Signals transmitted over optical fiber can travel very long distances with out re-amplification. This makes fiber optics ideal for security cameras and perimeter monitoring systems. Also, as pure light, fiber optic signals are immune to distortion from electromagnetic interference (EMI), which helps to prevent nuisance alarms. Furthermore, because fiber does not carry electricity, it does not present a spark hazard. This makes fiber especially ideal for use in environments where combustible gases may be present, such as chemical plants, fuel storage depots, underground telecommunications installations, and so forth.

A special advantage of some of our Fiber Fence Perimeter Monitoring Systems is their ability to monitor a virtually unlimited number of security zones, while taking up only one input on the system's Control Unit. This leaves 15 inputs free to accept a variety of other security devices. Fiber Fence systems that are equipped with an OTDR can identify the point of intrusion to within a few feet.

Unlike copper cable, fiber optic sensing cable is difficult, if not impossible, to circumvent using a jumper cable without being detected. Also, our MouseTrip sensors have an anti-tamper design. Any unauthorized person who attempts to open a MouseTrip will cause the device to trigger and immediately send an alarm. Finally, fiber optic cable weighs less and has a smaller cross section than comparable copper cable, which makes fiber easier to install with minimal mounting hardware.