Alert Beacons are integrated siren, flashing strobe, message display devices, which are usually wall-mounted throughout large facilities to notify thousands of staff, students, and visitors of a threat or crisis.

Reliable Localized information where/when needed Warns deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals Instantaneous (can complement personal cellular/SMS which may have limited carrier throughput capacity ...

The best practice in emergency mass notification is multi-modal dissemination. Alertus draws comparisons to other methods because institutions may have to be selective in the face of scarce resources.  ...

ADA Guidance The ADA Guide on Making Community Emergency Preparedness and Response Programs Accessible to People with Disabilities is available for download in the Resources section of our ...

How are Alert Beacons activated? Alert Beacons may be activated with Alertus Activation Software or using third party software packages which utilize Alertus's open Application Programming Interface (API). ...

After an alert is inputted into the activation software, how is the data relayed to the Alert Beacons? There are four methods of communication:  ...

What are the server system requirements? 2.0Ghz processor (min), 2.6Ghz Dual Core or better (recommended) 1GB of RAM (min)  ...

Can automated alerts be dispatched, for example from the National Weather Service?  Yes

What are the basic Alert Beacon specifications? Large backlit LCD [4 lines x 20 characters] viewable from 10-15 feet away 32 high ...

How are Alert Beacons powered? Every Alert Beacons is equipped with three power options: Power-over-Ethernet (PoE), a 24VAC input connector for hardwiring, and a DC input connector for ...

How long is the internal battery backup? The internal battery backup typically lasts up to 18 hours on standby. Alert Beacons are programmed with a power-saving mode that ...

How are Alert Beacons mounted? Alert Beacons may be wall mounted or a tabletop stand is available. Wall mount brackets are available as flush mount or surface mount ...

How are Alert Beacons secured to walls to prevent theft? Alert Beacons securely lock-in to the wall with the supplied mount bracket. There is a quick release socket ...

Where are Alert Beacons produced? Alert Beacons are assembled at production facilities in California and were designed at Alertus Technologies's headquarters in Maryland.

What peripheral devices connect to Alert Beacons? Alert Beacons are equipped with an RS232 serial connector and relay connectors to control other safety appliances. The RS232 output can ...