800 Series Call Systems
WHAT IS NURSECALL 800?
NURSECALL 800 is part of C-TEC’s popular 800 Series of Call Systems.
It is an economical, reliable and cost-effective call system that
can be used in all kinds of nursing and residential homes.
Two versions are available, a Standard (one call level) version
and an Emergency (two call levels) version. Datalogging and
paging can be added to both.
The wiring is simple and, for most installations, four core
stranded security alarm cable is ideal. The system operates at
12 VDC (nominal) and current consumption is very low.
WHAT DOES THE SYSTEM DO?
(1) It allows patients to call for assistance; (2) it confirms
that the call got through; (3) it makes sure the caller is
visited; and, if required (4) it provides an emergency call
facility for the staff (Nursecall 800 emergency system only).
HOW DOES THE SYSTEM WORK?
Standard system:
The resident presses the button on a wall
call point, pulls the cord of a ceiling pull or operates the
remote button of a tail call lead. A confidence light comes on
and overdoor lights, area indicators and panel indicators
illuminate (as fitted). A sounder operates continuously.
a guide to
When the attendant arrives at the origin of the call, a reset
button is pressed or a small magnetic key is used to cancel the
call. (If using reset buttons, call points must be placed out of
reach of residents to avoid accidental call cancellation).
Emergency system:
The emergency system works like the stand-
ard system but the sounders can be muted by pressing an op-
tional MUTE button (a new call re-sounds the panel(s) sounders).
In addition, an emergency call, which flashes all relevant lights
and pulses the sounders, can be made using a magnetic reset
key or an emergency button. Emergency calls cannot be muted.
PLANNING AN INSTALLATION
Rules vary, so please check with the relevant body before start-
ing a job.
For UK rest homes:
Social Services will usually approve the
installation and the standard system is normally ideal. Their
main requirement is for the reset point to be within sight of
the caller to ensure the call is attended to properly.
For UK nursing homes:
the local health authority will usually
approve the installation and the standard system may be
satisfactory but some authorities will want the emergency
facility. Also, some authorities only allow button operated
emergency call/reset points and others require the magnetic
key type.
NURSECALL 800
C-TEC