Emergency evacuation with SSCP – Use Case

Dynamic access management in case of emergency

Thanks to the SSCP protocol, access management in emergencies is transformed. By combining speed, reliability, and adaptability, this solution offers optimal security and intuitive flow management, essential in critical environments.

Problem

In critical situations like an emergency evacuation, the speed and accuracy of access control systems can make the difference between a controlled event and a catastrophe. Traditional solutions based on protocols like OSDP require manual modifications or local updates, leading to critical delays and risks of errors.

Solution

Dynamic and instant control of readers

Thanks to the SSCP protocol, access control readers become intelligent devices capable of reacting instantly to emergency scenarios, relying on dynamic scripts and real-time control.

1. Automatic triggering of the emergency script

• As soon as an evacuation order is activated, an emergency script is automatically launched on the UTL side.
• This script communicates directly with all readers via SSCP to adjust their behavior instantly.

2. Intuitive visual and audible signaling

• Readers near emergency exits light up green and emit a continuous buzzer indicating clearly which directions to follow.
• Those in dangerous or inaccessible areas light up red, avoiding confusion for occupants.

3. Automatic unlocking of access points

• Electric locks and other locking devices for emergency exits can be automatically deactivated, following regulations, ensuring a smooth and unobstructed evacuation.

4. Superior responsiveness with SSCP

• Unlike the OSDP protocol, which requires local configuration changes and can take 30 seconds or more per reader, SSCP allows an instant and synchronized update of all readers.
• Bidirectional real-time communication reduces delays and ensures an efficient response.

Results and Benefits

1. Reduction of critical delays

• Readers react instantly to the activation of the script, allowing an immediate response as soon as the alarm is triggered.
• Dynamic visual and audible signaling effectively guides occupants without confusion.

2. Reliability and simplicity

• The centralization of dynamic scripts eliminates manual interventions and reduces the risk of errors.
• The coordination between readers is perfect, ensuring smooth flow management during evacuation.

3. Future-proof adaptability

• The system can be quickly reprogrammed to handle other emergency scenarios (intrusion, lockdown, chemical incidents, etc.).
• The flexibility of the scripts and multisite compatibility make it an ideal solution for complex environments.

Sector Applications

This use case applies to various critical environments where security and emergency flow management are priorities:

• Airports: Mass evacuation management with intuitive signaling.
• Public buildings: Shopping malls / hospitals / sports complexes. Rapid orientation of occupants towards emergency exits.
• Industrial sites: Immediate response to incidents like chemical leaks or explosions.
• Government buildings: Protection of occupants during sensitive events.

Why SSCP V2 is the key to this transformation?

• Execution speed: Instant updates where OSDP imposes delays.
• Flexibility: Dynamic scripts adaptable to all scenarios.
• Increased reliability: Constant and flawless bidirectional communication.
• Scalability: Easy integration into existing infrastructures and multisites.