Ajax Systems has revealed that its solutions have been used to protect a large corporate headquarters and warehouses at Kubota Canada, a wholly owned subsidiary of Kubota Corporation, a manufacturer of tractors and heavy equipment headquartered in Japan.

According to the company, Kubota Canada already had an indoor security system, but as a facility that stores valuable equipment and trailers outside, faced the critical challenge of securing its outdoor premises from trespassers and unauthorized individuals who could potentially gain access to the property.

It required a security system that could provide a view and monitoring opportunity for on-site guards 24/7, deliver reliable outdoor protection across the vast facility and be easily deployable.

Physical security

Phantom Security Group proposed Ajax products to Kubota Canada.

Ajax says that its devices covered the vast outdoor areas fully and provided additional protection for critical zones with alarm photo verification.

In addition, it has been possible to set up a scenario by schedule, so the system switches to the armed mode automatically, even if the staff forgot to do it.

Deployed solutions

Ajax says that Hub 2 Plus Jeweller was selected for its convenience and reliable communication capabilities.

The hub can manage a security system of up to 200 devices and deliver rapid photo confirmations of alarms to guards and monitoring companies in just nine seconds.

Moreover, Hub 2 Plus guarantees communication stability, enabled by its four communication channels and LTE support.

This configuration allows connecting two separate internet providers via Ethernet and Wi-Fi while having two cellular lines ready as backup.

Smooth switching between these channels happens within seconds, so the hub is always connected.

Given the large scale of Kubota’s facilities, the ReX 2 Jeweller radio signal range extender was also added to the system.

ReX 2 expands the security system’s radio communication range, allowing Ajax devices to be installed at greater distances from the hub.

This enabled Phantom Security Group to provide complete coverage over the large territory with a single Ajax system.

If the Ethernet connection is disrupted, the ReX 2 can still receive alarms and activate sirens to alert personnel and deter potential intruders immediately.

DualCurtain Outdoor Jeweller detectors were additionally installed at the entrance to the company’s territory and other critical access points, Ajax says.

These detectors enable perimeter control without blocking the movement of personnel already inside the facility.

The DualCurtain detectors feature two independent optical systems with narrow, adjustable viewing sectors that can be precisely configured to monitor up to 30 meters of detection zone coverage.

Additionally, the DualCurtain detectors have an anti-masking system.

If an obstacle is placed within 10cm in front of the lenses, or if the lenses or detector sides are painted over or taped, the system immediately notifies the on-site security guards, admins and professional monitoring station about the masking incident.

In addition to the DualCurtain detectors, MotionCam Outdoor Jeweller motion detectors were installed around Kubota’s territory’s perimeter.

These detectors catch movement up to 15 meters away by identifying objects with temperatures close to that of the human body using infrared sensors.

With 24/7 security personnel on-site, if any MotionCam detector is triggered, the system immediately sends informative push notifications to the Ajax apps and a photo confirmation of the detected activity.

This provides visual verification while allowing guards to assess and respond to potential threats around the perimeter rapidly.

StreetSiren Jeweller sirens were also placed around Kubota’s entire perimeter to be heard wherever the intrusion occurred.

While the notifications provide discreet alerts to guards, the sirens create an unmistakable audible disruption to scare off trespassers.

The StreetSiren can generate loud sounds from 85 to 113 decibels for an adjustable duration of three seconds to three minutes.

This intense acoustic output provides an effective psychological deterrent.

Additionally, the sirens boast an IP54 protection rating and can operate at very low temperatures, ensuring reliable performance in the Canadian climate.