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- Data Packetization: VoIP breaks down voice signals into small data packets for transmission. The packet method disrupts the continuous transmission required by most alerting systems, causing the system to interpret them as faults.
- Data Format Compatibility: Alarm systems are typically designed to send signals in formats that are distinct and recognized by monitoring centers. VoIP may alter the format of these signals during transmission, making them difficult to interpret at the receiving end.
- Signal Integrity: VoIP networks are susceptible to latency, jitter, and packet loss, which can degrade signal quality. For alerting systems, maintaining signal integrity is crucial for timely and accurate communication with emergency services or monitoring centers.
- Power and Data Connection: VoIP requires continuous power and active data connection to work. During a power loss or internet related outages, your alarm system will not be able to send signals to the central station.
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| title | A Quick Guide to Data Types and VoIP |
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What Works:- Voice Calls: Typical phone calls like those over a landline or cell.
- Special Data Transmission Types:
- Device or endpoints with specific requirements:
What Doesn't Work:- Continuous Transmission Signals:
- fire alerting systems
- alarm systems
- medial alerting systems
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We recommend you always talk with your alerting system provider before changing how the device communicates with emergency services or monitoring centers.
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