Fiber Optic Fence Detection System Enhances Security Offering
Optex® - the leading detector and perimeter security solutions specialist - has launched the
Fiber SenSys FD508™ fiber optic fence detection system. This cost-effective, high performance 8-zone alarm processing unit (APU) uses sophisticated algorithms to detect intruders who are attempting to climb over, crawl under or cut through a fence.
The FSI FD508 APU uses a rack-mounted design that can be located remotely and is designed to provide high-security perimeter protection while simplifying the installation, configuration and commissioning of the system. Features include a single-strand sensing design with up to 800 meters of cable per zone.
Ideally suited to critical infrastructure or large industrial premises where reliability is key, the advanced fiber-optic sensing is unaffected by harsh external climate conditions. The algorithms are able to distinguish between genuine intruders and nuisance alarms that might be caused by wind, vibrations or small animals. Tuning software is included and is readily tailored to the system's unique environment.
Takuya Okamoto, Managing Director at Optex Europe, says that the addition of the FD508 APU complements the Optex range of high security, rack-mounted, site remote fence protection systems. "The design has been modified to use standard connectors (SC/APC) and the configuration of the zones has been simplified by building the delay coils in, making this new model easier and more cost-effective to install."
The high-end models within the Fiber SenSys range have been approved by the US Air Force, the only fiber-optic intrusion detection system that is Protection Level 1 Nuclear (PL-1N) rated. It is ideally suited for large government and critical infrastructure applications, including military (permanent and tactical), airports, government facilities, prisons, nuclear and chemical plants, refineries, heritage properties, power stations and reservoirs.
