Physical Security

Wireless infra-red beam detectors

by Mark Rowe

New perimeter protection products from Luminite Electronics, the BoundaryShield wireless infra-red (IR) beam detectors.

The battery powered, wireless, active IR beam range works with the company’s Genesis PIR detectors. The beams create an “invisible” fence around a site perimeter or across a gateway or corridor. They trigger alarms when the beam’s IR detection line is broken by an intruder or vehicle. Relay outputs can be used to create a physical alarm or raise a barrier; site key-holders can be emailed or warned; CCTV system recording can be triggered; and remote operators can be alerted, such as at a central monitoring station.

The product has a modular design for system configuration and installation. Each wireless, battery powered Beam Head unit transmits alarm data to a Genesis Masthead receiver from up to 1km away. The Beam Head units, supplied in pairs, can be used as stand-alone detectors for mounting on walls or posts and come with 60m or 100m detection ranges. Single direction towers, for wall mounting, allow detection in one direction. The double sided towers, for free-standing applications, allow detection in two directions. Tower heights are 1.75m, which incorporates one pair of Beam Heads per detection direction, and 3m tall, which incorporate two pairs of Beam Heads per direction.

Graham Creek, MD at Luminite, says: “Luminite’s BoundaryShield beam detectors can accurately sense intruders across a 100m span. We use advanced radio communications to enable up to 64 Beam Heads to communicate with a Masthead transceiver in exactly the same way as our Genesis PIR system. The beams are ideal for use at large sites without fenced perimeters or at gateways for barrier control. No cabling is needed to install the BoundaryShield system, so it can be mounted quickly and easily on a site perimeter, with no civil works.”

The BoundaryShield has front access for on-site fitting and adjustment. The case is IP 65 rated for external use and made from weather-proof ABS. Battery life is up to two years, the north Lopndon-based company says, using standard Alkaline cells, depending on settings and location. Lithium cells extend battery life. The BoundaryShield can also take power from a 12v PSU, instead of batteries, if preferred.

Contact Luminite on 020 8368 7887 or visit luminite.co.uk for more.

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