General ESS Description: An ESS consists of sensors interfaced with electronic entry control devices, CCTV, alarm reporting displays (both visual and audible), and security lighting. The situation is assessed by sending guards to the alarm point or by using CCTV. Alarm reporting devices and video monitors are located in the security center. The asset’s importance will determine whether multiple or redundant security centers are required and, ultimately, the required sophistication of all elements in the ESS. Digital and analog data are transmitted from local (field) interior and exterior locations to the security center for processing. Reliability and accuracy are important functional requirements of the data-transmission system