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Welcome to our FAQ page! Here, you\u2019ll find answers to common questions about our products and services. If you need further assistance or have specific inquiries, feel free to reach out to our team for personalized support.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
AVIRE offers a range of Two-Way Communication Systems for Areas of Refuge, including the Addressable SmartCommand System, Analog SmartRescue System, Analog Command Center System, and IP Command Center System. These systems are designed to provide reliable communication between building occupants in areas of refuge and emergency personnel during evacuation or other emergency situations.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Two-Way Communication Systems for Areas of Refuge are crucial for ensuring that individuals in safe areas can communicate with emergency responders when needed. These systems allow people to request help, receive instructions, and remain in contact with emergency personnel during an evacuation or emergency event, ensuring safety and compliance with building codes.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n
These systems establish a direct communication link between the area of refuge and emergency responders. When an emergency call is made, the system uses either analog or digital technology to allow occupants in the area of refuge to speak directly with emergency personnel, providing updates, receiving instructions, and ensuring a timely response.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n
When an emergency button is pressed in an area of refuge, SmartRescue activates the analog two-way communication unit, which automatically dials the preconfigured emergency line. The system transmits a location identifier and establishes a clear voice communication link between the person in the refuge and emergency responders, ensuring immediate assistance.\u00a0<\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n
SmartRescue uses an addressable unit system, where each communication unit in an area of refuge is assigned a unique identifier. When a call is placed, the system transmits the specific address of the communication unit (e.g., floor number, zone, or unit identifier) to the emergency personnel, ensuring they can locate the exact area of refuge that requires assistance.\u00a0<\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n
SmartRescue can handle multiple simultaneous calls by routing each call based on its unique location identifier. The system prioritizes calls based on the configuration set up by the building, but it allows emergency personnel to receive and respond to multiple calls from different areas without confusion, ensuring each call is addressed individually.\u00a0<\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Yes, SmartRescue is line-powered, meaning it draws power directly from the phone line, which is typically independent of the building\u2019s power supply. If the building experiences a power outage, the system will still operate because it doesn\u2019t rely on the building\u2019s electricity. Additionally, SmartRescue can work with backup battery systems to ensure continuous operation during power failures.\u00a0<\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Yes, SmartRescue can be integrated with fire alarms, security systems, and building management systems. For instance, when an area of refuge communication is activated, the system can trigger the fire alarm system to alert personnel or even unlock elevator doors to facilitate a safe evacuation. Integration ensures that all building systems work in tandem during an emergency. <\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n
If a unit is malfunctioning, the system will typically notify you via an error alert or diagnostic report. You can then troubleshoot by checking connections, verifying the line power, and ensuring the unit is clear of any physical obstructions. If issues persist, AVIRE\u2019s technical support team can assist remotely or schedule a technician for on-site repairs.\u00a0<\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n
In such cases, SmartRescue provides clear voice communication along with visual alerts. The communication unit can display written instructions or critical information, providing support for individuals with hearing impairments or speech difficulties. Emergency responders can also communicate through text-based instructions if necessary, ensuring everyone has access to the information they need.\u00a0<\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n
SmartRescue can be configured for priority levels through the system\u2019s management interface. You can set specific areas of refuge, such as those with more occupants, to have a higher priority in the event of multiple simultaneous calls. This ensures that emergency responders address the most critical situations first, optimizing the emergency response process.\u00a0<\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n
While SmartRescue is an analog system, it can be integrated with digital building management systems through network bridges or converters. This allows for integration with more advanced systems, enabling real-time monitoring, diagnostics, and reporting. AVIRE can work with your building\u2019s management team to create a tailored integration plan.\u00a0<\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Replacing a communication unit is straightforward. Units can be swapped out by disconnecting the malfunctioning unit and connecting a new one to the existing analog phone line. AVIRE provides support to ensure that replacements are done correctly and that the system remains fully operational. We recommend contacting AVIRE for assistance in selecting and installing the appropriate replacement unit.\u00a0<\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
SmartCommand uses addressable communication units that are uniquely identified by their location in the building. When a user activates a unit, the system automatically identifies the specific area of refuge and communicates this information to emergency personnel. This ensures that responders can quickly locate the exact area of distress without delay.\u00a0<\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Yes, SmartCommand allows for configurable priority levels based on the building\u2019s needs. For example, you can configure the system so that certain areas of refuge (such as those with higher occupancy) take priority when emergency communication is initiated. This ensures that more critical areas are addressed first during an emergency.\u00a0<\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n
SmartCommand is designed to be network-resilient. If the system detects poor connectivity in a certain area, it switches to a local communication mode, ensuring that communication between the area of refuge and emergency personnel remains intact, even if the network connection fails. This fallback ensures reliable communication during emergencies, regardless of network conditions.\u00a0<\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n
SmartCommand can manage multiple simultaneous calls by prioritizing them based on the location and urgency. The system\u2019s real-time location identification allows emergency responders to track all calls in parallel, ensuring that no call is missed. The system ensures clear, uninterrupted communication with each activated unit, allowing responders to address all emergencies efficiently.\u00a0<\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Yes, SmartCommand is designed to integrate with other building systems, including fire alarms, HVAC systems, lighting, and elevators. For example, when an emergency communication is triggered, the system can automatically send alerts to fire alarms or unlock elevator doors to facilitate a quicker evacuation. Integration improves overall building management and ensures that all systems work together during an emergency.\u00a0<\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Yes, SmartCommand\u2019s communication units are available in weather-resistant and rugged designs, making them suitable for challenging environments such as swimming pools, industrial facilities, or areas with high moisture. These specialized units ensure that the system operates effectively in environments that may otherwise compromise standard communication devices.\u00a0<\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n
SmartCommand includes a built-in self-test feature that allows building managers or security personnel to test the system\u2019s functionality. This includes checking both the voice and visual text components of the system, ensuring that communication units in areas of refuge are properly connected and operational. Additionally, regular testing through AVIRE\u2019s remote diagnostics platform ensures that the system stays in top condition.\u00a0<\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n
SmartCommand\u2019s software can be updated through remote updates, allowing AVIRE to roll out firmware and software patches without needing to visit the site. The system also has an automatic update feature, so it can receive security patches and performance improvements directly. AVIRE\u2019s technical support team can assist with manual updates if needed.\u00a0<\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n
SmartCommand includes redundant power supplies and can operate on battery backup in the event of a power failure. The system\u2019s communication functions remain operational during a power outage, ensuring continuous communication with emergency personnel. Additionally, the system has a network failover mode, allowing it to maintain communication even if the primary network connection is lost.\u00a0<\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Yes, SmartCommand can be extended to multi-building complexes or campuses. The system\u2019s network can link multiple buildings, ensuring that areas of refuge in different locations can still communicate with a central command center. The system scales to support the needs of large facilities and offers integration with campus-wide building management systems.\u00a0<\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Adding or removing areas of refuge can be done via the system\u2019s administrative interface. This allows building managers to add new communication units as needed or reassign areas of refuge within the system. AVIRE provides detailed guidance for configuring the system to adapt to changing building layouts or occupancy needs.\u00a0<\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Yes, SmartCommand features real-time monitoring and alert notifications. If there\u2019s an issue with a communication unit, such as a malfunction or disconnection, the system will immediately send an alert to building management or security personnel. This proactive feature ensures that any issues are addressed before they impact the system\u2019s functionality during an emergency.\u00a0<\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n
If a SmartCommand unit is damaged or malfunctions, the system will notify building management through its diagnostic tools. The unit can be easily replaced or repaired by AVIRE\u2019s support team. The system is designed for easy maintenance, with modular components that can be quickly swapped out, minimizing downtime and ensuring continuous emergency communication.\u00a0<\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n
SmartCommand can be easily integrated with fire alarm and emergency lighting systems through its open architecture and communication protocols. Integration allows the system to trigger automatic actions, such as lighting activation or fire alarm notifications, whenever a communication unit in an area of refuge is activated. AVIRE works with building managers to ensure proper integration with existing systems.\u00a0<\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
Public Safety Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS) ensure that emergency responders maintain strong radio signals for critical communication inside buildings during emergencies. These systems amplify and distribute radio signals across multiple frequencies used by fire, police, and emergency medical services, allowing first responders to communicate effectively and ensuring safety within large or complex structures.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n
In large buildings, underground areas, or locations with dense materials that block signals, first responders may struggle to maintain reliable radio communication. Public Safety DAS ensures emergency responders have consistent, clear communication during critical moments, enhancing response times and improving safety for everyone in the building.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n
These systems work by capturing and amplifying signals from public safety radio networks. They use a network of antennas and repeaters to distribute signals throughout the building. The systems can operate on multiple frequency bands and ensure that first responders have clear communication across the entire facility.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n
AVIRE offers advanced Two-Way Voice Visual Text Communication Systems designed to enhance communication in elevators and public spaces during emergencies. These systems combine voice communication with visual text, ensuring accessibility for individuals with hearing or speech impairments and providing clear, reliable communication in critical situations.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n
These systems are crucial for ensuring all individuals, regardless of their ability, can communicate in an emergency. By combining voice and visual text, they allow people with hearing impairments to read emergency messages while also receiving verbal communication. This dual approach ensures effective communication and improves overall safety in elevators and areas of refuge.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Two-Way Voice Visual Text Communication Systems establish a two-way communication link between elevator passengers and emergency personnel. When an emergency call is made, the system displays real-time text messages on a screen inside the elevator while providing audio communication through a speaker, ensuring that individuals with hearing impairments can read the conversation while also hearing important information.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n
SmartView 2 uses addressable communication units, which are pre-programmed with unique location identifiers for each area of refuge, such as specific floors or zones within the building. When an emergency call is made, the system transmits this location data to emergency responders in real-time, allowing them to identify the exact area of refuge and respond quickly. The system uses addressable hardware integrated with the building\u2019s network to pinpoint the exact area.\u00a0<\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Yes, SmartView 2\u2019s visual text display is designed to adjust to different lighting conditions. The system uses high-brightness LED screens that automatically adjust their contrast and backlighting based on the ambient light in the elevator or area of refuge. This ensures that the text remains clearly visible, even in low-light or direct sunlight environments, providing optimal readability at all times.\u00a0<\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n
SmartView 2 is equipped with noise-canceling microphones and high-fidelity speakers that ensure clear audio communication even in noisy environments, such as high-traffic elevator lobbies. The system is designed to filter out background noise and prioritize the emergency communication signal. Additionally, the system\u2019s volume control automatically adjusts depending on the ambient noise level to ensure voice clarity without distortion.\u00a0<\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n
SmartView 2\u2019s multi-channel communication architecture allows it to manage simultaneous calls from multiple areas of refuge. Each activated unit (elevator or area of refuge) is assigned a unique ID number and prioritized based on the configuration settings. The system immediately routes each call to emergency responders with an automated priority system, enabling quick, organized responses. Responders can handle each communication individually, but the system ensures that no communication is lost or delayed.\u00a0<\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n
SmartView 2\u2019s operation is not dependent on the building’s main power supply. It is line-powered, drawing its energy from the analog phone line. In case of a power outage, the system automatically switches to a backup power source, such as a battery backup that provides enough power to maintain both audio and visual communication for up to 48 hours. The backup power is continuously monitored to ensure that the system is always ready during emergencies.\u00a0<\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n
If a SmartView 2 unit is damaged, the system includes self-diagnostics that automatically detect malfunctions such as broken connections, failed displays, or audio problems. The system will send an alert to the building management or security team, notifying them of the issue. AVIRE\u2019s support team can either remotely troubleshoot the issue or dispatch a technician to replace the unit. Additionally, redundancy features allow for continued operation of the other units, ensuring ongoing safety.\u00a0<\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n
SmartView 2 is built to function independently of the network in emergency situations. The system\u2019s analog communication method allows it to continue operating by directly connecting the emergency communication unit to the designated emergency response line. If the building\u2019s network fails, SmartView 2 will continue to use dedicated phone lines to communicate with emergency personnel, ensuring communication is not interrupted.\u00a0<\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Yes, SmartView 2 can be retrofitted into older elevator models. The system is designed to work with existing elevator wiring and phone lines, meaning minimal modifications are required. AVIRE\u2019s technicians will assess the existing infrastructure and install the communication unit, ensuring that the audio and visual components integrate with the elevator\u2019s existing control panel without the need for significant upgrades.\u00a0<\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n
SmartView 2 features an integrated test mode that allows building personnel to simulate an emergency. During this test, the system will activate the display and verify the text clarity and contrast. Audio functionality can also be tested by activating the microphone and speaker to ensure clear two-way communication. AVIRE also offers remote diagnostics, allowing for regular automated testing of all connected units to verify their operational status.\u00a0<\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n
SmartView 2 offers customizable messaging capabilities. Building managers can input specific emergency protocols or instructions into the system, which will be displayed in the visual text field during an emergency. These messages can be tailored to reflect evacuation routes, safety procedures, or specific instructions for occupants. AVIRE provides an easy-to-use management interface for adding or editing these messages.\u00a0<\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n
SmartView 2 is designed for use in a variety of environments, including high-rise buildings, hospitals, and commercial spaces. The system\u2019s ruggedized housing and high-brightness LED screens make it suitable for areas with high humidity, extreme temperatures, or harsh conditions like industrial environments. AVIRE also offers weatherproof enclosures for installation in exposed or challenging locations, such as swimming pools or outdoor areas.\u00a0<\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n