AMX ResQ Keeps Pupils Safe and Sound...

AMX®, the leading provider of control and automation solutions for the education sector is enhancing its SchoolView solution with the introduction of the AMX ResQ™ system. AMX ResQ delivers a new approach to school safety by giving teachers a small classroom-audio pendant with built-in panic-button for use in the event of a classroom threat or other emergency.

The teacher-worn pendant, which integrates a quick-response transmitter and a microphone, also addresses another significant classroom issue by ensuring that students can hear the teacher’s voice from any location in the room. In short, AMX ResQ is an insightfully designed solution that keeps pupils both safe and sound.

“When you analyse the circumstances a real-life threat poses for teachers, you realise they don’t have time to walk to an emergency button. They need something instant and discreet,” said Michael Peveler, AMX Vice President, Education Sales. “From any location, even outside the classroom, AMX ResQ pinpoints the location of distress and silently notifies school authorities and police.”

AMX ResQ is an optional feature of the AMX SchoolView solution, a facility-wide, network-based system that fully integrates the control of many key technologies including PA/Intercom, bells, security cameras, energy management (PCs, projectors, lighting, and HVAC options), classroom technology control, classroom audio, streaming video broadcasts, digital signage and emergency alerts. School administrators can easily manage these combined technologies from a touchpanel, computer, iPad, tablet and other mobile devices.

In addition to the teardrop microphone pendant, AMX ResQ includes a receiver/amplifier unit and monitoring station as well as a network adapter that allows it to not only alert school administration but also local authorities.

“Every day, teachers and administrators need to be prepared to react to a variety of emergency situations,” said AMX Europe Business Development Director for Education, Chris Kendall. “Having a quick and appropriate response can mean the difference between safety and tragedy. The AMX ResQ system provides an instantaneous and well-organised emergency alert system.”

For more information about AMX ResQ or AMX SchoolView solutions, contact your AMX dealer or go to www.SimplifyYourCampus.com.