CellGuard
CellGuard is an Australian-Made Intercom System for the Secure Facilities Industry.
Manufactured to the highest international standards, this Intercom System is purpose made for high availability and operational redundancy through distributed system architecture by design.
Australian-Made Communication Systems
Guardian Communication Systems is a world leader in custodial care solutions
CellGuard hosts the most sophisticated microprocessor controlled intercommunication security system today. We provide a secure, reliable system to all of our clients; supported by a 24/7 on call service network. The system improves communication between staff, inmates and visitors with a fully monitored full-duplex audio system. With a secure vandal-resistant design, self-test intercoms, integral tamper detection and full system integrity monitoring, we ensure increased safety and system reliability. The added flexibility to integrate with other communication technologies across the secure facilities industry allows us to provide an end to end communications solution providing real-time updates with improved work flow efficiencies and reduced risk.
CellGuard is the trusted name with over 300 Prison and Police Station Systems installed over 30 years.
Why Choose CellGuard
1
Increase Safety & Security
CellGuard ensures inmates and staff safety by providing high quality, reliable, and real-time calls, monitoring and audio, 24/7.
2
Layers of Protection
To ensure security, CellGuard offers a number of protective layers, including security watchdog for software, self-test failure, redundant server and more.
3
Future Proof
CellGuard's flexibility and scalability gives clients peace of mind that the system can scale and adapt for future needs.
4
Improved Efficiency
By improving communication, CellGuard increases workflow efficiencies and maximises staff mobility.
CellGuard IP Communication Network
Utilising structured cabling principles for TCP/IP and Ethernet network standards, the CellGuard IP Network can amalgamate into existing and commercial networks. CellGuard systems are future-proof with a high level of backwards capability and legacy support, including 6 and 4 core cabling.
CellGuard Plug and Play intercom stations are designed to reduce installation and maintenance costs and support Power over Ethernet cable over 150 meters.
A Typical Accommodation Block
CellGuard intercoms are suitable for both cell and door applications. The configuration settings allow individual intercoms or types of intercoms to have different priorities, making them a flexible solution for your facility. The easy to use Officer Station can be programmed to receive calls from any intercom or manually divert calls to other officer stations.
Intercom Stations are installed in cells and at access doors
Officer Stations can direct calls to local control, central control or mobile staff
Wall mounted Duress points allow staff to alert central officer stations
Ceiling monitored PA Speakers are installed in common areas
Key Features of a CellGuard Solution
Full duplex
Full duplex capability with two-way audio allowing both parties to speak at the same time
Full audit trail
Audio/speech and calls are recorded and tracked by a full audit trail on the system. Both alarm and call activity are logged as time-stamped entries in secure log files and are available for review and data insight
Immediate response
A real-time independent alarm system ensures emergencies and calls for help get to the facility staff immediately
Call configuration and zoning
All calls can be configured by block or zone and assigned to relevant staff members to attend to. The system allows for inter-block connectivity helping increase work flow
Automatic fault detection
Self-test buttons, mics and speakers allow for automatic fault detection and alerts
Call integration
Calls may be integrated from intercoms to officer stations and internal telephones based on priority level/escalation set by the facility's standard procedure
High Level Interface
Established HLI's with industry leading PSIM, SMS, BMS, CCTV and Access Control Systems, providing a flexible and seamless intercommunication system
iButton Integration
Highly durable tag with a unique address can be integrated for enhanced functionality, like Staff-ID call/cancel, guard tours and tracking
Reduce costs
With call assignments to blocks and zones, less staff are needed at night helping reduce headcounts and costs
Reduce vandalism
Cells can play background music through the intercoms which reduces the risk of vandalism to devices
Staff security and integrity
Audio sessions can also be logged and both parties in the conversation are recorded on separate channels. This allows easy identification of “who said what” and helps to maintain and improve the security and integrity of staff
