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The Power Outage Alert System is an add-on that works with all our battery-powered backup generator systems.
During a power outage, the alarm system automatically makes calls to up to four phone numbers when:
It can also:
The power outage alert system needs to be connected to a phone line or network using its phone jack to make and receive phone calls.
You have 3 choices for connecting your alert system to a network:
Each option connects in different ways, so how well they work can depend on:
We’ll explain each option, how it connects to your backup generator, and how it works during an outage.
Also known as a “copper line” or “POTS line,” we highly recommend connecting your power outage alert system to a traditional landline phone jack.
In an emergency, traditional phone lines still work because they use their own power supply, which is separate from the main power grid. This ensures that calls will go through, keeping key decision-makers informed during an emergency.
This option is included by default and doesn’t need any extra adapters or costs. To connect, simply plug one end of a phone wire into the alert system and the other end into the wall jack.
For places that use modern network setups and don’t have traditional phone lines, internet-based VoIP phone services are often used. VoIP services connect to the Power Outage Alert System through a wired connection or Wi-Fi.
To use VoIP with the Power Outage Alert System, you need an extra adapter. This adapter converts the digital signals from your internet connection into analog signals for the alert system.
Here’s how it works:
Wired Connection: Plug the VoIP adapter into an ethernet port (ideally in the same room). Then, use a phone cable to connect the adapter to the Power Outage Alert System.
Wi-Fi Connection: Plug one end of the phone cable into the alert system as usual. The other end goes into the VoIP adapter, which connects to the internet wirelessly. This is useful if there’s no ethernet port available nearby.
However, unlike traditional phone lines, internet connections use the same power as other devices. This means that during a power outage, the VoIP system cannot be guaranteed to be able to make calls. Also, if the internet service is down or slow, the phone service might not work properly.
A wireless cellular network adapter is another choice for places without a traditional phone line. Instead of using the internet, this adapter connects to a cell phone network through a device called a wireless hotspot.
The main advantage of a wireless hotspot is that cell phone networks usually stay active during power outages. Cell phone towers often have their own power supplies or backup generators, so they can keep working even without main power.
To connect, you’ll run a phone line from the Power Outage Alert System to the wireless hotspot. However, wireless hotspots need their own power source to work. Most people use their battery backup system to power the hotspot, as it uses very little power.
Before using a wireless hotspot, check the network coverage in your area because rural areas might have weaker signals. Also, depending on where the backup system is, there might be some interference that can affect performance during an outage.
To use a wireless hotspot, you’ll need a SIM card and a service plan with a wireless phone carrier, which Medi-Products does not provide. However, for organizations with existing wireless plans, this option can be affordable and convenient.
Every system is built to the exact needs of every customer—in function, form, and connectivity. The quickest way to find the perfect system and equip our full array of monitoring and alarm add-ons is to contact MediProducts directly.
To speak to our product experts, engineers, and sales teams about quoting a system and adding an alarm system, contact us via:
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1.800.765.3237 |
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sales@mediproducts.net |