Lockdown system design & supply.
We provide a range of services to help installers, integrators and specifiers create and install professional lockdown systems. From free system design to training and advice, plus supplying the components you need for your project, we’re here to help.
How can we help?
Integrated communication technologies
Combining clear communication with access control for fast, effective responses to lockdown situations.
Lockdown security systems training
CIE also provides lockdown security systems training for installers, consultants and facilities professionals.
Design and specification support
Bespoke design based on your building's operation needs, risks and infrastructure.
Free lockdown system design service
Whether you need a system building from scratch or you’re adapting an existing one, our design will take into account the needs of the site’s lockdown procedure and site layout.
Here’s what our design service looks like:
- Lockdown system architecture and planning
- Integration with existing audio, intercom or access control systems
- Communication technology specification
- Access control and door control planning
- System zoning and building segmentation
- Product selection and compatibility guidance
- Wiring diagrams and infrastructure planning
- Pre-build and configuration support
Integrated communication and access control
Clear communication is essential during a lockdown event to ensure staff, students and visitors understand what is happening and what actions to take. We can integrate the following communication technologies into your lockdown system design:
- Public address systems
- IP audio and AV-over-IP audio systems
- Pre-recorded alert tones or messages
- Bell timing systems
- Digital signage and visual alerts
- Personal messaging systems such as SMS or email notifications
Training & expert guidance
Delivered at our Nottingham training facility, these sessions provide practical insight into the technologies used within modern lockdown systems. We cover:
- Understanding dynamic lockdown procedures
- How to design and specify lockdown systems
- Integrating audio, intercom, access control and surveillance technologies
- Real-world system examples and demonstrations
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Frequently asked questions about our lockdown system solutions
What is a lockdown system?
In the event of a threat, a lockdown system allows organisations to quickly and safely restrict movement within a building or across a site. The system can be used to communicate clear instructions to staff, control entry points and provide real-time updates throughout the incident.
What kinds of organisations have you designed lockdown systems for?
Lockdown systems are increasingly used in environments where protecting large numbers of people is critical. Some of the systems we’ve designed and supplied for installers and integrators include schools, colleges and universities, offices, public venues and event spaces, government buildings and healthcare facilities.
What is an integrated AV-over-IP lockdown system?
Many modern lockdown systems are designed as integrated AV-over-IP security platforms, connecting multiple building technologies through a shared network infrastructure.
Through a single, centralised interface, lockdown systems can communicate with other systems like PA, intercom, CCTV and building management systems, allowing the operator to manage multiple zones.
What does a typical school lockdown system consist of?
A typical school lockdown system may include public address systems, access control, intercoms, surveillance cameras, alarm triggers and messaging systems, all working together to improve safety and communication during critical situations.
What brands do you supply components for lockdown systems from?
We’re official UK distributors of many leading audio, door intercom and access control brands, such as 2N, Akuvox, Inter-M and STiD. Explore all the brands we work with here.
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