Abstract:
In a security system in which at least one fibre-optic wave guide, which is carried in a strand, extends along a boundary, light is directed into one end of the guide and the light leaving the guide is detected by an optical detector. An indication is given when the intensity of the detected light falls below a predetermined threshold, so as to warn when the wave guide is disturbed significantly or cut through.In order to manufacture the strand, a fibre-optic wave guide is positioned against an elongate carrier and secured to the latter by bonding agent and/or adhesive tape.A dummy strip, having identical external appearance to the strand but not including a fibre-optic wave guide, can also run along the boundary in question.
Abstract:
A composite strip for use in a security system comprises an integrally barbed or serrated carrier strip having a longitudinal groove therein. A fibre-optic filament is disposed in the groove and is held therein by means of an adhesive strip which is applied to the carrier strip so as to overlie the groove. Such a composite strip may provide security against unauthorized crossing of a boundary by directing light into one end of the filament and detecting the light leaving the other end of the filament. An indication is given when the optical intensity of the detected light falls below a predetermined threshold, so as to warn when the fibre-optic filament has been disturbed significantly or cut through.