Geoquip Commander - Key Features

Comander Perimeter Security System
Engineering and Installation Manual
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Geoquip Comander
Summary
Geoquip Comander systems comprise sensors (including fence-mounted microphonic
cable called "Interceptor", Monitored Contact inputs, and others), a communications
system which operates using a specialised version of the Ethernet protocol, and output
capabilities including automatic programmed responses using relays. It also provides
extensive control and management by computer-based Security Management
Systems.
Key Features
A Comander system provides the following features:
• it provides perimeter intruder detection using Interceptor fence-mounted cable,
using sophisticated and flexible signal analysis to maximise detection while
minimising false and spurious alarms;
• it provides extensive additional detection using a large number of Monitored
Contact inputs;
• it provides a redundant fibre-optic or copper ring network structure with data
encryption, giving robust protection against hacking, and against single-point
device failure or sabotage over long distances;
• it integrates with multiple redundant control centres and/or terminals;
• it is fully compatible with other Ethernet-based detection and alarm devices
such as IP cameras, and uses widely-available Ethernet cables and
connectors;
• it supports legacy Serial and Monitored Contact detection, alarm and control
devices;
• it integrates fully with other Geoquip detection systems including Gthernet,
Defensor, MicrAlert and CentrAlert, and supports control-room monitoring of
perimeter audio sensors;
• it allows simple integration with any Ethernet-based computer network.
Who Should Use This Document?
This document provides a detailed guide to designing Comander-based perimeter
intruder detection systems, and installing the various devices and components which
make up the Comander system. It is intended for system designers and consultants,
and also for installation and maintenance engineers who are already familiar with the
basic principles of alarm sensors and systems.
It assumes a knowledge of IP and Ethernet networking.
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