How does an Electric Security Fence work?
The working principle of an Electric Security Fence is that of a powered alarm detector, watching over an entire fenced perimeter. It is totally compatible with all existing alarm systems. The fence is built up by alternating plus- and minus charged metal wires, with a voltage potential of up to 10.000 Volts. A widespread misconception about Electric Security Fences is that the current is low. Wrong! Both the discharge voltage and current are high, giving a considerable output power. The Electric Security Fence also offers an alarm function. The electronics have been designed to detect attempt to tamper, e.g. through touching, cutting, shorting or grounding the fence wires. This is mainly achieved by continually comparing the actual fence voltage to a preset alarm triggering voltage.
