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Advantages Disadvantages
• Removal of the markings will require physical effort, cost, time & tools.
1.3 Equipment Immobilisation Systems
• Require standardisation to allow easy identification by all parties: users, police forces.
equipment.
• Often provided as standard or as a low- cost option by manufacturers or the equipment dealernetwork.
• Visible marking can be destroyed and made unreadable.
• Multiple markings (manufacturers, owner’s VIN / PIN) can make the reading difficult for third parties and thus impede the recovery of stolen
Deters against the unauthorised movement of the equipment (under its own power), by the immobilisation of the fuel, hydraulic and/or electric systems. The systems can be either electrical or electro-mechanical.
They can include the following features:
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Keypad PIN Code Electronic fob Transponder key SMS Text
GPS
Smart Card
Advantages Disadvantages
• (usually) automatic arming and provided by most major manufacturers
• Prevent unauthorised movement or use of a machine
• Oblige thieves to use sophisticated means for stealing equipment, such as truck cranes
• Some require good practices (PIN number must remainconfidential)
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