In June 2010 we posted an article (below) about solar powered power options designed to be used to enable electronic security products.
We have seen a great number of pageviews for this particular post and thought we'd follow up that article with an opinion about the multitude of electronic wireless, battery powered products that continue to enter this (getting) crowded market segment.
In a number of other articles we have written here, we have continued to question the benefits and quality of many battery powered security products.
We believe that the battery powered security devices, specifically deadbolts, entrance sets and the like can offer only 2 primary benefits that can make them appealing.
These benefits are:
1. The ability to remotely lock or unlock the product and the ability to inquire as to the lock status (is the door locked or not)
2. The ability to set automatic locking on the product, to ensure your product locks independent of human involvement.
Understanding that many consumers today are increasingly interested in the many and varied battery powered options, aimed at simplifying their lives, unfortunately the convincing sales pitches will rarely tell you about the genre's shortcomings. Specifically, the need to be constantly replacing batteries to maintain continued operations and the other primary issue, being that as all doors and frames move with weathering, settling, ground movements etc. your beaut $200+ deadbolt or entrance set WILL become useless before long and suffer electronic operability issues.
We believe that the best security offered by deadbolts and entrance sets, is still the mechanical options that can be physically operated by hand. When a condition occurs that inhibits your ease of use, mechanically you can still play with it to get it to operate. Electronically, this is not possible.
A consultation from your local trained locksmith professional can advise you about appropriate options to keep you secure and operable.
We have seen a great number of pageviews for this particular post and thought we'd follow up that article with an opinion about the multitude of electronic wireless, battery powered products that continue to enter this (getting) crowded market segment.
In a number of other articles we have written here, we have continued to question the benefits and quality of many battery powered security products.
We believe that the battery powered security devices, specifically deadbolts, entrance sets and the like can offer only 2 primary benefits that can make them appealing.
These benefits are:
1. The ability to remotely lock or unlock the product and the ability to inquire as to the lock status (is the door locked or not)
2. The ability to set automatic locking on the product, to ensure your product locks independent of human involvement.
Understanding that many consumers today are increasingly interested in the many and varied battery powered options, aimed at simplifying their lives, unfortunately the convincing sales pitches will rarely tell you about the genre's shortcomings. Specifically, the need to be constantly replacing batteries to maintain continued operations and the other primary issue, being that as all doors and frames move with weathering, settling, ground movements etc. your beaut $200+ deadbolt or entrance set WILL become useless before long and suffer electronic operability issues.
We believe that the best security offered by deadbolts and entrance sets, is still the mechanical options that can be physically operated by hand. When a condition occurs that inhibits your ease of use, mechanically you can still play with it to get it to operate. Electronically, this is not possible.
A consultation from your local trained locksmith professional can advise you about appropriate options to keep you secure and operable.
Solar Powered Power Option For Electronic Security Products
Securitron recently released their new line addition, the BPSS.
Combine the solar collection panel with their CCM-1N-S NEMA-39 Module Wall Mount Cabinet and Controller and you have one of the more advanced power supplies available today.
The uses of this product greatly enhance opportunities for property owners to electronically secure remote entrances, especially locations where current mains power is unavailable.
Especially designed and mounted with a south facing panel, you can now have year around power (off the grid), significantly reducing your installation and infrastructure costs.
The product is available with either a 1o watt or 20 watt power rating. The cabinet can allow for up to 4 - 12 VDC 5 amp hour lead acid batteries, to store between 9 and 18 hours power (for nighttime use).
Solar Panel operating temperature -40º F - 185º F (-40ºC-85ºC)
Solar Panel Type: High efficiency photovoltaic using silicon nitride multicrystalline cells.
Controller: Anodized aluminum case with marine rated terminals
100% solid state
Fully encapsulated in epoxy potting
Green charging LED
Approved for use in hazardous locations -
Class 1, Division 2, Groups A, B, C, D
Voltage Output: 14.4 VDC maximum
The benefits of this product are immediately noted. The ability to bring affordable electronic security to the mass market has been realized. The barriers to entry due to lack of infrastructure are now eliminated.
This will be especially helpful to builders and contractors looking to protect their project sites with around the clock electronic security that is almost costless to run.
Price on application.
Securitron recently released their new line addition, the BPSS.
Combine the solar collection panel with their CCM-1N-S NEMA-39 Module Wall Mount Cabinet and Controller and you have one of the more advanced power supplies available today.
The uses of this product greatly enhance opportunities for property owners to electronically secure remote entrances, especially locations where current mains power is unavailable.
Especially designed and mounted with a south facing panel, you can now have year around power (off the grid), significantly reducing your installation and infrastructure costs.
The product is available with either a 1o watt or 20 watt power rating. The cabinet can allow for up to 4 - 12 VDC 5 amp hour lead acid batteries, to store between 9 and 18 hours power (for nighttime use).
Solar Panel operating temperature -40º F - 185º F (-40ºC-85ºC)
Solar Panel Type: High efficiency photovoltaic using silicon nitride multicrystalline cells.
Controller: Anodized aluminum case with marine rated terminals
100% solid state
Fully encapsulated in epoxy potting
Green charging LED
Approved for use in hazardous locations -
Class 1, Division 2, Groups A, B, C, D
Voltage Output: 14.4 VDC maximum
The benefits of this product are immediately noted. The ability to bring affordable electronic security to the mass market has been realized. The barriers to entry due to lack of infrastructure are now eliminated.
This will be especially helpful to builders and contractors looking to protect their project sites with around the clock electronic security that is almost costless to run.
Price on application.
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