AES-IntelliNet Radio Network
Dependable Communication
AES-IntelliNet radio network provides private, secure communication between Phoenix and Tucson, and numerous places between.
Mesh Radio Network
Signals that need to get from a monitored alarm panel to our central station may either go directly from the AES subscriber at the alarm panel to the AES receiver in our Central Station or they may connect to other AES subscribers along the way, "hopping" between AES subscribers until it reaches our Central Station. These AES subscribers form one vast radio mesh network, providing fast, reliable connectivity to all subscribers in the network.
Other private radio systems rely on repeater/tower technology to operate. This creates additional cost to the system operator for lease and maintenance contracts. In addition, towers and repeaters may create single point / single path failures. If a tower goes down, many subscribers will be out of service. By contrast, AES-IntelliNet provides multiple paths for a signal to take. Each subscriber unit adapts to changes in the system, determining the most efficient path to take through the network to reach our central station.
FAQ
AES-IntelliNet is listed for use for UL-AA burglary, UL-Commercial Fire, UL-Residential Burglary/Fire, and NFPA 72 compliant for fire alarm monitoring.
Radio signals are conveyed through the AES-IntelliNet system in a matter of a few seconds. Signals sent through the cellular-based channel and telephone lines take substantially longer.
The typical range for an AES-IntelliNet subscriber utilizing the provided case top 2.5db antenna is 1 – 5 miles, though this is dependent upon antenna mounting location in the protected premises, building construction material and techniques, other nearby structures, terrain, etc. Remotely mounted higher gain antennas on a rooftop or in an attic can multiply this range by a factor of 2 or 3 times. Every installed subscriber provides a communication point in the mesh network and increasingly populating the service area will strengthen communications over significant distances.
There are direct "zone" inputs on every AES-IntelliNet transceiver unit.
The AES-IntelliTAP dialer receiver module, an option for most AES-IntelliNet transceiver units, "reads" the digital dialer output of many types of alarm panel and conveys the information by radio.
"FDX" (full data transfer) modules are provided by some panel manufacturers that create a data link from alarm panel to radio communicator.
You can find compliance information on the AES manufacturer website here.