When cable’s off the table, wireless has it covered.

Construction sites, temporary facilities, heritage buildings, remote operations: every one of them needs a reliable emergency alarm system. Checkpoint Group supplies and supports two industry-proven wireless platforms, Cygnus and Orisent, each built for a different kind of site.

480

15 127dB

IP65

Devices per Cygnus system

Configurable zones

Orisent Siren Output

Cygnus enclosure rating

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WHERE WIRELESS WORKS

The right alarm for your site

A hard-wired alarm system is not an option when a building does not yet exist, when a tenancy does not allow penetrations, or when your site moves every few months. Wireless systems solve each of those problems, provided they are the right system, correctly configured.

Construction sites

No cabling required as the build progresses. Devices relocate with the work front. Integrates with two-way radio for coordinated emergency response.

Industrial facilities

Zoned coverage across large floor plates. Smoke and heat detection backed by SMS and radio broadcast to duty managers.

Healthcare and aged care

Nurse call triggers with wearable options. Precise worker identity and location in alert notifications. Rapid medical emergency coordination.

Education and institutions

Full lockdown capability for schools and universities. Same mesh network handles fire, first aid, and intruder events.

Heritage and strata buildings

No penetrations required. Fully wireless fit-out preserves building fabric while meeting compliance obligations.

Remote and temporary sites

Cellular-connected Orisent devices operate with no local infrastructure. IoT SIM connectivity removes range limitations entirely.

OUR WIRELESS BRANDS

Two platforms. One Source

Checkpoint Group is an authorised supplier for both Cygnus and Orisent. Different systems suit different sites, and in some cases, both can run on the same project.

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Construction-proven

Cygnus Wireless Alarm System

The Cygnus system runs on a self-healing radio mesh network. Every device acts as a repeater, meaning signal strength improves as you add devices rather than degrading. One system connects up to 480 individual call points across 15 configurable zones.

CYG14 control panel: up to 480 devices, 15 zones, full event history log
CYG16 panel: smaller sites, same radio mesh architecture
Evac+ panel: simple base station, up to 32 devices, single-button operation
SMS module: alerts to up to 10 phone numbers, configurable work/after-hours contacts
UHF radio module: auto-broadcasts voice alerts over site radios when incident occurs

Key Capabilities

What Cygnus handles

Fire evacuation, first aid, nurse call, intruder detection, lockdown, crane cab alarms, and exclusion zone management. Every event type runs through the same mesh network.

IP65-rated enclosures: dust and waterproof, suited to outdoor and construction environments
Battery powered throughout: no mains supply required for call points
Lockdown system for schools, universities, and institutions
CYGIOU4 interface: connects to existing fire alarm systems, turnstiles, biometric entry
Downloadable event log with full date and timestamp history

App-connected

Orisent Wireless Solutions

Orisent operates across two network types: radio frequency mesh for local site coverage, and cellular NB-IoT (LTE) for sites with no local infrastructure or unlimited range requirements. A touchscreen control unit, web portal, and smartphone app (iOS and Android) bring live monitoring to any device.

127dB 1680Hz siren output on evacuation devices
Smartphone app delivers immediate alerts with location detail
Wearable nurse call trigger: wristband or pendant with 100m range
Detailed alerts include worker identity and exact trigger location
Integrates with Procore, Hammertech, and Irongate Solutions

Reporting-ready

Compliance and monitoring

Orisent’s reporting portal produces site activity logs suitable for WHS compliance audits. The system conducts scheduled auto-tests and reports device health, battery status, and connectivity for every unit on the network.

Individual device power and connectivity monitoring
Scheduled evacuation auto-tests with logged results
Geofencing and telemetry available
Open API for hardware and software integrations
Edit device names and locations in under 30 seconds

PRODUCT RANGE

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Scroll through the carousels below to explore Checkpoint Group’s wireless alarm products by category. Select any card to find out more.

BRAND COMPARISON

Cygnus vs Orisent: how they differ

Both systems are proven in Australian commercial and industrial environments. The right choice depends on your site type, connectivity environment, and monitoring requirements.

FEATURE	CYGNUS	ORISENT
Network type	Radio mesh (self-healing) – No boosters required	RF mesh and cellular NM-IoT (LTE) – No range limit on cellular
Max devices	480 devices / 15 zones (CYG14)	Expandable; no hard ceiling on cellular
Control interface	Dedicated control panel (CYG14, CYG16, Evac+)	Touchscreen Control Unit (TCU) + web portal + smartphone app
Smartphone app	✕ Not available	✓ iOS and Android
SMS alerting	✓ SMS Module (up to 10 numbers)	✓ Via app and subscription
Two-way radio integration	✓ UHF module: auto voice broadcast	— Announced over radio supported
Enclosure rating	IP65 (dust and waterproof)	Large aluminium backboard, mains or battery
Nurse call/first aid	✓ Dedicated call points	✓ Including wearable trigger (ORI-34)
Lockdown capability	✓ Full lockdown system (schools, institutions)	— Via escalation feature
Smoke and heat detection	✓ Cygnus smoke (CYG44) and heat (CYG34)	✓ ORI-36 smoke detector (Bluetooth)
Intruder/PIR detection	✓ PIR units, configurable siren/silent response	✕ Not a primary feature
Reporting and audit logs	Downloadable event history (date and time)	Web portal: full activity logs, device telemetry, scheduled reports
3rd party integrations	Existing fire alarm systems, turnstile and biometric entry via CYGIOU4	Procore, Hammertech, Irongate; open API
Evacuation drill function	✓	✓ Scheduled auto-tests
Best suited to	Construction, industrial, high-density multi-zone sites, where radio integration matters	Sites needing cellular reach, healthcare/aged care, app managed monitoring

Not sure which system fits your site? Talk to our team, in some projects both platforms run in parallel.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Key specs at a glance

CYGNUS – CYG14 SYSTEM

Max devices	480 per system
Zones	Up to 15
Network	Radio mesh (self-healing)
Signal boosters	Not required
Enclosure	IP65 (dust + waterproof)
Power (call points)	Battery (lithium)
Siren output	Up to 110dB + strobe
Evac drill function	Yes
Event log	Downloadable, date/time stamped

ORISENT – EVACUATION SYSTEM

Network types	RF mesh + Cellular NB-IoT (LTE)
Wearable range	100m (ORI-34)
App	iOS + Android
Battery charger	8-port, <12hr charge (I-43)
Auto-test	Scheduled (configurable)
Portal	Web-based, real-time
Siren output	127dB, 1680Hz Super M
Device rename	Under 30 seconds
3rd party API	Open API available

Still wondering about wireless alarms?

Wireless systems can comply with AS 1670.1 (Fire Detection and Alarm Systems) provided they are correctly designed and installed. The key requirement is that the system reliably detects and communicates a fire event. Both Cygnus and Orisent are used on compliant Australian sites. For permanent installations, a registered fire contractor or fire designer should confirm suitability against the specific NCC and AS 1670.1 requirements for your building class.

The Cygnus system uses a self-healing radio mesh where every device on the network acts as a repeater. Signal travels device to device until it reaches the control panel. The more devices you add, the stronger and more redundant the network becomes. This means no dedicated repeaters or signal boosters are required, even on large sites with up to 480 devices across 15 zones.

Cygnus is a radio mesh system built for high-density multi-zone sites, with deep two-way radio integration and a proven construction site track record. Orisent adds cellular NB-IoT connectivity, a smartphone app, wearable nurse call triggers, and a web-based reporting portal, making it well suited to healthcare environments, remote sites, and clients who need app-managed real-time monitoring. See the comparison table above for a full feature-by-feature breakdown.

Yes. The CYGIOU4 Input/Output Interface Device allows the Cygnus system to connect with existing hard-wired fire alarm systems, turnstile entry systems, door release systems, and biometric security systems. This makes it possible to layer wireless Cygnus coverage over existing infrastructure rather than replacing it.

Yes. Orisent’s cellular-connected devices use NB-IoT (LTE) SIM connectivity to communicate via the cloud. There is no local infrastructure requirement. The ORI-39 cellular evacuation trigger and ORI-40 cellular evacuation siren operate anywhere there is mobile network coverage, which removes range limitations entirely for remote and temporary sites. An IoT SIM card subscription is required.

Both systems include network loss notification — devices alert the control panel or monitoring app when they lose connectivity or power. Cygnus’s self-healing mesh means the network automatically re-routes around a failed device. Orisent’s individual device monitoring tracks battery and signal status in real time, with alerts pushed to the TCU and app when any device goes offline. Regular scheduled auto-tests verify system health before any incident occurs.

Not sure which system suits your site?

Checkpoint Group works with site managers, safety officers, and fire contractors across Australia to match the right wireless alarm system to each site’s specific conditions: size, connectivity, industry, and compliance requirements. Talk to our team about a system recommendation or site safety review.

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