AST July 2018 Magazine AST July 2018 Magazine Issue 24 | Page 15

• Central Control Units (CCUs) for monitoring the Volume 25 RTUs and triggering alerts. These should provide a clear easy-to-use interface, must support redun- dancy and should scale conveniently based on the size and purpose of the system. • Communication links for connecting the CCUs to the RTUs. These can range from simple wired con- nections for a small system in a single building to complex networks for a large system covering an entire county.Supporting a full range of communi- cation options is important. The REACT5000 The REACT5000 Central Control Unit (CCU) provides enhanced control and monitoring of ATI remote units such as the Indoor Speaker Unit (ISU) and the High-Powered Speaker Station (HPSS). It makes a convenient standalone control- July 2018 Edition ler for a small system or a subsection of a larger system. The REACT5000 may also be used in conjunction with ATI’s MassAlert™ software running on a PC or server. The geographical map overview provided by MassAlert allows for complete control of com- plex multi-location MNS applications, partic- ularly if the user chooses a larger desktop or wall mount video display. The REACT5000 supports multiple simul- taneous communication paths to provide the most robust notification system avail- able. It serves as a key compo- nent in the creation of a powerful and flexible Mass Notification System (MNS). The REACT5000’s ad- vanced features lever- age the proven capa- bilities of the ISU and HPSS. An intuitive touch screen interface allows for the activation of tone alerts, recorded voice messages or live PA, and displays MassAlert™ software utilizes state-of-the-art technology to provide the most advanced, reliable, the status of remote and secure Mass Notification System (MNS). It includes a user-friendly Graphical User Interface units. (GUI) to instantly alert the public and provide instructions during an emergency. 15