Mark Davies

OPTEX easy-to-install SL-QFR Beams provide 100m range wire-free perimeter security YC Leisure, a caravan site outside Doncaster in the UK, experiencing security problems with the occasional break-in and a number of stolen caravan hitches needed a new effective security system suited for a very large area, and able to distinguish between wildlife and ‘real’ intrusion. Initially, the 34-acre site opted for a straightforward solution; it installed visible sensors to warn off intruders and depended on a night watchman (who could only be in one place for any length of time). The security installer, Advance Security Solutions, was asked to come up with a cost effective solution that could be remotely monitored by the site manager. Given the size of the site, a cabled security system was not a viable option and the installer recommended the OPTEX SL-QFR Beams that provide 100m range perimeter security, completely wire-free. It only took two days to install, whereas conventional equipment would have involved disruptive digging and trenching around the site, taken months to install, and cost a great deal more. “Not only did OPTEX have the most technically advanced security products on the market, they are also easy to install”, says Mark Davies, Managing Director of Advance Security Solutions. “The new OPTEX wireless perimeter security system is fantastic for anyone who wants security over a large area of land, which is why I am recommending it to all my local farmer friends. The system pays for itself and is the only one I would use. Peace of mind is worth a fortune and that is what the system has given me”, Jon Goulden, Managing Director of the YC Leisure caravan site. “Since the new OPTEX system was installed, there have been no false alarms and only one attempted intrusion that, thanks to the new system, was stopped. One evening the system went into alert, I immediately called the police and the thieves were stopped. The attempted burglary could have cost the site as much as £18,000.” Furthermore, now the YC Leisure caravan site can demonstrate its ability to secure property, it is expected that the insurance company will reduce premiums, showing further and far-reaching benefits to OPTEX’s solutions. “There are 600 caravans on a very large site where intruders can hide, but with the new system the site is now secure with no need for a night watchman,” adds Jon. “The beauty of the system is that it is almost invisible.”

The OPTEX Smart Line Quad beams enable the farmer to monitor what is happening on his farm Theft from farms and the countryside amount to over £42 million, with the most commonly targeted items being tools, quad bikes and fuel. It is a crime that is affecting farmers across the UK. Antony Lindlay is an arable farmer with a 500-acre farm in north Lincolnshire, who woke up one morning to find that thieves had broken into his farm buildings and used his lorry to steal thousands of pounds worth of goods ranging from quad bikes, sprayers and power tools to lamps and tillage equipment. He needed a solution quickly, so approached Advance Security Solutions who in turn recommended OPTEX intrusion detection technology. Mark Davies, Managing Director, Advance Security Solutions, says there was no time to lose, and because they have been installing OPTEX Smart Line wireless infrared beam systems on large sites across the country, he knew that it would meet the brief: “It is tremendous for anyone who wants security over a large area of land – peace of mind is worth a fortune and that is what an OPTEX Smart Line system gives you,” he says. “As soon as an intruder tries to break into a farm building, the OPTEX perimeter security system detects him and sends an immediate alert to the farmer.” “The OPTEX Smart Line Quad beams provide a very reliable intruder detection solution, that enables the farmer to monitor what is happening on his farm regardless of the time and wherever he is. It means that the farmer and his family can sleep peacefully at night knowing that his farm is protected.” Additionally the system can be set up to ignore wildlife, so it is not triggered by foxes or other nocturnal animals.

OPTEX's long range wireless active beams SL – QFR features four selectable channel frequency for easy alignment The security issues of a major caravan retailer on an isolated 34-acre site have been solved with the installation of a new wireless security system that uses the latest OPTEX Quad infrared beam technology. The YC Leisure caravan site, based just out outside Doncaster, had been experiencing security problems with the occasional break-in and a number of caravan hitches taken, and a new effective security system was required that could cover a very large area, and distinguish between wildlife and ‘real’ intrusion without making access to the site difficult. Initially the site had taken a straightforward route and put in visible sensors to put off intruders and depended on a night watchman who could only be in one place for any length of time. Advance Security Solutions was asked to come up with a cost effective solution that could be remotely monitored by the site manager, and given the size of the site, a cabled security system was not a viable option. After looking at alternative solutions, Doncaster-based Advance Security Solutions recommended OPTEX’s wireless SL-QFR beams that provide 100m range perimeter security, completely wire-free. It only took two days to install – conventional equipment would have involved disruptive digging and trenching around the site and taken months to install and cost a great deal more. Mark Davies, Managing Director, Advance Security Solutions, says that when we were asked to come up with a solution, OPTEX was the first company we approached, having used their products for many years: “Not only did OPTEX have the most technically advanced security products on the market, they are also easy to install.” The waterproof intrusion detection system selected for the caravan site is OPTEX's new generation of long range wireless active beams SL –QFR that feature four selectable channel frequency, sniper viewfinder technology for easy alignment, triple tamper functions with different levels of alerts. The customer can decide what level of alert he wants to be notified on and direct other alerts, such as daily performance and health check information to another party.  Jon Goulden, Managing Director of YC Leisure, says that in our case, we asked Advance Security Solutions to monitor the system status each day with only intruder intrusions being sent to me: “Since the new OPTEX system was installed six months ago, there have been no false alarms and only one attempted intrusion that, thanks to the new system, was stopped. I was sitting at home when the system went into alert, and because I knew it was real, I immediately called the police and the thieves were stopped. The attempted burglary could have cost the site as much as £18,000.” Jon is hoping that his insurance company will reduce his insurance premiums now he can demonstrate his ability to secure his property. “There are 600 caravans on a very large site where intruders can hide, but with the new system the site is now secure with no need for a night watchman,” adds Jon. “The beauty of the system is that it is almost invisible. As soon as an intruder comes on site, it detects him and sends an alert. I want to go home at night with peace of mind without having to worry about intruders.” “The new OPTEX wireless perimeter security system is fantastic for anyone who wants security over a large area of land, which is why I am recommending it to all my local farmer friends. The system pays for itself and is the only one I would use. Peace of mind is worth a fortune and that is what the OPTEX system has given me.”