Network Bank ATM Alarm Monitoring System Solution
1 Overview
The Network Bank ATM Alarm Monitoring System is designed to prevent theft, robbery, and other unlawful activities targeting bank ATMs, ensuring their safety and security. By utilizing the AS-9000 alarm control panel, the system promptly alerts police and bank security personnel through its advanced alarm monitoring features. Additionally, it deters criminals on-site through sound and light alarms, effectively safeguarding bank ATMs from illegal actions.
This system not only monitors the installed ATM and its surrounding area but also enables real-time video review and cyclical storage of surveillance footage. In the event of an incident, it provides crucial video evidence to assist law enforcement in identifying and apprehending offenders.
The Network Bank ATM Alarm Monitoring System can operate as a standalone solution or be seamlessly integrated into a bank alarm monitoring system via a network, creating a unified and comprehensive bank and ATM alarm monitoring system. This advanced solution combines alarm functionality with CCTV capabilities, offering superior performance compared to standalone ATM monitoring solutions.
2 Bank ATM Alarm Monitoring System
2.1 Bank ATM Security Risks
ATMs and their associated security systems may face the following threats:
- ATM machines may be physically damaged, along with their alarm systems being tampered with or disconnected.
- Cameras installed on ATMs may be damaged or disconnected.
- The connection between the ATM camera and the Network Video Recorder (NVR) may be disrupted.
- ATM cameras may be obstructed or covered by clothing or other objects, rendering them non-operational.
- The entire ATM unit may be forcibly moved.
2.2 Solutions for Bank ATM Anti-Theft, Anti-Robbery, and Other Illegal Activities
2.2.1 Comprehensive Approach to ATM Security
The Bank ATM Alarm Monitoring System Solution addresses three critical aspects of ATM security:
- Prevention: Proactively deterring illegal activities.
- Response: Managing incidents as they occur.
- Post-Incident Review: Analyzing events to prevent recurrence.
2.2.2 Prevention Strategies
1) Install Warning Signs
- Post and hang visible warning signs both inside and outside the bank premises, as well as near the ATM area.
- Content of warning signs: “This area is under video surveillance and equipped with a burglar alarm system.” (Content can be customized as needed).
Install a voice reminder above the ATM door.
- When customers enter, it plays: “Welcome.”
- When customers leave, it plays: “Thank you for visiting us again.”
Functions:
- Enhances customer experience with polite greetings.
- Warns potential criminals by signaling the presence of human detection systems through the voice reminder.
3) Install Surveillance Cameras
- Place cameras at strategic locations, such as corners and entrances, to monitor the ATM area 24/7. This ensures constant surveillance, discouraging illegal activities.
4) Internal Awareness Campaign
- Use the bank’s internal video system or posters to briefly introduce the ATM burglar alarm system to employees and visitors, deterring potential offenders before they act.
2.2.3 Incident Handling Measures
1) Deploy an Advanced Monitoring Alarm System
- Install the AS-V Monitoring Alarm Control Panel (ALARM + NVR) by Athenalarm.
2) Operational Features of the Network Alarm Monitoring System
- This system integrates alarm signals and real-time video monitoring, enabling swift incident detection and response.
3) Install Detection Devices in Key ATM Locations
- Digital Vibration Detector (AS-971): Detects vibrations caused by tampering or attacks and sends alerts to the monitoring system.
- Door Contact Sensor (AA-56): Triggers an alert if the ATM is moved or its structure is tampered with.
- Panic Button (AA-28B): Allows personnel to manually report emergencies by pressing the button during a security breach.
4) Install Audio and Visual Alarm Equipment
- Warning Light (AA-1101): Installed in key ATM areas to provide visual alerts.
- Audible Alarm (AA-103): Emits loud sirens to deter intruders when triggered.
5) Linkage of Detection and Alarm Systems
- When detectors are triggered, audio-visual alarm equipment activates to deter offenders immediately, forcing them to abandon illegal activities.
6) Camera Monitoring with NVR Integration
- The NVR module in the AS-V Monitoring Alarm Control Panel detects when cameras are blocked or images are lost and reports directly to law enforcement.
7) Real-Time Alarm Management
- Security personnel can monitor video feeds via the AS-ALARM Network Alarm Center Management Software and respond swiftly to incidents.
8) 24/7 Video Recording
- ATM cameras record continuously, storing video data on hard drives for real-time monitoring and retrospective analysis.
9) Security Monitoring by Bank Personnel
- Bank staff can access live feeds and review recorded footage to ensure security and respond promptly to abnormalities.
2.2.4 Post-Incident Review
1) Video Analysis for Criminal Investigations
- Banks and law enforcement can retrieve and analyze stored video footage to identify and apprehend criminals.
2) Incident Evaluation and Prevention
- By studying the criminal process, banks can develop improved measures to prevent similar incidents in the future and ensure effective resolution of security challenges.
3 Implementation Functions of the ATM Alarm Monitoring System
The ATM Alarm Monitoring System is designed with a range of advanced functions to ensure comprehensive security and reliable operation:
3.1 Reminder Function
- Achieved through prominently placed warning signs that notify and deter potential offenders.
3.2 Pre-Warning Function
- Implemented via a voice reminder installed above the ATM door and integrated surveillance cameras.
3.3 Alarm Functions
The system triggers alarms under the following scenarios:
3.3.1 Camera Tampering or Damage:
- If a camera is blocked or damaged, the NVR immediately activates an alarm.
3.3.2 ATM Destruction:
- Illegal attempts to damage the ATM trigger alarms through digital vibration detectors and anti-tampering equipment.
3.3.3 ATM Movement:
- Any attempt to move the ATM as a whole sets off alarms via the digital vibration detector and door contact sensor.
3.4 Evidence Collection and Preservation Function
- Video evidence is continuously recorded and stored securely through the NVR, enabling retrieval for post-incident review.
4 System Features of the ATM Alarm Monitoring System
The ATM Alarm Monitoring System offers a combination of speed, accuracy, and robustness to meet the stringent requirements of ATM security.
1) Fast Response:
- The time from incident detection to alarm reception at the alarm monitoring center is less than 5 seconds.
2) Accurate Automation:
- The entire alarm process is managed by a computer, eliminating the risk of human error, negligence, or misuse.
3) High Capacity:
- The AS-9000 Alarm Control Panel supports up to 1,656 bus zones, while the software can manage up to 5,000 panels.
4) Duplex Transmission and Self-Testing:
- The alarm monitoring center can remotely test the performance of all detectors, ensuring system reliability and reducing false alarms.
5) Anti-Sabotage Protection:
- Any attempt to cut wires or cause circuit shorts triggers immediate alarms, ensuring continuous protection.
6) Power Backup and Anti-Power Outage:
- If power is cut or the circuit is compromised, the backup power supply ensures the system operates for at least 24 hours.
- If backup power is exhausted, the alarm monitoring center is notified of the power issue within 1 second.
7) Anti-Interference:
- The system has been rigorously tested for resistance to lightning, electromagnetic radiation, and other environmental factors.
- Wireless transmissions use advanced software coding to prevent operational interference or false alarms between users.
8) Multiple Arm/Disarm Options:
The system supports diverse methods for arming and disarming, including:
- Keypad operation
- Voice commands via telephone
- SMS
- Remote control
- Alarm monitoring center software controls
9) Modular and Open Design:
- The system uses a modular design for flexibility and scalability.
- Each unit supports multiple alarms, including theft, robbery, infrared detection, and door magnetism, which can all transmit signals to the alarm monitoring center.
10) Innovative Bus System:
- The system employs a scientifically designed bus structure, enhancing reliability, stability, and construction efficiency.
11) Advanced Power Supply Design:
- Features a high-performance switching power supply with centralized power distribution.
- Built-in protections include:
• Lightning resistance.
• Short circuit, open circuit, and overload safeguards.
• Large-capacity battery with float charging, overcharge, and over-discharge protection.
12) Compatibility with Wired and Wireless Equipment:
- The system supports seamless integration with both wired and wireless security devices.
13) Customizable Integration:
- Includes reserved interfaces to support additional functions, such as:
• Automated disarming for indoor alarm systems.
• Foyer lighting and other linked features.
5 Required Equipment of ATM Alarm Monitoring System
5.4.1 AS-V Monitoring Alarm Control Panel
5.4.1.1 AS-V monitoring alarm control panel’s alarm module (AS-9000 alarm control panel motherboard, optional) main features:
Easy to Use:
- 16 wired, 30 wireless onboard zones, wired, and wireless zones are compatible.
- Expandable up to 1656 bus zones using the address modules.
- English & Chinese LCD keypad, menu programming, human-computer interaction interface, query panel status, alarm information all English display.
- Intelligent voice prompt, built-in voice module, can make voice alarm. Arm / disarm voice prompts, alarm information telephone voice broadcast, abnormal zone automatic bypass, and voice broadcast when arm.
- PSTN (basic), 4G, TCP/IP communication options, suitable for a variety of occasions.
- Standard Contact ID communication protocol, can communicate with the mainstream alarm receiver.
- Support 12 keypads: 1 main keypad, 11 sub-control keypads. 1 sub-control keypad can set two defense zone intervals. The panel can be divided into 22 partitions through the keypads at most.
- Support 8 remote controls.
- 12 user passwords can be set: 1 super user password, 1 main user password, 10 user passwords. The passwords are 6 digits and can be set according to users’ requirements. After using the main user or user password to arm, the super user password cannot disarm, which improves the security of the system.
- Can set 4 phone numbers for alarming (either landline or mobile phone number) and 2 alarm center telephone numbers (upload 2 alarm centers at the same time), 2 special alarm center telephone numbers for disarming, so the upload is free of charge.
- 5 types of arming and disarming: Keypad, phone voice, SMS, remote control, alarm software.
- “Black Box” function, can store 1500 event records. Can query the zone alarm information, arm, and disarm information, and the battery voltage.
- The alarm control panel has a test program, it can be able to diagnose where an error occurs (the wire, the sensor, or the alarm control panel itself).
Stable and Reliable:
- Automatic short circuit protection: the port of 12V power output, siren or others occur short circuit, the alarm control panel automatically protect itself, will not damage the alarm control panel;
- Battery foolproof design, alarm control panel automatically protect itself if positive and negative are converse; battery low voltage, over discharge protection; battery fault protection (such as charging curve is abnormal, the charging current will be limited);
- Zone interface circuit with anti-surge design, resistance to 4KV surge impact;
- The alarm control panel shell 24 hours tamper, telephone line anti-cut, anti-short circuit, the alarm control panel automatically alarm at once, AC power off alarm, battery loss, low voltage alarm.
5.4.1.2 AS-V Monitoring Alarm Control Panel NVR module main features:
- NVR alarm type: motion detect, video blind, video loss, abnormality the users can watch the live video at any time whether an alarm is triggered.
- It has high compatibility, can access the original analog system DVR equipment, and IP camera.
- It receives IP camera and other equipment digital video stream, transmit it through the network, and store, manage digital video data to achieve the advantages of distributed architecture brought from the network.
- It’s easy to set up and simple for management.
- The users can watch, browse, review, manage, store multiple IP cameras at the same time, and it can provide on-site video evidence to police.
- In addition, the video in the network transmission efficiency is high.
5.4.1.3 Camera in ATM can access the AS-V monitoring alarm control panel, it also can be used independently
5.4.1.4 NVR module of AS-V monitoring alarm control panel video blind function: When the camera is blocked, it will immediately alarm, alarm mode: screen prompts, write log, cell phone report, send EMAIL, FTP upload
5.4.2 AS-971 Digital Vibration Detector
Description
AS-971 digital vibration detector adopts the international advanced photoelectric vibration sensing principle, combining the vibration sensor and vibration analyzer, with the CPU processing technology, induces the degree of vibration damage through the vibration of the sound source wavelength and frequency.
It is applicable to various models of ATM automatic teller machines, vaults and different sizes of safe and other equipment to detect, effectively prevent hit, drill, pry and other destructive behavior on the equipment. It has been used for the major banks’ ATM automatic teller machines and other equipment.
Features
- Using piezoelectric vibration sensor
- Applicable to a variety of environments, especially in the installation of steel, glass, sheet and other vibration
- Transmission coefficient of the larger surface
- Sensitivity adjustable
- Vibration cumulative alarm effect
- Low power consumption
- Small size, stable performance, easy installation
Technical Indicators
| Working voltage | DC9-16V (recommended 12V DC) |
| Working current | <20mA @ 12V DC |
| Detection mode | Acoustic induction |
| Working temperature | -10 ℃ -55 ℃ |
| Relative humidity | ≦ 90% RH |
| Alarm output | NC normally closed contact |
| Contact Load | 100VDC / 500mA / 10VA (W) MAX |
| Dimension | 85 x 26 x 32mm |
5.4.3 AA-56 Door Contact
Technical Indicators
| Dimension | 49*25*15mm |
| Current | 0.5A |
| Voltage | 100V |
| Power | 10W |
| Induction distance | 30-40mm |
| Connection method | Wire 250mm |
| Signal output | Normally closed |
| Fixing method | Surface screw installation |
| Shell material | Zinc alloy |
| Shell color | Gray |
5.4.4 AA-28B Panic Button
Technical Indicators
| Material | ABS |
| Connection method | COM, N/O |
| Rated current | 300 (mA) |
| Rated voltage | 12VDC / 24VDC |
| Switch contact | Silver cadmium alloy contact |
| Switch | ≥ 40000 times |
| Key using | ≥ 150000 times |
| Gross weight | 12g |
| Size | 86*86*28mm |
5.4.5 AS-208 Eight Zone Address Module
Description
AS-208 eight zone address module is a zone expansion module possessing bus communication function for connecting remote alarm detector, access to eight wired zones; can be used with AS-9000 series alarm control panel, with address code setting switch.
Main Technical Performance Indicators
| Size | 13 cm x 8 cm x 2.6 cm (L x W x D) |
| Weight | 200 grams |
| Operating temperature | -10 ℃ ~ + 50 ℃; 0 ~ 85% humidity |
| Working voltage | DC 10V ~ 24V |
| Working current | 30 mA |
| Output | 12V1A power supply or normally open/closed signal |
| Zone | Can be connected to normally open/closed alarm detector |
| Networking function | Can be connected with AS-9000 series alarm control panel |
5.4.6 AA-1101 Warning Light
Technical Indicators
| Working voltage | DC12V |
| Power | 5W |
| Sound | 90 decibels |
| Rotation mode | LED patch program is set to highlight the rotating light source to emit light |
| Installation method | Triangular bolt installation |
5.4.7 AA-103 Audible Alarm
Technical Indicators
| Working voltage | DC12V |
| Working current | ≤500μA |
| Alarm current | ≤300mA |
| Sound level | 108 decibels |
| Working temperature | -10℃～+55℃ |
| Relative humidity | ≤95% |
| Installation method | wall hanging |
| Weight | 150 grams |
| Dimension | 122×73×44mm |
5.4.8 AS-201 Single Zone Address Module
Description
AS-211 single zone address module with output is a zone expansion module possessing bus communication function for connecting remote alarm detectors. In addition, it can output power triggering siren, flashing lights and other alarm equipment to achieve on-site deterrent directly; or output switch signal triggering the camera and other equipment to achieve video linkage; can be used with AS-9000 series alarm control panel, with address code setting switch.
Main Technical Performance Indicators
| Size | 6cm x 1.6cm x 1.0cm (L x W x D) |
| Weight | 10 grams |
| Operating temperature | -10 ℃ ~ +50 ℃; 0-85% humidity |
| Working voltage | DC 10V – 24V |
| Working current | 10 mA |
| Output | 12V1A power supply or normally open/closed signal |
| Zone | Can be connected to normally open/closed alarm detector |
| Networking function | Can be connected to the AS-9000 series alarm control panel |
5.4.9 AS-211 Single Zone Address & Output Module
Description
AS-211 single zone address & output module is a zone expansion module possessing bus communication function for connecting remote alarm detectors. In addition, it can output power triggering siren, flashing lights and other alarm equipment to achieve on-site deterrent directly; or output switch signal triggering the camera and other equipment to achieve video linkage; can be used with AS-9000 series alarm control panel, with address code setting switch.
Main Technical Performance Indicators
| Size | 6cm x 1.6cm x 1.0cm (L x W x D) |
| Weight | 10 grams |
| Operating temperature | -10 ℃ ~ +50 ℃; 0-85% humidity |
| Working voltage | DC 10V – 24V |
| Working current | 10 mA |
| Output | 12V1A power supply or normally open/closed signal |
| Zone | Can be connected to normally open/closed alarm detector |
| Networking function | Can be connected to the AS-9000 series alarm control panel |
5.4.10 AS-ALARM Network Alarm Center Management Software
The alarm monitoring center is the core of the ATM alarm monitoring system, composed of a computer (preferably with an uninterruptible power supply) and network alarm center management software. The network alarm center management software is a wonderful alarm and surveillance software for ATM security. It receives the alarm signal from the panel through the computer, and the computer calls the database information, displays the time of the incident, location, category, name, telephone, and the on-site plan on the electronic map. In order to ensure handling alarm information timely and correctly, and the equipment can run for a long time without interruption, the network alarm center management software can easily see the status of each alarm control panel, as well as the status of each zone. Operation is also very convenient, select the panel or zone, right-click to accomplish arm, disarm operation. When any zone alarms, the software will immediately display the detailed information of the alarm location, and can directly pop up the onsite live video.
AS-ALARM network alarm center management software is suited for AS-9000 series alarm control panel and AS-V series monitoring alarm control panel. The network alarm center management software classifies according to alarm affairs, each alarm affair can be processed, printed, and sounded an alarm automatically as a separate affair to reduce the burden for the operator and improve the efficiency for the alarm monitoring center. It can create multiple zones and more users for each user. It can establish its own sub-zone map for each zone. And it can set up fee management for the user, send a message to the arrears users. Alarm records use large-scale databases, generally do not need to back up the alarm history, can browse up to 5000 records in the alarm record.
It is a large-scale network alarm center management software that is mostly used in metropolitan-level and multi-level network alarm monitoring center projects, with more than 5,000 users.
5.4.11 Voice Reminder
When someone goes in the door, it plays the voice “Welcome”. When someone goes out of the door, it plays the voice “Thanks for coming again”.
6 Device Configuration of ATM Alarm Monitoring System
6.1 Each ATM alarm system device is configured as follows:
| No. | Item | Quantity | Description |
| 1 | Digital Vibration Detector | 4 | Install a digital vibration detector on each side of ATM four sides |
| 2 | Door Contact | 1 | Install a door contact between ATM and the wall |
| 3 | Panic Button | 1 | Install a panic button next to the ATM |
| 4 | Eight Zone Address Module | 1 | Connect to the detection devices |
6.2 To each bank 4 ATMs as the basis for the budget, each bank ATM alarm monitoring equipment configuration is as follows:
| No. | Item | Quantity | Description |
| 1 | Monitoring Alarm Control Panel | 1 | Alarm and monitoring equipment |
| 2 | Digital Vibration Detector | 16 | Assemble 4 per ATM |
| 3 | Door Contact | 4 | Assemble 1 per ATM |
| 4 | Panic Button | 5 | Assemble 1 per ATM, 1 beside the door |
| 5 | Eight Zone Address Module | 4 | Connect to the detection devices |
| 6 | Warning Light | 1 | Output device |
| 7 | Siren | 1 | Output device |
| 8 | Single Zone Address Module | Some | Connect to the detection devices |
| 9 | Single Zone Address & Output Module | 1 | Connect to the output device |
| 10 | Network Alarm Center Management Software | 1 | Manage monitoring and alarm information |
| 11 | Voice Reminder | 1 | Install it above the ATM door |
| 12 | Camera | Some | According to the need, can’t exceed the maximum number of NVR module support |
7 Video Demo
8 Conclusion
The Bank ATM Alarm Monitoring System by Athenalarm offers comprehensive bank ATM security solutions designed to prevent theft, vandalism, and other illegal activities. With features like 24/7 surveillance, real-time alarm alerts, anti-tampering mechanisms, and robust evidence collection, this system ensures maximum protection for ATMs. Its advanced technology, including digital vibration detectors, NVR monitoring, and power backup, guarantees fast response, high accuracy, and uninterrupted operation. Athenalarm’s innovative, scalable design makes it a reliable choice for safeguarding ATMs.
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