Storefront windows

Application.

Merchants often want glassbreak protection on their front windows, in order to have the alarm sound as soon as the glass breaks. While this does not prevent smash and grab losses, it helps prevent burglars from actually entering the building.

Installation.

To protect storefront windows, 5150, 5620, or GS600 shock sensors are the best choice. The sensors mount on the glass or frame and are visible from the outside to deter burglars before the glass is broken. Shock sensors are also less likely to be set off by street noise or rolling metal shutters than acoustic sensors. However, multiple shock sensors may be required to cover the same glass area that one acoustic sensor can protect ( Figure23 ). See Shock sensor testing on page8.To successfully use acoustic sensors to protect storefront glass, store personnel must be trained to keep the sensor’s line-of-sight clear. If the sensor’s vision is blocked by store displays or furniture, the sensor is unlikely to detect a break-in. In stores without window displays, mount a ShatterPro 3 or 5820A ShatterPro II on the ceiling. In stores with window displays, Mount a 5600 ShatterPoint directly above the glass. See Acoustic sensor testing with the 5709C on page6.

Recommended products.

5150, GS600, 5600, 5620, 5812, 2000, 5820A
Figure 23. Storefront glass protection

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