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Nurse Call Systems

PurposeNurse call systems allow patients and staff to sum-

mon hospital staff with visual and/or audible signalsfor routine or emergency needs. These systems can alsosummon emergency resuscitation teams; a system in-tegrated with a staff locator system can, through thecentral station or an integrated telephone handset,indicate the location of staff within the hospital.

Principles of operationNurse call systems consist of five elements: a central

console (annunciator), a remote switching device foreach patient or patient room, corridor or intermediate

station lights, low-voltage power supplies, and inter-connecting wiring. The annunciator is usually locatedat the nursing station, which is often out of sight andhearing range of patient rooms.

Signals can be initiated by patients or staff from anylocation with a “room station,” such as patients’ bed-sides, bathrooms and showers, and utility rooms andother areas. Call devices come in various designs;many are wall mounted with push buttons and lightson the faceplate. Pendant-style switches have a push-button switch at the end of a cable (cordset) that plugsinto a jack in the wall-mounted bedside station; somehospital beds have cordsets mounted on the siderailsand provide adapters for interfacing with the nursecall system.

Cordsets can be either fully electric or partiallypneumatic. In electric cordsets, the electrical switch is

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Scope of this Product ComparisonThis Product Comparison covers complete nursecall systems designed for routine or emergencycommunication between patients and nurses andother hospital staff. Excluded are systems usedfor patient management in exam rooms or inemergency rooms, systems used exclusively forpaging and staff registry, and accessories such asdome lights and cordsets. Wandering or bed-exitalarms are not included but may be availablewith some nurse call systems listed in this report.

UMDNS informationThis Product Comparison covers the followingdevice term and product code as listed in ECRI’sUniversal Medical Device Nomenclature System™(UMDNS™):

• Nurse Call Systems [15-614]

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located in the patient pendant. Pneumatic cordsetshouse the electrical switch at the end of the cord thatplugs into the wall socket of the nurse call system ratherthan in the patient pendant, thereby reducing the possi-bility of shock. The cord that runs from the patientpendant to the plug contains an air tube, andthe pendantcontains a push-button plunger, squeeze bulb, or pres-sure pad that, when pressed, transmits air pressuredown the tube and closes the electrical switch at theopposite end. Puff/suck pneumatic signal tubing is oftenprovided for incapacitated or paralyzed patients.

Other call devices include disposable pull cords,which are often used in bathrooms, and systems withswitches that allow the staff attendant to send a callresponse message, as well as the location of the call, tothe central console.

Many nurse call systems permit two-way conversa-tions by means of a handset, headset, or speaker/microphone at the nursing station and a speaker/microphone at each call station. Call stations amplifypatients’ voices; however, some patients may requirecord-attached pillow speakers to facilitate communica-tion. Many pillow speakers also provide controls fortelevisions and radios and may interrupt sound duringa call.

Corridor lights outside patient rooms and zonelights at corridor intersections are illuminated whencalls are signaled to assist the staff in locating thecalling room. The signal is relayed to the central con-sole, triggering an audible tone and a display (e.g.,numbered indicator lights; LCD, LED, or CRT screen)of the calling room number. Signals from bathroomsand showers trigger a tone and light signal (usuallypulsating) different from the calls from beds becausethey may require more immediate attention.

In addition to call prioritization, the central consoleusually displays the room number and status of thecall. The central console may also track and display thelength of time that a call has been in the system —from the time the call is initiated until a room responseis indicated. A call reminder feature alerts the atten-dant if a patient has not received attention within apredetermined amount of time, usually programmedby the hospital.

Microprocessor-based nurse call systems’ centralconsoles can be preprogrammed to hospital specifica-tions or can be user programmed, permitting staff toenter the name, room number, and medical data ofeach patient. These systems may interface with thehospital information system (HIS) and admission/dis-charge/transfer (ADT) system; they may also have anintegrated staff-locator system — staff manually

press buttons at each room entrance or may wear aninfrared transmitter badge, wristband, or similar de-vice that interfaces with an infrared locator system toidentify themselves. Infrared sensors are sometimesincorporated into the room stations or may be locatedin the ceiling or elsewhere in the structure of thehospital. They transmit identification information tothe nurse call system and are most commonly used tolocate staff, but they can also be used to locate patientsor equipment. For more information, see the ProductComparisons titled PATIENT IDENTIFICATION AND SE-CURITY SYSTEMS and ALARMS, OCCUPANCY.

With an infrared locator system interface, the mas-ter station can provide a constant display of stafflocation. With appropriate software, the display can bealtered to show the location of staff by level (e.g.,registered nurse, housekeeping). The system may alsohave nurse follower capabilities — the system con-stantly senses a staff member’s location and routes allcalls to the location. The locator system can also beused to automatically cancel patient calls when a staffmember of the appropriate level or one assigned to thepatient enters the patient room.

Some nurse call systems provide programmablecode numbers, words, or red indicator lights (triggeredwhen calls are signaled from priority patients or frombathrooms) next to the standard call lights on thedisplay panel; emergency calls can be deactivated onlyfrom the room where they were activated. Other cen-tral consoles with limited display capabilities can pre-sent calls in a priority sequence, irrespective of theorder of receipt. Patients can also indicate priority bysignaling for a nurse or aide using labeled call buttonsat the bedside station. Operating room personnel caninitiate emergency signals with a footswitch, button,or other device to alert the nursing station or anotherdepartment (e.g., anesthesia). Emergency rooms andintensive care units may have emergency buttons thatare used to alert all staff to cardiopulmonary and otheremergencies. Microprocessor-based nurse call systemscan automatically route code calls to the assigned codeteam members via a radio pager or wireless telephoneas soon as the code call is placed. Other nurse callsystems display the code call at selected central loca-tions (e.g., telephone operations).

Reported problemsThe most common problem with nurse call systems

is that cordsets at patient bedside stations break; theymay also fail to signal the annunciator if they becomedisconnected. Breakage is typically caused by frequentuse (especially those with television controls) and ac-cidental dropping. However, cordsets are required by

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Underwriters Laboratories (UL) standards to signalthe annunciator if a disconnection occurs (althoughsystems have failed to do so on occasion).

Cordsets that generate electric arcs could be haz-ardous when used in or near oxygen-administeringequipment such as oxygen tents. Cordsets that do nothave switches in the patient’s signaling device, such aspneumatic cordsets and pull cords, can prevent thishazard.

There are several problems associated with infraredlocator systems. A caregiver’s transmitter badge maynot be detected if the signal from the transmitter isphysically blocked. Infrared systems may also havetrouble locating staff when a transmitter’s battery islow. Some badges signal low battery strength, but theycan be more expensive. The location and quantity oflocater sensors is also critical to the effective operationof a locater system.

Hospitals can interface nurse call systems withother equipment such as bed-exit detectors, physi-ologic patient monitors, ventilators, and infusionpumps. However, the nurse call system must be pre-configured to connect these devices and there may belimitations in distinguishing between each device’salarm.

Purchase considerationsIn the United States, nurse call systems are re-

quired by various codes and for accreditation by theJoint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Or-ganizations (JCAHO) and are often included in theplanning and design stage of new hospitals.

The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Admini-stration (OSHA) requires that all nurse call systemsbe certified and/or approved by a nationally recognizedtesting laboratory (NRTL) such as UL. Hospitals mustbe aware of the requirements pertaining to each com-ponent before purchasing or modifying a nurse callsystem.

Some U.S. states have specified their own require-ments for nurse call systems. Hospitals should checkwith their state’s department of health for any regula-tions that may apply to their area.

Systems vary in their degree of expandability.Those having only visual/audible signal displays can,under some circumstances, be modified for voice com-munication, provided the conduits are large enough foradditional wiring. Many suppliers can custom designsystems to interface with other communications sys-tems (e.g., staff registries, pagers).

Some systems interface with ADT systems that areHealth Level 7 (HL7) compliant. HL7 is defined by theseventh (applications) layer of the International Or-ganization for Standardization-Open System Inter-connect (ISO-OSI) standard. It is an electronic datainterchange standard that addresses HIS functions,such as order entry, registration, ADT, billing, andresults reporting, and clinical information systems.

Cost containment

Before purchasing a nurse call system, hospitalsshould be aware not only of the initial cost of thesystem, but also of the cost of supporting the system.These costs include servicing the system and trainingthe hospital staff. If the system is microprocessorbased, additional costs will include wiring the nursingstations to a network and upgrading software. Withany system, the costs of site planning and installationshould be considered. If the system replaces an exist-ing nurse call system, the costs of disabling and remov-ing the old system should also be considered. Fullconsideration of these costs will give the hospital amore realistic operating cost than the initial cost of thenurse call system.

Stage of developmentMany nurse call systems have remained essentially

the same for decades, signaling with simple flashinglights and audible tones. The addition of two-way audiocommunication between the patient room and the cen-tral station is common and in some cases mandatory.

Incorporating microprocessor-based nurse call sys-tems allows advancements through interfacing withinfrared locating systems, the hospital’s privatebranch exchange (PBX), information systems, andADT systems. Direct links can also be provided to radiopagers and wireless telephones. Some systems alsohave management and quality control capabilities andcan record and report call transactions and statistics.

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Standards and guidelinesNote: Although every effort is made to ensure that thefollowing list is comprehensive, please note that otherapplicable standards may exist.

American Institute of Architects. Guidelines for designand construction of hospital and healthcare facilities.Academy of Architecture for Health. 1996-1997.

American National Standards Institute/Associationfor the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation.Safe current limits for electromedical apparatus[standard]. 3rd ed. ANSI/AAMI ES1-1993. 1985 (re-vised 1993).

American National Standards Institute/UnderwritersLaboratories. Hospital signaling and nurse-callequipment [standard]. 5th ed. ANSI/UL 1069-1989.1989 (revised 1996).

Canadian Standards Association. Commissioning com-munication systems [standard]. Z318.7-95. 1995.

Health Level Seven. Health Level Seven standardprotocol (version 2.3). 1987 (revised 1996).

International Electrotechnical Commission. Medicalelectrical equipment — part 1: general requirementsfor safety [standard]. IEC 60601-1 (1988-12). 1988.

Medical electrical equipment — part 1: general re-quirements for safety. Amendment 1 [standard].IEC 60601-1-am1 (1991-11). 1991.

Medical electrical equipment — part 1: general re-quirements for safety. Amendment 2 [standard].IEC 60601-1-am2 (1995-03). 1995.

Medical electrical equipment — part 1: general re-quirements for safety. Section 1. Collateral standard:safety requirements for medical electrical systems.IEC 60601-1-1 (1992-06). 1992.

Medical electrical equipment — part 1: general re-quirements for safety. Section 1. Collateral standard:safety requirements for medical electrical systems.Amendment 1. IEC 60601-1-1-am1 (1995-11). 1995.

Medical electrical equipment — part 1: general re-quirements for safety. Section 2. Collateral standard:electromagnetic compatibility — requirements andtests. IEC 60601-1-2 (2001-09). 2001.

Joint Commission on Accreditation of HealthcareOrganizations. Accreditation manual for hospitals[standard]. 1998-1999 CAH-98DL. 1998.

National Electrical Manufacturers Association. Audiostandard for nurse call systems. Hospital Commu-nications Section. No. 30405. 1991.

Underwriters Laboratories. Standard for safety forhospital signaling and nurse call equipment. 5th ed.1096. 1996.

U.S. Department of Labor. Occupational Safety andHealth Administration. Design safety standardsfor electrical systems. 29 CFR 1910.302.308.

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Supplier information

Ackermann

Albert Ackermann GmbH & Co KG [173946]AlbertstrasseD-51643 GummersbachGermanyPhone: 49 (2261) 830Fax: 49 (2261) 83539E-mail: [email protected]: http://www.ackermann.com

Alpha Communications

Alpha Communications [362017]42 Central DrFarmingdale NY 11735-1202Phone: (631) 777-5500, (800) 666-4800Fax: (631) 777-5599E-mail: [email protected]: http://www.alpha-comm.com

Cornell

Cornell Communications Inc [178868]1640 W Silver Spring DrMilwaukee WI 53209-4420Phone: (414) 351-4660, (800) 558-8957Fax: (414) 351-4657E-mail: [email protected]: http://www.cornell.com



C-Tec

C-Tec [184256]Stephen’s WayGoose GreenWigan, Lancashire WN3 6PHEnglandPhone: 44 (1942) 322744Fax: 44 (1942) 829867E-mail: [email protected]: http://www.c-tec.co.uk

Dukane

Dukane Communication SystemsDiv Edwards Systems Technology Inc [342297]461 Manitou DrKitchener ON N2C 1L5CanadaPhone: (519) 748-5352Fax: (519) 748-9221E-mail: [email protected]: http://www.dukane.com/csd

Dukane Communication Systems USDiv Edwards Systems Technology Inc [103036]2900 Dukane DrSt Charles IL 60174-3348Phone: (630) 584-2300, (888) 385-2639Fax: (630) 584-2792E-mail: [email protected]: http://www.dukane.com/csd

Executone

SimplexGrinnell LPDiv Tyco Healthcare Group LP [358365]100 Simplex DrWestminster MA 01441-0001Phone: (978) 731-2500, (800) 746-7539Fax: (978) 731-7856Internet: http://www.simplexgrinnell.com

HC & E

Hospital Communications & Electronics Inc[107726]55 Middlesex StNorth Chelmsford MA 01863-1561Phone: (978) 251-1967Fax: (978) 251-1976E-mail: [email protected]: http://www.gohce.com

Hill-Rom

Hill-Rom Air-Shields (Australia)A Hillenbrand Co [339681]5-9 Devlin St Suite 402 Ground FloorRyde, NSW 2112AustraliaPhone: 61 (2) 98096622

Hill-Rom Air-Shields (UK)A Hillenbrand Co [339680]Unit 9 Manor WayOld Woking, Surrey GU22 9JYEnglandPhone: 44 (1483) 246270E-mail: [email protected]: http://www.hill-rom.co.uk

Hill-Rom Co IncA Hillenbrand Industry [101318]1069 State Rt 46 EBatesville IN 47006-9164Phone: (812) 934-7777, (800) 445-3730Fax: (812) 934-8189Internet: http://www.hill-rom.com

Intercall Systems

Intercall Systems Inc [107710]86 Denton AveGarden City Park NY 11040Phone: (516) 294-4524Fax: (516) 294-4526E-mail: [email protected]: http://www.intercallsystems.com

Jeron Electronic Systems

Jeron Electronic Systems Inc [107734]1743-55 W Rosehill DrChicago IL 60660-3921Phone: (773) 275-1900, (800) 621-1903Fax: (773) 275-0283E-mail: [email protected]: http://www.jeron.com

March Networks

March Networks CorpHealthcare Applications [384450]555 Legget Dr Tower BOttawa ON K2K 2X3CanadaPhone: (613) 591-8181, (800) 563-5564Fax: (613) 591-7337E-mail: [email protected]: http://www.marchnetworks.com/healthcare

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Pikosystem

Pikosystem Kft [287845]Paskal utca 60H-1141 BudapestHungaryPhone: 36 (1) 3634825Fax: 36 (1) 3841580E-mail: [email protected]: http://www.datanet.hu/pikosystem

Rauland-Borg

Rauland-Borg Corp [103070]3450 W Oakton StSkokie IL 60076Phone: (847) 679-0900, (800) 752-7725Fax: (847) 679-4106E-mail: [email protected]: http://www.rauland.com

Simplex


Static Systems Group

Static Systems Group plc [358140]Heath Mill RoadWombourne, Staffordshire WV5 8ANEnglandPhone: 44 (1902) 895551Fax: 44 (1902) 324969E-mail: [email protected]: http://www.staticsystems.co.uk

Televic

Televic NV [151046]Leo Bekaertlaan 1B-8870 IzegemBelgiumPhone: 32 (51) 303045Fax: 32 (51) 331886E-mail: [email protected]: http://www.televic.com

Tetronik

Tetronik Kommunikationstechnik GmbH[286561]Silberbachstrasse 10-12D-65232 TaunussteinGermanyPhone: 49 (6128) 9630Fax: 49 (6128) 963259Internet: http://www.tetronik-kt.de

Varitronics

Varitronics [107899]620 ParkwayBroomall PA 19008Phone: (610) 356-3995, (800) 345-1244Fax: (610) 356-5222E-mail: [email protected]: http://www.varitronics.com

Varolux

Varolux Technik Geraetebau GmbH [280328]Mittelweg 3D-39326 MeitzendorfGermanyPhone: 49 (3920) 26289Fax: 49 (3920) 266712E-mail: [email protected]: http://www.varolux.de

Wandsworth

Wandsworth Electrical Ltd [359984]Albert DriveSheerwaterWoking, Surrey GU21 5SEEnglandPhone: 44 (1483) 740740Fax: 44 (1483) 740384E-mail: [email protected]: http://www.wandsworthgroup.com

Wescom

Wescom Products Inc [174481]9446 Phillips Hwy Suite 1Jacksonville FL 32256-1349Phone: (904) 260-6334, (800) 793-7266Fax: (904) 262-3661E-mail: [email protected]: http://www.nursecall.com



West-Com

West-Com Nurse Call Systems Inc [177156]PO Box 640Danville CA 94526Phone: (925) 831-0802, (800) 761-1180Fax: (925) 831-0842E-mail: [email protected]: http://www.westcall.com

Zettler


About the chart specificationsThe following terms are used in the chart:

Meets ANSI/UL 1069: Standard for hospital signalingand nurse call equipment (see Standards andGuidelines) in the United States.

Capacity, beds: The maximum number of patient sta-tions represented on the annunciator. Most systemscan be expanded by wiring additional annunciatorsto the system.

Self-diagnostics: A self-monitoring feature that dis-plays circuitry malfunction.

Distinct audible tones: Signals triggered at the centralconsole when a call is received. Normal signals,which are constant or pulsating tones, can be can-celed at the central console unless specified other-wise. Emergency signals, which are rapidlypulsating tones, can be canceled only at the callingroom.

Display capacity, beds: The maximum number of sig-nals that the annunciator can display at one time.

Hold/recall button: This allows the central consoleattendant to hold a call in the console while anothercall is answered by means of the handset micro-phone, and then return to the original call.

Call reminder: Alerts attendant if a patient has notreceived attention within a predetermined amountof time.

Priority sequencing: Calls are displayed according topreprogrammed priority levels.

Staff register: An integral feature or separate moduleused to register available staff.

Staff follower: Automatically routes calls to appropri-ate staff member.

Staff locator: Displays staff location; can be deter-mined either manually by pressing buttons or by aninfrared tracking system.

Pendant for O2 use: A cordset that does not have aswitch in the patient’s signaling device, such as apneumatic cordset, thereby reducing the chance forelectric shock.

ESD hardened: Protected against electrostatic dis-charge.

Abbreviations:

ADT — Admission/discharge/transfer

ANSI — American National Standards Institute

CE mark — Conformite Europeene mark

CPOE — Computerized provider order entry

CRT — Cathode ray tube

DIN — Deutsches Institut fuer Normung

DTMF — Dial-tone multifrequency

ETL — ETL Testing Laboratories

GUI — Graphical user interface

HIS — Hospital information system

HL7 — Health Level 7

IR — Infrared

ISDN — Integrated services digital network

ISO — International Organization for Standardiza-tion

IV — Intravenous

LAN — Local area network

LCD — Liquid crystal display

LED — Light-emitting diode

MDD — Medical Devices Directive

MIS — Management information system

PABX/PBX — Private branch exchange

PC — Personal computer

RF — Radio-frequency

UL — Underwriters Laboratories

VDE — Verband Deutscher Electrotechniker

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VGA — Video Graphics Array

WIP — Works in progress

Note: The data in the charts derive from suppli-ers’ specifications and have not been verified throughindependent testing by ECRI or any other agency.Because test methods vary, different products’ specifi-cations are not always comparable. Moreover, prod-ucts and specifications are subject to frequent changes.ECRI is not responsible for the quality or validity ofthe information presented or for any adverse conse-quences of acting on such information.

When reading the charts, keep in mind that, unlessotherwise noted, the list price does not reflect supplier

discounts. And although we try to indicate whichfeatures and characteristics are standard and whichare not, some may be optional, at additional cost.

For those models whose prices were supplied to usin currencies other than U.S. dollars, we have alsolisted the conversion to U.S. dollars to facilitate com-parison among models. However, keep in mind thatexchange rates change often.

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Product Comparison Chart

MODEL ACKERMANN ACKERMANN ACKERMANN ACKERMANN

clino com 21 clino opt 99 clino phon 95WIN clino phon 95WL

WHERE MARKETED Worldwide Worldwide Worldwide Worldwide

CE MARK (MDD) Yes Yes Yes Yes

MEETS ANSI/UL 1069 Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified

NURSE CALL STATION

Capacity, beds 80 zones with 74 48 zones with max 64 zones with max 64 zones with maxrooms/zone; 127 rooms/zone 50 rooms/zone; 50 rooms/zone;4 beds/room max 4 beds/room max 4 beds/room

Configuration PC Electronic module PC PC

Self-diagnostics Yes Yes Yes Yes

Distinct audibletones 4, pulsating at 4, pulsating at 4, pulsating at 4, pulsating at

different different different differentfrequencies frequencies frequencies frequencies

Display type Incandescent lamps, Incandescent lamps, Incandescent lamps, Incandescent lamps,LED, LCD, monitor, LED, LCD, monitor LED, LCD, monitor LED, LCD, monitortouch

Display capacity,beds All rooms and beds, All rooms and beds, All rooms and beds, All rooms and beds,

alternating alternating alternating alternatingHandset Yes Yes Yes YesSpeaker/microphone Yes Yes Yes YesHold/recall button Yes Yes Yes YesCall reminder Yes Yes Yes YesPriority sequencing Yes Yes Yes Yes

Priority levels Normal, assistance, Normal, assistance, Normal, assistance, Normal, assistance,bathroom, enhanced bathroom, enhanced bathroom, enhanced bathroom, enhancedbathroom, emergency, bathroom, emergency, bathroom, emergency, bathroom, emergency,doctor, diagnostic, doctor, diagnostic, doctor, diagnostic, doctor, diagnostic,telephone, emergency telephone, emergency telephone, emergency telephone, emergencybathroom, cardiac bathroom, cardiac bathroom, cardiac bathroom, cardiacarrest, remind arrest, remind arrest, remind arrest, remind

Patient disconnectsignal Yes Yes Yes Yes

Staff register Yes Yes Yes YesStaff follower Yes Yes Yes YesStaff locator Yes Yes Yes YesManagement reports Yes Yes Yes YesInterfaces Printer, computer Printer, computer Printer, computer Printer, computer

(HL7), paging, DECT, (HL7), paging, DECT, (HL7), paging, DECT, (HL7), paging, DECT,radio/TV tone radio/TV tone radio/TV tone radio/TV tonetransmission and transmission and transmission and transmission andchannel control channel control channel control channel control

Colons separate data on similar models of a device. This is the first oftwo pages coveringthe above model(s).These specificationscontinue onto thenext page.

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MODEL ACKERMANN ACKERMANN ACKERMANN ACKERMANN

clino com 21 clino opt 99 clino phon 95WIN clino phon 95WL

PATIENT BED STATIONSpeaker/microphone Yes Yes Yes YesControls Yes Yes Yes Yes

Pendant for O2 use Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified

Voltage 24 VDC 24 VDC 24 VDC 24 VDC

EMERGENCY INDICATOR Fast-pulse tone, Fast-pulse tone, Fast-pulse tone, Fast-pulse tone,flashing lamp, code flashing lamp, code flashing lamp, code flashing lamp, codenumber display number display number display number display

CORRIDOR LIGHTSColors 4 4 4 4

LINE POWER, VAC Yes Yes Yes Yes

UPS Yes Yes Yes Yes

PURCHASE INFORMATIONList price, per bed Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified

Warranty 2 years 2 years 2 years 2 yearsDelivery time, ARO 6-8 weeks 6-8 weeks 6-8 weeks 6-8 weeksYear first sold Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specifiedNumber installed,

USA/worldwide Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specifiedFiscal year January to December January to December January to December January to December

OTHER SPECIFICATIONS Multimedia Individual/room TV; Individual/room TV; Individual/room TV;integrating system; PC; master station; PC; master station; PC; master station;1 handset for room terminals dis- room terminals dis- room terminals dis-telephony services play room and bed play room and bed play room and bedand nurse call; numbers; room in- numbers; room in- numbers; room in-bedside internet dentification on dentification on dentification onconnection; indi- display module mas- display module mas- display module mas-vidual/room TV; PC; ter station; emer- ter station; emer- ter station; emer-master station; room gency call; zone gency call; zone gency call; zoneterminals display linking; call trans- linking; call trans- linking; call trans-room and bed num- fer; plugged compo- fer; plugged compo- fer; plugged compo-bers; room indenti- nents; automatic re- nents; automatic re- nents; automatic re-fication on display lease plug system; lease plug system; lease plug system;module master patient priority patient priority patient prioritystation; emergency program; paging sys- program; paging sys- program; paging sys-call; zone linking; tem; room and pager tem; room and pager tem; room and pagercall transfer; number allocation; number allocation; number allocation;plugged components; DECT-Telephony inte- DECT-Telephony inte- DECT-Telephony inte-automatic release gration; PC network gration; PC network gration; PC networkplug system; patient possible; interfaces possible; interfaces possible; interfacespriority program; for printer/paging for printer/paging for printer/pagingpaging system; room system; PC call system; PC call system; PC calland pager number logging; information logging; information logging; informationallocation; DECT- displays for floor; displays for floor; displays for floor;Telephony inte- ground plan of sta- ground plan of sta- ground plan of sta-gration. * tion is monitored. tion is monitored. ** tion is monitored. **

Colons separate data on similar models of a device.* Also PC network possible; interfaces for printer/paging system; PC call logging; information displays for floor; ground plan

of station is monitored; centralized and decentralized system. Meets requirements of DIN VDE 0834.** Also centralized and decentralized systems. Meets requirements of DIN VDE 0834.




MODEL ALPHA COMMUNICATIONS ALPHA COMMUNICATIONS ALPHA COMMUNICATIONS ALPHA COMMUNICATIONS

NC110N NC150N NC200N NC205 Digi-Care

WHERE MARKETED Worldwide Worldwide Worldwide Not specified

CE MARK (MDD) Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified

MEETS ANSI/UL 1069 Yes Yes Yes Yes

NURSE CALL STATION

Capacity, beds Unlimited Unlimited Unlimited 250 stations

Configuration Wall or desk master Wall or desk master Desk master Wall or desk master

Self-diagnostics No No No No

Distinct audibletones 2, optional 3 2, optional 3 2, optional 3 3

Display type Incandescent lamps Incandescent lamps Incandescent lamps LED

Display capacity,beds All rooms All rooms All rooms All rooms

Handset No Optional Optional YesSpeaker/microphone Yes Yes Yes YesHold/recall button No No No NoCall reminder Yes Yes Yes YesPriority sequencing No No No Yes

Priority levels 2 normal/emergency, 2 normal/emergency, 2 normal/emergency, 7optional 3 with optional 3 with optional 3 withadded control unit added control unit added control unit

Patient disconnectsignal No No No No

Staff register No No No NoStaff follower No No No FollowerStaff locator No No No LocatorManagement reports No No No NoInterfaces Pocket pagers, Pocket pagers, Pocket pagers, Printer, pocket

smoke/heat detectors smoke/heat detectors smoke/heat pagers, cordlessdetectors, wireless phones, heat/smokependants detectors, wireless

pendants


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MODEL ALPHA COMMUNICATIONS ALPHA COMMUNICATIONS ALPHA COMMUNICATIONS ALPHA COMMUNICATIONS

NC110N NC150N NC200N NC205 Digi-Care

PATIENT BED STATIONSpeaker/microphone No Yes Yes YesControls Cancel, call placed Call, reset Call, reset Call, reset

Pendant for O2 use No Not specified Not specified Optional

Voltage Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified

EMERGENCY INDICATOR Fast-pulse tone, Fast-pulse tone, Fast-pulse tone, Fast-pulse tone,flashing lamp flashing lamp flashing lamp flashing lamp


LINE POWER, VAC Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified

UPS Optional Optional Optional Optional


Warranty 1 year, limited 1 year, limited 1 year, limited 1 year, limitedDelivery time, ARO Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specifiedYear first sold Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specifiedNumber installed,

USA/worldwide Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specifiedFiscal year Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified

OTHER SPECIFICATIONS Audiovisual system; Audiovisual system; Audiovisual system; Audiovisual, micro-modular. modular. modular. processor-controlled

system.

Colons separate data on similar models of a device.




MODEL ALPHA COMMUNICATIONS CORNELL C-TEC C-TEC

NC 300 4000-Visual Nursecall 800 Nursecall 800Emergency Standard

WHERE MARKETED Worldwide Worldwide Europe, Middle East Europe, Middle East

CE MARK (MDD) Not specified No Not specified Not specified

MEETS ANSI/UL 1069 Yes Yes Not specified Not specified

NURSE CALL STATION

Capacity, beds 512 addressable 200 240 240points

Configuration Wall or desk master Desk, wall Wall Wall

Self-diagnostics Yes Yes No No

Distinct audibletones Depends on call 3, pulsating at 2 1

priority differentfrequencies

Display type CRT LED LED LED

Display capacity,beds 1,024 300 240 240

Handset Yes No Yes YesSpeaker/microphone Yes No No NoHold/recall button No No No NoCall reminder Yes Not specified Not specified Not specifiedPriority sequencing Yes No Yes No

Priority levels 12 3 2: standard patient Nocall, emergency


Staff register W/presence station Optional Yes YesStaff follower Yes Optional No NoStaff locator Manual Not specified Not specified Not specifiedManagement reports Optional Not specified Not specified Not specifiedInterfaces Pocket pagers, Not specified Not specified Not specified

printers, cordlessphone, wireless pen-dants, aux alarms,door contacts,smoke/heat detect


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MODEL ALPHA COMMUNICATIONS CORNELL C-TEC C-TEC

NC 300 4000-Visual Nursecall 800 Nursecall 800Emergency Standard

PATIENT BED STATIONSpeaker/microphone Yes No No NoControls Call, reset Call, cancel Standard patient Standard patient

call, staff call, resetemergency, reset

Pendant for O2 use Optional Yes Not specified Not specified

Voltage Not specified 24 VDC 12 VDC 12 VDC

EMERGENCY INDICATOR Fast-pulse tone, Fast-pulse tone, Fast-pulse tone, Noflashing lamp flashing lamp flashing lamp


LINE POWER, VAC 110 110-125 120/230 120/230

UPS Optional Not specified Not specified Not specified


Warranty 1 year, limited 2 years 1 year 1 yearDelivery time, ARO Not specified 2-30 days Not specified Not specifiedYear first sold Not specified 1970 Not specified Not specifiedNumber installed,

USA/worldwide Not specified Not specified NA/not specified NA/not specifiedFiscal year Not specified January to December Not specified Not specified

OTHER SPECIFICATIONS Audiovisual, micro- Custom configuration Modular in 10-zone Modular in 10-zoneprocessor-controlled and correctional steps; call logging, steps; call logging,system. products. alphanumeric paging, alphanumeric paging,

relay outputs for relay outputs forancillary equipment; ancillary equipment;4-core security 4-core securitycable; all calls cable; all callsmust be canceled can be canceledfrom patient’s room; from patient’s roomoptional mute or from optionalbutton (standard master reset.calls only).





MODEL C-TEC DUKANE DUKANE DUKANE

Quantec ProCare 1000 ProCare 2000 ProCare 2600

WHERE MARKETED Europe, Middle East Worldwide Worldwide Worldwide

CE MARK (MDD) Not specified No No No

MEETS ANSI/UL 1069 Not specified Yes Yes Yes

NURSE CALL STATION

Capacity, beds 256 50 stations per 160 (using dual 1,000+ (depends onannunciator panel; patient stations) configuration)up to 10 panels

Configuration Wall Wall annunciator Desk, wall DeskMaster, PC/flat-panel panel display option

Self-diagnostics Yes No Yes Yes

Distinct audibletones 4, pulsating at 4 8 Up to 16

differentfrequencies

Display type LCD Incandescent lamps LED direct selection LED, alphanumericLCD, or flat-paneldisplay

Display capacity,beds 256 50 stations per Up to 80 stations Base master, 1 with

annunciator panel (160 beds) scrolling *Handset Yes No Yes YesSpeaker/microphone No No Yes YesHold/recall button No No No NoCall reminder Not specified No Yes YesPriority sequencing Yes No Yes Yes

Priority levels 4: standard patient Patient, lavatory 3 patient, lavatory 3 patient, lavatorycall, help required, emergency, staff emergency, 4 user- emergency, staffemergency, infrared emergency, code blue definable calls emergency, codestaff attack blue, programmable

auxiliary monitorinputs

Patient disconnectsignal Yes No No No

Staff register Yes No No YesStaff follower Yes No Yes YesStaff locator Not specified No No Using PC600 stationsManagement reports Not specified No Yes YesInterfaces Not specified Radio pager, contact Radio pager, Radio pager,

closure inputs for management reports management reports,door monitors wireless telephones,

infrared location,HL7 ADT data

Colons separate data on similar models of a device. This is the first of* Supplemental LCD displays 5 calls; flat panel displays up to 25 calls. two pages covering

the above model(s).These specificationscontinue onto thenext page.

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MODEL C-TEC DUKANE DUKANE DUKANE

Quantec ProCare 1000 ProCare 2000 ProCare 2600

PATIENT BED STATIONSpeaker/microphone No No Yes YesControls Standard patient Call, cancel Call, cancel Call, cancel, code

call, staff help blue, staffrequired, staff emergency, secrecy,emergency, staff auxiliary inputspresence, reset

Pendant for O2 use Not specified Available Available Available

Voltage 24 VDC 24 VDC 24 VDC 12 or 24 VDC

EMERGENCY INDICATOR Urgent-pulse tone, Rapid tone, flashing Rapid tone, flashing Programmable tone,flashing lamp light lamp flashing light

CORRIDOR LIGHTSColors 2 Up to 4 Up to 4 4

LINE POWER, VAC 120/230 110/220 110/220 110/220

UPS Not specified Not required Not required Not required

PURCHASE INFORMATIONList price, per bed Not specified Depends on Depends on Depends on

configuration configuration configurationWarranty 1 year 1 year, parts/labor 1 year, parts/labor 1 year, parts/laborDelivery time, ARO Not specified 30 days * 30 days * 30 daysYear first sold Not specified 1996 1987 1998Number installed,

USA/worldwide NA/not specified Not specified/3,000+ Not specified/8,000+ Not specifiedFiscal year Not specified January to December January to December January to December

OTHER SPECIFICATIONS Microprocessor Tone/visual system; Direct-selection LED Room and mastercontrolled; fully direct replacement readout on master; stations userprogrammable at set- for Series 2000 built-in nurse definable; combinesup; call points and discontinued in follow; zone- and ProCare 2000 anddisplays grouped to 1996. all-page capable; 6000 features;simplify program- programmable tones provides upgrademing; battery for multiple call path for ProCarebackup; built-in types; upgradable 2000 users.500-event data- to ProCare 2600;logger; different ESD hardened;day/night call rout- interfaces withing configurations; pocket paging andautomatic and manual Dukane ARMScall divert; area reporting package;indication; call- up to 4 masteraccept button on stations per system.displays; alpha-numeric pagingfacility.

Colons separate data on similar models of a device.* Excludes custom.




MODEL DUKANE EXECUTONE EXECUTONE HC & E

ProCare 6000 Care Com II/E2 LifeSaver Cumula I


CE MARK (MDD) No No No Yes


NURSE CALL STATION

Capacity, beds 1,000+ (depends on 360 1,280 64configuration),32 stations/zone *

Configuration DeskMaster, PC/flat- Desk, wall Desk, wall Desk, wallpanel display option


Distinct audibletones Up to 16 3, pulsating at 6, pulsating at 5, pulsating at

different different differentfrequencies frequencies frequencies

Display type Alphanumeric LCD, LCD, CRT option LCD LEDPC/flat-panel touch-screen option

Display capacity,beds Base master, 1 with Top 3 active calls 8, plus call waiting 64

scrolling ** (LCD) ***Handset Yes Yes Yes NoSpeaker/microphone Yes Yes Yes NoHold/recall button No Yes Yes NoCall reminder Yes Yes Yes NoPriority sequencing Yes Yes Yes Yes

Priority levels 16 including Smoke detector/ Smoke detector, code Staff, routine,patient, lavatory, auxiliary, code blue, staff assist, bath emergency,emergency, staff blue emergency, patient priority, assist, code blue,emergency, code routine emergency, personal auxiliary alarm, lowblue, programmable attention, overtime, levelauxiliary monitor cord removal,inputs patient/staff call,

2 auxiliary devicesPatient disconnect

signal No Yes Yes YesStaff register Yes Yes Yes YesStaff follower Yes No Yes NoStaff locator Yes † Yes Yes YesManagement reports Yes †† Yes Yes YesInterfaces Radio pager, manage- Pager, code-blue Pager, code-blue Yes

ment reports, wire- marquee, patient marquee, patientless telephones, data (CRT), data (CRT),VoIP phones, infra- wireless, smoke wireless, smokered location, HL7, detector, IR locator detector, IR locatorpatient monitors †††

Colons separate data on similar models of a device. This is the first of* Also centralized answering option increases capacities. two pages covering** Supplemental LCD displays 5 calls; flat panel displays up to 25 calls. the above model(s).*** Also top 8 (CRT) plus call waiting. These specifications† Automatic IR and manual push-button options. continue onto the†† Single seat and browser application options. next page.††† Also centralized answering.

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MODEL DUKANE EXECUTONE EXECUTONE HC & E

ProCare 6000 Care Com II/E2 LifeSaver Cumula I

PATIENT BED STATIONSpeaker/microphone Yes Yes Yes NoControls Call, cancel, code Call, cancel Call, cancel, Call

blue, staff privacy, staffemergency, secrecy, assist, station testsystem monitor,auxiliary inputs

Pendant for O2 use Available Yes Yes Yes

Voltage 12 VDC 12-24 VDC 12-24 VDC 24 VDC

EMERGENCY INDICATOR Programmable tone, Fast-pulse tone, Fast-pulse tone, Fast-pulse tone,flashing light flashing lamp display room, dome flashing lamp

light

CORRIDOR LIGHTSColors 4 6 lamps, 7 colors: 6 lamps, 7 colors: 1-5

white, amber, red, white, amber, red,yellow, green, blue * yellow, green, blue *

LINE POWER, VAC 110/220 110 110 110/240

UPS Not required Not specified Not specified Optional

PURCHASE INFORMATIONList price, per bed Depends on Not specified Not specified Not specified

configurationWarranty 1 year, parts/labor 1 year 1 year 3 yearsDelivery time, ARO 30 days ** Not specified Not specified 2-4 weeksYear first sold 1994 Not specified Not specified 1990Number installed,

USA/worldwide Not specified/3,000+ Not specified Not specified Not specifiedFiscal year January to December October to September October to September April to March

OTHER SPECIFICATIONS Microprocessor Management reports; Management reports; Tone/visual system;based; modular; MIS integration; MIS integration; satellite stations;flat-panel Windows remote diagnostics; split screen; all calls canceledGUI display; hands-free opera- remote diagnostics; at patient station.Ethernet-based tion; 12 or 24 hr hands-freeinterface with clock; master-to- operation; 12 orIR location master communica- 24 hr clock; master-system; wireless tion; pocket-page to-master communi-phones; pocket interface; Hill-Rom cation; pocket-pagepagers; HL7 ADT and interface; menu- interface; Hill-Romvoiceover IP driven functions; interface; multiplephones; takes inputs shared zones; paging options;from patient moni- flexible room menu-driven func-tors and room smoke assignments; tions; shared zones;detectors for optional parallel automatic day-and-centralized alarm- zones; master-to- night transfer;ing; displays HL7 master intercom; flexible roomADT patient data; staff terminals; assignments.flexible assignments overhead page; ESDof patients to staff hardened.and pagers/wirelessphones. ***

Colons separate data on similar models of a device.* Also pink.** Excludes custom.*** Also centralized answering option for enterprisewide management; ESM transaction server allows multiple integrations at

same facility; ARMSip offers browser-based management reports, which allow multiple simultaneous staff login.




MODEL HC & E HC & E HC & E HILL-ROM

Cumula II Cumula III Millennium COMposer Patient/Nurse Comm System

WHERE MARKETED Worldwide Worldwide Canada, USA Worldwide

CE MARK (MDD) Yes Yes Yes No


NURSE CALL STATION

Capacity, beds 64 128 3,072 270

Configuration Desk Desk, touchscreen, Desk Desk, wallwall mount

Self-diagnostics Yes Yes Yes Continuoussupervision

Distinct audibletones 6, pulsating at 6, pulsating at 15 15

different differentfrequencies frequencies

Display type LED/LCD LED/LCD, touchscreen Computer CRT

Display capacity,beds 64 128 60 4

Handset Yes Yes Yes YesSpeaker/microphone Yes Yes Yes YesHold/recall button Yes Yes Yes YesCall reminder Yes Yes Yes YesPriority sequencing Yes Yes Yes Yes

Priority levels Staff, routine, Staff, routine, Unlimited 10bath emergency, bath emergency,assist, code blue, assist, code blue,auxiliary alarm, low auxiliary alarm, lowlevel level


Staff register Yes Yes Yes YesStaff follower Yes Yes Yes YesStaff locator Yes Yes Yes Automatic, IRManagement reports No Yes Yes YesInterfaces Radio pager, cell Radio pager, Radio pager, cell Pocket page, SideCom

phone cell phone, modem, phones, IR, bedrails, wirelesscentralized, modem, patient- phone, Hill-Rom bedprinter, IR, wander door alarms, status, auxiliaryHIS smoke detector equipment, alarm

jacks, HL7/ADT


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MODEL HC & E HC & E HC & E HILL-ROM

Cumula II Cumula III Millennium COMposer Patient/Nurse Comm System

PATIENT BED STATIONSpeaker/microphone Yes Yes Yes YesControls Call, entertainment, Call, entertainment, Call, enter lights Call, code blue,

lights lights emergency, stafflocating/calling,optional TV/radio

Pendant for O2 use Yes Yes Yes Yes

Voltage 24 VDC 24 VDC 24 VDC 24-36 VDC

EMERGENCY INDICATOR Fast-pulse tone, Fast-pulse tone, Fast-pulse tone, Fast-pulse tone,flashing lamp flashing lamp flashing lamp icon-based dome-

light indicator

CORRIDOR LIGHTSColors 1-5 1-5 1-5 4, icon based

LINE POWER, VAC 110/240 110/240 110/240 110/120

UPS Optional Optional Optional Not specified


Warranty 3 years 3 years 1 year 1 yearDelivery time, ARO 4-6 weeks 4-6 weeks 8 weeks 8-12 weeksYear first sold 1992 1996 1999 1993Number installed,

USA/worldwide Not specified/100+ Not specified/500+ Not specified Not specified/450+Fiscal year April to March April to March Not specified December to November

OTHER SPECIFICATIONS Radio-pager Modem; printer; cell Report management. Integrated wirelessinterface; central phones; paging; staff-locating sys-operator. centralized. tem; PBX/DXP-based

architecture; bedstatus; digitalaudio and data ISDNarchitecture; star-config network; 2channels of digitalaudio at master sta-tion for simul-taneous answering/machine patientcalls; attended/unattended models;room monitorfunction; roomprivacy function.





MODEL HILL-ROM INTERCALL SYSTEMS INTERCALL SYSTEMS INTERCALL SYSTEMS

NCM (Nurse Comm 100 Series Visual 300 Series Visual EquinoxModule)

WHERE MARKETED Worldwide North America, Middle East, North Middle East, WesternWestern Europe America, Western Europe

Europe

CE MARK (MDD) No Not specified Not specified Not specified


NURSE CALL STATION

Capacity, beds 270 64 64 72

Configuration Desk, wall Desk, wall Desk, wall Desk, wall

Self-diagnostics Continuous No No Yessupervision

Distinct audibletones 14 3: steady, slow, and 3: steady, slow, and 4, pulsating at

fast fast differentfrequencies

Display type CRT and flat touch- Incandescent lamps, Incandescent lamps, LED and LCDscreen, LCD (mini- LED LEDmasters)

Display capacity,beds 4 displayed, 64 64 72

unlimited in queueHandset Yes No No YesSpeaker/microphone Yes No No YesHold/recall button Automatic No No YesCall reminder Yes Not specified Not specified Not specifiedPriority sequencing Yes No No Yes

Priority levels 10 Normal, bath, staff Normal, bath, staff Normal, bath, staffemergency emergency emergency


Staff register Yes No No YesStaff follower Yes No No YesStaff locator IR technology Yes Yes YesManagement reports Yes Yes Yes YesInterfaces SideCom bedrails, Yes Yes Yes

HillRom bed status,auxiliary equiment,alarm jacks


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MODEL HILL-ROM INTERCALL SYSTEMS INTERCALL SYSTEMS INTERCALL SYSTEMS

NCM (Nurse Comm 100 Series Visual 300 Series Visual EquinoxModule)

PATIENT BED STATIONSpeaker/microphone Yes No No YesControls Call, code blue, Call, cancel Call, cancel Call, cancel,

emergency, staff staff emergency,locating/calling, reminder, optionaloptional TV/radio nurse finder


Voltage 24-36 VDC 14 VDC 14 VDC 14 VDC

EMERGENCY INDICATOR Fast-pulse tone, Fast-flashing lamps, Fast-flashing lamps, Fast-pulse tone,icon-based dome- 1-level tone, tone flashing lamp, wordlight indicator 2-level tone display

CORRIDOR LIGHTSColors 4 icon based or 4 1-5 1-5 1-5

color based

LINE POWER, VAC 110/120 115 115 115

UPS Battery backup Not specified Not specified Not specified


Warranty 15 months 1 year 1 year 1 yearDelivery time, ARO 8-12 weeks 2 weeks 2 weeks 4 weeksYear first sold 2000 Not specified 1994 1990Number installed,

USA/worldwide Not specified/100+ Not specified Not specified Not specifiedFiscal year December to November January to December January to December January to December

OTHER SPECIFICATIONS Integrated wireless None specified. None specified. Nurse-programmablestaff-locating sys- functions includetem; PBX/DXP-based staff-followerarchitecture; star- tone, staff-followerconfig network; 2 lights, patientchannels of digital status, staff voiceaudio at master page, audio monitorstation for simul- scan; printer andtaneous answering/ pocket pagemachine patient interface.calls; attended/unattended models;room monitorfunction; roomprivacy function;swing rooms; MNGreports (Crystal).





MODEL INTERCALL SYSTEMS INTERCALL SYSTEMS INTERCALL SYSTEMS JERON ELECTRONICSYSTEMS

Legend Spectrum Ultra EC-300

WHERE MARKETED Middle East, Western USA USA WorldwideEurope

CE MARK (MDD) Not specified Not specified Not specified No


NURSE CALL STATION

Capacity, beds 84 60 1,000 300

Configuration Desk, wall Desk, wall Desk Desk, wall

Self-diagnostics No No Yes No

Distinct audibletones 3, pulsating at 2, slow- and fast- 8 levels 3, pulsating at

different repeating chimes differentfrequencies frequencies

Display type Incandescent lamps Incandescent lamps 15" touchscreen LED LEDs

Display capacity,beds 96 60 96 300

Handset Yes Yes Yes NoSpeaker/microphone Yes Yes Yes NoHold/recall button No No Yes NoCall reminder Not specified Not specified Yes Not specifiedPriority sequencing No No Yes Yes

Priority levels Normal, bath, staff Normal, bath 8 3emergency


Staff register Yes No Yes NoStaff follower Yes No Yes NoStaff locator Yes Not specified Yes NoManagement reports Yes Not specified Yes NoInterfaces Yes Not specified Yes No


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MODEL INTERCALL SYSTEMS INTERCALL SYSTEMS INTERCALL SYSTEMS JERON ELECTRONICSYSTEMS

Legend Spectrum Ultra EC-300

PATIENT BED STATIONSpeaker/microphone Yes Yes Yes NoControls Call, cancel, Call, cancel Call, cancel Call, cancel,

staff emergency, entertainmentreminder, nursefollower, optionalnurse finder



EMERGENCY INDICATOR Fast-pulse tone, Fast-flashing lamps, 8 levels Pulse tone, flashingflashing lamp fast chime LED

CORRIDOR LIGHTSColors 1-5 1-5 1-5 1, 2, or 3

LINE POWER, VAC 115 115 115 105-130

UPS Not specified Not specified Not specified Battery backup


Warranty 1 year 1 year 1 year 1 yearDelivery time, ARO 4 weeks 2 weeks 4-6 weeks Not specifiedYear first sold 1989 1989 1998 Not specifiedNumber installed,

USA/worldwide Not specified Not specified/NA Not specified/NA Not specifiedFiscal year January to December January to December January to December Not specified

OTHER SPECIFICATIONS Nurse follower; None specified. Room-to-room Battery backup;staff emergency; communication; simultaneous displaystaff dispatch; touchscreen master. of all calls;master-to-master modular construc-communication; tion.printer and pocketpage interface.





MODEL JERON ELECTRONIC JERON ELECTRONIC JERON ELECTRONIC JERON ELECTRONICSYSTEMS SYSTEMS SYSTEMS SYSTEMSEC-610 Pro-Alert 640 Provider 620 Provider 670


CE MARK (MDD) No No No No


NURSE CALL STATION

Capacity, beds 250 384 2,000 1,024

Configuration Desk (expandable), Desk (expandable), Desk (expandable), Desk (expandable),wall wall wall wall

Self-diagnostics No Yes Yes Automatic

Distinct audibletones 3, pulsating at 3, pulsating at 4, pulsating at 4, pulsating at

different different different differentfrequencies frequencies frequencies frequencies

Display type LCD with English LCD with English LCD with English LCD with Englishwords, LEDs words, LEDs words, LEDs words

Display capacity,beds 250 384 2,000 1,024

Handset No Voice activated No Voice activatedSpeaker/microphone No Yes No YesHold/recall button No No No NoCall reminder Not specified Not specified Not specified YesPriority sequencing Yes Yes Yes Yes

Priority levels 16, programmable 16, programmable 30, programmable 31, programmable

Patient disconnectsignal Cord out Cord out Cord out Cord out

Staff register No No No YesStaff follower No Yes No ManualStaff locator No No No YesManagement reports Yes Yes Yes YesInterfaces RadioPocket Page RadioPocket Page, RadioPocket Page RadioPocket Page,

telephone telephone


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MODEL JERON ELECTRONIC JERON ELECTRONIC JERON ELECTRONIC JERON ELECTRONICSYSTEMS SYSTEMS SYSTEMS SYSTEMSEC-610 Pro-Alert 640 Provider 620 Provider 670

PATIENT BED STATIONSpeaker/microphone No Yes No YesControls Call, cancel, Call, cancel, Call, cancel, Call, cancel,

entertainment, staff entertainment, lights, staff entertainment,emergency, code lights, staff emer- emergency, code lights, staff

gency, code emergency, code



EMERGENCY INDICATOR English words, pulse English words, pulse English words, English words,tone, flashing LED tone, flashing LED pulse tone, pulse tone,

flashing LED flashing LED

CORRIDOR LIGHTSColors 1, 2, or 3 1, 2, or 3 4 4

LINE POWER, VAC 105-130 105-130 105-130 105-130

UPS Battery backup Battery backup Battery backup Battery backup


Warranty 1 year 1 year 2 years 2 yearsDelivery time, ARO Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specifiedYear first sold Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specifiedNumber installed,

USA/worldwide Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specifiedFiscal year Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified

OTHER SPECIFICATIONS Battery backup; LED Individual selection LED display of all Networkable; LEDdisplay of all buttons; master-to- calls; LCD display displays all callscalls; LCD display master communica- of highest-priority simultaneously; LCDof highest-priority tion; battery back- calls; multiplexed displays 4 highest-call; modular up; LED display of wiring; priority calls;construction; all calls; LCD dis- battery backup; multiplexedemergency-only play of highest- programmable wiring;operation; night priority call; night call messages; code- battery backup;transfer; multi- transfer; emergency- only operation; flexible architect-plexed zone and duty only operation; net- night transfer; ural addresses;stations. workable; telephone nurse-patient programmable call

interface; digital activity archiving messages; flexiblevolume buttons; and printouts; resi- alert tones; digitalmultiplexed zone and dent check-in volume buttons;duty stations; system; bulb super- code-only operation;normal/priority vision; code super- night transfer;status; modular vision; call-cord swing rooms; bulbconstruction; nurse- supervison. supervision; codepatient archiving supervision; nurse-and printouts; patient activityresident check-in archiving andsystem. printout; bedrail

interface; telephoneinterface.





MODEL JERON ELECTRONIC JERON ELECTRONIC JERON ELECTRONIC MARCH NETWORKSSYSTEMS SYSTEMS SYSTEMSProvider 680 Provider 680 Spectrum 760 MainStreet Messenger

Touchscreen Master

WHERE MARKETED Worldwide Worldwide Worldwide North America

CE MARK (MDD) No No No No

MEETS ANSI/UL 1069 Yes Yes Yes Not specified

NURSE CALL STATION

Capacity, beds 1,024 1,024 30 Unlimited

Configuration Desk Desk Desk, wall Transceiver, PCsoftware, printer

Self-diagnostics Automatic Automatic No Yes

Distinct audibletones 4, pulsating at 4, pulsating at 2, pulsating at Fully

different different different programmablefrequencies frequencies frequencies

Display type Backlit flat-panel Color LCD or CRT 7-segment LCD and Windows screens andLCD with English touchscreen LEDs menus on VGA screenwords and LEDs

Display capacity,beds 1,024 1,024 30 All rooms and beds,

alternatingHandset Voice activated Voice activated No YesSpeaker/microphone Yes Yes No YesHold/recall button Yes Yes No Via PABX systemCall reminder Yes Yes No YesPriority sequencing Manual override Manual override Yes Stacks and displays

callsPriority levels 31, programmable 31, programmable 4 6, programmable

Patient disconnectsignal Cord out Cord out Yes Local/nurse station

Staff register Yes Yes Yes Via radio pagingStaff follower Automatic or manual Automatic or manual Manual Via radio pagingStaff locator Yes Yes No ManualManagement reports Yes Yes No YesInterfaces RadioPocket page, RadioPocket page, Not specified PBX, radio pager,

wireless telephone, wireless telephones, smoke detector, UTX,IR locator IR locator, wireless

HL7/ADT, room-to- transmittersroom communication


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MODEL JERON ELECTRONIC JERON ELECTRONIC JERON ELECTRONIC MARCH NETWORKSSYSTEMS SYSTEMS SYSTEMSProvider 680 Provider 680 Spectrum 760 MainStreet Messenger

Touchscreen Master

PATIENT BED STATIONSpeaker/microphone Yes Yes No YesControls Call, cancel, Call, cancel, Call, cancel, Call, cancel, memory

entertainment, entertainment, lights dial, reminder,lights, staff lights, staff activity, speakeremergency, code emergency, code phone, remote answer

Pendant for O2 use Yes Yes No Yes

Voltage 24 VDC 24 VDC 24 VDC 48 VDC *

EMERGENCY INDICATOR English words, English words, Pulse tone, flashing Programmable audiblepulse tone, pulse tone, LED and visual alarms;flashing LED flashing LED accommodates user-

selectable peri-pherals

CORRIDOR LIGHTSColors 4 4 4 1, user selectable

LINE POWER, VAC 105-130 105-130 105-130 110, 60 Hz

UPS Battery backup Battery backup Not specified Optional

PURCHASE INFORMATIONList price, per bed Not specified Not specified Not specified Volume discounts

availableWarranty 2 years 2 years 1 year 3 yearsDelivery time, ARO Not specified Not specified Not specified 3 daysYear first sold Not specified Not specified Not specified 1991Number installed,

USA/worldwide Not specified Not specified Not specified 70,000/90,000Fiscal year Not specified Not specified Not specified May to April

OTHER SPECIFICATIONS Networkable; LCD 15" color LCD touch- Staff-patient Windows-baseddisplays all calls screen display with sequencing; room operator interface;or 6 highest- graphical map of all status; patient capable of 1-numberpriority calls; rooms on a ward; call; whole system nonemergencymultiplexed wiring; room-to-room display of room/ callout; full PABXRadioPocket Page w/ communications; staff activity; 4 compatibility;programmable tag interface to HL7- LED indicator states supports environ-messages; battery ADT; IR locator; to indicate status mental peripherals;backup; flexible wireless telephone of each room; push- remote programmingarchitectural systems; network- button/indicator and diagnostics;addresses; program- able; multiplexed stations display stored programmable call messages; wiring; RadioPocket status of each control; uses exist-digital volume Page with program- room; built-in ing wiring; hearing-buttons; flexible mable call programmable timer; aid-compatible hand-alert tones; code- messages; battery code/panic switch; set.only operation; backup; flexible multiplexed wiring.night transfer; architecturalswing rooms; bulb addresses; digitalsupervision; code volume buttons;supervision; nurse- flexible alertpatient activity tones; code-onlyarchiving and operation. **printout; bedrailinterface; telephoneinterface; PersonalMobile Master.

Colons separate data on similar models of a device.* Phone-line feed.** Night transfer; swing rooms; bulb supervision; code supervision; nurse-patient activity archiving and printout; bedrail

interface; telephone interface; Personal Mobile Master.




MODEL MARCH NETWORKS PIKOSYSTEM PIKOSYSTEM PIKOSYSTEM

Voice Messenger Medium 101 Medium 201 Medium 501

WHERE MARKETED North America Worldwide Worldwide Worldwide

CE MARK (MDD) No Not specified Not specified Not specified


NURSE CALL STATION

Capacity, beds Unlimited 64 rooms 210 locally with 64 zones with maxunlimited expansion 250 beds/zone

Configuration Transceiver, PC Electronic module Desk, wall Desk, wallsoftware, printer

Self-diagnostics Yes No Yes Yes

Distinct audibletones Fully 2 5, pulsating at 5, pulsating at

programmable different differentfrequencies frequencies

Display type Windows screens and LED LED LED/monitormenus on VGA screen

Display capacity,beds All rooms and beds, Number of rooms 3 (scroll displays All beds on station

alternating more)Handset No No Yes YesSpeaker/microphone Yes No Yes YesHold/recall button Via PABX system No Automatic YesCall reminder Yes No Yes YesPriority sequencing Stacks and displays Yes Yes Yes

callsPriority levels 4, programmable Normal, bathroom, Numeric, normal, 16

doctor, emergency doctor, emergency,bathroom

Patient disconnectsignal Local/nurse station No No Switchable (yes/no)

Staff register Via radio paging Yes Yes YesStaff follower Via radio paging Yes Yes YesStaff locator Manual Manual Automatic AutomaticManagement reports Yes No No YesInterfaces PBX, radio pager, Infusion sensor, Phones, pillow loud- Phones, pillow loud-

smoke detector, UTX, patient monitoring, speaker, infusion speaker, infusionwireless handswitch attention, patient attention, patienttransmitters monitoring, corridor monitoring, corridor

clock, handswitch clock, handswitch,TV, PBX


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MODEL MARCH NETWORKS PIKOSYSTEM PIKOSYSTEM PIKOSYSTEM

Voice Messenger Medium 101 Medium 201 Medium 501

PATIENT BED STATIONSpeaker/microphone Yes No Yes YesControls Emergency, cancel, Call, cancel, Call, cancel, Call, cancel, audio,

speaker phone, emergency emergency, volume emergency, volumeremote answer control, audio control/off, total

program numeric keypad fortelephone call, TV

Pendant for O2 use Yes Not specified Yes Yes

Voltage 48 VDC * 12 VDC 24 VDC 24 VDC

EMERGENCY INDICATOR Programmable audible Fast-pulsed tone, Fast-pulsed tone, Fast-pulsed tone,and visual alarms; flashing lamp flashing lamp, flashing lamp andaccommodates user- numeric LED numeric LED,selectable peri- monitor icon **pherals

CORRIDOR LIGHTSColors 1, user selectable 3 2 2

LINE POWER, VAC 110, 60 Hz 115/230 115/230 115/230

UPS Optional Not specified Not specified Not specified

PURCHASE INFORMATIONList price, per bed Volume discounts $150-250 $300-500 $400-800

availableWarranty 1 year 2 years 2 years 2 yearsDelivery time, ARO 3 days 30-40 days 30-60 days 30-70 daysYear first sold 1995 1984 1986 1995Number installed,

USA/worldwide Not specified/5,000 ~3,000 beds ~10,000 beds ~1,000 bedsFiscal year May to April January to December January to December January to December

OTHER SPECIFICATIONS Windows-based ISO 9002 certified. Night function and Central console;operator interface; transfer; 24 hr map of nursing unitcapable of 1-number clock; nurse and with room and bednonemergency call- doctor present; 4 number displayed;out; full PABX audio programs; intercom system;compatibility; patient priority full duplex audio,supports environ- programmable at 6 radio, TV, ormental peripherals; console; full duplex studio voice;remote programming audio. ISO 9002 billing program;and diagnostics; certified. night function andstored program transfer; primedcontrol; uses exist- registration ofing wiring; hearing- nurse/patientaid-compatible hand- relations, archived;set. 24 hr clock.

ISO 9002 certified.

Colons separate data on similar models of a device.* Phone-line feed.** Also programmable/automatic doctor call.




MODEL RAULAND-BORG RAULAND-BORG RAULAND-BORG RAULAND-BORG

Responder 3000 Responder 4000 Responder IV Responder(TeleNurse) 8000

WHERE MARKETED North America, North America, North America, North America,Pacific Rim, Pacific Rim, Pacific Rim, Pacific Rim,South America, South America, South America, South America,Western Europe Western Europe Western Europe Western Europe

CE MARK (MDD) No No No Yes


NURSE CALL STATION

Capacity, beds 864 3,500 rooms 1,728 Up to 150

Configuration Desk, wall Desk, wall Desk, wall Desk, wall

Self-diagnostics Yes Yes Yes No

Distinct audibletones 4, pulsating at 6, user-selectable 6 user-selectable 3, pulsating at

different tones differentfrequencies frequencies

Display type Digital LED Digital LED and/or Electroluminescent LEDannunciate panel touchscreen

Display capacity,beds 1, 48, or 96 Unlimited with LED 4 Multiples of 36

displayHandset Yes Yes Yes NoSpeaker/microphone Yes Yes Yes NoHold/recall button No No Yes NoCall reminder Not specified Yes Yes Not specifiedPriority sequencing Yes Yes Yes No

Priority levels Up to 10 call-prior- Up to 250 call- 255 call priorities Normal, bath,ity levels with priority levels emergency/codeautosequencing;staff, duty, servicerequired, normal,alarm, bath, firealarm, code, prior-ity, emergency


Staff register No Yes Yes NoStaff follower Yes Yes Yes NoStaff locator No Ues Yes NoManagement reports Yes Yes Yes NoInterfaces Wireless telephone, Wireless telephone, Wireless telephone, Pocket page

pocket page pocket page, asset tracking,telephone pocket page,

telephone


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MODEL RAULAND-BORG RAULAND-BORG RAULAND-BORG RAULAND-BORG

Responder 3000 Responder 4000 Responder IV Responder(TeleNurse) 8000

PATIENT BED STATIONSpeaker/microphone Yes Yes Yes NoControls Call, cancel Call, cancel Call, cancel Call, cancel


Voltage 14 VDC 15.5 VDC 14 VDC 14 VDC

EMERGENCY INDICATOR Fast-pulse tone, Select tone, Select tone, Fast-pulse tone,code letter or flashing lamp, full flashing lamp, full flashing lampflashing LED, English display or English displayflashing lamp, full flashing LEDEnglish display

CORRIDOR LIGHTSColors 2, 4, or 6 2, 4 2, 4, or 6 2, 4, or 6

LINE POWER, VAC 105-120 105-120 105-120 105-120

UPS Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified


Warranty 1.5 years 5 years 5 years 1.5 yearsDelivery time, ARO Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specifiedYear first sold 1984 2002 1996 Not specifiedNumber installed,

USA/worldwide Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specifiedFiscal year October to September October to September October to September October to September

OTHER SPECIFICATIONS Patient priority and User-programmable; True networked Simple tone/visualnumber programmable call priorities and system. system.at console; flexible tones; flexiblenetworking. networking; nurse

call activityprintout.





MODEL SIMPLEX STATIC SYSTEMS STATIC SYSTEMS TELEVICGROUP GROUP

TrueCare 7100 CODEM CODEMLON-CALL AXIO CARE :AXIO CLINIC

WHERE MARKETED Worldwide Worldwide Worldwide Africa, Europe,Middle East

CE MARK (MDD) Submitted Yes Yes Yes

MEETS ANSI/UL 1069 Yes Not specified Not specified Not specified

NURSE CALL STATION

Capacity, beds 63 beds, 256 zones Not specified Not specified 16 zones, 200 roomseach : 40 zones, 40rooms each

Configuration PC-based software, Electronic module Electronic module Desk, PCoptions accessedfrom nurse station

Self-diagnostics Each component indi- Yes Yes Yesvidually supervised

Distinct audibletones Configurable Pulsating at Programmable to meet 4, pulsating at

different individual require- differentfrequencies ments frequencies

Display type LCD LED, LCD, LCD, DATASTATION Backlit LCD, 4 x 20DATASTATION alphanumeric

charactersDisplay capacity,

beds Unlimited, screen Not specified Not specified 200 rooms : 1,600displays 20 at once rooms

Handset Yes Yes Yes YesSpeaker/microphone Yes Yes Yes NoHold/recall button No No No YesCall reminder Yes Yes Yes YesPriority sequencing Yes Yes Yes Yes

Priority levels 19 separate events Programmable Programmable Normal, bathroom,assistance, doctor,diagnostic,emergency, code blue

Patient disconnectsignal No Optional Optional Yes

Staff register Yes Optional Optional YesStaff follower Yes Manual/automatic Manual/automatic YesStaff locator Manual Yes Yes Not specifiedManagement reports No Yes Yes OptionalInterfaces Smoke detector, baby Pager, public Pager, public Paging systems,

theft, bed exit, address, door entry, address, door entry, DECT systems,medical-device alarm fire, intruder, fire, intruder, PABX equipment, fireinputs personnel attack, personnel attack, detection, technical

repeat panels repeat panels * alarms

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MODEL SIMPLEX STATIC SYSTEMS STATIC SYSTEMS TELEVICGROUP GROUP

TrueCare 7100 CODEM CODEMLON-CALL AXIO CARE :AXIO CLINIC

PATIENT BED STATIONSpeaker/microphone Yes Yes Yes OptionalControls Call, cancel, staff Call, reset, Call, reset, Call, assistance,

presence registra- emergency emergency, nurse doctor, monitoring,tion (2 levels), presence music control,alarm-input bypass * lighting control

Pendant for O2 use No (WIP) No No No


EMERGENCY INDICATOR Fast-pulse tone, Fast-pulse tone, Programmable Fast-pulse tone,flashing lamp flashing lamp flashing lamp

CORRIDOR LIGHTSColors 4 Range of colors, Range of colors, LCD 3

LED text indicators & LED text indica-also available tors also available

LINE POWER, VAC 110 Not specified Not specified 115/230

UPS Optional Optional Optional Optional


Warranty 1 year 1 year 1 year 1 yearDelivery time, ARO 45-60 days Not specified Not specified ~8 weeksYear first sold 1998 1986 2000 1995 : 1996Number installed,

USA/worldwide 13/not specified Not specified Not specified NA/not specifiedFiscal year October to September January to December January to December Not specified

OTHER SPECIFICATIONS Electronic super- Flexible transfer; Full duplex speech; Network-based sys-vision; flexible full duplex speech; waterproof patient tem; open-end archi-architecture waterproof patient hand units; C49; tecture; each roomscalable from single hand units; C49; HTM 2015; site is node in LAN; eachclinical area to HTM 2015; programmable; room can be standbuildingwide; all Quickstart; patient patient entertain- alone; optionalevents/transactions entertainment. ment. room bus for inter-sequentially connection of allrecorded; audio room equipment;monitoring of audiocommunicationmultiple patient in simplex androoms; patient duplex; fully pro-privacy assured; grammable system.directed paging;fiberopticconnectivity;DTMF telephoneconnectivity forintegration to PBX;RF pagingcompatibility;fault-detectionsoftware.

Colons separate data on similar models of a device.* Also 1 call condition and 1 device alarm input per bed.




MODEL TELEVIC TETRONIK TETRONIK VARITRONICSFAILED TO RESPOND * FAILED TO RESPOND *

AXIO CARE PLUS : FN 6000 DL FN 6000 LBU Call System CS2000AXIO CLINIC PLUS

WHERE MARKETED Africa, Europe, Germany, Germany, WorldwideMiddle East The Netherlands The Netherlands

CE MARK (MDD) Yes Yes Yes Submitted


NURSE CALL STATION

Capacity, beds 16 zones, 200 rooms 1,024 1,024 100each : 40 zones, 40rooms each

Configuration Desk, PC Desk Desk Desk, wall

Self-diagnostics Yes Yes Yes Optional

Distinct audibletones 4, pulsating at 8, pulsating at 3, pulsating at 2

different different differentfrequencies frequencies frequencies

Display type Backlit LCD, 4 x 20 PC monitor PC monitor Incandescent lamps,alphanumeric LEDcharacters

Display capacity,beds 200 rooms : 1,600 All rooms calling on All rooms calling on 100

rooms PC screen PC screenHandset Yes No No NoSpeaker/microphone Yes No Optional NoHold/recall button Yes Yes Yes NoCall reminder Yes Yes Yes Not specifiedPriority sequencing Yes Yes Yes Yes

Priority levels Normal, bathroom, Normal, bathroom, Normal, bathroom, 32assistance, doctor, enhanced call, enhanced call,diagnostic, emergency emergencyemergency, code blue


Staff register Yes Yes Yes YesStaff follower Yes Yes Yes YesStaff locator Yes Yes Yes Not specifiedManagement reports Optional Yes Yes Not specifiedInterfaces Paging systems, PBX, smoke Cordless PBX, smoke Not specified

DECT systems, detection, wanderer detection, wandererPABX equipment, fire control controldetection, technicalalarms

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MODEL TELEVIC TETRONIK TETRONIK VARITRONICSFAILED TO RESPOND * FAILED TO RESPOND *

AXIO CARE PLUS : FN 6000 DL FN 6000 LBU Call System CS2000AXIO CLINIC PLUS

PATIENT BED STATIONSpeaker/microphone Yes No Optional NoControls Call, assistance, Yes Yes Not specified

doctor, monitoring,music control,lighting control

Pendant for O2 use No Yes Yes Not specified


EMERGENCY INDICATOR Fast-pulse tone, Fast-pulse tone, LCD Fast-pulse tone, LCD Flashing lamp,flashing lamp manual tone

CORRIDOR LIGHTSColors 3 Not specified 3 Maximum 5

LINE POWER, VAC 115/230 220/240 220/240 120

UPS Optional Yes Yes Not specified


Warranty 1 year 1 year 1 year 5 yearsDelivery time, ARO ~8 weeks 30 days 30 days Not specifiedYear first sold 1997 1992 1994 Not specifiedNumber installed,

USA/worldwide NA/not specified NA/not specified NA/not specified Not specifiedFiscal year Not specified January to December January to December January to December

OTHER SPECIFICATIONS Network-based sys- Radio-based 3-wire line bus Manual tone and uptem; open-end archi- system; between electronic to 5 colored lampstecture; each room patient has mini- room unit and (on, off, blinking)is node in LAN; each ature call transmit- control desk; 3-wire can be used for coderoom can be stand ter; PC-based room bus between to indicate empty oralone; optional control desk; radio- electronic room unit occupied examinationroom bus for inter- paging receiver for and additional call- rooms, emergency orconnection of all nursing staff; room ing devices (bed routine calls, androom equipment; or bed indication; site, bathroom, priority sequences;fully programmable bus-controlled smoke detector); can be programmed tosystem. system; compatible radio-paging system call doctor to rooms

with FN 6000 LBU. adaptable; of incoming patientsMeets requirements compatible with FN in proper sequence;of DIN/VDE. 6000 DL. Meets can be interfaced

requirements of with the IR4000DIN/VDE. IR system.

Meets requirementsof ETL 544.

Colons separate data on similar models of a device.* Specifications current as of January 2001.




MODEL VAROLUX WANDSWORTH WESCOM WESCOM

VAROCOM OD500 MedLink 900 MedLink 1500

WHERE MARKETED Europe, USA Far East, Germany, Worldwide WorldwideMiddle East, UK

CE MARK (MDD) Yes Yes Not specified Not specified

MEETS ANSI/UL 1069 Not specified No Yes Yes

NURSE CALL STATION

Capacity, beds 756 Unlimited 64 384

Configuration VAROCOM 1000/2000/ Not specified Desktop Desktop3000/4000


Distinct audibletones 3 5 3 3

Display type LED LCD LED/LCD CRT and touchscreen

Display capacity,beds 756 Depends on 64 8 or 36

configurationHandset Yes Yes Yes YesSpeaker/microphone No Yes Yes YesHold/recall button Yes Yes Yes YesCall reminder Yes Yes Yes YesPriority sequencing Yes Yes Yes Yes

Priority levels 8 Patient call, Normal, priority, Normal, priority,bathroom, emergency, emergency, medical emergency, medicalcardiac emergency, bath emergency, bath

emergency, staff emergency, staffemergency, code blue emergency, code blue


Staff register Yes No Yes YesStaff follower Yes Yes Yes YesStaff locator Yes Manual Manual or automatic Manual or automaticManagement reports Yes Yes Yes YesInterfaces Yes Paging, bed alert, Radio pager Radio pager,

bathroom, alert wireless phone, ADT,intruder telemetry monitoring


Nurse Call Systems



MODEL VAROLUX WANDSWORTH WESCOM WESCOM

VAROCOM OD500 MedLink 900 MedLink 1500

PATIENT BED STATIONSpeaker/microphone No Yes Yes YesControls Self-control Call, reset, Call, cancel, bath Call, cancel, bath

emergency, red emergency, staff emergency, stafflight, radio/TV emergency, code emergency, codesound blue, auxiliary blue, auxiliary

device devicePendant for O2 use No No Yes Yes

Voltage 12 and 24 VDC 24 VDC 24 VDC 24 VDC

EMERGENCY INDICATOR Fast-pulse tone, Fast-pulse tone, Fast-pulse tone, Fast-pulse tone,flashing lamp flashing lamp flashing lamp, flashing lamp,

emergency type on emergency type ondisplay display

CORRIDOR LIGHTSColors 3-4 5 6 6

LINE POWER, VAC 220 240 110 110

UPS Yes No Yes Yes

PURCHASE INFORMATIONList price, per bed DM500-600 Depends on Not specified Not specified

(US$288-346) configurationWarranty 1 year 1 year 1 year 1 yearDelivery time, ARO 6-8 weeks 30 days 4-8 weeks 4-8 weeksYear first sold 1992 1995 1995 1998Number installed,

USA/worldwide 300 in Europe NA/800 35/6 25/0Fiscal year January to December March to April January to December January to December

OTHER SPECIFICATIONS None specified. None specified. Direct-select master Traditional,station; modular; centralized, andfull duplex audio. unattended modes of

operation supported;configurable patientrequests withalphanumeric radiopagers; patient-request recall; fullduplex audio;modular; patientinformationdisplayed when callis answered; fullreporting database.





MODEL WESCOM WEST-COM WEST-COM WEST-COM

MedLink 3000 Endeavor Endeavor AV Endeavor Clinic


CE MARK (MDD) Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified

MEETS ANSI/UL 1069 Yes Submitted Yes Yes

NURSE CALL STATION

Capacity, beds Unlimited 4,096 call points 4,096 call points 4,096 call points

Configuration Desktop Desktop or wall Desktop Desktop or wall


Distinct audibletones 3 Unlimited Unlimited 7 pulsating tones,

user definable

Display type CRT and touchscreen CRT or incandescent CRT or LCD CRT, LCD, orlamps touchscreen incandescent lamps

Display capacity,beds 8 or 36 Unlimited Unlimited CRT-0; LCD-9; incan-

descent lamps-4,096Handset Yes No Yes NoSpeaker/microphone Yes No True duplex audio NoHold/recall button Yes No Yes NoCall reminder Yes No Yes NoPriority sequencing Yes Yes with CDT/CNTR Yes Yes

Priority levels Normal, priority, Not specified 16 7emergency, medicalemergency, bathemergency, staffemergency, code blue


Staff register Yes Yes Yes YesStaff follower Yes No Yes NoStaff locator Manual or automatic Yes Yes YesManagement reports Yes No Yes YesInterfaces Radio pager, Radio paging, Alarms, telemetry, Alarms, telemetry,

wireless phone, ADT, alarms, infant IV, infant abduc- IV, infant abduc-telemetry monitoring abduction, IV alarms tion, ADT, radio tion, ADT, radio

page, security fire page, security firealarm, IR, beds, alarm, IR, beds,wireless phones wireless phones


Nurse Call Systems



MODEL WESCOM WEST-COM WEST-COM WEST-COM

MedLink 3000 Endeavor Endeavor AV Endeavor Clinic

PATIENT BED STATIONSpeaker/microphone Yes No True duplex audio NoControls Call, cancel, bath Call, cancel, Call, cancel, Call, cancel,

emergency, staff emergency emergency emergencyemergency, codeblue, auxiliarydevice



EMERGENCY INDICATOR Fast-pulse tone, 7 distinct tones, Full-color monitor All emergency callsflashing lamp, flashing lamp, user- at desk, displays displayed on call-emergency type on definable color- all levels of call, display terminal indisplay coded emergency call announces calls in English or on an

displayed onscreen English * annunciator panel

CORRIDOR LIGHTSColors 6 Up to 4 choices with 4 + rotating flash Up to 4 choices with

various scroll and rates various scroll andflashing rates flashing rates

LINE POWER, VAC 110 110 110 110

UPS Yes Yes Yes Yes

PURCHASE INFORMATIONList price, per bed Not specified Not specified $1,000 Not specified

Warranty 1 year 1 year 1 year 1 yearDelivery time, ARO 4-8 weeks 30 days 30 days 30 daysYear first sold 1985 Not specified 2000 2000Number installed,

USA/worldwide 200/9 50/not specified Not specified/100+ 50/not specifiedFiscal year January to December December to November December to November December to November

OTHER SPECIFICATIONS Traditional, Direct request from Interfaces with all Patient call fromcentralized, and patient to caregiver hospital computer- patient to caregiverunattended modes of displaying request ized systems, such displaying requestoperation supported; on pager; operates as ADT, telemetry, on pager; operatesconfigurable patient in centralized or radio paging, in centralized orrequests with decentralized mode; wireless phones, decentralized mode;alphanumeric radio optional com- fire alarms, IV optional com-pagers; patient- puterized visual pumps. puterized visualrequest recall; full format; custom pro- format; custom pro-duplex audio; gramming of any con- gramming of any con-modular; patient tact call, recall tact call, recallinformation times, levels of times, levels ofdisplayed when call call; integration of call; integration ofis answered; full telemetry systems, telemetry systems,reporting database. security systems security systems

(infant and (infant andregular), IV alarms, regular), IV alarms,respirator alarms, respirator alarms,ventilator alarms, ventilator alarms,etc.; ability to etc.; ability tointerface with any interface with anydevice that has a device that has adry contact; dry contact;interfaces with interfaces withWest-Com Odyssey West-Com OdysseyPlus. Plus. **

Colons separate data on similar models of a device.* Also with color graphics, floor map on master.** Also used to help staff follow the status of patient exam rooms and physician requests.




MODEL WEST-COM WEST-COM ZETTLER ZETTLER

Endeavor Visual Odyssey Plus Sentinel 500 Zetcom I Plus


CE MARK (MDD) Not specified Not specified Yes No


NURSE CALL STATION

Capacity, beds 4,096 call points 2,048 500 locally (with 30/60/90 (withunlimited expansion) unlimited expansion)

Configuration Desktop or wall Desktop or wall Desk, wall Wall

Self-diagnostics Yes Yes Yes No

Distinct audibletones 7 pulsating tones, Unlimited 4 standard, 3, pulsating at

user definable unlimited .wav files different frequen-cies

Display type CRT, LCD, or 15" LCD touchsceen CRT or LCD touch- LED or incandescent-incandescent lamps screens light panels

Display capacity,beds CRT-0; LCD-9; incan- Complete floor, with All beds on station 30/60/90 (with

descent lamps-4,096 map unlimited expansion)Handset No Yes Yes NASpeaker/microphone No Yes Yes NAHold/recall button No Yes Yes NACall reminder No Yes Yes NAPriority sequencing Yes Yes Yes Yes

Priority levels 7 25 16 unlimited call- 3type labels


Staff register Yes Yes Yes YesStaff follower No No Yes NoStaff locator Yes Yes Yes NoManagement reports Yes * Yes Yes NoInterfaces Alarms, telemetry, Radio paging, wire- Paging, HIS, phone, Paging, smoke

IV, infant abduc- less phones, ADT, IR locator, baby detectorstion, ADT, radio infant abduction, alarm, smoke detec-page, security fire telemetry, IV tors, open interfacealarm, IR, beds, alarms, CPOE, beds, architecture forwireless phones security systems custom interfaces

Colons separate data on similar models of a device. This is the first of* When interfaced with the Odyssey Plus. two pages covering


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MODEL WEST-COM WEST-COM ZETTLER ZETTLER

Endeavor Visual Odyssey Plus Sentinel 500 Zetcom I Plus

PATIENT BED STATIONSpeaker/microphone No Yes Yes NAControls Call, cancel, Call, cancel, bath Call, emergency (for Call, emergency (for

emergency emergency, staff staff use), privacy, staff use), codeemergency, code staff presence, blueblue, auxiliary jack auxiliary alarm

inputPendant for O2 use Yes Yes Yes Yes


EMERGENCY INDICATOR All emergency calls Unlimited fast-pulse Fast-pulse tone, Fast pulse, tone,displayed on call- tones, flashing flashing lamp, flashing lamp, LEDdisplay terminal in lamp, user location and typeEnglish or on an definable, color of emergency inannunciator panel * coded ** simple language

CORRIDOR LIGHTSColors 4 + rotate Up to 4 choices with 5 3

various scroll andflashing rates

LINE POWER, VAC 110 110 110/220 11/220

UPS Yes Yes Yes Yes

PURCHASE INFORMATIONList price, per bed ~$500/bed Not specified Not specified Not specified

Warranty 1 year 1 year 5 years 5 yearsDelivery time, ARO 30 days 30 days 45-60 days 45-60 yearsYear first sold 2000 Not specified 1980 1999Number installed,

USA/worldwide Not specified/100+ Not specified/800+ Not specified/1,000+ Not specifiedFiscal year December to November December to November October to September October to September

OTHER SPECIFICATIONS Processor-driven Direct request from Central console dis- Central consolevisual nurse call; patient to caregiver plays graphic repre- provides tone-visualexpandable to add displaying request sentation of nurs- indication of callvoice. on pager; operates ing unit on touch- status for each call

in centralized or screen, including station withdecentralized mode; room and bed numbers indicator LEDs orTQI (Total Quality and medical data, incandescent lampImprovement) manage- when call is panel for up to 3ment reports; received; continuous levels of calloperates in attended display of staff- priority; staff andor unattended mode; member locations; duty stations,full duplex audio; modular plug-in zone lights,custom programming design; transfer and RF pagerof patient annunciation by room interface available.requests, recall between mastertimes, levels of stations; optionalcall, etc; allows radio pager, IRfor integration of tracking ofADT and telemetry equipment and non-systems. *** staff members, tele-

phone interface andnetworking capabil-ities; full duplexaudio.

Colons separate data on similar models of a device.* Each emergency call is color coded with specific tones.** Emergency calls displayed onscreen; emergency typ e displayed.*** Also security systems (infant and regular), IV alarms, respirator alarms, and ventilator alarms.



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