Australian Security Company will always consider what our clients want and tailor a solution accordingly. Understanding what an Alarm Poll rate is and the subsequent effect on your security is essential in determining what level of security your premises requires as well as matching the level of security to your budget.
Like any electronic device your alarm system is prone to malfunctioning, ‘giving-up’ or just not operating as it should. As a precaution it is always suggested that your alarm system is serviced at least once a year however to ensure that your alarm system is functioning throughout the year, there is a function programmed into the alarm panel which sends a ‘test’ signal (poll) to our alarm monitoring centre. This ensures that the alarm panel is working & communicating. Should Australian Security Company not receive this ‘test’ signal, our trained control centre operators will follow our standard operating procedures and make contact with you to inform that the alarm system is not communicating.
The level of security your site requires determines the frequency of the poll rate, Australian Security Company offers:
Telephone monitoring – 24 hour poll rate
With the onset of NBN, and the requirement for a Wireless Alarm Communicator device (see our NBN page for more information) the following increased poll rates are in effect:
Wireless Alarm Communicator monitoring – 12 hour poll rate
Wireless Alarm Communicator monitoring – 1 hour poll rate
Wireless Alarm Communicator monitoring – 2 minute poll rate
Please visit www.nbnco.com.au to find out when NBN will roll out in your area. Contact the Australian Security Company and one of our security specialists will offer you an obligation free assessment. Our security specialists will be more than happy to assist, discuss with you which is the best solution for your premises as well as offer an obligation free security assessment should you require.