Algo 8138 IP Color Visual Alerter – Multi-Color PoE SIP Strobe Light for Emergency Alerts & Phone Ringing

Versions:

• Algo 8138 (SIP)
• Algo 8138-IC (InformaCast)

Need clear alerts when ringing phones or emergency tones get lost in factory noise or get muted in hospitals? The Algo 8138 IP Color Visual Alerter gives your team bright, multi-color LED strobes that everyone can see. This PoE SIP endpoint flashes amber, blue, green, or red to match the event – perfect for telephone ringing, safety alerts, security, and public address systems. Easy wall or ceiling mount, indoor or outdoor, and it scales across entire buildings or campuses with multicast.

The Telecom Spot Expert Take: IT managers and facilities teams love the Algo 8138 because it solves real-world problems fast: no more missed calls in loud machine shops or overlooked emergency pages in schools. The four distinct colors help everyone instantly know what’s happening – lockdown in red, all-clear in green, medical in blue. Pair it with your existing VoIP system or Algo speakers and you get synchronized visual + audio alerts without extra wiring. PoE makes installation simple, and the long-life LEDs keep running for years with almost zero maintenance. Great choice for enterprises that need reliable, ADA-friendly visual signaling without the hassle of traditional strobes.

Key Features

• Four bright LED colors – Choose amber, blue, green, or red to instantly signal different events (lockdown, medical, all-clear, shelter) and boost situational awareness for your whole team.
• 15 flash patterns + 3 intensity levels – 180 total combinations, including steady-on, so you can match the alert to the environment and keep it noticeable without being overwhelming.
• 360° × 180° visibility – Wall or ceiling mount gives full coverage whether you’re in a warehouse aisle or large conference area.
• SIP + multicast ready – Registers as a standard 3rd-party SIP endpoint; multicast lets one unit trigger unlimited synchronized strobes across any size campus with minimal network traffic.
• Outdoor-rated & weatherproof – IP66 when properly installed; works from -40 °F to +122 °F, perfect for loading docks, parking garages, or outdoor campuses.
• Easy PoE power – IEEE 802.3af PoE means one Ethernet cable does it all – no extra power outlets needed.
• Multiple activation options – SIP ring/page/emergency extensions, RESTful API, or dry-contact relay input for buttons and sensors.
• Secure & simple setup – TLS/SRTP security, web interface or auto-provisioning, and full compatibility with hosted/cloud or on-premise VoIP systems.

Technical Specifications