SYSTEM FOR INTELLIGENT ALARM MANAGEMENT

The HDF-AMD automatically monitors all activities and alarms in your museum. Alarm messages are routed directly to  supervisors or assigned offices without staff deployment. The professional solution avoids the exhibition being disturbed by alarm sounds, if desired. The HDF-AMD system is a forward-looking and innovative form of alarm monitoring and processing.

Due to its various alarm control units and sensor modules the Human Detector Flex alarm system is the ideal basis for effectively securing and guarding exhibitions, collections and luxury goods. Operators quite often do not wish to disturb visitors of the exhibition with acoustic alarms from the alarm system. Private collectors may wish to have alarm messages sent to their digital devices. Video control centres were therefore installed in large museums for example with specially trained staff. The alarm centres control the room supervisors by radio and direct them to the exact location where the alarm was triggered. The HDF-AMD radio system can take over the task independently. The so-called alarm management unit evaluates all alarm messages and forwards them immediately to the smartphones of the responsible room supervisors or - in smaller buildings - the monitoring tablet at the checkout counter. There is no need for the usual siren sounds and voice messages, if required. The room attendants receive information about the alarm in spoken language through an earpiece connected to the smartphone. The HDF-AMD offers various additional functions for comprehensive alarm management.

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Convenience, increased security and cost reduction through alarm management

The Human Detector Flex system offers the possibility to expand your security technology with a modern alarm management system. This extension can be set up retrospectively for all existing installations, regardless of whether they are operated in EASY- or MULTI-Mode. The HDF-AMD unit is installed on your premises for this purpose. The compact device comprise three antennas and thus reliably receives all radio communication from the alarm sensors and radio control centres used. Several HDF-AMD can be combined with each other. The initial installation of the HDF-AMD is easy and straightforward with the Configurator software. The installation enables the operator to use various new functions. These demonstrate the great flexibility of the security system and offer applications that are otherwise only known from larger control centres. This operating mode is called PROFI-Mode, to distinguish the gained functionality between EASY- and MULTI-Mode. 

Support guards and supervisors

It is important for supervisors and guards to recognise which alarm sensors are triggered. If the alarm sounds are the same, however, it is difficult to interpret which exhibit triggered the alarm. This problem is solved with the PROFI-Mode in the Human Detector Flex system. All alarm messages are sent to a normal smartphone. Expensive pagers are not required. The room supervisors receive all alarm messages displayed on their smartphone via HDF-SUPERVISOR app. By using this app, the smartphone can stay in the supervisor's jacket pocket. The alarm message is output with the relevant location in clear language through an earpiece - "Alarm Rubens Painting Room 3". Staff can then be deployed quickly and precisely and across various rooms, if required. Additional information, such as acknowledging the nominal condition of exhibits through an image or alarm messages at the object, simplify the work of the supervising staff. The HDF-SUPERVISOR app can be activated at any time for a monthly. 

Alarm-by-Silence - Exhibitions without interfering noise

There is a fine line when using security technology in museums where warning alarm sounds tend to disrupt an exhibition. Without doubt alarm sounds must be loud and act as a deterrent. But, if it occurs more frequently, it will be perceived to be a nuisance. With the Human Detector Flex technology there is no more need for disruptive alarm sounds at the protected object. On the other hand, it is possible to issue short warning tones or voice messages at selectable locations in the exhibition. This reduces disturbances of exhibitions by alarm messages to a minimum or to zero.

However, the improved "exhibition atmosphere" achieved in this way must not lead to reduced security. That is why the alarm management device sends various alarm messages to smartphones and tablets on request. This takes place with maximum transmission safety and in a fraction of a second.

IoT Ready - Open interface for future extensions

The Human Detector Flex system allows for the connection of IoT sensors. The HDF-AMD unit provides the platform to securely transmit data from e.g. temperature, humidity and light sensors over long distances. For this purpose, the system is equipped with a special radio module. This can be used to monitor a variety of environmental variables in exhibitions. These range from monitoring temperatures to the intelligent control of light.

Maintaining environmental conditions such as temperature, humidity and light intensity play a decisive role in preserving and protecting works of art and exhibits. The Human Detector Flex system is capable of implementing a large variety of components. More detailed information can be obtained from us on request.

Secure connection

The Human Detector Flex system uses the MQTT protocol to transfer information between the HDF-AMD alarm management units and the output devices. The protocol was specifically developed for the transmission of data and messages in a secure and extremely fast form. Modern encryption, complex passwords, certificates and other protection mechanisms guarantee secure transmission between the HDF-AMD unit and the connected smartphones. External devices or institutions such as intrusion alarm systems, video surveillance systems or control centres can be securely connected based on the MQTT protocol.

Individual parts of the Human Detector Flex system can be made redundant, if required. This ensures the overall function in case of failure of one unit. Even in the event of a complete failure of network functions, the  basic function of the Human Detector Flex technology remains intact. 

Intelligent control of alarm centres

With appropriate rights staff can activate or deactivate certain alarm centres for a short period of time via smartphone. This is helpful, for example, when guided tours are taking place in otherwise secured areas of the building. Likewise, the surveillance of individual exhibits or entire groups can be switched off. This is useful for regular cleaning work or for guided tours of selected exhibits. All activities can be monitored and logged at supervisory level.

Increased safety through detection of jammers

It is possible, in principle, to connect the radio alarm control panels (HDF-BUZZER and HDF-SPEECH) by cable to external systems such as burglar alarm systems. The use of wireless radio technology offers several advantages in terms of installation and the wiring work which is no longer necessary as a result. The transmission signal used by the Human Detector Flex enables a secure connection over longer distances. To reduce the risk of jamming, an additional protective measure can be activated in PROFI-Mode. The optional anti-jamming unit HDF-ANTIJAM is used for this purpose. The pilot transmitter sends a control signal that is monitored by the HDF-AMD alarm management system. Manipulation and interference is thus detected.

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