What does wireless mean?
This means that the main control panel/keypad requires wiring into a power source
but apart from that all other devices can be wireless. A power source could be the
electrical fuse board in your hall way. All
sensors on windows and doors will be wireless. That means that they will operate
by battery and send radio signals back to the main control panel. For example if
a burglar bangs on the patio door then the wireless shock sensor there will send
a signal back to activate the alarm. The control panel will then send a signal
to the siren outside your house which will start to ring and flash. The wirefree
sensors will last for several years without battery changes. When
the time comes to change a battery a message will appear on the main control
panel and you can either do it yourself or phone us to arrange a callout and
full service.
Why Hkc Quantum Wirefree?
The HKC Quantum control panel and keypad was launched in September 2011 by
Irelands biggest manufacturer of alarm systems based in Ballymount in Dublin.
This ultra modern Quantum control panel is capable of handling both wired and wirefree
devices. It is also compatible with all forms of alarm monitoring, including a
built in text and voice message dialler. Some installers are now bringing
in cheaper control panels from the UK but none of these are of the quality of
the Quantum. HKC have used a unique 2 way signalling system which means the
battery life in the sensors is much longer than that of the imported systems.
Quantum has 2 obvious major advantages - It is the most modern available with all the latest technology and won't go obsolete for a long time. In the long run repair and maintenance will be easy due to its wide usage by installers.
Vital Tip for future Repair and Maintenance!!
Keep in mind that all wirefree alarm systems have batteries in the sensors which need to be replaced every 2-3 years. It is vital to find out the cost of any future maintenance calls for this from your installer. Gard are currently charging 80 euro for call out and full service of
HKC Quantum plus 5 euro per battery. Also it is vital to get the engineers code from whoever installs your alarm!. This code is needed for all future repair and maintenance and many companies won't even tell you about it!!!!. If you don't have it you are stuck with them and they are free to rip you off in the future, or worse still they may go out of business and then you may need to replace the main control panel.
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