VOIP Area of Refuge Phone System

The Emergency VoIP Phone system works great on new or existing Ethernet systems. The VoIP phones include our standard software which allows for communication to a single network computer terminal or there is an optional software package that allows for communication to multiple terminals on that same network and/or off site calling. The VoIP phone system software can be set up for a single phone or for 1000’s of phones on the same network.


Area of Refuge VoIP Phone System Components
Key Features:
  • Ideal for large building or multiple building installs with multiple stairwells and 24/7 security
  • Connect multiple units in a single building, on an entire campus or at any location that is on the same network back to a single or multiple computer terminals
  • Standard system includes software that allows for the VoIP phones to communicate to a single computer terminal on the end users network. This software allows for up to 250 VoIP phones to be connected to it
  • For a multiple computer terminal set-up or for installs larger than 250 VoIP phones the system requires the Rath VSOFT software package. The VSOFT package includes a single microphone for the end user’s computer terminal
  • Can expand to a campus wide blanket including: elevators, hallways, area of refuge stairwells, pools, grounds and other security or emergency locations
  • Software package includes location identifier, call logging and recording
  • No ongoing expense uses existing computer network and 10/100 Ethernet Protocol
  • Onsite calling is standard for both the standard and VSOFT software packages
  • Offsite calling is supported utilizing the Rath VOIPSIP software and a VoIP phone system. Allows the VoIP phones to call to a monitoring company or 911. Will provide building address through Caller Id on called party’s phone system


Required Components:
  • Computer network LAN/WAN
  • Rath VoIP phones
  • Rath power supply with battery back up or PoE (power over Ethernet) with back up system
  • Rath standard software or VSOFT software with microphone
  • PC at security or 24/7 staffed location
  • SIP 2.0 compliant VoIP phone system for offsite calling
  • Cat5 or better cable. Max length of 300' between each network switch


Minimum Requirements:
  • Pentium IV computer
  • Windows 2000, XP or 2003
  • 1 GB RAM
  • 20 MB disc space. Plus additional storage for archiving audio (if required)
  • Multimedia card
  • USB port


    • Specifications:
      • Network protocols: TCP, UDP, IP, ARP, ICMP, IGMP, MULTICAST
      • Network interface: 10/100 Base-T Ethernet, Auto-MDIX
      • IP address assignment: Static, DHCP
      • Transport bandwidth: 64kbps nominal
      • Power (nominal): 9-32Vdc @ 5W
      • PoE standards: 7W
      • Connector: I/O 3.81 MM DIN; Pluggable RJ45; USB-B; RJ10
      • Temperature: -22F – 158F operating; -40F – 185F storage