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Replacing POTS Lines for Elevator Alarm Systems
Elevator Code Requirements
In the United States, current elevator codes mandate that all elevators must have a dedicated phone line. This requirement ensures that passengers can communicate with emergency services or building management in case of entrapment or other emergencies. As POTS lines are being phased out, building owners need reliable alternatives that meet code requirements.
The Challenge of POTS Retirement for Elevators
Traditional POTS lines have been the standard for elevator emergency phones for decades. However, as telecom providers retire copper infrastructure, maintaining these connections becomes increasingly difficult and expensive. Building owners face rising costs for legacy POTS service and the risk of service discontinuation.
Cellular Elevator Phone Solution
Redstone's POTS replacement solution uses cellular technology to provide reliable elevator emergency communication. The system features a built-in 4G module that connects directly to cellular networks, ensuring that elevator phones remain operational even when traditional copper lines are unavailable.
Industrial-Grade Hardware
The solution is built with industrial-grade hardware designed for demanding environments. Features include:
- Built-in 4G module for cellular connectivity
- Redundancy power supply for continuous operation
- Suitable for both indoor and outdoor installation
- Rugged construction to withstand environmental conditions
Local Failover Ability
Reliability is critical for elevator emergency phones. The system provides FXO module for internet failover, automatically switching to PSTN for outbound call ability when the primary connection is unavailable. This ensures that emergency calls can always be completed.
Compatibility with Existing Systems
Redstone's EGW50-LS POTS alternative is fully compatible with elevator alarm systems. It works with existing elevator control panels and emergency phone hardware, allowing for a smooth transition without replacing the entire elevator communication system.
Code Compliance
The cellular elevator phone solution meets current elevator code requirements for dedicated emergency communication. Building owners can upgrade with confidence knowing that the system satisfies regulatory requirements.
Installation and Deployment
The solution is designed for straightforward installation. Technicians can replace the existing POTS connection with the cellular device, configure the system, and verify operation — often completing the upgrade in a single visit.
Remote Management
Once deployed, elevator communication devices can be managed remotely through Redstone's UMS platform. The system supports up to 10,000 devices with batch configuration and remote troubleshooting, making it easy to maintain multiple properties.
Cost Savings
Replacing POTS lines with cellular solutions typically results in significant cost savings. Monthly cellular service fees are often lower than legacy POTS rates, and the elimination of copper line maintenance further reduces ongoing costs.
Conclusion
Redstone's cellular elevator phone solution provides a reliable, code-compliant alternative to POTS lines for elevator emergency communication. With built-in 4G connectivity, failover capabilities, industrial-grade hardware, and remote management, building owners can ensure passenger safety while reducing costs.
Redstone Systems, Inc. founded in Delaware, USA in December 2002, has been the ODM vendor for many well-known communications companies, serving the Southeast Asian market. In 2020, Redstone Systems will begin to return to the North America market with its self-developed brand.
Redstone has a complete product line of intelligent voice gateways, providing IP-PBXs, analog VoIP gateways (FXS/FXO), digital VoIP gateways (E1/T1), border appliances, and session boundary controllers (SBCs).
With advanced technology in digital signal processor (DSP), speech coding and speech processing, as well as efficient operational tools such as cloud remote management, auto provisioning, Redstone gateways are widely used in markets of enterprise communications, cloud communications, call centers, operators’ IMS/SIP trunks, bringing users friendly, efficient and reliable communication experience.
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