BASIC PARTS OF ALARM SYSTEM

SENSOR OR TRIGGER DEVICE- An alarm sensor is a physical device which can capture and detect the
changing state of a physical element such as a door or window. Using software and networking protocols,
a sensor can alert the owner of a home or property of a changing state of a door or window and even set
off an alarm

TRANSMISSION LINE- A transmission line is the channel or medium through which the transmission and
distribution of electric power occurs.

ENUNCIATOR/ANNUNCIATOR- a device which signals the presence of abnormal process conditions

using a visual display usually supplemented with an audible warning (buzzer, siren).

TYPES OF BANKS ALARMS

FOOT RAIL ACTIVATOR- they are place on the floor in such a position that tellers may activate the
alarm by placing the front of their foot engage the activation bar.

BILL TRAPS- it is also known as currency activation devices which are usually place in the teller’s top
cash.

KNEE OR THIGH BUTTONS- installed inside the desk or teller station so they can be activated by knee
or thigh pressure.

FOOT BUTTON- like the foot rails it permits alarm activation in relatively safety while both hands
remain clear in view of the robbers
DOUBLE SQUEEZE BUTTON- it requires pressure on both side of the device and therefore the probability
of accidental alarm is reduced

PROTECTIVE LOCKS
LOCK- a device for securing a door, gate, lid, drawer, or the like in position when closed, consisting of a
bolt or system of bolts propelled and withdrawn by a mechanism operated by a key, dial, etc. a
contrivance for fastening or securing something.

PADLOCK- a detachable lock having a hinged or sliding shackle, which can be used to secure a door,
lid, etc., by passing the shackle through rings or staples.

PETERMAN- A term in England for lock picker, safecracker, and penetrator or restricted areas or room.

TYPES OF LOCKS
WARNED LOCKS- A warded lock is a type of lock that uses a set of obstructions, or wards, to prevent
the lock from opening unless the correct key is inserted.
DISC TUMBLER LOCKS- Disc tumbler locks are composed of slotted rotating detainer discs. An
especially cut key rotates these discs like the tumblers of a safe to align the slots, allowing the sidebar to
drop into the slots, thus opening the lock. Unlike a wafer tumbler lock or a pin tumbler lock, this
mechanism does not use springs.

LEVER LOCK- Lever locks are used extensively in the doors of residential homes as well as
commercial buildings. Some homeowner's insurance companies even require their insured
customers to have lever locks on all their doors. It's an otherwise basic precautionary measure that
protects against break-ins and intrusion.

PIN TUMBLER LOCK-The pin tumbler lock, also known as the Yale lock after the inventor of the modern
version, is a lock mechanism that uses pins of varying lengths to prevent the lock from opening without
the correct key
COMBINATION LOCKS- a lock that is opened by rotating a dial or set of dials, marked with letters or
numbers, through a specific sequence.

CODE-OPERATED LOCKS- A code lock is a mechanical or electronic push-button combination lock that
can be used on doors, cabinets and lockers. These types of locks are Ideal for securing confidential
documents, hazardous materials or controlling access to certain areas.

CARD-OPERATED LOCK- A keycard lock is a lock operated by a keycard, a flat, rectangular plastic card.
KEY CONTROL- Key control is an access control system you can use to keep track of your company's
keys. It allows you to be sure your keys are being used by authorized people only.

MAISON KEY SYSTEM- a Maison key system is a type of master key system. However, it permits many
users to access a single, locked area or resource.