Question 1

How does the wireless nurse call system work without any wiring?

Accepted Answer

Each patient receives a wireless remote button that communicates via RF (radio frequency) signals. When pressed, the signal travels through walls, furniture, and floors to reach the nurse station display. The LCD monitor instantly shows the room or bed number that triggered the call, along with an audible alert. No cables run between patient rooms and the nurse station — you simply place the remotes at bedsides and power on the central display.

Question 2

What happens if the signal cannot reach from a distant room?

Accepted Answer

For large facilities or multi-story buildings, we provide signal repeater boosters (Model FBXCSR01A) that extend coverage. A single repeater can relay signals across an entire floor or wing. In practice, the base system covers 30-40 meters indoors through walls; adding repeaters eliminates dead zones and allows coverage for facilities with 6,000+ beds across multiple buildings.

Question 3

Can we customize the room or bed numbers shown on the display?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The nurse station display has built-in WiFi that lets you configure alphanumeric room identifiers through a web interface — for example, 'ICU-3', 'Room 204', or 'Ward-B Bed 5'. These names are stored in internal memory and persist through power cycles, so you never need to reconfigure after a restart.

Question 4

How long do the batteries last in the patient call buttons?

Accepted Answer

Under normal usage (a few presses per day), the batteries in patient remotes typically last 2-4 years. The buttons use standard cell batteries that are inexpensive and easy to replace. There's no recurring maintenance cost beyond occasional battery replacement — no firmware updates, calibration, or professional servicing required.

Question 5

Is there a wired option for new hospital construction projects?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We offer a wired nurse call system for new construction where cables can be installed during building. The wired system provides the same functionality with hardwired reliability and zero battery maintenance. Many facilities use a hybrid approach — wired for permanent patient rooms and wireless for temporary or overflow areas.

Question 6

What visual indicators are available outside patient rooms?

Accepted Answer

We offer door-mounted LED indicator modules and 7-segment displays that mount above or beside room doors. When a patient presses their call button, the corridor indicator lights up immediately — allowing nurses to identify the calling room from down the hallway without checking the central console. Different colors can indicate call priority or type.

Question 7

Can the system work in wet areas like bathrooms?

Accepted Answer

Yes. For bathrooms and wet areas, we provide waterproof pull-cord emergency buttons (Model FBX528A/FBX528). Patients simply pull the cord to trigger an alert — no need to find or press a button during an emergency. The pull-cord units are designed for humid environments and can be wall-mounted at accessible heights.

Question 8

How quickly does the nurse station receive an alert after a patient presses the button?

Accepted Answer

Alerts are transmitted in under one second. The moment a patient presses their call button, the RF signal reaches the nurse station display almost instantaneously, triggering both a visual indicator (showing the room/bed number) and an audible tone. This sub-second response ensures nursing staff can react immediately to patient needs.

Question 9

Does the system keep a log of all calls for compliance or analysis?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The nurse station display includes a data logger with internal SD card storage and real-time clock (RTC). Every call is timestamped and recorded — showing which room called and when. This data can be exported for compliance reporting, response time analysis, or quality improvement initiatives.

Question 10

Can we display the nurse station screen on multiple monitors?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The system supports screen replication via WiFi, so you can mirror the nurse station display on additional monitors throughout the facility — at secondary nurse stations, break rooms, or supervisor offices. This ensures staff can monitor patient calls from multiple locations without crowding around a single screen.

Advanced Nurse Call System for Hospitals, FORBIX SEMICON

Components of Wireless Nurse Call System

Patient Nurse Call Button

Nurse Station LCD Monitor Display

Pull Cord Emergency Call Button

LED Indicators, 7-Segment Displays & Door Modules

Wireless Door Signal Indicator Module for Nurse Call Systems

Signal Repeater Booster

Wired Nurse Call System