Alarmbridge Connect Service - Features & Benefits
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The Alarmbridge Connect Service ensures reliable and future-ready alarm communication. Supporting group living schemes and other critical applications, it bridges the gap between legacy analog systems and modern IP networks and protocols while introducing enhanced functionality to improve operations and safety.
Seamless Migration to IP Protocols
Plug-and-Play Setup
Quickly replace PSTN connections with a Gateway that integrates easily with existing analog control units.
Infrastructure Preservation
Maintain investments in legacy analog systems, including those using TT92 and TTNew, without requiring costly upgrades.
Reliable Alarm Delivery
Secure Transmission
Safeguard alarm events with encrypted and protected delivery to modern IP-enabled Alarm Receiving Centers (ARCs).
Protocol Conversion
Convert analog alarms to IP-based formats like SCAIP and NOW-IP, ensuring compatibility with digital platforms.
Enhanced Communication and Control
Call-Back Support
Enable ARCs to call back into specific speech modules behind group scheme controllers for direct communication with residents during emergencies.
Device Command Capability
Allow ARCs to send commands such as door release, providing enhanced functionality for telecare and security systems.
Cost-Effective and Scalable
No Local Hardware Management
Remotely managed Gateways eliminate the need for on-site maintenance or complex setups.
Minimized Downtime
Fast implementation ensures continuity without disrupting ongoing operations.
Scalability
A cloud-native service that grows with your needs, supporting multiple sites and use cases, including broader PSTN replacement.
Continuous Connectivity Assurance
Proactive Monitoring
Heartbeat signals continuously monitor the Gateway's connection, raising alerts for lost or restored connectivity.
Real-Time Response
Immediate notifications ensure quick resolution of any communication interruptions.
Future-Proof Design
Flexible Use Cases
Extend the service beyond group living schemes to other critical environments requiring reliable PSTN replacements.
Scalable Infrastructure
Easily accommodate growing needs with a robust, cloud-native design.
Plug-and-Play Gateway
Simple Installation
Replace PSTN connections by plugging the off-the-shelf third party Alarmbridge Connect Gateway into the existing control unit and router.
No Complex Setup
The Gateway automatically loads configurations from the cloud for immediate use.
Cloud-Managed Infrastructure
Remote Management
Configurations and updates are handled centrally, reducing operational complexity.
Automatic Updates
Stay current with the latest features and protocols without manual intervention.
Secure Alarm Transmission
End-to-End Encryption
Protect alarm events during transmission, ensuring compliance with security standards.
Protocol Interworking
Bridge analog systems and modern IP platforms with seamless interoperability.
Advanced Communication Features
Call-Back Capability
ARCs can initiate call-backs to speech modules, enabling direct and effective resident communication.
Command Transmission
Support for device commands like door release adds versatility to telecare and security operations.
Comprehensive Monitoring
Heartbeat Monitoring
Tracks device connectivity and raises alarms for interruptions.
Event Logging
Provides a detailed record of alarm events for transparency and compliance.
Wide Compatibility
Protocol Support
Supports analog protocols like TT92 and TTNew and IP protocols such as SCAIP and NOW-IP.
ARC Integration
Compatible with major ARC platforms, ensuring seamless deployment.
The Alarmbridge Connect Service delivers reliable alarm communication, advanced functionality, and future-ready scalability, making it an ideal choice for modernizing alarm systems while protecting existing investments.