About Us

What you must know about ACS Security!

ACS Security Systems, Inc. is a Security System Solutions Provider for businesses and organizations in Baltimore Metro Area as well as around the State of Maryland.  We are a Licensed Security Systems Agent by the State of Maryland and have been protecting clients since 1995.

We provide Service and Installation for Alarm Systems, Video Surveillance Cameras, Digital Video Recorders, Access Control, Keyless Entry, Intercoms and U.L. Listed Alarm Monitoring. If you are looking to upgrade or incorporate a new system for your business or organization, then we offer a Free On-Site Security Survey to see what will be the best solution for what you are trying to accomplish.

If you have an existing security system or adding on, we can help you by servicing and maintaining what you currently have in place. Our philosophy is to design a security system that will provide your business or organization with the protection it needs today, with the ability to expand as needed in the future.

ACS Security Systems is now UL Listing for Fire Alarm Systems Contractor, # S24317 / UUFX and offers services such as Fire Alarm Systems Installation, Inspections, and Monitoring . Also we have moved our sales and operations office to 18 Warren Road, Cockeysville, MD 21030.

Sincerly,

Jim Emerick – ACS Security

 

Who has your back?

A good idea is to have an UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) for your business security systems that protects the equipment, maintains the systems usefulness and prevents the loss of security protection during a power outage. There can be at least a dozen reasons to invest in a good quality UPS for your business security system.

Why should you invest in a good battery backup for your security system? Well, you need it for a variety of reasons and here are few good reasons.

1. Statistics show that 36% of a security system malfunctions and troubles are caused as a result of power failure. When a UPS is installed at the time installation you are basically extending the life dramatically of the investment made on the security system and all its components.

2. The losses that businesses have to bear when there security system has been rendered useless due to power failure is high. Most insurance companies require some type of battery back up on security systems so failure to do so could lead to not getting full coverage of your business losses.

3. Most false alarms are caused by power loss and yes most Alarm System come with a 4AH battery that will last about 4 hours, if its new. Now think how long you had the security system and how long you have had the same battery? Now an UPS offers extend back up and surge protection.

4. If you are one of those business that use Security Cameras then you need to make sure that not just the recording device has a UPS but the Camera Power Supply as well. No point keeping the recorder running when all of the cameras are not working.

5. The computer for the Access Control Systems most likely has an UPS but that does you no good when the controllers, readers and locks are useless leaving you either lock out or worse the doors cannot be kept locked.

6. It has been found that businesses that don’t have some type of UPS for their Security Systems and Computers experience greater loss than the businesses that do have UPS especially on their business critical systems.

7. It might be that you have insurance but trust me; insurance claims take quite some time to materialize. In business, time lost is money lost. Insurance might cover financial losses but it does not necessarily cover the loss of goodwill, loss of market shares and reputation.

8. OK, you just had a power failure. It could be an ice storm, thunderstorm, hurricane, a car striking a power pole, or perhaps the utility just cut your power to work on the lines. What happens now? What are your plans in this event? What if this is a long term outage how will you keep your business secure?

In closing I hope this gave you some information on the importance of having a good quality UPS for your business security systems regardless if it’s an Alarm System, Video Surveillance or Access Control System. All are important to your business because that is reason why you purchased them in the first place. If you are thinking about getting some type of security system for your business then top question should be, Does the system have a Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)?

 

Intercom Solutions

 

ACS Security is an Preferred Authorized Aiphone Dealer in Maryland. Our Technicians and System Designers have all been trained on the installation and service of Aiphone Intercom Products and Security Systems. We can service your existing system, help you with upgrading an existing  system and Install a new system for your facility. 

When it comes to designing a functional and effective communication or security system for commercial applications, Aiphone is the choice. Whether looking to enhance an existing system or seeking a solution to a problem, Aiphone’s extensive range of products and design options will help you achieve your security goals. 

Aiphone provides commercial security products that are unrivaled in design simplicity, technical excellence, and reliability. Featuring intercoms with door release, sophisticated video entry security, and complex microprocessor-based systems, Aiphone has over 30 different systems to create the perfect communications application for commercial use. 

Stand Alone Door Control System

Video / Intercom Door Control System

Networked Based Video/Intercom System

Multi-Tenant Video/Intercom System