Description
Inovonics EN2242-BU Three-Condition Duress Card – 5-Pack
The Inovonics EN2242-BU Three-Condition Duress Card is a discreet, wearable wireless duress transmitter that allows staff members to activate as many as three individually programmed alarm conditions from a single compact device. One alarm condition is activated using the first button, a second condition using the other button, and a third condition by pressing both buttons together.
Designed for healthcare, senior living, education, corporate, retail, hospitality, and other staff-safety applications, the EN2242 provides immediate haptic vibration and LED confirmation when an alarm is activated. Its recessed buttons help reduce accidental activation, while the thin, lightweight, IP65-rated enclosure is comfortable for personnel to wear throughout the workday. The EN2242-BU is supplied as a package of five duress cards.
Important System Compatibility Information
The EN2242 is compatible with Inovonics receivers and gateways for essential alarm notification and basic response. Mobile Duress location-on-alarm and Advanced Location real-time tracking capabilities require the appropriate Inovonics gateway, location infrastructure, compatible head-end platform, and cloud-based location service. Confirm the complete system design and required services before ordering for a location-enabled application.
Key Features
- Activates up to three unique alarm conditions from one device
- Two recessed buttons help minimize unintended alarm activation
- Haptic vibration provides discreet activation confirmation
- LED indicator supplies immediate visual transmission feedback
- Compatible with Inovonics receivers and gateways for basic alerting
- Supports Inovonics Mobile Duress and Advanced Location services
- Advanced Location can provide near-real-time personnel tracking
- Thin, lightweight card-style design for comfortable daily wear
- IP65-rated enclosure for protection from water and moisture
- Sealed, non-replaceable long-life battery
- Low-battery reporting provides advance maintenance notification
- Sold exclusively in packages of five cards
Common Duress and Staff-Safety Applications
- Senior living: Caregiver duress, resident incidents, and staff assistance
- Healthcare: Patient aggression, emergency department incidents, and psychiatric-unit support
- Education: Classroom emergencies, campus security, and staff protection
- Corporate facilities: Executive protection, HR meetings, and visitor incidents
- Retail and hospitality: Customer confrontations, theft incidents, and opening or closing shifts
- Manufacturing: Workplace injuries, isolated-worker emergencies, and evacuation events
Each alarm condition can be programmed according to the capabilities and response procedures of the connected system. This allows organizations to distinguish between different events and route each alarm to the appropriate personnel.
Three Alarm Conditions from One Duress Card
Condition 1
Press and hold button 1 for approximately one second to transmit the first programmed alarm condition.
Condition 2
Press and hold button 2 for approximately one second to transmit the second programmed alarm condition.
Condition 3
Press and hold both buttons together for approximately one second to transmit the third programmed condition.
The specific response assigned to each condition is determined by the receiving system, programming, monitoring platform, and the organization’s emergency-response plan.
Optional Location and Real-Time Tracking Capabilities
When deployed as part of an appropriately configured Inovonics advanced location network, the EN2242 can help responders determine where a duress event occurred. This is especially valuable in large facilities, multistory buildings, senior living communities, healthcare campuses, schools, and other environments where identifying the caller’s location can improve response time.
Inovonics Mobile Duress can provide location information when an alarm is activated, while Inovonics Advanced Location supports near-real-time location tracking. These functions are not provided by the card alone and require compatible Inovonics infrastructure, system integration, and applicable cloud services.
Technical Specifications
| Manufacturer | Inovonics |
| Model | EN2242-BU |
| Product Type | Three-condition wireless duress card |
| Alarm Conditions | Up to three |
| Radio Frequencies | 902–928 MHz and 2.402–2.480 GHz |
| Dimensions | 3.37 × 2.125 × 0.24 in. (85.6 × 54 × 6 mm) |
| Weight | 0.88 oz. (25 g) |
| Environmental Rating | IP65 |
| Operating Temperature | 32°F to 140°F (0°C to 60°C) |
| Battery | Sealed, non-replaceable |
| Estimated Battery Life | 3–5 years with RTLS on; 4–6 years with RTLS off* |
| Estimated Shelf Life | 5 years under specified storage conditions |
| Package Quantity | 5 duress cards |
*Manufacturer estimate based on approximately one button activation per day. Actual battery life varies according to activation frequency, operating mode, environmental conditions, and system usage.
What Is Included?
- Five Inovonics EN2242 three-condition duress cards
- Factory-programmed identification number for each card
- Sealed internal battery in each card
Buyer and Installer Guidance
Each EN2242 must be registered with the receiving system before it can be monitored. Verify receiver or gateway compatibility, system capacity, required programming, head-end integration, alarm-response procedures, and location-service requirements before deployment.
If location reporting or real-time tracking is required, confirm that the facility has the necessary Inovonics location infrastructure and an active compatible service. An EchoStream receiver alone does not provide advanced location tracking.
Testing is essential: Inovonics recommends activating and verifying each duress condition at least once per week to confirm that the card, receiver, monitoring platform, and response workflow are functioning correctly.
Manufacturer Documentation
Review the official Inovonics documentation for complete registration, activation, programming, testing, operating, regulatory, and maintenance instructions.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the Inovonics EN2242 activate three different alarms?
The wearer presses button 1 for the first condition, button 2 for the second condition, or both buttons together for the third condition. Each button command must be held for approximately one second. The receiving system determines the response assigned to each condition.
Does the EN2242-BU provide confirmation that an alarm was activated?
Yes. The card provides haptic vibration and LED indication for immediate activation feedback. Successful transmission and receipt should also be verified through the connected monitoring system during regular testing.
Is the EN2242 compatible with existing Inovonics systems?
Inovonics states that the EN2242 is compatible with its receivers and gateways for essential alerting and basic response. Always verify the existing receiver, gateway, head-end platform, system programming, and available device capacity before ordering.
Does the EN2242 automatically include real-time location tracking?
No. The card supports location-enabled applications, but real-time tracking requires an appropriately designed Inovonics advanced location network, compatible system integration, and the applicable Inovonics cloud-based location service.
Is the Inovonics EN2242 waterproof?
The card has an IP65-rated enclosure, providing protection against dust and water jets. Installation and use should remain within the environmental limits stated in the manufacturer documentation.
Can the battery in the EN2242 be replaced?
No. The EN2242 uses a sealed, non-replaceable battery. The device sends a low-battery message before the battery reaches the end of its expected operating life, allowing replacement of the complete card to be planned.
Does the EN2242-BU include five cards?
Yes. The EN2242 is sold exclusively in five-packs. One package includes five individual three-condition duress cards.
How often should the duress cards be tested?
Inovonics recommends testing each card at least once per week. All three programmed alarm conditions should be activated and checked to ensure that the complete system produces the intended response.
Order the Inovonics EN2242-BU Duress Card 5-Pack
The EN2242-BU combines three programmable alarm conditions, discreet activation feedback, recessed buttons, long battery life, and optional advanced location capabilities in a lightweight wearable format. Before ordering, verify receiver or gateway compatibility, available system capacity, alarm programming, head-end integration, and any location-service requirements with your Inovonics system provider or qualified security professional.
