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What Is a Perimeter Security Alarm?
DiTi Service engineers · updated 26.09.2026
Short answer
A perimeter alarm protects the boundary of a site — a fence or open area — using vibration, infrared beam and microwave sensors, and works best together with CCTV.
It protects the boundary of a site: a fence, barrier or open area. Fence-mounted vibration sensors, infrared beams, microwave barriers and buried sensors are used.
It is used at warehouses, oil depots, industrial and high-security sites. It works well with CCTV: when a perimeter section is triggered, the camera shows that section immediately.
Practical tips
Split the perimeter into sections so the alarm location is easy to find.
Allow for vegetation and animals — common causes of false alarms.
Combine perimeter detection with cameras and lighting.
Frequently asked questions
Which sensor suits a metal sheet fence?
Usually a vibration sensing cable fixed to the fence panels.
Does perimeter detection work in rain and wind?
Yes, with correct sensitivity settings and sensors chosen for the climate.