Security Systems

NorthStar Security knows that there is more to security than just designing security. We take pride in understanding the business environment where the solution will be used. When you contact NorthStar Security, (770) 216-1997, you will be directed to one of our Commercial Sales Consultants.  We do not believe in a sales force trained in high pressure sales.  You can rest assured that the consultant that comes to your business for an evaluation is trained to assess your property correctly so that there are no surprises upon installation.

Our primary concern is the safety of your employees, customers and the facility in general. Call us today to set up a Free Evaluation of your business.

A security system starts with a control panel. The control panel contains the "brains" of the security system, and essentially operates as a central computer. Various sensors connect to the control panel from locations throughout your business. If your security system is armed and the sensors detect a problem, they send signals to the control panel. The control panel automatically dials our central monitoring station, where the proper authorities are notified.

You operate your security system by entering your security code at the keypad. Generally located at entry doors, keypads can arm and disarm with push-button ease. For businesses we offer keypads with the added conveniece of additional user codes to give employees or service people access to your business.

Magnetic contacts are two-part devices used to safeguard windows and doors. One part of the contact is a switch installed in the window or door jam; the other contains a magnet and is placed in the window or door itself. Any noticeable shift in contact with the switch results in an alarm.

A passive infrared motion detector (PIR) is an electronic security device that detects intruders by "sensing" motion or body heat in the area being protected. Most PIRs are designed to be used when you and your employees are away from your facility or when no one will be passing through the area "covered" by the PIR.

Acoustic" glassbreak sensors, usually mounted on ceilings or walls, work by "listening" for the sound of breaking glass in a window. "Shock" glassbreak detectors are mounted on the window and "feel" the shock of breaking glass. This kind of advanced wireless technology can provide shatter and shock protection for your windows, for often intruders are "sensed" and an alarm sounded while they are still outdoors. This is often enough to send a burglar running! 

A smoke detector connected to your security system offers more protection because it is monitored by our central station. If fire strikes, the detector sets off an alarm and sends a signal to the control panel. The control panel dials our central station, where the operator notifies the fire department. Only central station monitored smoke detectors provide automatic notification of authorities when you are away from your facility.  This does not take the place of a commercial fire life safety system.