CentrAlert C-DAC

Spec sheet

What it does

C-DAC is an emergency alert and control system that directs targeted communications, coordinates mass notifications, and provides controls to mitigate crises.Read 11 Oct 2026 · centralert.com

Purpose

C-DAC is an emergency alert and control system that directs targeted communications, coordinates mass notifications, and initiates protective actions.Read 11 Oct 2026 · centralert.com

Deployment

C-DAC is described as an on-premise system using an organization’s network, while CentrAlert says it can also create cloud-based or hybrid systems for customer requirements.Read 11 Oct 2026 · centralert.com

Integrations

CentrAlert says C-DAC can integrate with existing systems and third-party technologies, and its design services can include third-party API integration.Read 11 Oct 2026 · centralert.com

Security

CentrAlert says every system includes user authentication, secure communication algorithms, identification, authorization, and access controls.Read 11 Oct 2026 · centralert.com

Compliance

The C-DAC data sheet lists CAP and IPAWS certifications.Read 11 Oct 2026 · centralert.com

Support

CentrAlert states that purchases include a free 30-day service period, followed by optional Essential, Elite, and Enterprise support plans.Read 11 Oct 2026 · centralert.com

Headquarters

Lexington, Kentucky, United StatesRead 28 Sep 2026 · centralert.com

Founded

1997Read 28 Sep 2026 · centralert.com

Adaptive controls

C-DAC can detect environmental factors through external input devices or data streams and initiate protective actions manually or automatically.Read 11 Oct 2026 · centralert.com

Alert channels

It can coordinate alerts through sirens, PA systems, strobes, reader boards, land mobile radio, fire alarms, text, phone, pop-ups, social media, and email.Read 11 Oct 2026 · centralert.com

Company history

CentrAlert says it began in 1997 with the creation of a site-wide emergency alert and notification system for the Department of Energy.Read 11 Oct 2026 · centralert.com

Encryption

The FAQ states that each CentrAlert device has two 256-byte keys that combine into unique encryption keys that change regularly.Read 11 Oct 2026 · centralert.com

Environmental controls

C-DAC can use external input devices or data streams to detect conditions such as gas leaks and initiate actions such as shutting down HVAC.Read 11 Oct 2026 · centralert.com

Intended customers

CentrAlert describes serving industrial, commercial, educational, and governmental organizations.Read 11 Oct 2026 · centralert.com

Mass notification

C-DAC can coordinate alerts to devices in selected site zones, including sirens, message reader boards, and personal radios.Read 11 Oct 2026 · centralert.com

Mobile access

The optional Mobile Guardian app lets registered Apple and Android devices access selected Guardian features and activate previously created C-DAC actions.Read 11 Oct 2026 · centralert.com

Mobile app

The Know NOW! app sends public or private emergency alerts as push notifications and does not require phone numbers or other contact information.Read 11 Oct 2026 · centralert.com

On-premise and cloud

C-DAC is typically an on-premise system using an organization’s network, and CentrAlert says it can also create cloud-based or hybrid systems to meet customer requirements.Read 11 Oct 2026 · centralert.com

On-premise operation

C-DAC is described as an on-premise, presence-based system that can function with or without cloud services; CentrAlert also says it can provide cloud-based or hybrid systems for customer requirements.Read 11 Oct 2026 · centralert.com

Personal alerts

C-DAC Messenger provides system and device health updates through email, text, and Know NOW! notifications to selected recipients.Read 11 Oct 2026 · centralert.com

Personal communication

C-DAC Messenger sends system and device health updates and customizable messages by email, text, and Know NOW! notifications.Read 11 Oct 2026 · centralert.com

Protective actions

C-DAC can detect environmental factors and initiate protective actions manually or automatically, including shutting down HVAC systems in response to high gas levels.Read 11 Oct 2026 · centralert.com

Redundancy and logging

C-DAC supports two or more continuously online servers for automatic failover and records system data for later reporting and review.Read 11 Oct 2026 · centralert.com

Reliability

C-DAC has dual-server failover, redundant communications, automated health checks, and a presence-based mode that can operate without cloud services.Read 11 Oct 2026 · centralert.com

Resilience

C-DAC uses two or more online servers for automatic failover and records event data for later review or compliance.Read 11 Oct 2026 · centralert.com

Support period

Purchases include a free 30-day post-shipping service period, after which CentrAlert offers technical support plans.Read 11 Oct 2026 · centralert.com

Support plan limits

Enterprise plan cloud backup and remote monitoring incur additional fees, and support plan response targets range from under 48 hours to same day.Read 11 Oct 2026 · centralert.com

Support terms

The support brochure lists Essential and Elite prices by CPU count and gives Enterprise pricing as “Call for Pricing.”Read 11 Oct 2026 · centralert.com

Training

CentrAlert offers on-site or remote training for operators, administrators, and maintenance personnel.Read 11 Oct 2026 · centralert.com

Weather alerts

C-DAC Aware can compose and send messages about National Weather Service or NOAA events and can be configured to trigger actions.Read 11 Oct 2026 · centralert.com

Who it serves

CentrAlert says it serves industrial, commercial, educational, and governmental organizations.Read 11 Oct 2026 · centralert.com

Where Specifiction places it

• Mass Notification Software#20 of 347.4