Detention Security System Design

Graphic Control Systems, Inc. has provided integrated systems for detention centers for more than 16 years. We support Siemens and GE PLC products.

Some of the highlights of our design include:

  • Network based PLCs
  • Hot swap I/O modules
  • Redundant power supplies for PLC
  • Supports SCADA design
  • Custom SCADA controls for the end user’s needs
  • Redundant SCADA servers
  • Driver development using Kepware
  • Integrated digital systems

Devices that are standard include:

  • Door locks
  • CCTV
  • Intercom “Digital and Analog”
  • Paging
  • Music
  • Cell water control
  • Lighting control
  • Outlets control
  • Duress systems
  • Secure area alarms
  • Guard tour systems
  • Perimeter security

We have designed our systems to work in many configurations. Below are some of the controls we have programmed but we’re not limited to just these. The only limitations are within the hardware itself or what we can imagine.

  • Transfer controls from one client to another
  • Inmate control of the their cell doors “Officer approval”
  • Group unlock
  • Group cell call
  • All call
  • Door interlock control
  • Door alarms “setting user define time delays for door left open”
  • Guard tour systems
  • Pop-up controls
  • Alarm viewers
  • Video visitation