With projectors proving to be an attractive item for home use (connected to VCR / DVD
or gaming systems),
security from theft is proving to be a major issue.
To date, the accepted security system has been the Security Cage which was seen as a
deterrent to the
opportunist thief. However, as thieves become more organised, this is not always the
case.
New technology such as the Sonic Alarms system are proving to be a more cost
effective deterrent.
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SECURITY CAGES
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VIPER TX ALARMS
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Visible Deterrent
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Visible & Audible Deterrent
- continuous 117 decibel siren for
up to 4 hours
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Bulky & Unsightly
- industrial look and build
- intrusive in low ceiling classrooms
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Small, Robust, Highly Visible
- bright finish, stainless steel cage
- electronic tether - no false alarms
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Expensive
- can add up to £ 250 per projector
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Cost Effective
- approximately £ 95 each + vat
- optional installation services available
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Difficult to Retrofit
- can mean changing complete bracket
system if not compatible with what's there
- usually requires professional assistance
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Easy to Retrofit
- can be fitted in a short time with little
disturbance to the projector
- does not require engineering skills
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Can increase projector failure
- restricts access for filter cleaning
- restricts cool airflow leading to overheating
and internal damage
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Good for the Projector
- does not affect projector operation
- allows for cool airflow
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Modern theives will often come armed with
cutters and cut through the complete
suspension pole, stealing the projector and
cage to be dismantled at leisure elsewhere
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The Viper TX Alarm is fixed to the projector
and cannot be removed. Once the tether is
severed or disconnected, a 120 decibel siren
starts which cannot be stopped. This will
deter the thief from taking the system or
attempting to take any other like protected
systems
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The Viper can also be used inside equipments such as computers (see pdf)
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Please contact the Phoenix AV offices on 01952 677144
