Fiber Optic Security

On September 11, 2001, the world changed. It wilstates, "Fiber Fence and Cover Cop, when
never be the same - not just in the United Statesintegrated with the FIS Strike Zone Software,
but around the world. Where as people thoughtprovides the ultimate form of security for
about security in the "What can I afford"correctional institutions, military installations and
mentality", they wre boosted into the "What do Iany other sensitive areas requiring perimeter
need to do now to secure my property andsecurity."
people" mind set.The benefits of Fiber Optic Security-
CCTV cameras, a DVR and maybe a securityApplications - Fiber Fence and Cover Cop are ideal
officer are just not enough anymore. Chemicalfor large perimeters such as those around
and pharmaceutical companies, schools,factories, water reservoirs, electric grids and
corporations and utility services are looking forairports. Fiber Fence has been installed to protect
more accurate, cost effective ways to secure lifemilitary facilities, nuclear power facilities, factories,
and property.storage yards, hazardous waste facilities and
Enter Fiber Intrument Sales of Oriskany, Newmore. Since the system requires no additional
York and Sandia National Laboratories. FIS andelectric to the fence line, it is much more
Sandia developed the patented Fiber Fence fiberafordable than other systems.
optic intrusion detection and perimeter securityAnti-Spark' Optical Technology - The mechanical
system.detection mechanism, called Cover Cop, is a
Fiber Fence can detect and locate intrudershermetically sealed sensor that does not use
anywhere along a fence line up to 10 miles inelectricity. It can't spark an explosion in
length further if multiple units are networkedunderground utilities where combustible gases may
together. The System can be installed on existingbe present.
objects such as perimeter fencing, walls, andAffordable Protection - Up to 500 or more utility
gateways. An alert occurs when someone causescovers can be monitored within a single system,
a disturbance to the optical fiber, or to the Mouseover a distance of 80 or more kilometers. These
Trip sensor to which it is attached. Fiber Fence ismonitoring distances are many times that of
relatively inexpensive, and very easy to install.electronic systems, and eliminate the need for
System includes an OTDR for system monitoringexpensive inline repeaters to amplify the signal.
and testing.Power is NOT required at the protected
If the fence takes a direct electric strike fromentrances or anywhere along the cable run.
lightning or transformer near the perimeter, FiberThe patented Strike Zone Security Solution
Fence will continue to work. There will not be anycombines advanced optical technology with
expensive electrical components to change.specialized sensing devices and high tech security
Another fiber optic security system, part of thesystems to achieve performance and reliability
Fiber Fence family, is Cover Cop. A non electricsuperior to other intrusion detection systems.
sensor that will guard against any intrusion to aAdopted by the U.S. Military, The Fiber Fence can
manhole or utility cover.monitor up to 16 km (10 miles) of fence line
Mr. Richard Martinez, CPP - President and CEO ofwithout requiring power anywhere along the
Homeland Protective Group, Inc. in New York Cityperimeter.