Alarm Selection Guide 2024

SMART Alarm, Intrusion & Perimeter Detection Perimeter Security, Alarms & Intruder Detection

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| OPTEX | TAKEX | Texecom



Category of alarm: Wired

Company: Elvey Security Technologies

Brand: Texecom

Supplier: Elvey Security Technologies

Alarm name: Texecom Premier Elite

Communications: Multiple.

Control panel: Proprietary control panel.

Firmware: Upgradable ‘over the air’.

Description: Premier Elite systems range from small residential applications to large-scale enterprise-level solutions. Offering a choice of system size, housing type and offering both wired and wireless connectivity, there is a PremierElite control panel to suit any application.

Contact: Michael Brett

Tel: +27 11 401 6700

[email protected]



Category of alarm: Wired

Company: Reditron

Brand: TAKEX

Supplier: Reditron

Alarm name: OMS-12FE Outdoor Dual-zone 180° x12 m PIR

Communications: Communication over hardwire.

Control panel: Integrates with multiple control panels

Firmware: Brand agnostic.

Variations in range available: Not required.

Integrations available: Pro range MS-12FE, with two rotatable sensor heads. Well known and choice of installers in South Africa for over two decades.

Description: Functions with all major brands of control panels, completely brand agnostic.

Contact: Budget friendly, reliable dual-zone 180° detection system with adjustable range from 3 to 12 m. Four pyros divided into left and right zones which can be enabled/disabled as required for precise area control. Supplied masking sheets allow precise area control. Slim-profile housing with front and back tampers. Clearly labelled option switches make installation a breeze.

Tel: Gordon Moore

+27 87 802 2288



Category of alarm: Wired

Company: Regal Security Distributors

Brand: OPTEX

Communications: TCP/IP and ONVIF.

Control panel: Control room software.

Firmware: Upgradable by technician.

Variations in range available: REDSCAN Pro

Integrations available: REDSCAN Mini-Pro

Description: REDSCAN Mini.

Contact: Video management software (VSM) and PSIM; ONVIF compliance; network security features: HTTPS, SNMP and IEEE802.1X.

Tel: REDSCAN, OPTEX’s award-winning LiDAR security system, accurately detects the size and distance of moving objects. Using advanced sensors and intelligent analytics, it creates an invisible barrier to protect buildings and assets. Unlike traditional systems, REDSCAN’s LiDAR technology is unaffected by heat or lighting, ensuring reliable security across diverse environments. It’s ideal for various safety and security applications.

Christiaan de Jager





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