Key Things You Should Know
- ANetD introduced the MCVIPR, a multi-color visual indicator for IP notification systems
- The device displays multiple colors at once, unlike strobes that flash one color at a time.
- A built-in LED grid shows directional arrows, evacuation routes and shelter-in-place symbols.
- The MCVIPR is rated for indoor and outdoor use and runs on a single Ethernet cable.
- The product ships in Q4 2026, with multiple patents pending.
What Is the MCVIPR?
The MCVIPR is a network-integrated visual alerting device that combines a full-color display, graphical guidance, and indoor/outdoor versatility in a single unit. ANetD designed it for K-12 schools, universities, healthcare facilities and large commercial campuses. The device supports Standard Response Protocol (SRP) color coding out of the box and remains customizable for any facility’s alerting needs.
“ANetD has always pushed the boundaries of what is possible, it is our legacy,” says Bobby Swartz, President of Advanced Network Devices. “We solve problems that people have accepted as ‘good enough’ for far too long. The MCVIPR creates solutions for directional egress and notification, providing a tool that can help our partners redefine or properly execute their plans. The ultimate flexibility, that meets the expected, but then goes far beyond.”
How Does the MCVIPR Differ From a Traditional Strobe?
The MCVIPR communicates an emergency and guides occupants to safety at the same time, something a conventional strobe can’t do. Multicolor visual indicators have started to appear in the market, but existing options share one limit: they flash a single selected color at a time. The MCVIPR removes that constraint by displaying colors simultaneously and pairing them with directional cues.
What Can Its Color and Guidance Features Do?
The MCVIPR gives administrators access to more than 16 million colors, letting them convey the type of emergency the moment an alert activates. Occupants learn what’s happening from the color itself, with no guesswork. A built-in LED grid then displays directional arrows, evacuation routes, and shelter-in-place symbols, turning a passive alerting device into an active guidance tool that shows people where to go.
Can One Device Work Indoors and Outdoors?
Yes, the MCVIPR is rated for both indoor and outdoor use, so facilities don’t need separate products for different spaces. One unit covers a school hallway, an outdoor courtyard, or a covered parking structure, which simplifies procurement, installation and maintenance. Flash patterns and alert behaviors are fully configurable, giving system designers flexibility without added complexity.
How Is the MCVIPR Powered?
The MCVIPR runs on existing network infrastructure and draws power over a single Ethernet cable, eliminating the need for extra wiring or power runs. The PoE+ design lets the device integrate into IP notification systems already in place. Multiple patents are pending on the product.
When Will the MCVIPR Be Available?
The MCVIPR ships in Q4 2026.
