ATM Machine, Vault, and Safe Protection

Description and Purpose

ATM machines, vaults, and safes offer a number of challenges. Often placed in unattended public areas, they are subject to intrusion and vandalism. There are a number of ways that a machine is attacked. The system can sense heat from a torch, machine tilting and removal, door open, and proper temperature range for the computer equipment inside.

Solving Intrusion Issues

There are a number of critical issues that are solved with an intrusion detection system.

Heat Detection: Sometimes, intruders use cutting torches to make entry into the machine. By including a heat detector, the system can detect sudden changes in heat, effectively sensing this type of entry.

Door Position: When unauthorized entry occurs, entry is often made through the door. The system uses a door position sensor to detect when the door is opened.

Machine Removal: Often, machines are dragged away from their designated location. By installing a floor contact on the ground, and aligning a magnet on the bottom of the machine, the system can sense if the machine is tilted or moved.

Operating Temperature: In the event the machine loses power or the cooling system fails, computer equipment within the machine can malfunction and remove the machine from service. By including a temperature threshold sensor, the system can send a message if the machine is too warm. This allows maintenance persons to be notified so the machine can be quickly restored to service.

Figure 1: ATM Machine, Vault
and Safe System

Connections and Considerations

The table below refers to the drawing in Figure 1. If you are using this document on line, click the links in the table below to see more information.

Item	Model No.	Description	Mounting Options	Notes
Cs	4939SN	Contact: Surface Mount	Exposed on Door or Window Frame	1.25” gap
Co	4959SN	Contact: Overhead Door Contact	Exposed on Floor or Door Frame	2.00” gap
Ht	T-1000	Temperature Detector	Inside machine	Requires 4193SN
Fh	System Sensor	Heat Detector	Inside Machine toward top	Requires 4193SN
V	V-Plex	V-Plex™ Data Bus		Connects to addressable devices, zone input devices and relay modules.
Y	Genesis: 4506	2-wire, 18 AWG, Fire rated, Non-shielded	Use Genesis 1118 for Non-Fire Applications	This part number is an example. See your building and electrical codes for actual jacketing requirements.

Where to use ATM Machine Security

Many facility types include intrusion detection systems in the building systems. Some examples of these facilities include: airports, schools, lobbies, auditoriums, cash payment centers, banks, retail stores, laboratories, pharmacies, and public processing centers.