On this page
01. The problem02. How a call travels03. What to check before you buy04. How we set it up05. What we supply06. How to put it to the hospital07. Get a free survey and quote08. FAQ
A call system that fails in a power cut fails when it is needed most. Here is how to plan backup.
Key takeaways
- UPS on the station
- Backup on switches
- Lamps that still work
- A test of the backup
01The problem
Power cuts are not rare, and they happen at night. A call system without backup power goes silent exactly when a ward is dark and patients are most afraid. A small UPS on the controller and station, and a plan for the network switches, keeps the system alive.
02How a call travels
03What to check before you buy
| Check | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| UPS sizing | For the controller, station and switches |
| Runtime | How long it must last |
| Generator link | How it fits your generator |
| Test | A planned test of the backup |
| Backup power | Controller, switches and station keep working when the mains fails |
| Weekly test | Press every point and keep a log |
04How we set it up
- 01Walk a hospital with power cutsWe note every bed, room, bathroom, door and the station.
- 02Match the partsButtons, call points, lamps, station and display to the plan.
- 03Cable and powerNetwork cable and backup power to every position.
- 04Fit and pairEvery button paired to the right room.
- 05Test and trainWe press every point and train each shift.
05What we supply
We design, supply and install nurse call systems for wards, clinics and care homes, on IP and SIP networks. Fanvil's IP nurse call range is one option we quote, alongside others, and we recommend whichever fits your ward. Send us the room count and we reply with a written quote.
06How to put it to the hospital
Start with the problem in a hospital with power cuts that the people you are speaking to already know, then show the lamp over the door and the message at the station. Quote the buttons, call points, lamps and station for a hospital with power cuts, and say clearly that the system supports staff and does not replace rounds.
07Get a free survey and quote
08Frequently asked questions
How long should backup last?
Agree it with your generator plan.
Do lamps need power too?
Yes, plan it.
Can you test it?
We test at handover.
