BT Redcare has announced the UK launch of Essential IP, a new all-IP alarm signalling solution that is designed to futureproof alarm systems and provide peace of mind to occupants that premises will continue to be protected.
Connected via broadband, the SP2 grade Essential IP notifies Alarm Receiving Centres (ARCs) of path faults within 60 minutes. It has eight standard alarm channels and dial capture on-board, and data sent to ARCs is encrypted e2e with high-level AES. Common serial connection capabilities – RS232 and RS485 – means Essential IP is compatible with a range of alarm panels, so customers do not have to purchase, and installers don’t need to fit, entirely new systems to ensure future-proofed, all-IP protection.
Introduced to simplify customers’ transition from legacy public switched telephone network (PSTN) reliant systems, Essential IP is said to be an easy to install solution that greatly exceeds SP2 performance levels. Able to connect via ethernet or wi-fi, it is ideal in areas with poor mobile coverage.
Nick Whiting, Head of BT Redcare said: “The move to all-IP is a huge driver in the industry. Alarm installers face a significant challenge to get customers ready and transitioned away from systems that rely on the PSTN to dial out to ARCs. This technology is decades old and keeping customers safe means future-proofing their alarm signalling. If customers migrate their phone services before checking their alarm systems it would mean any legacy dial up solutions will stop working, placing premises at great risk.
“With this comes a need for solutions to be out-of-the box ready, easy to install and compatible with existing alarm systems. Essential IP, like the rest of the BT Redcare Next Generation portfolio, has been developed with installers and customers at the forefront of thinking and is the perfect solution to help protect what matters most to customers.”
The wider portfolio consists of:
Find out more from BT Redcare on the Next Generation range.
