Cellular Fire Alarm Communicator offers triple-path redundancy.November 16, 2010 -
Model IPGSM-COM is primary fire alarm communicator that is UL-listed to provide Contact ID reporting, via IP or GSM cellular pathways, for any fire alarm control panel. Utilizing Honeywell AlarmNet network, triple-path redundancy ensures connectivity for life safety systems, and product uses IP path for primary communications, GPRS GSM for back-up, and SMS if GPRS is unavailable. It also uses 256-bit Advanced Encryption Standard to secure data traveling through each pathway.
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Original Press release
Honeywell International, Inc.
101 Columbia Rd.
Morristown, NJ, 07960
USA
Honeywell Introduces Multi-Path IP/Cellular Fire Alarm Communicator
IPGSM-COM Enables Monitoring of Honeywell Commercial Fire Alarms via AlarmNet Network
NORTHFORD, Conn. - Honeywell (NYSE:HON) Power Products introduces the IPGSM-COM , a UL-listed primary fire alarm communicator providing Contact ID reporting via IP (Internet Protocol) or GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications) cellular pathways. While simple to install and operate, the IPGSM-COM offers a more reliable, cost-effective monitoring alternative by eliminating the communications difficulties and monthly charges generally associated with legacy circuit-switched phone lines. The IPGSM-COM is UL-Listed to provide full Contact ID data reporting for virtually any fire alarm control panel.
Utilizing the Honeywell AlarmNet network, a unique triple-path redundancy provides superior connectivity for life safety systems. An IP path is used for primary communications and GPRS (General Packet Radio Service) GSM cellular for back-up. Should GPRS be unavailable, the unit switches over to SMS (a.k.a. text message) communications. A 256-bit Advanced Encryption Standard is used to secure data traveling through each pathway.
Fire alarm signals are transmitted to central stations through Honeywell's AlarmNet network. As the largest service provider of fire and security signal transport services in the U.S., AlarmNet has built a network of redundant hardware servers and communication paths. Two locations of back-up databases are equipped with battery and generator backup, along with technical support 24/7 for uninterrupted service. The AlarmNet Direct suite of web-based tools provides dealers an easy means to register, program, monitor and command compatible products such as the IPGSM-COM.
Migration of the telecommunications circuit-switched legacy network to broadband and IP-based communications, as outlined in the National Broadband Plan Public Notice #25 from AT&T , has caused many dealers and facility managers to seek alternative methods for the reporting of fire alarm signals. By utilizing a facility's existing IP network for communications and eliminating two phone lines per fire alarm control panel, the IPGSM-COM offers a potential cost-savings of $60 per phone line, per month.
Multiple building owners associated with retail and hotel chains, office parks, hospital and school campuses, retirement communities and more are prime candidates for the enhanced reliability and cost-saving benefits of the IPGSM-COM. This IP and cellular technology is also ideal for facilities where phone lines are not available, such as auxiliary buildings on campuses and military bases.
For more information on the features and benefits of the IPGSM-COM, visit www.honeywellpower.com.
Honeywell Power Products, part of the Honeywell Life Safety Group, designs and manufactures high-quality power solutions for access control, fire, intrusion and video applications. From small plug-in transformers to large systems power supplies, information on Honeywell's complete portfolio of power solutions is available online at www.honeywellpower.com.
Honeywell International (www.honeywell.com) is a Fortune 100 diversified technology and manufacturing leader, serving customers worldwide with aerospace products and services; control technologies for buildings, homes and industry; automotive products; turbochargers; and specialty materials. Based in Morris Township, N.J., Honeywell's shares are traded on the New York, London, and Chicago Stock Exchanges. For more news and information on Honeywell, please visit www.honeywellnow.com.
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