The intrusion detection system is used for signalling and detecting unauthorised entry into the protected area.
The intrusion detection system cannot prevent intrusions; however, it signals and informs us that someone broke into the protected area or the protected facility.
The basic building blocks of the intrusion detection system are the following:
Intrusion control panel with an inbuilt communication device for transferring signals to the Security Surveillance Centre
sensors: infrared, combined, glass breaks sensors, magnetic contacts, barriers...