NURSE CALL
CLINICARE NURSE CALL SYSTEM
Architectural Specifications
SECTION 275223 - NURSE CALL SYSTEM
Part 1 – General
1.0 Summary
1.1 This section includes nurse call system and requirements for system components including, but not limited to the following:
1.1.1 Annunciator Panel
1.1.2 Switch Stations
1.1.3 Dome Light
1.1.4 Power Supply
1.1.5 Firmware
2.0 Scope of Work
2.1 Provide labor, materials, equipment, and services to provide a complete installation and related work as required in the Contract Documents.
2.2 CliniCare Nurse Call System is provided by Rath Communications
3.0 Submittals
3.1 Provide submittal documentation for every system component including but not limited to:
3.1.1 Equipment List
3.1.2 Product Literature
3.1.3 Riser wiring diagrams and shop drawings
3.1.4 Wiring diagram showing typical termination per device including: Annunciator Panel, Switch Stations, Dome Light, and Power Supply
3.1.5 System Operation Manual (User Manual)
4.0 Qualifications
4.1 The nurse call system equipment furnished under this specification shall be of one manufacturer and shall be equal to the CliniCare Nurse Call System that is manufactured by Rath Communications. The specific model numbers are intended to designate devices and quality of design, as well as exact operating features required. All equipment including wire shall be designed exactly as indicated by the manufacturer’s installation instructions and shall include technical specification sheets.
4.2 User manuals shall be submitted to the nursing and maintenance staff upon completion of installation. If requested, installing and/or servicing contractor shall provide operating instructions on the use of the system.
5.0 System Listings and Agency Approvals
5.1 The nurse call system described in this section must carry a complete and current Underwriters Laboratories (UL) listing, in conformance of UL standard 1069 Edition 7. It must be listed as a complete system, including all system components, and proof of such listings shall be made by submitting documentation including model numbers and copies of UL listing cards.
5.2 Non-UL listed systems interconnected with the nurse call system shall have the interconnection isolated in accordance with UL 1069 and shall not defeat the UL 1069 compliance.
5.3 It must be listed as a complete system, including all system components, and proof of such listings shall be made by submitting documentation including model numbers and copies of UL listing cards.
5.4 All wiring and equipment associated with the UL listed nurse call system shall be electrically supervised in accordance with UL 1069.
5.5 The system shall meet or exceed the minimum standards issued by ANSI, TIA, and EIA. All of the installation shall meet the provisions of the National Electrical Code (NEC), NFPA, and other applicable codes.
6.0 Alternate System Proposals
6.1 Any proposed alternate equipment shall conform to all of the standards and operating characteristics listed herein. In order to qualify as an alternate manufacturer the following data shall be provided to the Architect and/or Engineer at least (10) days prior to the bid due date.
6.1.1 A written statement from the manufacturer of the substituted equipment stating that the equipment is in fact an equal system and conforms to the electrical and functional performance of the CliniCare Nurse Call System.
6.1.2 Supply manufacturer’s name, model numbers, and (3) copies of the factory specification sheets of each alternate item submitted. All variations shall be clearly indicated.
6.1.3 UL 1069 listing proof for all nurse call components must be provided.
7.0 General Requirements
7.1 The contractor shall furnish and install all equipment, accessories, and cabling in accordance with specifications and applicable drawings provided by the manufacturer or authorized dealer.
PART 2 – SYSTEM DETAILS
1.0 System Architecture
1.1 The CliniCare Nurse Call System must be fully programmable and addressable. The cabling must be 24 AWG minimum in accordance with UL 1069 and meet all manufacturer’s requirements. The cabling connections must be RJ45 and terminated using a T568B pin-out.
2.0 System Supervision
2.1 A catastrophic system failure at the Annunciator board shall annunciate with both an audible and visual indication.
2.2 The Annunciator shall supervise the devices connected to them and detect both open and short conditions.
2.3 If a device is present and then lost from the system that LED will illuminate purple.
2.4 If the Annunciator is powered up and it doesn’t detect any connected devices all LEDs will light up purple. A steady tone will also sound.
2.5 Call Cords connected to Bedside Stations shall be supervised for both connection to the station and cord damage. Disconnection of the call cord from the Bedside Station shall result in a cord out alarm at the Annunciator.
3.0 System Event Notification
3.1 Calls for assistance shall be visually annunciated using LEDs on the Dome Light.
3.2 Shall light up the associated LED on the Annunciator.
3.3 Shall sound the tone module on the Annunciator.
PART 3 – PRODUCTS
1.0 General Product Qualifications
1.1 The nurse call system components shall be addressable for system supervision.
1.2 All system switch stations shall have three plate finish options; Stainless Steel, white GE LEXON, and ivory GE LEXON.
1.3 The system Annunciator must have three color options: Stainless Steel, white, and ivory.
1.4 All devices shall connect to system via RJ45 connection.
1.5 All switch stations and dome lights shall fit to standard gang sizes.
1.6 Every component on the system shall be labeled with UL stickers including model numbers.
2.0 6 Zone Annunciator
2.1 The nurse call system shall be designed to have one or two UL1069 listed LED Annunciators.
2.2 The nurse call system’s Annunciator must have 6 RBG LEDs for room identification.
2.3 The Annunciator shall be capable of being flush mounted on the wall. The construction must be Stainless Steel or powder coated steel (white or ivory).
2.4 There shall be a built-in adjustable sounder with a three-position switch for HIGH, LOW, and MUTE tone. The tone mute must be momentary and re-activate automatically with another call.
2.5 The Annunciator shall have a power indicator LED.
2.6 The Annunciator shall recognize missing switch stations and alert on the Annunicator via purple LED indicator and tone.
3.0 Dome Light
3.1 Shall be wall or ceiling mounted in a two gang box.
3.2 Shall include three LEDs that illuminate three divided sections for designation of calling location with different flash rates that are pre-programmed for priority.
3.3 Shall have a white plastic cover over LEDs to give a nice distinctive light. The light must be designed so that it’s visible from down the hallway or corridor.
3.4 Lights shall be LED. Incandescent type not acceptable.
4.0 Bedside Station
4.1 Shall be a wall mounted, single or double gang, fully programmable and addressable device.
4.2 Shall have both single and dual bedside options with one or two ¼’’ jacks for call cords. Each jack (bed) must be independently identifiable on the system.
4.3 Shall include a “CALL PLACED” LED per ¼’’ jack.
4.4 Shall have a cancel button per ¼’’ jack.
4.5 The Bedside Stations must have a ‘Cord Out’ notification that is identified as an emergency call on the system. This alert must be different than that of a regular Bedside call.
5.0 Pull String Station
5.1 Shall be a wall mounted, single gang, fully programmable and addressable device.
5.2 Shall be equipped with a 6’ polyester pull string so device can be activated from the floor.
5.3 Shall include a “CALL PLACED” LED.
5.4 Shall use an UP (off) and DOWN (ON) slide switch for activation and cancellation of calls.
5.5 Shall be available with an anti-microbial pull string.
5.6 The Pull String Station must have a water resistant option for use in a bath or shower.
6.0 Panic Button Station
6.1 Shall be a wall mounted, single gang, fully programmable and addressable device.
6.2 Shall have a red 1 ½’’ mushroom style push button. The button must operate as push to call and twist to cancel.
6.3 Shall include a ‘CALL PLACED’ LED.
7.0 Code Blue Station
7.1 Shall be a wall mounted, single gang, fully programmable and addressable device.
7.2 Shall have a blue 1 ½’’ mushroom style push button. The button must operate as push to call and twist to cancel.
7.3 Shall include a ‘CALL PLACED’ LED.
8.0 Remote Sounder Station
8.1 Shall be a wall mounted, single gang, fully programmable and addressable device.
8.2 Shall have a sounder with a three position toggle switch for tone adjustments.
8.3 Device shall be used when a sounder is added to any annunciation device. Mainly used with Host Controller as remote fault notification.
PART 4 - MANUFACTURING
1.0 The manufacturer:
Rath Communications
N56 W24720 North Corporate Circle
Sussex, WI 53089
P: 866-850-8854 F: 262-246-8845
Website: www.RathNurseCall.com
N56 W24720 N. Corporate Circle ∙ Sussex, WI 53089
866-850-8854 ∙ 262-246-4828 (fax) ∙ www.RathNurseCall.com