Hi everyone,
I'm looking into building a security system for my trailer that would accomplish some basic goals. I was wondering if anybody can guide me into selecting the right products to build a solution that is both reliable, and affordable. I take my trailer with me to job sites and depending on the job site, my trailer is sometimes out sight and at risk of being stolen or broken into. Other times, I may decide to leave the trailer at the job site or parked outside my shop.
I'm looking into building a system which would have these features:
1. Trigger a siren when
2. Key fob for arming/disarming.
3. Two door sensors to protect the doors.
4. A motion detector to protect against sidewall break ins.
5. Alert me by phone when the alarm goes off.
6. Have an IP camera that I can connect to when the alarm goes off to see live video.
7. GPS sensor which would notify me when the location of the trailer significantly changes when the alarm is armed.
8. Battery monitor which would notify me when the battery is running low.
9. The ability to (ideally) recharge the battery(ies) when my truck is running and plugged into the trailer.
This is what I know that I definitely need. I just don't have any specific products in mind that is best suited and not too expensive. I've been recommended ELK or HAI for the alarm controller but don't know which is better, or if there is another option I should be considering.
What I need:
1. 3G or 4G cellular modem that I can plug in my SIM card.
2. ELK or HAI or other to interface to the modem.
Can anyone chime in and recommend the hardware that I would need to address my wish list?
Thanks in advance, I look forward to reading up further.
I'm looking into building a security system for my trailer that would accomplish some basic goals. I was wondering if anybody can guide me into selecting the right products to build a solution that is both reliable, and affordable. I take my trailer with me to job sites and depending on the job site, my trailer is sometimes out sight and at risk of being stolen or broken into. Other times, I may decide to leave the trailer at the job site or parked outside my shop.
I'm looking into building a system which would have these features:
1. Trigger a siren when
2. Key fob for arming/disarming.
3. Two door sensors to protect the doors.
4. A motion detector to protect against sidewall break ins.
5. Alert me by phone when the alarm goes off.
6. Have an IP camera that I can connect to when the alarm goes off to see live video.
7. GPS sensor which would notify me when the location of the trailer significantly changes when the alarm is armed.
8. Battery monitor which would notify me when the battery is running low.
9. The ability to (ideally) recharge the battery(ies) when my truck is running and plugged into the trailer.
This is what I know that I definitely need. I just don't have any specific products in mind that is best suited and not too expensive. I've been recommended ELK or HAI for the alarm controller but don't know which is better, or if there is another option I should be considering.
What I need:
1. 3G or 4G cellular modem that I can plug in my SIM card.
2. ELK or HAI or other to interface to the modem.
Can anyone chime in and recommend the hardware that I would need to address my wish list?
Thanks in advance, I look forward to reading up further.