Burglar alarms

In April 2010, Gardner Security merged into Christie Intruder Alarms Ltd (CIA) in Waterlooville and is now known by that name.

CIA is the most recognized and well respected security brand in the South and install burglar alarms in Hampshire, West Sussex, Berkshire, Dorset, East Sussex, Surrey and Wiltshire.

Our security systems for both homes and businesses are designed by specialists and installed by skilled technicians. All our systems are designed to meet your requirements in conjunction with the very latest NSI (formerly NACOSS) standards.

We understand that every customers' situation, property and needs are different. Our experienced surveyor will visit your premises to design a system specifically for your property. CIA's know-how and our comprehensive product range ensures that we can always meet individual needs and expectations.

CIA's solutions include access control, CCTV and fire detection systems for all residential properties, and commercial premises from single offices to large industrial units.

We regularly monitor both the products we use and our suppliers to guarantee that the standards associated with the CIA brand continue.

Protecting the home

Burglar alarms (or intruder alarms as they are known in the trade) are recognised as the best deterrent for preventing a break-in. Research shows that the majority of burglars of residential properties said they avoided properties with burglar alarms (source the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) 'Domestic alarms market research survey').

Because of this, having a security system can also mean a reduction in insurance premiums. This, in itself, is a good reason to fit an intruder alarm system but it is also worth remembering that the average insurance claim resulting from a domestic break-in is over £1,000 (source the Association of British Insurers (ABI)). And houses that are burgled are more likely to get broken into a second time so is better to install a burglar alarm in the first place rather than wait till you've been burgled.

A CIA surveyor will visit your home at your convenience to discuss your security concerns and establish the best protection for your property. Our surveyor will design a system that meets all of the NSI (formally known as NACOSS) standards and suits your precise needs.

Your system will be fitted by our own qualified engineers who take pride in their attention to detail; they take care of your premises and always plan their work to cause the minimal disruption.

The floor plan above is an example of how a typical home can be protected using three movement detectors, two door contacts and one panic button.

Protecting Business Premises

When planning security for your business you have to consider how a burglary would affect you - not just the issue of financial loss but also the disruption to your business and the safety of your employees.

The ABI (Association Of British Insurers) stated that the average claim for a break-in to commercial premises' in 2004 was £2,408. This did not include the cost of the trauma and stress caused by the break-in.

CIA works with you to establish the security measures your business needs. All of our security systems are of the highest quality, are designed to meet the requirements of the customer and NSI (formally known as NACOSS) standards and are installed by our own skilled technicians.

The equipment we use is extensive researched and quality tested to ensure it is the very best available on the market; this is why we choose Honeywell's Galaxy 2 Series range of burglar alarm which is created across a single platform and offers consummate integration, flexibility and choice.

All of our systems are installed by our own qualified engineers. We pride ourselves on our attention to detail, on taking care of your premises and causing minimal disruption to your property and to your business during installation.

Honeywell Galaxy Security Systems

Superbly designed, high quality, EN50131 Grade 2 complaint hybrid burglar alarm system supported by a full range of accessories.

The Galaxy 2 Series is suitable for use in installations compliant to PD6662:2004/prEN50131-1:2004 security grade 2, environmental class II and the perfect burglar alarm system for residential and commercial security.

There are two panels in the Galaxy 2 Series range, the Galaxy 2-20 and the Galaxy 2-44+.

Galaxy 2 Series Main Features

Fully hybrid system with support for hardwired and wireless peripherals
Dual path signalling via PSTN and GSM (only available on Galaxy 2-44+)
SMS text signalling to up to 3 mobile numbers
2-way voice – from supervised premises to central station or user (only available on Galaxy 2-44+)
Dual bus technology – supports both Galaxy and Galant peripheral sets (Gallant support only available on Galaxy 2-44+)
Remote diagnostics

Galaxy 2 Series Peripherals

The Galaxy 2 Series is supported by a comprehensive peripheral set.

On the Galaxy bus:

Galaxy MK7 LCD Keypad

2 x 16 alphanumeric character display

Galaxy alphanumeric LCD Keyprox

Equivalent to Galaxy MK7 keypad with integrated ASK prox reader
Allows the system to be set and unset by use of proximity card
Can be used for DD243 compliant system configuration

System expander module – 8 zones/4 outputs

Galaxy Smart PSU

3A PSU with integrated RIO

Galaxy Power RIO(*NEW*)

2.75A EN50131-1 grade 3 compliant PSU with integrated RIO

Doorguard Interface Unit

RF Portal (*NEW*)

Receiver for the Domonial V2 wireless peripheral range
Provides full wireless diagnostic information

V2 wireless peripheral range

Aesthetically pleasing wireless transmitter devices with excellent wireless performance

On the Galant bus:

6160 Keypad

2x16 alphanumeric character display

6160 Keyprox

Identical to the 6160 keypad with integrated prox reader

Zone Expander

8 zone expander with 4 hardwired programmable outputs

5882 wireless receiver

Supports all 5800 Series wireless transmitter peripherals

PC Support Packages

The Galaxy 2 Series is complimented by an extensive set of PC applications for remote servicing and maintenance. The PC applications are:

Galaxy 2 Series Remote Servicing Suite - Designed for installers, this standalone package allows full remote servicing and maintenance of the Galaxy 2 Series control panel range.

Honeywell Networking Downloader – Designed for large remote servicing operations this networked based package allows simultaneous remote servicing of multiple Galaxy 3 Series. Galaxy 8-512 and Galaxy 2 Series panels.

Feature	Specification
Feature	GALAXY 2 - 20	GALAXY 2 – 44+
Zones	12 expandable to 20	12 expandable to 44
Outputs	4+8 expandable to 16	4+8 expandable to 28
Databases	RS485 Only	RS485 and ECP
PSU	1A (0.6A @ grade 2)	1.4A (1A @ grade 2)
Alphanumeric LCD Keypads	4	4
Alphanumeric LCD KeyProx	4	4
RIO (8 zones/4 outputs)	1	4
RF Portal	2	2
User Codes (Pin and Card)	23	23
Groups	3+1 common group	3+1 common group
Part Set	2 Part Sets	2 Part Sets
Silent Night Set	Yes	Yes
Zones Types	18	18
O/P Types	23	23
Event Log	387	387
Multi-Users	4	4
Printer Module	Optional	Optional
PSTN Communicator/Modern	On-Board	On-Board
GSM Communicator/Modern	-	Plug on Option
Serial Port	On-Board	On-Board
2-way Voice	-	Optional

Wireless Applications

This Galaxy panel range may also be used with RF peripherals to configure a wireless or hybrid wireless/wired system.

Alarm Monitoring

Alarm monitoring is designed to be used either remotely, receiving signals from remote Galaxy sites via a telecom, ISDN or ethernet module, or on-site receiving signals directly from an RS232 interface. The encrypted alarm transmissions are captured by the alarm monitoring software and presented to the operator in a precise and detailed manner. The operator is prompted to acknowledge each alarm before taking appropriate action. The activity of each alarm is recorded and time-stamped. Alarm monitoring also allows authorised users to connect directly to the panel via the Galaxy Gold mimic function.

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