About the vib. sensor, what if someone shakes it to try and dislodge a
soda or other product that got stuck on its way to the chute? Or
someone accidentally hits the machine? You don't want to have to have
someone get up to turn off the vending machine alarm all the time.

Also, what if someone simply unplugged it first? Is there a battery?

It seems from the above that getting proper security seems sensible.
JANA wrote:
The video camera should be connected to a time laps tape recorder. This is
the way we do security systems. Then the tape can be reviewed to see who was
there. The cameras should be well hidden, so that the person does not know
that he is being watched.

It is possible to put an alarm system on the vending machine. It would have
to employ a properly set up vibration sensor.

If you are loosing money from vending machines and having damage to them, it
may be a cost savings for you to have proper security installed.

There are new vending machines that have been coming out, that only take
credit cards and bank cards. This way, there is no cash to take.

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JANA
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"bob kater" wrote in message
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Workin in an upscale hotel but the issue is at most in my city. They break
in to the vending machines and remove money etc. Anyone have a foolproof
system for warning us or setting off an alarm to warn us of the breakin?
Video camera are in place but only as good as person sitting and watching
the all night. Spray paint and or a little something to blur images are all
it takes. Once in place they must be moved so maybe a motin sensor on the
machines?? Any help appreciated.