Wire Free Alarm Signalling for Museums

Museums need to link alarms across galleries and floors without spoiling historic interiors. Merlin 8 uses the mains wiring already in place.

The Merlin 8 Mains Signalling System creates a virtual eight pair signal cable over the existing mains wiring, capable of BS EN 50131 Security Grade 3. In plain terms, eight channels of alarm or control signals moving between parts of a building without a single new cable being pulled.

Major museums hold collections that are irreplaceable and on open display to thousands of visitors a day. Security has to work during opening hours without getting in the way of the visitor experience or the curators.

The mains is a hard-wired medium and ring-main wiring gives fail-safe circuits. The data path is predictable and not at the mercy of radio interference or reflections, and there are no country to country frequency or licensing headaches.

Xtra-Sense Ltd designs and manufactures its security and safety products in Honiton, Devon, and has been solving awkward security problems since 2000. Call 01404 43366 or email security@xtra-sense.co.uk to talk it through.

For more information on Wire Free Alarm Signalling for Museums talk to Xtra Sense Ltd