Watters Electrical

The solution

Cameron Shields, Communications and Security Specialist at Watters Shepparton, said the team had a good idea of which Gallagher products they wanted to use thanks to their knowledge of the brand.

Neil Jarvis, Sales Manager for Victoria and Tasmania, Gallagher Security, thoroughly enjoyed working with Watters Electrical on their site, and says the project came together quickly.

“The Watters Shepparton site deployed a fully integrated solution, which included some of Gallagher’s key perimeter products,” says Neil.

They installed:

1. The Gallagher Monitored Pulse Fence – A proactive deterrent that forms a secure physical barrier and instantly alerts the Watters team to any breach attempts.
   
   • Gallagher’s monitored pulse fencing integrates intelligent sensors, advanced hardware, and intuitive software to deliver unmatched site protection.
   • It provides real-time monitoring by detecting tension, vibrations, or disturbances in the fence and sending immediate notifications to the Gallagher Command Centre.
   • The system intelligently differentiates between genuine threats, wildlife, and environmental factors, significantly reducing false alarms.
   • High-tensile wires deliver safe, short pulses that act as an effective deterrent while delaying unauthorised attempts.
   • With configurable zones, Watters can tailor voltage levels, alarms, and reporting to meet specific site requirements.
   • All of this is managed through a centralised platform, giving the team live monitoring, historical logs, and automated reports.
2. Electric Gates with Access Control – Automating entry points and enhancing site-wide security.
3. Gallagher Controllers (F41, F42, Controller 6000, Controller 7000 Single Door) – Delivering reliable and scalable access control across key areas.
4. Bluetooth Credentials – Improving the team’s access while reducing replacement costs if the team misplace their credentials.
5. Intruder Detection Systems – Installed throughout office buildings and sheds to provide comprehensive protection.

A hands-on experience

As a Gallagher Security Certified Channel Partner, Watters Shepparton took on the installation of the Monitored Pulse Fence themselves.

This on-site project provided a valuable opportunity for the team to collaborate and gain practical experience with Gallagher’s technology.

“The installation process was quite easy. It gave our trade staff a training opportunity to work on the Gallagher fence, which also supports their understanding of the system,” Cameron said.

The Shepparton site features Gallagher’s access control on electric gates, and both access control and intruder detection across office buildings and sheds.

The results

The team required a solution that was both flexible and fit for purpose, and Cameron says the new perimeter and internal access control solution has significantly enhanced site security and streamlined access management.

Another key advantage the solution provided Watters was its ability to monitor their numerous remote storage sheds across the site. Instead of staff needing to walk around each night to check that all sheds were closed and locked, the system allowed them to remotely see which sheds were secured and which had been left open – greatly reducing the risk of a shed being left unlocked overnight.

“The Gallagher Monitored Pulse Fence creates a physical barrier deterring anyone from cutting our fence, and if they do, they would be deterred with a safe, short pulse and we would be alerted,” says Cameron.

“The solution is smart enough to tell the difference between a real threat and something like a possum or strong wind, which means we’re not wasting time on false alarms.

“The access control system has helped reduce incidents, improve operational efficiency, and simplify user administration.

“Having Gallagher solutions for the fence perimeter, gate access control, intruder detection, and building access controls gives us the advantage of a user-friendly system for our staff.

“Plus, it gives us a great demo site for showing our customers the Gallagher solutions,” says Cameron.