Rath - Avire RC-ITK-105 Smartalert High Powered

Rath RC-ITK-105 - Smartalert Alarm Component for Local Safety Notification

Rath - Avire RC-ITK-105 Smartalert High Powered, known as a signal transmitting module for the SmartAlert Wireless Emergency Call System, was specifically developed to provide mission-critical signal transmission for a high-powered wireless emergency call system. It operates as a strong bridge between remote wireless devices and a centralized monitoring station, increasing the range of and reliability of life-safety networks. If a signal encounters structural impediments (e.g., concrete walls, steel reinforcing bars, or multiple floors) during the transmission process at large facilities, the RC-ITK-105 repeater device will ensure that all emergency calls transmit to the central monitoring station with the highest strength and clarity possible.

The RC-ITK-105 utilizes a professional-class enclosure and is designed to meet the stringent requirements of an institutional safety device. It is a fundamental component of the 900 MHz spread-spectrum communication network and supplies the basic resources needed to establish a "fail-safe" method of communication. Therefore, whether implementing the device on a new construction project or adding it to an existing system as part of a planned design, the RC-ITK-105 repeater device plays a critical role in providing total coverage within the facility.

Operational Overview

The RC-ITK-105 is a device designed primarily to receive and amplify the wireless signals from the wireless emergency transmitters used within the SmartAlert system and re-transmit these amplified signals to the SmartAlert gateway.

The RC-ITK-105 has the following capabilities:

• Signal Amplification - The RC-ITK-105 receives low-power signals from wearable pendants or pull cords and amplifies them so that they may be transmitted over long distances.
• Network Path Optimization - The RC-ITK-105 intelligently routes data through the most efficient path available within the wireless network to minimize latency in emergency situations.
• Supervision - The RC-ITK-105 continuously communicates its health and battery status to the head-end PC which provides total network supervision twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week.
• Penetration of Obstacles - By providing a high output signal, the RC-ITK-105 can penetrate "dead spots" within complicated buildings where standard repeaters have been unsuccessful.

Technical Specifications

• Model Number: RC-ITK-105 (SmartAlert High Powered Repeater)
• Frequency: 900 MHz Spread Spectrum (FHSS)
• Power Input: 120 VAC (can be connected using a plug-in transformer or hardwired transformer)
• Backup Power: Internal backup rechargeable battery for continued use during power outages
• Enclosure: Enclosure is heavy-duty finished industrial housing for surface mounting
• Certification: UL 2560 Compliance for Senior Living and Assisted Living environments
• Coverage Range: Increased coverage in comparison to standard Wireless Routers
• Supervision: Automatic "heartbeat" check-in event at approximately every 60 minutes (configurable)

Important Features + Benefits

• Largest Distance Range: No need to buy large amounts of hardware; increasing the size area while reducing the number of devices will reduce the quantity of systems that will need to be purchased.
• Complies with UL 2560 (CFR 1910.1450): These are specifically built to be used in the health care and senior living sectors and have been manufactured to the highest level of safety and reliability in all areas of construction.
• Interference Immunity: The use of 900 MHZ keeps emergency signal communications from competing with guest internet signals that are operating in 2.4 GJHz (wi-fi) frequency bands.
• Deployment Speed: Wireless devices require no cable installation (calculated by authors: average cabling required for non-wireless devices with existing infrastructure would exist), which should allow for easy installation in existing structures and be conducive to retrofitting older buildings.
• Seamless Integration: The Rath Avire Wireless Safety device is fully compatible with the SmartAlert Software (RC200M) and SmartAlert routers (RC-IT-104), providing a fully integrated safety solution.

Frequently Used Applications

The Rath Avire RC-ITK-105 is a wireless safety system for all types of buildings in which loss of communication is not an option. The Rath Avire RC-ITK-105 has been predominantly used in the following ways:

• Senior Living / Assisted Living Facilities: To provide adequate coverage from resident/pendant locations to all nursing stations for large campuses/multi-winged living facilities.
• Skilled Nursing Facilities: To provide adequate coverage for emergency pull cord systems located in bathrooms and bedrooms to nurse's stations.
• Large Commercial Complexes: To provide adequate coverage for Area of Rescue signal systems located in high rise buildings' stairwells.
• Educational Institutions: To provide adequate coverage for wide area emergency push button networks located in classrooms and dormitories.