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Dewalt Sitelock: Recent research has identified
jobsite theft as a top concern for the construction industry,
with losses of more than $1 billion in the United States each
year. These losses are a result of a widespread lack of effective
security solutions for jobsites and equipment located on the
sites. DEWALT, a leading manufacturer of power tools, today
announced the debut of SITELOCK™, its innovative portable,
wireless alarm system that is designed specifically for the
construction industry and uses patented wireless technology
to monitor numerous pieces of equipment or areas simultaneously.
SITELOCK features a portable base unit and five unique wireless
sensors. It is a user-friendly self installed system that
can be customized for different jobsites. Through the base
unit, stationed in an indoor location (most often the jobsite
trailer), the remote sensors can be programmed individually
to monitor key assets and areas on the jobsite. If an intruder
tries to enter a secured area, disturb a piece of protected
equipment, or remove a sensor, the alarm activates and a signal
is sent via wireless technology to a monitoring service.
Providing additional flexibility, portability and convenience,
SITELOCK can be moved easily as jobsite locations change with
no roaming fees or location change costs. This key benefit
effectively addresses the needs of DEWALT's end users. Until
now, no other solution has been identified to specifically
address the mobility and durability issues of the construction
industry.
"DEWALT understands that jobsite losses are continuing
to have a significant impact on the construction community,"
commented Bill Pugh, Group Marketing Manager for DEWALT's
Security Business Group. "SITELOCK is a natural extension
of our brand 4 user feedback has identified a need for this
type of alarm system and because of DEWALT's reputation for
solving jobsite problems, we are trusted to provide a solution.
We are excited to provide the construction industry with an
innovative product to address the continued concern of jobsite
theft."
While other security systems used on jobsites typically do
not protect equipment outside of the trailer, SITELOCK is
equipped with a variety of unique add-on accessories. These
accessories can be placed throughout the site, on job/gang
tool boxes or equipment to ensure that valuable tools and
areas of the jobsite beyond the construction office are protected.
Wireless sensors can
be placed on equipment and tools from up to 2,000 feet from
the main base unit. For example, the Jobsite Security Cable
Lock will protect equipment normally secured by a lock and
chain. The Container Sensor protects job boxes storing tools
that are found on nearly every commercial construction site
across the country today 4 an area left unprotected by the
solutions currently on the market. The Container Sensor and
Cable Lock are heavy-duty crush and weather resistant sensors
designed specifically for outdoor construction job site applications.
SITELOCK will be available in early 2005 at select industrial
and specialty tool locations across the country where DEWALT
products are sold. The base system with one Keychain Remote
Control will retail for approximately $1,000.00 and the wireless
sensors will range in price from $99 to $199. Jobsite managers
may opt to have notifications sent to DEWALT's 24/7 central
monitoring customer service center, staffed with trained SITELOCK
alarm system specialists that will call the customer and notify
the police if requested (limited availability in certain jurisdictions)
for approximately $40.00 per month or customers can choose
to be notified directly via a cell phone text message or e-mail
for approximately $30.00 per month.
"It is exciting to see that an industry leader like
DEWALT is addressing the jobsite theft issue, as it has been
a rising business concern for the past few years," commented
Dave Korman, Windsor Electric. "We look forward to seeing
what impact SITELOCK has now that we have installed it and
we are hopeful about the results."
SITELOCK was developed by DEWALT after the company completed
an extensive jobsite research study early this year. The study
surveyed more than 1,500 construction end users and buyers
and identified jobsite security as the industry's #1 concern.
More than 60% of those polled sited tool theft protection
as a major concern while less than 15% used an alarm system
at their jobsite at the time of the study. It was determined
that this disparity exists because of a general lack of effective
industry-specific solutions.
- 97% of construction professionals are concerned about
jobsite security
- For more than 60% of the construction industry end users
and jobsite security system purchasers surveyed, tool theft
is the #1 concern with the greatest financial and economic
impact
- Lost time and personal productivity are both significant
incremental costs to the replacement costs of stolen items
on jobsites.
- More than 50% of those surveyed have had equipment stolen
in the past 12 months
- Residential jobsite losses account for an annual 1-2%
increase in new home construction
- 77% of jobsites have experienced theft up to five times
each year
- Tool theft, material theft and truck/van protection are
the top three jobsite loss concerns
Function DS100 4 Base Unit
- Central element for entire system. Base Unit houses receiver/transmitter,
which communicates with all programmed sensors, monitors
its own environment, and sends out communication in the
event of an alarm.
Program up to 48 individual sensors to monitor assets and
up to 6 Key Chain Remotes for arming or disarming.
- Portable, wireless technology featuring 900 MHz Spread
Spectrum communications between base and sensors; range
up to 2000'.
- Continuous monitoring of sensors; receives frequent transmission
"check-ins" for battery strength, active status,
and tampering.
- Cellular communication featuring Cellemetry® cellular
technology with two-way data digital control channel on
existing cellular networks, powered by a 1.2 watt cellular
data radio.
- Sends communications in less than one second; no phone
line to be cut by an intruder providing added security.
- Can be used virtually anywhere in North America where
cellular coverage is with no roaming fees.
Molded screw holes and beveled rear edges for easy, versatile
mounting in corners or flat against a wall.
- Battery back-up provides over eight hours of coverage
if primary AC power is lost.
- Includes built-in motion sensor, vibration sensor, siren,
strobe, battery back-up, LCD display, key pad interface,
Cellemetry® receiver-transmitter, wireless sensors receiver-transmitter,
phone connector, and AC Adapter.
- Recommended for use in high traffic areas where Base Unit
requires anchoring or needs to be mounted on a wall.
- LED feedback light notifies user when signal is being
sent to the base unit.
- Includes carabineer hook and 3.0V Lithium battery.
- Key Chain Remote Control Up to six keychain remotes can
be programmed to operate the base unit, allowing different
employees to open and lock up the site.
- 50' range of protection with advanced digital scanning
to recognize human movements and size to help prevent false
alarms.
- Includes 3.0V Lithium battery, mounting racket and screw
pack.
- Detects moving heat sources; recommended for use in offices,
climate controlled storage and other enclosed areas.
- Unit can be mounted vertically or horizontally.
- Includes 3.0V Lithium battery, mounting bracket and screw
pack.
- Used for monitoring the opening of doors, windows and
gaps of up to 3/8".
- Recommended for use in enclosed areas, offices and climate
controlled storage.
- Can be mounted anywhere on the door or window frame.
- Heavy-duty 12' cable urethane jacket surrounds stainless
steel braiding providing durability and flexibility in all
weather conditions. Works similar to a bike lock to secure
stand-alone equipment such as ladders.
- Constructed of fiberglass-filled nylon; impact and water
resistant.
- Includes 3.0V Lithium battery.
- Replacement Cables Available:
DS306 6' Replacement Cable for DS300
DS312 12' Replacement Cable for DS300
DS324 24' Replacement Cable for DS300
- Monitors remote metal containers, large toolboxes and
tool storage boxes.
- Attaches to container and monitors vibration to indicate
movement or tampering.
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