IP Alarm Monitoring

Internet Protocol (IP) Alarm Monitoring is the leading technology, turning a traditional alarm reporting system into a fully integrated monitoring solution.

IP Monitoring gives true peace of mind. Utilising multiple technologies to communicate alarm information to the monitoring centre, the system will automatically revert to a second path should the primary communication path become unavailable.

Constant polling to the alarm monitoring centre ensures that the system remains operational.

Benefits

• Reduction in Alarm Monitoring Costs (see Cost Comparison over page)
• Full redundancy through multiple communication paths
• Constant polling to Monitoring Centre

 

Technology Overview

• Fast polling on multiple redundant IP paths (up to 20 second polling on both Ethernet and GPRS)
• Upload alarm connectivity can be via network.
• Existing Client network can be used. (WAN or LAN)
• Full point to point bi-directional polling
• Secure data transmission with 128 bit AES encryption
• Meets AS2201.5 Multiple Class requirements (Assigned by client insurer.)

Communication paths
The IP Communications Interface operates via two main polled IP paths, Ethernet and GPRS (wireless).

Cost Comparison: Alarm Monitoring Charges

Type of Alarm Monitoring	Class*	Monitoring Fee	Line Rental	Calls (Open, Close + Tests)	Sim card plan	GSM Daily test calls	TOTAL COST (per month)
Standard Dialler	1 or 2	43.48	25.00	24.00			$92.48
Standard Dialler with GSM Back up	1 or 2	43.48	25.00	24.00	10.00	7.90	$110.38
Securitel	3	91.00	25.00				$116.00
IP Monitoring	3-5	69.33					$69.33

 

* Based on Australian Standards for Alarm Transmission Systems.

Notes: Cost Comparison is an example only, based on representative customers. Costs are per month, and averaged over a 12 month period. TCP / IP connection must be available close to the IP Comms Interface with an assigned IP address by client IT department, and is not included in the pricing.