Atlantic Seaboard Armed Response

19/06/2023

The security industry has for a long time adopted the Sealed Lead Acid Battery as the standard for backup power to alarm panels.

The 12V 7AH Sealed Lead Acid or Gel batteries are the most commonly used on alarm panel installations. They have unfortunately run into a problem called..... Eskom.

Under stage 6 rolling blackouts, some areas spend 10 hours a day without electricity. Every time the battery is discharged when the power is turned off, it loses a part of its capacity.

In some alarm installations, the battery is fully discharged, and never returns to its original capacity. A battery which was lasting the SAIDSA recommended 6 hours, now starts lasting 5 hours, 4 hours, 3 hours …. , and the entire alarm installation may turn off during a power outage.

How much capacity the battery loses depends on:
• The quality of the battery
• The quality of the charger
• The current consumed by the alarm installation
• Whether the alarm panel cuts-out at a certain point to preserve the battery life
Lead acid batteries also do not like the high temperatures in our roofs in the African sun.
ENTER THE LITHIUM-ION BATTERY

There is a replacement for the standard lead acid battery in the same size and
capacity. The standard replacement is called a Lithium iron phosphate (LifePO4). It can endure thousands of charge and discharge cycles before losing its capacity.

> Isn’t it dangerous?
LiFePO4 are the safest type of lithium battery because they are not prone to overheating and even if they're punctured, they won't catch on fire.

> Isn’t it environmentally hazardous?
The cathode material is also non-hazardous and therefore it poses no environmental or negative health hazards.

> What are the pitfalls?
It costs more - as simple as that.

THERE ARE SOME ISSUES WITH DIRECTLY REPLACING A LEAD-ACID WITH A LITHIUM-ION BATTERY

> The charger:
Lithium-Ion batteries require a higher charge voltage than lead acid to obtain their full capacity (typically 14.6V as opposed to 13.7V)

> Low Battery Measurement:
The alarm panel will report a low battery condition when the battery reaches a certain voltage .The SAIDSA minimum voltage is 10.2V, but this differs from one alarm panel to another. Normally it is slightly higher. The voltage of the Lead Acid battery degrades as it is discharged.

19/06/2023

Winter Special - Lithium Battery Backup - Load shedding solution for your Alarm. Contact us today

25/04/2023

"Looking for a challenging and rewarding career in the security industry? Atlantic Seaboard Armed Response is currently seeking an experienced Tactical Response Officer to join our team in Table View.

Minimum Requirements:

Minimum Grade C PSIRA registered
Armed Response Module
Driver's License (minimum 2 years' experience)
Language: English
Minimum of 6 months experience within a similar role/position
No criminal record
Minimum Grade 12
Optional Requirements:

Firearm Competency Certificate
Firearm Training Certificate for Business Purposes
Salary: As per prescribed PSIRA rates
Job Type: Full-time

If you're ready to take your security career to the next level, we want to hear from you! Please email your CV and certificates to [email protected].

Please note that if you do not hear back from us within 2 weeks, your application may have been unsuccessful."

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15/11/2021

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24/10/2021

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24/10/2021

Help to place pressure on President Cyril Ramaphosa to pass the overdue Convicted Offenders Amendment Bill.

23/10/2021

The Local Government Election🗳 is taking place on 1 Nov 2021. Voting stations are open from 07h00 - 21h00. The day has been declared a public holiday to ensure that everyone has a fair chance to vote. You can only VOTE✔ where you are REGISTERED as this a a local municipal election. Check where you are registered before just going to your usual voting station. You can check here:

Everything you need to know about you as a voter is here. Using our online voter services ensures you are registered in the correct place and can vote in the next election.

23/10/2021

Stage 2 load shedding will continue until 05:00 on Monday,

21/10/2021

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21/10/2021

Welcome to Isipani Construction - Richwood / Takealot, our new client at Burgundy Estate. Looking forward to a mutual beneficial venture caring for your personell.

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21/10/2021

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