This New Hikvision AX PRO Alarm System Has An Incredible Foundation. I mean, you never saw Hikvision making alarm systems until now, and that is why they have acquired Pyronix, a quite an experienced manufacturer. Although, of course, it is not just a Pyronix merit. Hikvision put in here a lot of their own experience too, and we’re excited about this one, and we want to share it with you.
Things You Need To Know About This New Hikvision AX PRO Alarm System:
1. W stands for Wireless
All sensors, detectors, and peripherals in this system are wireless, and all operations between sensors and the central hub are performed wirelessly. Well, except for that the main AX Pro Hub requires a constant power supply, but this is justified by the fact that not only does this central unit manage all processes that happen between all devices. But! It also maintains the communication with you, constantly via 4 internet channels: the common network cable, Wi-fi, and 2 SIM cards working in either 4G or 3G networks. And it is even able to send you a message over a cellular network and even call you in an emergency case, if there’s no other way to reach you! Therefore, the power consumption is much higher here with the Hub, but yet for the emergency cases – we have got here a lithium battery built-in Hub, that will last for up to 12 hours on one charge.
2. Radio Frequency Transmission
The data exchange and transmission processes inside the system, between peripherals and the central unit, are performed via radio waves on the 868 MHz. frequencies. And besides, the transmitted data is protected due to the AES-128 protocol encryption, plus the system features anti-jamming scenarios. And to end this one up, data transmission clarity and interference. Hikvision says that they have implemented such things as frequencies hopping, which allow the system to automatically and seamlessly adjust frequencies for data transmission among 50 different channels to avoid interferences, which, in simple words, is awesome.
3. D For Distance
The biggest communication range you can expect from the devices in this system is 2,000 meters, but keep in mind that we talk about an open space environment, and the thicker walls you have in your place, the shorter signal range you will get on an outcome. Among the devices, the largest data transmission range indicator belongs to the magnet door opening detector, which is typical for such sensors, because the signals it sends are quite basic and are low in weight. Although! It highly depends on how good the manufacturer did their job, and here it’s a good indicator. Opposite to the largest one, the lowest is 800 meters and belongs to the PIR cam device, which is totally justified by the fact that PIR Cam sends the “heaviest” type of data over the radio frequencies – photos. Even though they come in quite a low resolution, I think you will agree with me that photo transmission over the radio waves is a more complicated task.
4. E For Ecosystem and C For Camera
Following the example of Google Nest, Amazon’s Ring, SimpliSafe, and similar – Hikvision certainly want you to be surrounded by their appliance, and that includes different types of cameras, video recorders, video intercoms, and finally, the alarm system. Ow right! And the software and cloud services, too! But it’s OK, every manufacturer wants to supply you with everything. And Hikvision has a reputation as one of the world’s largest and oldest CCTV product manufacturers, and they have acquired Pyronix, one of the top-tier alarm device manufacturers, in the past. And on top of that, they have built their own competitive solution, because this system was designed to work just great with other Hikvision devices, and the network cameras in particular.
5. B For The Battery Life And Easy Battery Replacement
Let’s see the sensor’s specs tables and see that with a PIR Cam, you get up to 6 years battery life! Тext is the regular PIR sensor and… down to 5 years. And one more just to kill it – door opening detector… 5 years too! Concerning the battery replacement – “unscrew the cover → Replace the battery!” It’s that simple and requires no installers or any other side help.
6. S For Simple Installation
Depending on the sensor, of course, but mostly within the box, you have double-sided tape with which you can easily install a lightweight sensor like a door magnet one. Although this is not a good recommendation. Frankly speaking, it is not solid enough to withstand 5 years of the door detector battery life, so yeah – that is why within the box you also have a pack with screws and anchors. Get a drill, and there’s nothing difficult from this point.