Case Study FlexZone® now standard for protecting substations In 2013, after years of false alarm issues with photobeam-based security systems along perimeter fences, a major US electrical utility company was in the market for a reliable intrusion detection solution to secure its electrical substations. A meeting with Senstar set in motion a relationship that has grown into a multi- product, multi-site partnership that will eventually secure substations supplying electricity for 95% of a state’s residents. THE CHALLENGE Photobeam technology is not a good fit for variable weather conditions. Strong winds, heavy preciptiation, and intense UV radiation can wear down equipment and cause false alarms. A high occurence of false alarms puts a strain on human resources, from the time requir

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