For emergency cases A panic button is the most indispensable type of security alarm. Its advantages:
- The panic button is connected to the remote control at the police department, private security company or private security
- The panic button is invisible to outsiders - it cannot be turned off or damaged without knowing its location
- Signals from the panic button to the security console are received directly and instantly, without delay
- You can place the panic button anywhere - under the table or on the wall
There are three ways to activate the panic button: by pressing your hand, by pressing your foot (in the form of a pedal), using the control panel (it is made in various forms convenient for you). 2-3 minutes after activating the panic button, an armed squad arrives at the protected object.
Essentially, a panic button looks like a regular button, usually red. Its peculiarity is that it is invisible. The button is installed so that it is within the access area of the responsible person for timely pressing, but cannot be pressed accidentally.
Where should you install a panic button?
Installing a panic button needed where there are visitors day or night. That is, almost everywhere. It is necessary just in case of a robbery when there are staff in the establishment. Of course, it won't be useful during robberies. And that's where you need it:
- Bars, restaurants, cafes
- Museums, auctions and exhibitions
- Branches and branches of banks
- The shops
- Warehouses
- Educational institutions and kindergartens
- Amusement parks
- Palaces of culture
- Any enclosed space intended for the gathering of many people
Installation of a panic button It is not necessary to carry out only where there is a circulation of money. Nowadays, in addition to raids for the purpose of robbery, unfortunately, acts of vandalism and, God forbid, terrorism are also committed. So any premises for business, trade, sports, taxi service must be equipped with a panic button. It is useless to hope that troubles will bypass an unprotected enterprise because you don’t want to spend money on connecting a panic button. And the crime reports of the capital police confirm this.
Installing a panic button - how does it happen?
To ensure your safety and install a panic button, decide which organization will be responsible for protecting your facility. Police? Any private security company? Or maybe private security in your neighborhood?
Then you need to determine whether you will buy the equipment for installing the panic button yourself, or choose from one offered by the security organization.
After – you need to write an application. To do this, just fill out a short form on the Okhrana-MSK website, or dial the number hotline. You will find the number on the website.
You and the consultant accepting applications for security services will determine the time when specialists from the technical department will inspect your premises. There, on the spot, they will develop the best and most convenient plan for the location of the alarm button, the control panel and button settings, and calculate the exact cost of services.
And after concluding the contract, an alarm button will be installed at your facility, its operation will be checked, and you and your employees will listen detailed instructions instructions for using the panic button.
Installation and connection of an alarm button - price
The cost may vary slightly depending on the size of your room, location and number of technical parameters the entire building. Average cost for legal entities like this:
- The alarm button itself with mounting and installation - from 6,000 rubles
- Panic button maintenance – from 4000 per month
Please note that usually the panic button is part of an entire alarm network. And very rarely one is installed, without additional sensors. Check with the security department about this point.
Our advantages are your benefit
To ensure that your safety does not become a problem for your budget, we are ready to provide you free of charge:
- Analysis and selection of an alarm system and panic button - so that you get the most reliable equipment without wasting money and time
- Installation and installation of all components of the panic button
- Depending on the configuration of the system you choose, you will receive either absolutely free or with savings of up to 15,000 rubles
- In case of damage or expansion of the number of sensors or replacement of the panic button - reinstallation at our expense
This way you can get confidence in security and peace of mind for your business, saving 50% of all expenses! And you will receive a panic button with round-the-clock security, instant response of the security squad to the signal of the panic button and daily remote monitoring of your premises.
What is a panic button?
The alarm button calls for help in emergency situations: attack, robbery, inappropriate behavior of visitors.
Alarm button "Astra 321"
8–10 minutes after pressing An armed rapid response team (RRT) arrives on the scene.
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How does the panic button work?
When you press the panic button, the “Alarm” signal is sent to the security company’s console. The dispatcher immediately processes the call and sends a rapid response team to the site.
How does the panic button work? Average squad arrival time - 8-10 minutes after pressing the button.
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What does an alarm consist of?
Alarm button: basic kit
Panic button or manual call point. When pressed, it generates an “Alarm” signal and sends it to the control panel.
Control device- reception and control panel. Processes the signal from a manual call point and sends it to the security company’s control panel.
Backup power supply. It turns on when there is a power outage - the panic button will work in any case.
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Why do we need latching panic buttons?
The fixation shows that the button is fully pressed, the signal is sent to the security company’s remote control. Pressing locks the button in the down position; you can return it back only with the help of a key.
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What to do if the panic button works accidentally?
Call as soon as possible security organization, which serves the alarm system. Tell the dispatcher:
- Object number;
- Your last name;
- Secret code or password - if available.
We create reminders for staff- indicate phone number security company, object number and procedure for accidentally pressing a button.
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Which security company to choose?
We recommend that you set the alarm to the control panel of a private security company. Compared to private security, servicing a panic button is cheaper, and the RRT (rapid response team) responds to calls faster.
We will select a private security company in your area. We cooperate with the largest and most trusted organizations in St. Petersburg.
Some facilities can only be served by private security. These include court buildings, prosecutor's offices, embassies, consulates, airports and particularly dangerous facilities.
WITH full list objects for private security can be found in the Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation of August 14, 1992 N 587 (“Issues of private detective (detective) and private security activities”).
2. Types of panic buttons
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What are wired and wearable panic buttons?
Wired button installed in an area where employees are always present - in case of danger, the personnel must have time to call for help. Most often this is a cash register, an administrator's desk, or permanent workstations.
Wearable button The alarm looks like a key fob. You can call a rapid response team from anywhere on the site - the signal is sent to the control panel wirelessly.
Strengthening protection: we install a stationary panic button, we make portable key fobs for duty personnel.
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What is GSM and radio channel alarm signaling?
GSM panic buttons and radio channel buttons use different channels data transmission. In the first case, the signal arrives via mobile communications, in the second - via a radio channel. The signal is also transmitted via an Internet connection.
Advantages and disadvantages of each system
| GSM | Radio channel | Internet connection |
| Advantages | ||
| Wide coverage area | Does not depend on cellular network coverage | High speed |
| Easy installation and startup | Difficult to jam or interrupt the signal | Easy installation and startup |
| You can boost the signal if necessary | You can choose a suitable provider | |
| Flaws | ||
| Depends on the cellular network. If the GSM network is unavailable or overloaded, the signal will not pass through | The equipment must be registered with the radio frequency center of the Ministry of Communications of the Russian Federation | An attacker can cut the cable and suppress the signal |
| GSM signal is easier to jam than radio frequencies | When building a residential area, the quality of signal transmission decreases. In this case it is impossible to amplify the signal | If you do not pay for the Internet on time, the signal will not be sent to the security panel |
Duplicate data channel. If one path is unavailable or blocked, the signal is sent to the security company's console via a backup channel.
3. Where should you install a panic button?
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Panic button for preschool educational institutions
An alarm button in schools and other preschool educational institutions is a measure of anti-terrorism protection. It is installed at the security post; if necessary, wireless wearable buttons are made for duty personnel.
note. State educational institutions in St. Petersburg are required to display an “Alarm” signal on the remote control of the city monitoring center.
Private schools, kindergartens, and leisure centers have the right to work with private security companies - private security companies.
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Panic button for office
In offices and business centers, alarm buttons or pedals are installed:
- At the security post;
- At the administrator/secretary's workplace;
- At the workplaces of employees who work with clients.
Choose your installation location carefully. The employee must quickly and discreetly press the button in case of danger.
Portable service " Mobile panic button» (alarm system) is an extraordinary solution for ensuring personal safety. Service management is as convenient and simple as possible for the average user; it is implemented with using the usual mobile phone with SOS button, make just one click on the button and in just 3-7 minutes Delta's rapid response service (RRT) will be on site!
How does a GSM panic button work??
When connecting to the service, there is no need to install any special equipment; for it to work, it is enough to have a smartphone with a proprietary application installed on it. Depending on the necessary needs of the client, the service " Mobile panic button» can work in 2 versions: individual access and collective access.
Using individual access Just enter your username and password in the application, click the “Next” button, after which the alarm button will be available to you. When emergency situation You press the panic button, and at the same moment, the alarm signal is sent to the Delta alarm panel. A rapid response team will arrive at your location within 5–7 minutes.
Shared access characterized by the fact that you give access to the panic button to any third-party trusted persons (relatives, employees, friends). To do this, in the application, on the “SOS” page, click the “Add” button and enter the data of your authorized representatives. This action enables access to the service for the specified users. At any time, you can block access to the service by removing the user from the list.
What is the price?
To buy a GSM panic button, contact Delta. For those who are already our clients, the cost of the service will be only from 50-100 rubles. per month. In this case, the panic button will be connected to the serviced client object.
New clients have the opportunity to activate the service for a subscription fee of 500-1000 rubles. per month. The service will be connected as soon as possible without installation.
A special feature of the service is free connection and an unlimited number of additional users for all our clients.
About Delta
Federal company Delta provides a full range of security services in 30 cities of Russia. Its scope of activity includes the security of real estate (apartments, private houses, company offices), as well as the installation of security alarms and related equipment. Every day, the company's employees service more than 140 thousand real estate properties. The technical support service operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, operators resolve issues of any complexity as quickly as possible. The company bears full financial liability for any damage caused by the fault of its employees. With the Delta company, any of your real estate will be in maximum safety under the close supervision of professionals!
A panic button (PTS) for a security alarm is a security tool designed to remotely call security officers in the event of an emergency (robbery, fire, inappropriate behavior of visitors, etc.).
First responders arrive at the site within just a few minutes after the button is activated. With the help of such security elements, you can significantly reduce the number of unpleasant situations and prevent emergencies at a protected facility.
Operating principle of CTS
To date this method object security is one of the most sought after. It is installed in office premises, on industrial enterprises, in houses, etc.
This device allows you to urgently call fire or security personnel to the site.
To activate the CTS, a person must click on it. This should be done when he is completely convinced of the presence of a potential danger and he requires the help of the appropriate services.
KTS is an electromechanical device that provides continuous communication with fire services and rapid response teams. This is precisely its main function.
The button must be activated when an emergency occurs at the site. When you press the device, the signal from it is sent to the alarm unit, and from there it is sent to the nearest security guard or to the fire department control panel.
The panic button consists of the following elements:
- Pay.
- Indicator.
- Button.
- Battery.
Interesting to know!
It is easy to jam a mobile panic button; attackers use special “Grabers” devices that allow them to suppress radio signals at almost any frequency. At serious protected sites, preference is most often given to stationary devices.
Types of CTS
Modern fire and security alarms may include panic buttons various types. All of them can be divided into 2 categories:
Stationary.
A stationary CTS is an electromechanical module installed in a place so that employees can quickly and easily reach it. Most often it is installed in the cash register area, near the exit, under the counter, etc.
The signal transmission from such alarm buttons is carried out via a wire line. If the CTS is part of the system fire safety, then it should be clearly visible. In the case of a security alarm, it must be placed in the most secret place.
Stationary buttons can have a foot or manual drive. In my own way constructive solution They are divided into buttons with and without fixation. In the first case, the button will be in the activated state until someone moves it to its original position. This is done with a special key.
Mobile.
Portable CTS is a compact mobile device. You can activate it anywhere. A cellular connection or radio channel is used to transmit the signal.
The range of the button in the first case is limited only by the coverage area of the operator providing cellular services, and in the second the radius of its action is about 100 m.
Portable CTS allow you to send an alarm signal remotely. This significantly saves the time spent getting to its location.
Using CTS
The design of the Astra panic buttons or any other models provides a switching mechanism, after acting on which an alarm signal is sent.
Video: Panic button Astra RK. Principle of operation.
In the case of a wired line, the signal will be electrical. It will go to the electronic module, and from there to the security services console.
The GSM button is equipped with a special transmitter. Its operation is carried out in the GSM range. To the benefits similar devices This includes ease of installation and large coverage area.
If necessary, the transmitted signal can be amplified using special equipment. Disadvantages of mobile communication systems: dependence on the quality of mobile communications, the possibility of blocking the signal by attackers.
The radio channel CTS also transmits an alarm signal remotely. It differs from GSM devices in that its operation does not depend on the cellular network. The radio channel is also more secure. It is more difficult to interrupt or drown out.
Conclusion
Using a panic button makes the alarm system more effective. With its help, you can very quickly call the security service or fire brigades, which will prevent trouble.
When choosing a button, you must take into account the characteristics of the object on which it will be installed. It is also very important to produce it correct setting. This is the only way she can live up to the expectations placed on her.
If you have never encountered the installation of panic buttons, then it is better to entrust this work to professionals who have been installing fire and burglar alarms for many years.
Video: Self-connection panic button to alarm.
1. Employees of the Kola SKOSHY use the alarm button in case of a threat terrorist attack, theft of material assets, assault.
2. Alarm check:
2.1. The operation of the communication button with the duty officer of the private security control panel must be checked daily. On even days of the week, check the functionality of the stationary alarm buttons. On odd days of the week, check the functionality of wearable alarm buttons (key fobs) located by duty administrators and teachers.
2.2. The functionality of the alarm button is checked by employees during duty shifts.
2.3. To check the functionality of the alarm button, you must call the remote control, give the console number, the name of the organization and your last name, report a scheduled check, with the permission of the duty console, press the alarm button, find out the result of the test from the duty console, and after the signal has passed, press the button key.
2.4. After checking the functionality of the alarm button, the incoming boarding school employee is required to make an appropriate entry in the Logbook for checking the functionality of the alarm systems.
2.5. The time for checking the functionality of the alarm button is determined by order of the manager educational institution.
4. In case of a false press on the alarm button, you must urgently call the control panel, give the control number, surname and report a false press.
5. If the alarm button malfunctions, you must report it by phone.
INSTRUCTIONS
ABOUT ANTI-TERRORIST ACTIONS IN PREPARATION FOR MASS EVENTS AND ON HOLIDAYS
This manual has been developed based on federal laws“On countering terrorism” dated March 6, 2006 No. 35-FZ, “On countering extremism” dated July 25, 2002 No. 114-FZ in order to ensure anti-terrorist protection of students, employees and educational institutions during public events and on holidays .
1. No later than seven days before the start of the event:
1.1. By joint commissions with representatives of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the Ministry of Emergency Situations, the State Fire Department, ensuring security of the educational institution, check the security of the educational institution, the serviceability of life support systems, and the condition of fire-fighting equipment. Special attention pay attention to the condition of emergency emergency exits, entrances to basements and attic spaces, for the serviceability of locking devices (the results of the check should be documented). Eliminate any identified deficiencies no later than three days before the start of the event ( holidays).
1.2. Inform territorial departments of state supervision about the mass event.
1.3. Organize interaction with the local police department to bring patrol routes closer to the police station on holidays and send requests for the allocation of police officers to the police station for the duration of the mass event.
1.4. Bring to the local police department information about the presence of abandoned, dismantled vehicles and unauthorized parking of vehicles near the territories of the OS.
1.5. Agree on the scenario for holding a mass event at which it is planned to use fireworks with the inspector of the State Fire Inspectorate supervising the educational institution.
1.6. It is prohibited to carry out construction, repair and maintenance work in the building and in the surrounding area during mass events and on holidays.
1.7. Prohibit use during mass events (holidays) open fire; fireworks and non-industrial electrical equipment.
1.8. When introducing a special access regime and (or) operating mode for an educational institution for a given period, inform all employees, students and their parents of these changes.
1.9. Take additional security measures provided for in the Safety Data Sheet (anti-terrorist security).
1.10. To oblige security workers to walk around the territory of the educational institution on holidays and check entrances to basements and attics at least twice a day.
1.11. Appoint persons responsible for the organized conduct of the event both directly in the institution and outside it, as well as additional on-duty employees of the educational institution.
1.12. Approve the administration's duty schedule during a mass event, bring it to the attention of those on duty against signature and put it in the security officer's folder.
1.13. Conduct instruction for those responsible for organizing the mass event.
1.14. Conduct instructions to the personnel of the educational institution on their actions in the event of detection of explosive devices, hostage-taking and other emergency situations. If necessary, clarify the plan for organizing the security of the institution during a mass event. Check that those on duty at the OS are provided with telephones for operational communication with duty services that ensure the operation of the equipment and life support systems of the OS.
1.15. Instruct students on the rules of behavior, compliance with precautions and ensuring personal and collective safety in the event venues.
1.16. Check the security organization of the OS; implementation of organizational and technical measures for the maintenance of fences, entrances to the territory and buildings; condition of fire-fighting equipment; operation of emergency police alarm buttons; access status. Clarify the procedure for communication, forces and resources allocated to local police departments to strengthen patrolling near the OS.
1.17. Check the availability of documentation at the security post and with the administrator on duty (if a shortage is detected, complete the replenishment no later than 3 days before the start of the mass event (holidays)).
1.18. Issue an order “On ensuring the safety of the educational institution during mass events (on holidays).
2. Three days before the start of the event:
2.1. Carry out a control check of the implementation of security actions in preparation for a mass event or on the eve of holidays (based on the results of the check, formalize the readiness of the educational institution to host the event using the appropriate act).
3. Before the event starts:
3.1. Ensure removal of household waste.
3.2. All premises not used during the event should be closed, sealed and prevent unauthorized presence of people in them.
3.3. Responsible persons conduct an additional inspection of the premises and venues of the event for their safety (absence of explosive and other suspicious objects and substances); if it is necessary to conduct a professional search and check of the venues of a mass event, invite specialists from the Department of Internal Affairs with representatives of the canine service.
3.4. Ensure compliance with access regulations.
4. During the event and on holidays:
4.1. Ensure compliance with access control and operation mode of the OS.
4.2. Ensure that the administration and employees of the educational institution are on duty.
4.3. In case of detection of foreign objects, the appearance of suspicious persons and all other emergency incidents, immediately inform the duty officer of the Municipal Education Authority and the local police department.
Notes:
Specific deadlines, as well as a list of anti-terrorism security measures in preparation for holding a mass event, are determined by regional and (or) municipal legislation, as well as local acts educational institution.