AS 3793-1990

1 - AS 3793-1990 GUIDE TO THE SELECTION OF INTRUDER ALARM SYSTEMS FOR ROAD VEHICLES
4 - PREFACE
5 - CONTENTS
6 - FOREWORD
7 - SECTION 1 SCOPE AND GENERAL
7 - 1.1 SCOPE
7 - 1.2 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
7 - 1.3 BASIC CONSIDERATIONS/GENERAL
7 - 1.3.1 Theft prevention
7 - 1.3.2 Minimum requirements
7 - 1.3.3 Options
8 - 1.4 TYPES OF PROTECTION
8 - 1.4.1 General
8 - 1.4.2 Basic system
8 - 1.4.3 Glass breakage
8 - 1.4.4 Movement detection
8 - 1.4.5 Internal visible indicator
8 - 1.4.6 Sounding device and back-up battery
8 - 1.4.7 Motion detection
8 - 1.4.8 Engine immobilization
8 - 1.4.9 Other protection devices
8 - 1.4.10 Warning deterrent stickers
9 - SECTION 2 SYSTEM COMPONENTS
9 - 2.1 GENERAL
9 - 2.2 COMPONENTS
9 - 2.2.1 General
9 - 2.2.2 Detectors
10 - 2.2.3 Control unit
10 - 2.2.4 Signalling devices
10 - 2.2.5 System power
10 - 2.2.6 Vehicle battery
10 - 2.2.7 Standby battery
11 - 2.2.8 Engine immobilization
11 - 2.3 PASSIVE ARMING
11 - 2.4 REMOTE ARMING DEVICES
11 - 2.5 ELECTRONIC KEYS
11 - 2.6 OTHER CODED DEVICES
11 - 2.7 POCKET PAGERS
11 - 2.8 SERVICE MODE
12 - SECTION 3 INSTALLATION AND OPERATIONAL CONSIDERATIONS
12 - 3.1 GENERAL
12 - 3.2 ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS
12 - 3.3 INSTALLATION FACTORS
12 - 3.3.1 General
12 - 3.3.2 Wiring
12 - 3.3.3 After installation
13 - SECTION 4 GETTING VALUE FOR MONEY
13 - 4.1 GENERAL
13 - 4.2 EVALUATION OF SECURITY NEEDS
13 - 4.3 COSTS

Provides guidance for the selection of alarm systems for road vehicles, the types of equipment and levels of security available and suggests steps which can help in the prevention of theft. Includes installation and operational considerations to ensure that unwanted alarms do not occur.

This Standard provides guidance on the selection of alarm systems in road vehicles such as private cars, commercial and heavy goods vehicles and caravans. It deals with the types of equipment, the fundamental elements of which are the detector, control unit and sounding device and their installation and maintenance.