CH2000IP
Life Safety Communication Platform
IP-Based Technology Serving Safer Schools Now and Into the Future
Unprecedented Performance
CareHawk® IP technology opens up incredible possibilities to handle the most demanding requirements. Here are some highlights:
- 99 Simultaneous Tasks – Intercoms, tone playback, pages, music distribution, etc.
- 256 Speaker/Intercom Endpoints
- 16 Admin Phones – VoIP phone or Virtual with Spotlight
- 32 Call-In Groups
- 200 Call-In queues
- 64 Speaker Zones
- 100 combined default and user tones
- Music source input
- 80 Alternate Day Calendar Schedules
Meeting the Needs of K-12 Schools
Whether you’re a single school or an entire district, the CH2000IP will work seamlessly and effectively for you.
Leverage Your Existing Infrastructure
Save time and budget by using the existing wiring and speakers in classrooms, hallways, and other spaces.
Cybersecurity
The CareHawk CH2000IP Life Safety Communications server is independently audited to ensure it meets rigorous cybersecurity standards, providing schools and organizations with the confidence that it is not a vulnerability in their networks.
The CH2000IP server uses a combination of industry-standard TLS/SSL and AES-128 (or better) encryption. These Industry-leading encryption methods protect data and ensure reliable, secure transmission.
Reach Everyone, Even In Noisy Environments
A series of messaging displays with audio and visual communication, including custom strobes, ensure your messages reach the right people at the right time
Video Intercom
The secured vestibule is the front line of school safety, where visitor management, daily operations, and emergency response converge.
A video intercom allows staff to visually verify visitors, communicate clearly, and control access without opening the door or placing staff and students at risk.
Manage The School Schedule
Create and manage your program in a calendar-style interface. With ease, change the daily schedule, create alternative schedules, and manage exclusion dates.
Decluttered Workspaces With One Phone To Do It All
The AdminConsole handles your everyday intercom, paging, and emergency response while making and taking phone calls from the classroom or outside calls using PBX phone system integration.
Compatible with the VIS1 Video Intercom Station for secure vestibule and access control management.
Empower Your School with Improved Emergency
Response
View Your Communication In Real-Time
Initiate and view your activities on an interactive floor plan of your school.
Take The Burden Off Your Staff During Emergencies
Automated, pre-recorded emergency notifications keep your staff a step ahead when managing a crisis because response times and message clarity are critical.
Inform And Empower First Responders
Classroom check-ins during lockdown events highlight areas of concern for first responders on the school floor plan.
Automatically Notify External Stakeholders
Send email notifications, like lockdown alerts, to internal and external stakeholders automatically.
Empower Your School with Improved Daily Communications from a Single Pane of Glass
Communicate With The Classroom And Beyond
Two-way intercom with the classroom and page to custom zones on the fly.
Keep Your School Running Smoothly And In Sync
Whether it’s traditional clocks or messaging displays, you’re in sync.
Monitor Endpoint Connections
Whether through Spotlight, the settings software, or an automatic email alert, if an endpoint goes offline; you’re in the know.
Integrations
With the GPIO Integration Hub expand the platform capabilities to include integrations like classroom phones, classroom sound reinforcement, access control, and video surveillance. Look for integrations with earthquake detection, gunshot detection, vape sensors, and other third-party technologies.
FAQ
1. What is the CH2000IP and how does it improve school communication?
The CH2000IP is an advanced IP-based life-safety communication system designed for K–12 schools and districts. It supports intercom, paging, tones, emergency alerts, calendar scheduling, and real-time communication through Spotlight’s interactive floor plan. With up to 99 simultaneous tasks and 256 endpoints, it delivers unmatched performance for everyday operations and emergency response.
2. Can the CH2000IP system integrate with existing school infrastructure?
Yes. The CH2000IP is designed to work with your school’s existing wiring, speakers, and devices, helping reduce installation time and budget. Schools can upgrade their communication capabilities without replacing their entire audio or intercom infrastructure.
3. How does CareHawk ensure cybersecurity for the CH2000IP system?
The CH2000IP Life Safety Communications server is independently audited and meets strict cybersecurity standards. It uses industry-leading TLS/SSL and AES-128 (or higher) encryption to protect data and ensure secure, reliable communication across the school network. This ensures the system is not a vulnerability within your IT environment.
4. What types of third-party integrations are supported by the CH2000IP?
The CH2000IP integrates with classroom phones, sound reinforcement systems, access control, video surveillance, and safety technologies like earthquake detection, gunshot detection, and vape sensors. With the GPIO Integration Hub, schools can automate powerful event-based workflows and elevate safety communication.
5. How does the CH2000IP improve emergency response and real-time visibility?
The CH2000IP provides real-time communication through two-way intercom, custom paging zones, classroom check-ins, and automated emergency notifications. Interactive floor plan monitoring with Spotlight allows staff and first responders to see exactly what is happening on campus. Visual displays with strobes ensure alerts reach everyone—even in noisy areas—while automated emails notify stakeholders instantly.