Talk-A-Phone introduces Card Reader Surface Mount for drive-up applications
Combining emergency communications equipment with access control just got easier with Talk-A-Phone’s ETP-SMCR Card Reader Surface Mount Accessory.
Any Talk-A-Phone’s emergency, information or assistance phone can be mounted together with a card reader or other device to a wall, on a pole, or to a gooseneck pedestal for stand-alone applications. The unit includes a hinged panel for easy installation and an acrylic adapter to magnetically isolate the card reader for enhanced read range.
Talk-A-Phone’s ETP-SMCR Card Reader Surface Mount Accessory is ideal for drive-up or walk-up applications including building access control and garage/open parking lot entry.
For more information regarding the new Card Reader Surface Mount call us 773.539.1100
Talk-A-Phone introduces Wall Mount for Mass Transit applications
Talk-A-Phone is proud to release a new version of the popular ETP Series Emergency Phone Wall Mount, designed specifically for Mass Transit applications.
The new unit has been developed for train platforms and features an emergency trip button, which can cut power to the tracks. In case of an emergency, the emergency button can be engaged to halt an oncoming train. By pushing the “Info” button on the faceplate, the analog or IP phone automatically dials a pre-programmed number connecting the user with an operator. Only authorized personnel can disengage the emergency trip button using a special key.
Talk-A-Phone’s new ultra-bright all-LED Blue Light is housed inside the Mass Transit Wall Mount, granting an unmatched visibility at great distances. When the emergency trip button is engaged, the LED Blue Light begins flashing, attracting attention to the scene.
As always, you can rely on Talk-A-Phone Co. to provide robust, flexible, and forward-thinking solutions for your facility’s needs. Talk-A-Phone has been manufacturing communications products in the USA for over 75 years.
For more information regarding the new Mass Transit Wall Mount call us 773.539.1100
Talk-A-Phone introduces communications module for mass notification solutions
Talk-A-Phone Co. is proud to announce the release of the model WEBS-CM-2 Communications Module that can be used for a wide variety of mass notification applications. Integration options include IP-based cameras, emergency blue lights, access control, and high power speaker arrays.
As part of the Talk-A-Phone’s WEBS Contact® platform, the new WEBS Communications Module can relay audio paging to any external device that accepts a line level audio and a dry contact, allowing emergency personnel to issue targeted audio alerts to any segment of a facility. The unit has Ethernet connectivity and full IP compatibility. It also features an additional Layer 2 switch Ethernet port to extend the footprint of an IP network.
As always, you can rely on Talk-A-Phone Co. to provide robust, flexible, and forward-thinking solutions for your facility’s needs. Talk-A-Phone has been manufacturing communications products in the USA for over 75 years.
For more information visit the WEBS-CM-2 Communications Module page.
Talk-A-Phone introduces a new generation of Blue Lights
Talk-A-Phone Co. released the next generation of flashing emergency Blue Lights, available in 120V and 12/24V versions, which are typically used in conjunction with Emergency Phones to draw attention to the unit.
The new units are ultra-bright all-LED Blue Lights, featuring exceptional 209 lumens peak rating and prismatic pattern to enhance visibility at greater distances.
All-LED construction of the unit significantly increases its life span, providing reliable service for years to come.
As always, you can rely on Talk-A-Phone Co. to provide robust, flexible, and forward-thinking solutions for your facility’s needs. Talk-A-Phone has been manufacturing communications products in the USA for over 75 years.
For more information regarding the new generation of all-LED Blue Lights visit our Products section.
Available Models:
ETP-EL 120V outdoor-rated LED Blue Light
ETP-EL12/24 12/24V outdoor-rated LED Blue Light
Talk-A-Phone Introduces WEBS Contact®
WEBS Contact® is Talk-A-Phone's new Mass Notification software that utilizes an integrated multi-layer approach to contact a population of any size with site-specific instructions through a variety of notification mediums.
Exterior and Interior Paging Units, Emergency Phones, SMS, Email, RSS, LED Signage, Giant Voice and other technologies previously viewed as independent notification mediums can be encompassed into a comprehensive crisis management solution under one platform.
WEBS Contact® allows emergency personnel to develop pre-programmed crisis response scenarios for situations such as environmental incidents, natural disasters, workplace violence and terrorist activity, greatly enhancing the respondent's ability to spread critical information in a timely manner.
WEBS® - The Big Picture
The Mass Notification system should also evolve with time. The WEBS® hardware and software platform allows new, more efficient communication mediums to augment existing infrastructure without disrupting current operating procedures. Acting as another message transport layer of the communications medium, technologies like LED Signage and SMS can enhance the ability to reach out to previously neglected recipients.
For more information regarding the layered message delivery approach visit Talk-A-Phone's Mass Notification overview pages.
Talk-A-Phone Introduces the VoIP 500 Series Emergency Phones
Migrating Emergency Communications equipment to IP just got easier. Talk-A-Phone Co. introduces Native VoIP 500 Series Emergency Phones that can be connected directly into existing routers and LAN infrastructure.
The new unit is a direct physical replacement of a Talk-A-Phone 400 Series analog phone. Many custom faceplate sizes are available, allowing other manufacturer's analog phones to be easily upgraded to the VoIP 500 Series.
The phone's built-in Layer 2 switch allows other IP devices to be connected directly into the VoIP 500 Series phone, further enhancing IP integration options.
As an added benefit, VoIP 500 Series Emergency Phones can be paged at high volume with WEBS Contact® mass notification software, allowing emergency personnel to issue targeted alerts to any segment of a facility. The software automatically tests and verifies connectivity of VoIP 500 Series phones and sends email alerts on failure detection.
As always, you can rely on Talk-A-Phone Co. to provide robust, flexible, and forward-thinking solutions for your facility's needs. Talk-A-Phone has been manufacturing communications products for over 75 years and is an IACLEA Titanium Partner.
For more information regarding the layered message delivery approach visit our Solutions section.
Available Models:
VOIP-500 Single Button VoIP Emergency Phone
VOIP-500C Single Button VoIP Assistance Phone
VOIP-500D Dual Button VoIP Emergency Phone
VOIP-500K VoIP Keypad Emergency Phone
WEBS® LED Tower - Talk-A-Phone's Latest Addition to the WEBS® Family
The WEBS® LED Tower is the latest addition to the comprehensive array of Talk-A-Phone's WEBS® Mass Notification products, featuring highly visible LED illuminated signs that can display critical information relayed to them. Three LED displays are fitted into the WEBS® tower to dispatch custom messages and to enhance the visibility of emergency towers.
Once the emergency call button is pushed, the text automatically changes on the LED display, attracting attention to the scene and deterring possible perpetrators. Custom text messages can be relayed to a WEBS® LED tower remotely by the security personnel to alert those in the area of a mass notification event, reaching out to hearing impaired individuals among intended recipients.
Emergency LED signage allows the family of WEBS®-enabled devices to go a step further insuring the message delivery in emergency situations by utilizing both visual and audible sensory modalities. With addition of LED displays, augmented WEBS® Mass Notification towers can deliver the " right message, right people, real time "(TM).
Talk-A-Phone's Wide-Area Emergency Broadcast System (WEBS®) is a family of mass notification devices that can be integrated into a comprehensive emergency communications system, bringing security coverage to heretofore-neglected corners of a facility. The wide array of installation options makes WEBS® a valuable security instrument at college and corporate campuses, mass transit locations and parking facilities worldwide.
For more details visit the WEBS-MT/R-L3 LED Tower page.
Talk-A-Phone Introduces WEBS® Conversion Kits
Talk-A-Phone Co. has introduced WEBS® Conversion Kits that allow all existing Emergency Phone Towers installed in the field to be easily and economically retrofitted to include the Mass Notification capability. Retrofit towers seamlessly integrate with other devices on the WEBS® network, including wall-mounts, indoor and outdoor paging units, blue-light strobes and CCTV cameras, extending security's footprint to remote corners of a facility.
Talk-A-Phone's Wide-area Emergency Broadcast System (WEBS®) is a family of Mass Notification devices and an integral part of a comprehensive emergency communication system. Both analog and IP retrofit options are available, providing users with even greater flexibility.
WEBS® allows security officials to loudly broadcast information through an open air to address the campus at-large or select targeted clusters of WEBS® enabled devices to address specific areas on as-needed basis. The system is able to instantly relay messages to intended recipients in case of a fire, civil defense emergencies and natural disasters, while also be effectively used for crowd control.
Talk-A-Phone Co., an IACLEA Titanium Partner, has a powerful, flexible, and affordable system to address the Mass Notification needs of colleges striving for Clery Act compliance, and corporate campuses seeking a more robust security presence. Whether upgrading multiple networks or a single tower, WEBS® Conversion Kits make the transition to Mass Notification simple, smooth and strong.
