The most suitable alarm cables for perimeter security systems

Are you an installer or a designer and do you have perimeter anti-theft systems in the pipeline? Our PVC alarm cables and ELAN LSZH alarm cables, in fact, are 100% Italian cables, and fully compliant with current national and European regulations. The most used material for the production of safety cables is PVC. ELAN [...]

FOCUS: How do the documentation of an alarm system.

Each installation of an alarm system requires the preparation of documentation that describes its characteristics in its entirety and certifies its actual compliance. This documentation must be precise, complete and unambiguous, it must also minimize the possibility of making the end user fall into error in carrying out his operations. The document must be [...]

Violation of privacy: when video surveillance does not do its job

Nowadays privacy violation is one of the most discussed issues when you talk about video surveillance systems. The debates and discussions regarding the presence and control of numerous cameras, now present in every public place, are on the agenda. The theme, however, becomes even warmer if we ourselves decide to install cameras in our [...]

What about KNX standard

KNX is the open worldwide standard, compliant with European and International legislation, which allows the automated and decentralized management of technological systems. This standard refers to the most advanced building in according to the principles of sustainable development, based on the comfort and energy saving as an added value of modern building. The KNX [...]

ELAN twisted KNX/EIB cable

The KNX/EIB cable is a European installation fieldbus BUS cable suitable for use in KNX systems, formerly known as EIB, by KONNEX™. It forms part of 'green' building control systems and intelligent building technology, improving comfort levels whilst reducing carbon footprint and running costs. The applications include the operation and control of heating, lighting [...]

INTERSEC Dubai 2018, ELAN launches a new product

INTERSEC Dubai 2018, the most important international trade fair dedicated to high-level safety products, was completed on 23rd January. The fair is specialized in offering the best of products in the areas of commercial security, information security, fire and rescue, health, national security and surveillance. Elan launches new products [...]

What about the new CPR UE 305/11 – EN 50575 for alarm cables and security cables

Big news in July in the market of alarm cables and security cables. After July 1st, 2017, all products placed on the market will have to comply with EN 50575. But let's go into detail and find out what the norms are about. The CPR's objective is to ensure the free movement of construction [...]

Guidelines on video surveillance and privacy

When a video surveillance system is installed it is important to pay attention to what the law says about privacy. The Guarantor for Privacy issued a decision dated April 8, 2010, which sets out the guidelines on video surveillance systems by referring to the Privacy Code (D.Lgs. 196/2003). According to Italian law, it is [...]

Perimeter alarm cables: double jacket shielded PVC or LSZH cables

Among the most common of perimeter alarm systems there is the underground system basement which requires the use of alarm cables or double jacket shielded PVC or LSZH cables. There are different types of external perimeter alarms: Perimeter Alarm - Microwave barrier Perimeter Alarm - Self-supporting with Infrared Sensors Perimeter Alarm - Fences Perimeter Alarm [...]

When and why to replace Lead-Acid Batteries?

We have already seen on this blog, how important is ordinary and extraordinary maintenance for alarm systems and video surveillance. In this regard, it has also placed the focus on the control of one of the fundamental elements for the functioning of these systems: lead-acid batteries. Today we want to focus on cases that necessitate [...]

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