Frequently Asked Questions
 

A selection of frequently asked questions about Silent Alert Personal Paging System:

What do I need to make up a system?
A system must include a Pager, Charger and at least one Fire Safe Interface Panel. A vibrating Pillow Pad and or a flashing Strobe Light can provide nighttime cover.

How do visitors know that the Fire Safe System is installed?
Entrance notices are supplied with the system to advise visitors that the Fire Safe is installed and how to log onto it using their own home Pager. The notice also advises visitors that additional pager units are available at reception.

What is the operating range of the system?
In open air the system will operate up to a distance of 1000 metres. This will be less within a building and will depend upon its structure. In larger buildings it is possible to include more than one Interface Panel.

Can any other system affect the SA3000 system?
No the SA3000 system operates on a specially allocated frequency and uses a protocol unique to our product?

Do I need a radio licence to operate the system?
No the system is licence exempt.

Is it necessary for you to install and maintain the Fire Safe System?
No the system can be installed and maintained by your existing Fire Alarm maintenance company.

Is the SA3000 home Pager system widely used?
Yes the SA3000 paging system is widely used throughout the country and is the leading paging system used by people who are deaf.

What happens if someone borrows a pager and forgets to return it to reception?
If a visitor leaves the building and forgets to return a Pager to reception then the Pager will vibrate and all lights will flash 6 times. This will continue every five minutes and acts as an effective reminder for the user to return the pager.