Alerting Systems
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What are Signaling Systems?
Signaling systems, or simply signalers, are designed to help notify you of different events, such as the phone/videophone ringing, the doorbell, a baby's cry, motion, weather alerts, smoke alarms, or carbon monoxide detectors. Also known as alerting or notification systems, these devices can alert you to different events through flashing lights, loud audible alarms, and/or vibration.
There are four things to consider when customizing an alerting system:
1. Transmitters:
Which event do you want to be notified of?
You will need to purchase one transmitter for each event you would like to be notified of. Each transmitter is designed to alert you for a specific event; however, some transmitters do work for more than one event, such as a door and phone transmitter. For example, if you want to be alerted when your phone rings and when baby is crying, you would purchase one phone transmitter and one baby cry transmitter.
2. Receivers
How many rooms do you want to be notified in?
For each room you want to be notified in, you will need to purchase a receiver. For example, if you wanted to be alerted in the bedroom, living room, and kitchen, you should purchase three receivers. Some brands also have portable receivers (such as pagers and watches) that you can bring with you wherever you go in your home. Each receiver will work with all your transmitters, as long as they are the same brand.
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Compatibility
To ensure compatibility we suggest purchasing the same brand of signaling components. Don't mix apples with oranges! For example, if you already own a Sonic Boom SB1000ss alarm clock, buy signalers made by Sonic Alert.
4. Technology
Basically, there are two types of technology available for alerting systems. They can be either:
Radio Frequency (RF) Technology:
This technology sends a signal from your transmitters to your receivers through radio waves. It is ideal for both home use and for people who live in apartments, dorms, or other types of public housing because built-in dip switches can be adjusted to ensure your system will not interfere with a neighboring system. The following brands are radio frequency: Bellman & Symfon, Clarity/Ameriphone, and Silent Call.
Line Carrier Technology:
This technology sends a signal from your transmitters to your receivers through your home's electrical circuits. There is not any specific information about this technology that you need to be aware of. Sonic Alert uses line carrier technology.
Why are signalers so important?
Signaling systems not only allow deaf and hard-of-hearing people become more independent, they may also save lives. Watch the video to your right and see why alerting devices are so important!
At Assistech we carry a wide range of visual, vibrating, and audio signalers for the deaf and the hearing impaired, including the newest T3—or Temporal 3—smoke detector technology.
Getting Started
Use the Quick Guide below or consult our Product Wizard to find the right alerting device(s) for you!
Quick Guide to Alerting Systems
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| SIGNALER TYPES | Sonic Alert | Serene Innovations | Clarity | Bellman Symfon | Silent Call | Gentex | Other Brands |
TYPES OF ALERTING SYSTEMS:
The AM-BX Baby Sound Monitor notifies you when a baby cries or makes any other sounds. Wireless transmission to master unit, no wiring or plug-in necessary. You will need one of the accessories (listed below) to work with this unit.
The Central Alert CA-380 Wearable Notification System is everything you need to stay notified of phone calls, text messages, and even incoming Skype or FaceTime calls. It's designed for people with hearing loss, and notifies through loud audible alerts, flashing lights, or the wearable vibrating pager that works up to 200 feet from the base station. The Central Alert CA-380 Wearable Notification System also comes with a bed shaker.
Features:
- Bright, flashing icons, or loud audible alerts for incoming phone calls, text messages and more
- Comes with vibrating pager to remotely alert you to phone calls or messages, up to 200 feet away
- Bed shaker included
- 2.4 GHZ Smart-Code technology
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The Central Alert Mini Notification System is designed to provide alerts to deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals, when they receive phone calls or text messages. Comes with a wearable pager that has a 200-foot range from the base station, as well as a bed shaker that can be plugged into it. Bright, blinking icons, vibrations, and loud audible alerts are all methods of notification. One-year manufacturer's warranty.
Features:
- Alerts for cell phones and landline phones
- Includes a phone signaler, a pager and a bed shaker
- Range up to 200 feet
- 2.4 gHz Smart-Code technology
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This Chair Sensor Pad (GCT-WI) alerts a caregiver whenever resident gets up and pressure is released from the pad. The transmitter sends a signal to a connected fall monitor (sold separately), which will sound and flash a light to alert the caregiver.
The GCT-WI Sensor Pad by Smart Caregiver has set-up instructions printed right on the pad. There is also a spot for recording the initial date of use. Chair Pads is impervious to fluids and easy to clean. One-year manufacturer's limited warranty.
IMPORTANT NOTE: For health and sanitary reasons, we cannot accept returns on this item.
Features:
- Sensor Pad is placed on patient's seat
- Transmitter signals monitor (not included) if patient gets up
- Only use with FallGuard TL-2100G Cordless Monitor (item 903940)
- Impervious to fluids and easy to clean
- Pad Dimensions: 10 inches x 15 inches (25.4 cm x 38.1 cm)
This Chair Sensor Pad (GCT-90) alerts a caregiver whenever resident gets up and pressure is released from the pad. The transmitter sends a signal to a connected fall monitor (sold separately), which will sound and flash a light to alert the caregiver.
The GCT-WI Sensor Pad by Smart Caregiver has set-up instructions printed right on the pad. There is also a spot for recording the initial date of use. Chair Pads is impervious to fluids and easy to clean. Ninety-day manufacturer's warranty.
IMPORTANT NOTE: For health and sanitary reasons, we cannot accept returns on this item.
Features:
- Sensor Pad is placed on patient's seat
- Transmitter signals monitor (not included) if patient gets up
- Only use with FallGuard TL-2100G Cordless Monitor (item 903940)
- Impervious to fluids and easy to clean
- Pad Dimensions: 10 inches x 15 inches (25.4 cm x 38.1 cm)
This Cordless Bed Sensor Pad (GBT-RI) offers caregivers an efficient method of knowing when a resident is getting out of a bed. It is compatible with all Smart Caregiver fall prevention monitors and systems.
When using this Bed Alarm Sensor Pad with a Wireless Cordless Monitor, you are able to remove the alarm noise from the room creating a quiet in-room environment for the resident. The pad is placed under resident on the bed. When resident gets up from pad, a wireless signal is sent to the monitor setting off an alarm to alert caregiver.
This Bed Sensor Pad is totally sealed and impervious to fluids. It is made with silver membrane technology to assure a long, reliable life. This weight-sensitive pressure pad is for bed fall alarm monitor use. When connected to a fall prevention monitor, the pressure pad will trigger the fall alarm when weight is removed from the pressure pad itself. This pressure pad provides incontinence protection. One-year manufacturer's limited warranty.
IMPORTANT NOTE: For health and sanitary reasons, we cannot accept returns on this item.
Features:
- No cords - Reduces tripping hazards & tangles
- Use with FallGuard TL-2100G Cordless Monitor (item 903940) only
- Pad Dimensions: 10 inches x 30 inches (25.4 cm x 76.2 cm)
- One pad
This Cordless Bed Sensor Pad (GBT-WI) offers caregivers an efficient method of knowing when a resident is getting out of a bed. It is compatible with all Smart Caregiver fall prevention monitors and systems.
When using this Bed Alarm Sensor Pad with a Wireless Cordless Monitor, you are able to remove the alarm noise from the room creating a quiet in-room environment for the resident. The pad is placed under resident on the bed. When resident gets up from pad, a wireless signal is sent to the monitor setting off an alarm to alert caregiver.
This Bed Sensor Pad is totally sealed and impervious to fluids. It is made with silver membrane technology to assure a long, reliable life. This weight-sensitive pressure pad is for bed fall alarm monitor use. When connected to a fall prevention monitor, the pressure pad will trigger the fall alarm when weight is removed from the pressure pad itself. This pressure pad provides incontinence protection. One-year manufacturer's limited warranty.
IMPORTANT NOTE: For health and sanitary reasons, we cannot accept returns on this item.
Features:
- No cords - Reduces tripping hazards & tangles
- Use with FallGuard TL-2100G Cordless Monitor (item 903940) only
- Pad Dimensions: 20 inches x 30 inches (50.8 cm x 76.2 cm)
- One pad
When a resident steps onto a Cordless Floor Mat from Smart Caregiver, pressure is applied and the alarm on the fall monitor will sound alerting the caregiver of resident's mobility. The fall monitor is sold separately.
Floor mats are effective at bedsides and doorways. Includes transmitter that sends wireless signal to monitor. Use with FallGuard TL-2100G Cordless Monitor, 433-CMU Economy Central Monitoring Unit (CMU) or 433-EC Economy Cordless Alarm. One-year manufacturer's limited warranty.
IMPORTANT NOTE: For health and sanitary reasons, we cannot accept returns on this item.
Features:
- Place cordless floor mat at bedsides and doorways
- Sends signal to monitor (not included) when pressure is applied
- Use with FallGuard TL-2100G Fall Monitor
- Includes transmitter
- Floor Mat Dimensions: 24 inches x 48 inches (approx. 61 cm x 1.22 m)
- Color: gray
The state-of-the-art DB 200 is the only doorbell and intercom signaler that requires no wires and can be installed in seconds. Unlike competing models, the DB 200 is not triggered by sound, so annoying false alarms are a thing of the past. Other advanced features include: selectable number of flashes (5 or 10), different flash code for front door and rear door, and a built-in chime for hearing members of the family (can be turned off).
The DB 200 has the additional feature of being a telephone signaler. Just plug the phone cord into a modular telephone jack to receive instant telephone ring notification. Its low equivalent number does not draw any phone line power.
The DB 200 has a built-in outlet to flash an attached lamp and each sends a signal to all Sonic Alert remote receivers (see under "Related Products"). Five-year manufacturer's warranty.
Video Demo
Key Features:
- Works in homes with all doorbell systems
- Works in homes with all intercom systems
- Built-in outlet to flash lamp
- Telephone signaler option
- Wireless installation
- Sends signal to remote receivers
- Different flash codes
- Built-in chime
- Selectable number of flashes
- U.L. Listed
Remote Receivers:
Remote receivers (listed below) may be used in different rooms of the house. The remote receivers will alert you when they receive signals from your doorbell signaler. All you have to do is plug them in and they are ready to use!
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This Silver Lining Bed Sensor Pad (PPB-WI) has a replaceable SafeTRelease that separates instead of breaking or pulling cord away from pad, providing greater safety with less tripping risk and reducing the need to buy new sensor pads due to cord damage.
Bed Alarm Sensor Pads by Smart Caregiver are placed under the resident on the bed. When resident gets up and pressure is released from the pad, the monitor (sold separately) will be activated and alert the caregiver.
This Bed Sensor Pad offers caregivers an efficient method of knowing when a resident is getting out of a bed. It is compatible with all Smart Caregiver fall prevention monitors and systems.
This Bed Sensor Pad is totally sealed and impervious to fluids. It is made with silver membrane technology to assure a long reliable life. This weight-sensitive pressure pad is for bed fall alarm monitor use. When connected to a fall prevention monitor, the pressure pad will trigger the fall alarm when weight is removed from the pressure pad itself. This pressure pad provides incontinence protection. One-year manufacturer's limited warranty.
IMPORTANT NOTE: For health and sanitary reasons, we cannot accept returns on this item.
Features:
- Signals monitor (not included) if patient gets up
- SafeTRelease Cord separates instead of breaking or pulling cord away from pad
- No more replacing sensor pads due to broken cords (cords can be replaced if broken)
- Pad Dimension: 20 inches x 30 inches (50.8 cm x 76.2 cm)
- One pad
This combination set from Smart Caregiver consists of one FallGuard Safety Auto-Reset Monitor (TL-2100S) and one Silver Lining Bed Sensor Pad (PPB-RI) with transmitter. Used together, they provide a reliable means for caregivers to be alerted if a patient gets up from a chair. One-year manufacturer's limited warranty.
IMPORTANT NOTE: For health and sanitary reasons, we cannot accept returns on this item.
About the Monitor:
The FallGuard Safety Auto-Reset Monitor is a fall prevention monitor that can be placed at the bedside or wheelchair, connected to a corded sensor pad. When the resident gets up and pressure is removed from the pad, the monitor will sound alerting the caregiver. If the pressure is re-applied to the pad, the monitor will automatically reset.
The FallGuard Safety Auto-Reset Fall Monitor alarm works with Smart Caregiver standard bed sensor pads, chair sensor pads, floor mat sensors, and early warning seat belts.
Monitor Features:
- Safety Auto-Reset automatically resets alarm after activation
- Optional Setting - Caregiver with key can reset monitor with patented, caregiver key that tamper-proofs the monitor
- No Unsafe Off switch - prevents resident tampering
- Raised Visual Status - Light enables caregiver to see alarm from a distance
- Patented Pad Lost notification - alerts caregiver if connection between sensor pad and monitor becomes disconnected
- Power Source: 3 AA batteries (not included) or optional AC adapter
- Low Battery notification - Light will flash to alert caregivers that the batteries are becoming low in the fall monitor
- Nurse Call capability - a nurse call adapter allows for use with a hardwired nurse call system, alerting caregivers through an existing nurse call system
- Adjustable Volume - may be silent or set to any desired level with chime alert option
- Cord Protection - wraps through protective boot, reducing damage to sensor pad
- Multiple alarm tones
- Protective boot
About the Sensor Pad:
No more broken cords! This Bed Alarm Sensor Pad has a replaceable SafeTRelease that separates instead of breaking or pulling cord away from pad, providing greater safety with less tripping risk and reducing the need to buy new sensor pads due to cord damage.
Bed Alarm Sensor Pads by Smart Caregiver are placed under the resident on the bed. When resident gets up and pressure is released from the pad the monitor will be activated and alert the caregiver (Monitor required, not included).
The Bed Alarm Sensor Pad offers caregivers an efficient method of knowing when a resident is getting out of a bed. Bed Alarm Sensor Pads from Smart Caregiver are compatible with all Smart Caregiver fall prevention monitors and systems.
These Bed sensor pads are totally sealed and impervious to fluids. They are made with silver membrane technology to assure a long reliable life. These weight-sensitive pressure pads are for bed fall alarm monitor use. When connected to a fall prevention monitor, the pressure pad will trigger the fall alarm when weight is removed from the pressure pad itself. This pressure pad provides incontinence protection.
Sensor Pad Features:
- SafeTRelease Cord separates instead of breaking
- No more replacing sensor pads due to broken cords (cords can be replaced if broken)
- Great safety feature: Reduces tripping, entanglement and choking hazards
- SafetyTRelease cord guaranteed for life of pad
- Pad Dimensions: 10 inches x 30 inches (25.4 cm x 76.2 cm)
- One pad
This combination set from Smart Caregiver consists of one FallGuard Safety Auto-Reset Monitor (TL-2100S) and one Silver Lining Chair Sensor Pad with Coiled Cord (PPC-WI) with transmitter. Used together, they provide a reliable means for caregivers to be alerted if a patient gets up from a chair. One-year manufacturer's limited warranty.
IMPORTANT NOTE: For health and sanitary reasons, we cannot accept returns on this item.
About the Monitor:
The FallGuard Safety Auto-Reset Monitor is a fall prevention monitor that can be placed at the bedside or wheelchair, connected to a corded sensor pad. When the resident gets up and pressure is removed from the pad, the monitor will sound alerting the caregiver. If the pressure is re-applied to the pad, the monitor will automatically reset.
The FallGuard Safety Auto-Reset Fall Monitor alarm works with Smart Caregiver standard bed sensor pads, chair sensor pads, floor mat sensors, and early warning seat belts.
Monitor Features:
- Safety Auto-Reset automatically resets alarm after activation
- Optional Setting - Caregiver with key can reset monitor with patented, caregiver key that tamper-proofs the monitor
- No Unsafe Off switch - prevents resident tampering
- Raised Visual Status - Light enables caregiver to see alarm from a distance
- Patented Pad Lost notification - alerts caregiver if connection between sensor pad and monitor becomes disconnected
- Power Source: 3 AA batteries (not included) or optional AC adapter
- Low Battery notification - Light will flash to alert caregivers that the batteries are becoming low in the fall monitor
- Nurse Call capability - a nurse call adapter allows for use with a hardwired nurse call system, alerting caregivers through an existing nurse call system
- Adjustable Volume - may be silent or set to any desired level with chime alert option
- Cord Protection - wraps through protective boot, reducing damage to sensor pad
- Multiple alarm tones
- Protective boot
About the Sensor Pad:
Chair Sensor Pad Alarms alert a caregiver whenever pressure is removed from the sensor pad. When the resident is getting up, the pressure of the pad is removed and the alarm on the fall monitor will sound.
The Chair Sensor Pad by Smart Caregiver has set-up instructions printed right on the pad. There is also a spot for recording the initial date of use. Bed and Chair Pads are easy to clean.
Sensor Pad Features:
- Sensor Pad is placed on patient's seat
- Monitor activates if patient gets up
- Pad Dimensions: 10 inches x 15 inches (25.4 cm x 38.1 cm)
- One pad