Link to short film demonstrating system

Link to news article in Janes Police Review April/May 2008

The Antares Incident Messaging System was developed in conjunction with the UK Environment Agency to meet their need for effective communication of environmental hazards to the public, urgently, effectively and using non-frontline personnel.

The system can be deployed in minutes on any standard vehicle without damage. Simply place the “mag-mount” light-bar onto the roof, put the controller onto a passenger seat, plug the power cable into the cigarette socket and you are ready.

Once the message has been selected and the volume level set, the powerful front and rear speakers convey pre-recorded messages repeatedly without distracting the driver.

At any one time, there is a choice of eight messages, or sets of messages available (duration only determined by the size of the compact flash card) allowing the Environment Agency to create multi-lingual message strategies for various incidents such as flooding or air pollution. This approach allows the same message to be broadcast in different languages without operator intervention.

The system can also be offered as a permanent fit and can be integrated into existing fleet vehicles.

Key Benefits

Helps meet statutory requirement to “warn, inform and advise” under 2004 Civil Contingencies Act
Fits any “hard-top” vehicle
Easy to use, “hands-free” operation: set-up and go in less than 5 minutes.
Cigarette lighter connection
Compact, non-damaging 0.7m light-bar with magnetic mounts
High visibility, low power-consumption, amber LEDs
Two high clarity 120dB speaker horns
Illuminated area for your logo
Light-bar storage case included
Self-contained control unit housed in sturdy carry-case
8 selectable pre recorded messages on compact flash (accessible from front panel)
Engine start protection - cannot flatten the vehicle battery, even if the engine is not running
Microphone PA option
Studio message recording service available