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Linear Announces Copper Cop, Simple Solution to Protect
HVAC against Metal Theft
 Easy
to install with multiple levels of security, Copper Cop
is a powerful deterrent against metal thieves targeting
industrial HVAC units.
Linear LLC, the leader in residential and commercial
access control, emergency response and security
solutions, announces Copper Cop, a new copper theft
security solution designed to protect commercial HVAC
units, one of the most frequent targets of metal
thieves, from being stripped of copper piping and
hardware.
Designed for easy installation to the exterior of a
commercial HVAC unit, Linear's Copper Cop includes a
unique wire harness and patent-pending spring-loaded
clips enclosed in a durable bright yellow casing that
provides "Protected by Copper Cop" warning signage to
deter would-be thieves. As simple as it is effective,
the Copper Cop goes to work when anyone tries to remove
the HVAC cover or disarm the unit. If breached, Copper
Cop connects to a local siren while also transmitting an
alarm signal to a Linear or other security system which
then alerts the proper authorities.
Copper Cop has advantages over existing HVAC metal
security solutions as well. Since it is an alarm
activation device, licensed security system installers
can retrofit existing HVAC units without needing an HVAC
installer's license or an electrician's license.
Security system installers can install Copper Cop for
commercial customers directly, or work with HVAC
contractors to install and monitor. Integrating with
existing alarm panels is easily accomplished with
Linear's wireless Transmitter/Receiver Pair (DXS-31 /
DXS-702).
Copper and metal thefts are especially destructive
because the cost of repair, replacement and insurance
premium increases far exceed the value of stolen metal.
A $10,000 HVAC unit can be rendered useless when the $75
worth of copper tubing is removed. This imbalance makes
simple, affordable solutions like the Copper Cop even
more appealing.
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According
to the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NCIB), metal
thefts have increased 81 percent since 2008, with copper
by far the most frequently stolen material. Critical
infrastructure sources like traffic lights and railway
signals, farm equipment, construction sites and
unoccupied buildings have all been targeted by thieves
willing to risk personal safety and cause tens of
thousands of dollars in damage for a few hundred dollars
worth of metal.
"We've seen countless cases of schools, businesses,
churches and construction sites targeted by metal
thieves, often because of inadequate security," said
Duane Paulsen, senior vice president of product and
market development for Linear. "Copper Cop is the
simplest, most affordable and effective solution to
combat copper theft because it provides a visual
deterrent on the HVAC unit, an audio deterrent with the
siren, and an immediate security response via
integration with existing security systems."
Even the federal government recognizes the threat caused
by metal theft in an unclassified FBI intelligence
assessment that states, "Copper thieves are threatening
US critical infrastructure...and present a risk to both
public safety and national security."
For more information about Linear LLC, please visit
www.linearcorp.com or call 1-800-421-1587. Linear
can also be found on Facebook, Twitter, Youtube and
LinkedIn.
About Linear LLC
For over 50 years, Linear LLC has been an innovator in
the security market. Linear's legacy includes the early
application of passive infrared detection and radio
frequency (RF) transmission, technologies that
revolutionized the wireless security and access control
industries. Today, Linear delivers class-leading wired
and wireless products into a variety of markets serving
the access control, security and home technology needs
of its customers. Linear continues to expand its product
and engineering prowess, leveraging the knowledge gained
from strategic acquisitions and custom product
development which will help lead the company into the
next 50 years. To learn more, visit
www.linearcorp.com.
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