Automatic electronic anti theft systems
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• A new range of vehicle security systems and devices to provide protection against hijacking and the theft from vehicles of their loads has been introduced by ASAMinerva (EMI) Ltd, of Twickenham, Middlesex. Known as the Talisman range, it features fully electronic systems and other protective equipment which are automatically armed when the vehicle's engine is stopped, so avoiding the need for any action on. the driver's part.
The main feature is an electronic, coded push-button switch unit, independent of all other ignition and power circuits, which causes the engine, either petrol or diesel, to be immobilized and the alarm to sound if any attempt is made to by-pass the unit.
Other features include a delayed action anti-hijack system and a system which warns of attempts to uncouple a trailer from its tractive unit. The principle of this latter system is also used to prevent trailers parked alone from being stolen.
The Talisman systems will be available within the next two months and will range in cost to £180 for the more sophisticated methods.