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Talisman can keep you safe
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AFA-MINERVA'S Talisman range of equipment has been developed to combat three key factors contributing to present soaring theft losses from road transport operations—inadequate or badly serviced vehicle protection systems, human error, and collusion.
The Talisman Automatic Immobiliser for commercial vehicles is designed to prevent a vehicle from being driven away but does not protect against theft of goods carried within the vehicle. With versions for both petrol and diesel driven vehicles, the system is primarily designed to overcome human error by ensuring that a vehicle is protected each time it is parked.
The immobiliser is " set " automatically one minute after switching off the vehicle's engine—no other operation is required by the driver. The system is neutralised by operating a high-security keyswitch on the dashboard.
Three different types of vehicle alarm systems are also available, each of which provides all round protection by warning of unauthorised opening of doors, bonnet or boot, and by immobilising the vehicle.
The basic alarm system is a manually " set " scheme comprising weatherproof magnetic reed switches fitted to doors, bonnet and boot, together with an armoured alarm sounder unit. The system is set by turning an externally mounted security keyswitch on leaving the vehicle. Versions are available for both petrol and diesel vehicles.
An automatic self-contained trailer alarm system is closed circuit alarm which protects roller shutters or doors on a trailer and detects uncoupling of the trailer from its towing unit. It can be extended to protect a trailer parked without its tractor, by passing a special lead through the trailer's wheels and re-connecting it into the alarm circuit. Once triggered off, the system can be neutralised only by operating an external security keyswitch.
The Sequential anti hijacking system, unlike conventional security systems which immobilise a vehicle immediately attempts are made to drive it away, allows the vehicle to operate normally for a predetermined period, after which it automatically immobilises the vehicle and sounds a powerful siren which can be heard up to half a mile away.