Wireless Repeater Calculator for BEC Wireless Nurse Call
To calculate the estimated number of repeaters needed for the BEC Wireless Nurse Call system enter the width and length of up to three sections of your building. If your building has only one or two sections, just leave the other fields blank. Click “Calculate Total Repeaters” to see how many wireless repeaters are needed for full coverage. Your result will appear in red below the button.
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Calculating the Number of Repeaters Required for a Wireless Nurse Call System
Calculating the correct number of repeaters needed for your purchased wireless nurse call system requires you to do a few things. The first step you’ll need to take is to assess your facility’s building layout.
Below is a detailed approach to help you determine the best place for your repeater(s):
Assess the Facility Layout and Size
In order to determine the correct dimensions for each area of the building, you will want to acquire floor plans or just take some measurements. The next step is to locate all nurse call devices within your building. Make sure to check patient rooms, hallways, and common areas.
Understand Device Range and Signal Distribution
With the BEC Integrated Solutions wireless nurse call system, it is important that you place all push-button devices, stations, and transmitters 80 feet or closer to the nearest repeater. If you are not using a BEC Integrated Solutions wireless nurse call system, make sure to discuss the manufacturer’s specifications for each of the wireless devices to determine their effective range. There can be obstacles which decrease the strength of the signal. Some of these obstacles are thick concrete and metal material. However, with the BEC system, repeaters easily penetrate walls, floors and many other obstacles. It is always best to test repeaters placement.
Determine Repeater Placement
Place repeaters strategically to extend coverage and avoid issues associated with dead zones. This will guarantee signal reliability.
Make sure that each repeater is placed within the manufacturer’s specified range of the main receiver or another repeater to continue ongoing network integrity.
Comply with Industry Standards
Ensure that the system design abides by relevant standards, such as UL 1069 for hospital nurse call systems. The UL 1069 provides guidelines on installation, performance, and security. Many systems lack the ability to comply with UL 1069, however BEC Integrated Solutions offers a UL 1069 listed wireless nurse call system when needed.
Test and Validate
Finally, once your repeater is fully installed, conduct thorough testing to confirm that every area has guaranteed coverage, and that the system works as it should.
How to install wireless repeaters
Installation of wireless repeaters - these repeaters do communicate wirelessly but they come with a plug-in style transformer as they do need to be powered by a 102volt outlet. Some installers prefer to run a low voltage wire from the repeater back to a convenient 120V outlet location or communication room.
This calculator is designed to provide an estimate of the number of wireless repeaters needed based on standard building construction and layout. Actual coverage may vary due to structural materials, interference, and building design. Thorough on-site testing is strongly recommended to ensure proper placement and complete coverage.
