Types and features of garage alarms

A garage is a place where the car is protected not only from the negative influences of the weather, but also from the criminal actions of burglars and hijackers. Unfortunately, modern attackers are becoming more cunning, and the arsenal of ways to break into a garage is growing all the time. Sometimes a car alarm is simply not enough and therefore the storage location of a car must be strengthened with additional protection, that is, it becomes necessary to install a security alarm.

A garage is a place to store not only a car, but also many other things that did not have enough space in the house. For example, there can be bicycles, discs and tires, tools and other equipment. Of course, everyone wants to ensure the safety of their property. Even the simplest and cheapest signaling system will help to achieve these goals.

Thieves can get into the premises in a variety of ways:

• Removing hinges or locks is a very simple and almost silent method, common when burglary garages with padlocks.
• Opening with a master key. Experienced intruders can open a simple lock even with an ordinary paper clip, sometimes they even manage to pick up the key. This can be avoided by installing several complex mechanical locks.
• Metal cutting. Thin sheets are easily influenced by tools; thieves get inside with the help of the hole made.
• Breaking through a brick wall. A hole in the wall is punched with a crowbar.
• Removing the roof. Sheets are bent or broken with a crowbar. In this case, car theft is excluded, but other things can be stolen.

Of course, these are not all ways to get inside the premises, therefore, for complete safety, it will not be enough to simply strengthen the structure. Alarms will help protect weak points and outwit thieves. A variety of models are presented on the modern market, differing in many parameters.

In general, the following details can be distinguished that must be present in the system:

• Opening sensors. Installed on all door and window openings, as well as on garage doors.
• The control panel is a kind of heart of the system, the functioning of the entire alarm depends on it. Powered by electricity, which must be supplied to the garage. The panel must be installed so that it cannot be seen immediately upon entering.
• Motion sensors. Cover the entire room. They are placed inside the garage in the corners opposite to the entrance in such a way that when the door is opened, the incoming person falls into the sensor's range of action, and there are no obstacles on the way at a height of at least 2.5 meters.
• Vibration sensors. Prevents attempts to break through walls or roofs.
• Siren. Scares off the intruder and attracts the attention of people passing by.
• Microphone. It will help the owner, when a signal arrives on his phone, to connect to the garage and hear whether the alarm is worth calling the security or leaving the place.

When choosing the optimal system, the following factors should be considered:

• It should be as easy to use as possible. Excessive complexity in management reduces the reliability of the device.
• If the garage is equipped with a stove, then the installation of smoke sensors is excluded. In this case, you need to equip the room with an additional motion sensor.
• When the garage is part of a gated community, the siren should not be installed.The chance of false alarms increases many times over, and loud noises will displease neighbors and create tensions with them.
• When installing wireless systems, it is important to remember about the insulation of the garage, as well as take into account the ability of the elements of the systems to withstand negative temperatures.
• It is important to be sure that DC voltage is available or have an external battery as a backup. If there is no electricity, then it is worth using an alarm that works autonomously with the help of batteries.

There are several main types of alarms that differ in technical characteristics. You can determine the appropriate type if you take into account the parameters of the garage.

GSM alarm Is a wired device that generates an alarm message through the use of mobile communications. Such devices have a wide range of options, and the standard equipment includes motion and door opening sensors, a microphone, a siren, a router, and sometimes a camera that detects an intruder. Often the kit also includes fire detectors that react to smoke.

The most common devices operating on this principle are the following models:

• Sapsan GSM MMS;
• Sapsan PRO 4;
• Eritea Mikra-2.

Frequently bought devices include "Express" and "Dacha 01".

Currently, such models are widely used and are not inferior in quality. GSM systems... The use of one or another type of alarm depends on the needs of the owner and the individual characteristics of each room.

Professional systems can be expensive to install and maintain. Therefore, garage owners often assemble schemes on their own. Such models can also provide security, moreover, when it comes to protecting an inexpensive object, it will be advisable from a financial point of view. You can make several types of security systems with your own hands.

Autonomous alarm system equipped with a siren. The work is based on the principle of reaction of motion sensors to what is happening in the room, after which the signal from them goes to the siren. It generates a sound that can scare off a thief.

The manufacturing process is as follows:

• open the motion sensor, remove the spherical element from it;
• remove the board by bending the metal latches;
• connect batteries and relay coil to the sensor;
• connect the power supply and the siren using the terminals;
• install the siren outside the garage, and the switch in a secret place;
• adjust sensors: most often the parameters of the operating time and sensitivity are set.

GSM alarm system from a mobile phone. The advantage of such a scheme is in its independence from the power grid, provided that the phone's battery is charged.

Installing this type of security circuitry requires a cell phone (not a touchscreen smartphone), a multimeter, telephone wire and copper wire, a switch, insulation tape, glue, magnets, and iron clips.

The GSM system of the device is an advanced telephone that automatically makes a call at the moment of intruders entering the garage. For the design, the simplest and cheapest model of a mobile phone can be used - this is the norm.

System manufacturing steps:

• Cut a metal clip into two elements, one centimeter in length. Attach them to the door from the back. It is important that they lock when the door is opened half the width.
• Remove the insulation from the telephone wire. Divide the wire itself into two wires, put their ends on the contacts. Connect the opposite ends to the multimeter.
• Set up your phone: insert a working SIM card with a positive balance, disable sound alerts. The last outgoing call must be to the number that will be used to call in case of unauthorized entry - this is a prerequisite.
• Remove the back cover of the device, take out the battery and other internal elements. Fix the copper wires with electrical tape on the inner and semicircular contact, without closing the call disconnect button.
• Return the telephone elements to their place, except for the back cover, secure with electrical tape. Switch on the phone.
• Place the device in a hidden place, connect the copper wires to the contacts on the gate.

When installing a system of this type, one should take into account the fact that it will not be able to work at negative temperatures. This can be influenced by installing an incandescent heating lamp next to the phone. A significant disadvantage is that the alarm takes a couple of seconds to react to intrusion. If the gate is closed in a short time, the call will be initiated and immediately dropped.

An incoming call can also be configured not on the owner's personal phone, but forwarded to the system of a non-departmental or private security organization. If an alarm is given, a group will leave for the facility. To enhance the effectiveness of control, you can also install CCTV cameras.

For those who are not confident in their capabilities or simply do not want to engage in independent work, there is a wide range of a wide variety of models. When choosing a security complex, garage owners often pay attention to the cost, since sometimes the purchase can cost a fairly large amount. The price depends on the number of different options and settings. Below are the most popular models on the market from reliable manufacturers that have won the trust of customers.

The system produced by the IPRO company can be installed in almost any type of garage. In addition to standard metal and capital garages, the alarm will work in wooden structures (subject to the optimal temperature level). It can also be adapted in rooms without electricity - it is connected to the car's battery.

There are two types of "sentry" configuration: mini- and professional-variant. The simplified set does not include motion and fire sensors, there is no microphone and the number of magnetic contact sensors is reduced. In general, the system is fully equipped with all the necessary elements and the owner does not have to buy the necessary parts, except for the vibration sensor, if additional roof protection is needed.

This model is produced by NPB "Siberian Arsenal" - a company with extensive experience in the development and implementation of safety systems. The alarm is an autonomous motion sensor with a GSM module and a built-in camera. As soon as the alarm receives an alarm, the camera takes pictures, which are then sent to the owner's phone number. The cost is 6.5-8 thousand rubles.

Advantages:

• ease of installation: the alarm is autonomous from electricity;
• resistance to low and high temperatures;
• the camera is equipped with a backlight: pictures can be taken even in complete darkness;
• the system is controlled both by SMS messages and by means of a key fob;
• there is an application for various types of smartphones;
• the memory includes six numbers for sending messages.

System flaws:

• inability to connect additional sensors;
• battery life does not exceed six months.

This is an alarm produced by Altronica, another leader among such organizations. The cost of the complete set is slightly higher than that of the systems given earlier: from 5.5 to 9.5 thousand rubles. But the device includes a ton of useful options.

Advantages of the Tavr system:

• Ability to work with wireless sensors.
• Full autonomy of all elements of the system. The device can operate on batteries, their life is about a year.
• Ease of installation and operation: the alarm works wirelessly, configuration is carried out using SMS messages.
• Ability to work in different temperature conditions.

The system includes two units connected by radio channel. In the event of a break-in, the owner is notified by a message or a call to a mobile phone. "Tavr" can also report on critical changes in temperature or the need to replenish the balance. If an alarm is triggered, the system listens to the room with a built-in microphone. These are really high quality products that provide a decent level of protection from thieves.

Above are the most common models on the market.having a large number of positive reviews. Of course, the range is unlimited with these devices. With such a wide range of alarms, the choice is due to the peculiarities of the structure of the garage and the individual wishes and capabilities of the owner of the premises. Most often, the choice is made in favor of wireless systems that operate autonomously and are designed for a long service life, such as the Intruder Alarm.

Before installing the security system, it is important to determine how large a number of options and parameters are included in some models. The cost of alarms varies greatly based on technical characteristics, which are sometimes impractical for owners of small and inexpensive premises.

When choosing the optimal system, it is important to pay attention to the ease of installation and operation., the breadth of settings and additional parameters. But it is not worth saving too much when buying a system, as this casts doubt on the quality of its work. With an abundance of models on the market at the moment, it is very important to choose carefully and competently. There are cheap systems that do not guarantee full protection of the premises, as a result of which the owner may lose his property.

Models equipped with GSM are capable of almost instantly informing the owner of illegal actions in the garage. The coverage area of ​​mobile communications is currently wide, which contributes to the smooth passage of the signal even from the underground garage. The best option, providing complete security, would be to transfer the alarm to a company specializing in security services. In addition, such models have a lot of other functions that simplify the life of a garage owner.

Battery powered models are also popular. This is due to the fact that they do not depend on electricity and are easy to install, although they have a slightly smaller range of useful options. Moreover, their functionality is sufficient for high-quality protection.

For how to make a simple garage alarm with your own hands, see the next video.