27/03/2017
Wireless communication and solar power is changing the face of perimeter security. While neither technology has moved at the pace that video surveillance has in perimeter security installations, both technologies have played roles in changing perimeter security by offering answers to lack of power or cost-prohibition of trenching for hardwired copper and traditional wired systems.
Though solar power remains a specialty, need-based power source, its availability lets integrators address the perimeter security needs of unmanned, unpowered, extremely remote locations such as waterways and pumping stations.
We are frequently using solar power with wireless technology for surveillance, intrusion and even two-way voice intercoms for perimeter applications. The technology allows these systems to be deployed over a very large footprint, while giving the customer a high degree of technology.”
Wireless installation, while not the dominating choice over running copper wire for perimeter security applications yet, is picking up pace and becoming a cheaper, more reliable option. We are definitely seeing more wireless, but unfortunately it is not 100 percent there yet. Wireless is where we would all like to be, but we still need some advancements before it becomes the standard.
