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Ajax Translator PRO and Ajax Cloud Signaling have successfully passed testing and received a certificate of conformity with EN 50136-3:2013/A1:2021. This makes Ajax Systems one of the first manufacturers to receive this type of certificate specifically for software-based monitoring infrastructure.
Traditionally, EN 50136 compliance has been associated with hardware receivers installed at monitoring stations. Ajax Systems takes a different approach by replacing hardware with a software solution, shifting most of the communication infrastructure and processing load to the Ajax side.
Ajax Cloud Signaling
Feature in Ajax PRO Desktop for connecting Ajax systems to third-party monitoring software via the Ajax Cloud server
About EN 50136-3:2013/A1:2021
EN 50136-3:2013/A1:2021 is part of the EN 50136 family of standards that govern how alarm transmission systems operate and communicate with monitoring stations. More specifically, this standard focuses on the receiving centre transceiver (RCT) — the component responsible for receiving, processing, and forwarding events to monitoring software. To comply with the standard, monitoring solutions must meet strict requirements for reliability, resilience, performance, security, and operational safety.
Why compliance matters
The certificate officially confirms that Ajax Translator PRO and Ajax Cloud Signaling meet the EN 50136 requirements regarding RCT functionality. However, beyond compliance itself, the certification reflects a broader shift in monitoring infrastructure.
With Ajax, monitoring companies can build a compliant monitoring infrastructure without receivers or complex server setups. Instead of relying on additional hardware, Ajax offers a software-first approach that simplifies deployment and reduces infrastructure complexity.
One of the biggest advantages is deployment speed. Ajax monitoring software can be connected to the monitoring station and configured in under 30 minutes. At the same time, Ajax Translator PRO and Ajax Cloud Signaling provide advanced monitoring features, such as support for multiple protocols, visual alarm verification, simplified dual-path signaling setup, flexible event customization, alarm audio recording, and more.
The infrastructure itself also becomes easier to maintain. With Ajax Translator PRO and Ajax Cloud Signaling, third-party monitoring software does not process ping traffic. It receives only important system events, including a communication loss notification when an Ajax hub goes offline. Thus, Ajax reduces the operational load on the monitoring station side, making deployment not only simpler but also more cost-efficient overall.
By receiving the certificate, Ajax Systems continues to demonstrate that innovative software-based monitoring solutions can provide the same level of reliability and compliance traditionally associated with hardware. With this milestone, Ajax continues to drive the industry toward more flexible and modern monitoring solutions.
