System Architecture
The Alarm Control System (ACS) is a software application that is installed on a standard server and connects emergency and business critical alarms to digital radio networks. ACS supports multiple alarm interfaces and dispatch media including MOTOTRBO, TETRA, MPT1327, E-mail and GSM.
ACS to Alarm Source Integration
The ACS interfaces to alarm sources using Alarm Listeners. An Alarm Listener is a software component that interprets the alarm output from the alarm source enabling the core ACS engine to determine where it should be sent. Information such alarm code, location, priority, date and time are all extracted and used.
Alarm Listeners can be installed on the same computer as the alarm source, (e.g. Building Management application) or can be physically connected via a COM port, TCP/IP interface, I/O etc. ACS simultaneously supports multiple alarm interfaces.
ACS to Radio Network Integration
The ACS can simultaneously dispatch alarm messages to multiple digital radio and mobile devices. During working hours the ACS can be configured to automatically dispatch alarm messages to MOTOTRBO radios - however, during non working hours the ACS will automatically redirect emergency and business critical alarms to mobiles phones and e-mail accounts.
The ACS uses a standard serial cable to connect the server to the MOTOTRBO dispatch radio. Each radio will dispatch alarms on a single channel. If further channels are required additional dispatch radios must be included.
Scalability and System Development
The ACS is a highly scalable product that can be expanded over time to integrate further alarms and support a wider selection of dispatch media. The ACS can be expanded to include IPS Indoor Positioning, CLW Centralized Lone Worker, MDN Man Down Notifier, and can easily interface with other third party alarm systems.
The Alarm Control System & associated Modules are based on technology
from Zonith A/S
