is our property more secure, but the fast response to attempted illegal entry is also a deterrent.”

“The wireless Redwall SIP detector is perfectly suited for even adding to current CCTV systems to make existing security networks more efficient,” notes Chris Adams, Optex Eastern regional sales manager. “ADT demonstrated this by installing all 12 units on four buildings in a remarkable six hours.”

Redwall SIP (Synthesised Intelligent PIR) sensors are passive infrared devices that can intelligently detect motion. The units are also equipped with anti-rotation and anti-masking functions to detect vandalism or tampering with the unit.