Alertex IP Bridges enable linked lockdown monitoring across UK school sites

Expanded device linking improves school-wide system coverage

Luminite has reported that Alertex IP Bridges can now be linked across a site, enabling remote monitoring and control of an unlimited number of lockdown devices on a school network.

The manufacturer stated that the update was introduced in response to requests from larger educational estates.

Each bridge connects Alertex devices to the local network.

The system identifies which units have been triggered, supports site-wide or individual testing, and reports battery status and signal strength.

The update to the IP Bridge software allows multiple bridges to be joined together without location restrictions.

According to Luminite, this enables trusts to monitor devices and activations across multiple sites, as long as the locations share the same network.

Centralised control and communication functions

Luminite explained that the system uses a master-slave configuration.

The master IP Bridge acts as the control point, with slave bridges relaying data and responding to instructions.

Each bridge works on a designated UHF frequency, which can be adjusted using a BLE terminal app to avoid interference.

Each slave bridge has a fixed IP address and a unique Device ID.

Luminite noted that these are connected through the master unit’s web interface, where individual zones can be named and configured.

The master interface allows full oversight of all devices in the network.

Site-wide alerts and performance tracking

The Alertex system allows text and email alerts to be sent to designated personnel.

This supports timely response to lockdown activations and provides updates on device status.

Low battery levels, weak signal strength, and unit-specific activations can all be reported automatically through the system.

The company stated that this capability is designed to help estates manage multiple buildings or geographically spread campuses.

By linking bridges and integrating alerts, schools can track the performance of all Alertex devices from a single dashboard.

Flexible application for educational trusts

Luminite reported that the software changes are aimed at making the system more applicable for multi-site trusts.

As long as schools are part of the same local network, they can share data from the IP Bridges without being physically connected.

This arrangement enables a single site to monitor lockdown activity or device health for other schools in the trust.

The system continues to operate independently if no slave bridges are installed, but additional zones can be added at any time.

Luminite confirmed that each device continues to operate on secure UHF frequencies to ensure stable communication.

Alertex IP Bridges enable linked lockdown monitoring across UK school sites: Summary

Luminite has reported that Alertex IP Bridges can now be linked across a local network.

The system enables remote monitoring of lockdown devices across large school estates.

It supports an unlimited number of devices when connected via linked bridges.

Bridges can now operate across multiple sites within a trust if they share a network.

Each bridge is assigned a static local IP and a unique Device ID.

A master-slave setup allows centralised control of all connected devices.

The master unit can operate independently for smaller systems.

Frequency settings are managed using a BLE terminal app.

The interface supports naming and zoning of connected devices.

Battery and signal strength status is reported via the bridge.

Text and email notifications can be sent to staff members.

Alerts show which specific device has been activated.

All devices communicate via UHF to prevent interference.

The system dashboard is accessed through the master unit.

The update responds to feedback from larger school estates.

It is currently in use across the United Kingdom.