Alertus Unified Mass Notification

Alertus Unified Mass Notification is a comprehensive emergency notification system designed to rapidly and effectively communicate critical information to individuals and groups during emergencies or other important events. According to the vendor, this unified platform is utilized by various professions and industries such as education (K-12 schools, colleges, universities), healthcare (hospitals, clinics, medical facilities), corporate (office buildings, business centers), government (local, state, federal agencies), and industrial/manufacturing (factories, warehouses).

High Power Speaker Arrays: This feature provides audible siren tones and utilizes text-to-speech technology to deliver clear voice messages in large outdoor environments. It can be customized to address specific site requirements and seamlessly integrates with existing outdoor mass notification speaker options.

Mobile High Power Speaker Array: The portable unit can be set up in less than 15 minutes, making it ideal for temporary or mobile outdoor notification needs. According to the vendor, it can function as a standalone device or be integrated into an existing warning system.

Self-Amplified Indoor/Outdoor Horn: This feature includes zoneable speakers with text-to-speech technology, allowing for the delivery of spoken messages during emergencies. It effectively informs occupants about the emergency situation and provides instructions on how to respond.

Activation Buttons: Wall-mounted buttons enable easy and immediate system activation. They can be customized for specific emergency scenarios, facilitating the quick deployment of general emergency alerts.

Alertus Desktop Activator: According to the vendor, this software-based solution enables immediate system activation and is fully integrated with the Alertus suite of mass notification products. It can also be configured for incident reporting.

Alertus Activator App: Authorized dispatchers can send alerts via Android or iOS tablets or smartphones using this app. The vendor states that it provides real-time communication to faculty, staff, students, or personnel, enhancing emergency communications by leveraging mobile devices.

Fire Alarm Control Panel Interface: This feature monitors fire panel systems and activates emergency alerts. The vendor claims that it is compliant with NPFA 72 standards and provides a comprehensive method for monitoring fire panel events.

IP Speakers & Audio: By transforming the IP network into a digital PA system, this feature works alongside other net-centric alerting endpoints to ensure consistent mass notification. It supports VoIP phones and desktops as audible alerting endpoints.

Common Alerting Protocol (CAP): According to the vendor, this feature supports the CAP 1.2 specification for exchanging public warning and emergency data. It constructs and disseminates detailed alert notifications using core CAP fields, allowing for the configuration of multiple alert profiles based on urgency, severity, and certainty criteria.

System Integrations: The vendor states that Alertus Unified Mass Notification unifies facility infrastructure and IT assets to streamline emergency communication and response procedures. It seamlessly integrates with major vendors, installers, and integrators, ensuring interoperability and compatibility with third-party systems.