System Description

TD 93025US
9 May 2019 / Ver. I 40
System Description
teleCARE IP
7 External Inputs
7.1 General
In many installations, the need for connecting external alerts from sensors to the teleCARE IP system
might arise. Some modules are already capable of handling external inputs. Other modules need a
special Connection Board (NICB) to handle these external inputs.
The external inputs connection board (NICB) extends teleCARE IP system capability of processing
external inputs from normally open (N.O.) or normally closed (N.C.) dry relay contacts.
IMPORTANT: Please note that normally closed (NC) contacts cannot be used when using an
NICB connected to the Door Side Module (NIDM) or the Toilet Cancel Module - Active (NITC-
XXA).
This section describes which switch modules need an NICB and how it fits in with the system.
7.2 Switch modules compatible with NICB
The NICB extends the system with external inputs on switch modules that are not capable of handling
those external inputs directly.
The compatible switch modules are:
• Bed Module (NIBM2) and Pull Cord Module - Active (NIPC-XXA)
• Door Side Module (NIDM) and Toile Cancel Module (NITC-XXA) - - normally open (N.O.) contacts
only
• Room Display (NIRD)
Note: The NICB can handle two inputs independently. The NIBM2 and the NIPC-XXA can
only use one of these inputs.
7.3 Other switch modules with external inputs
Some switch modules are already prepared for external inputs without the need for the NICB. For a
detailed description of these modules, refer to the respective paragraphs:
• “Medical Rail Module (NIMS2)” (details on page 30)
• “Duty Selector (NIDS)” (details on page 31)
• “Card Reader Module (NICR)” (details on page 32)
• “NIFX Fixed Transceiver” (details on page 65)
• “NITX Mobile transceiver” (details on page 66)
7.4 Connection Board (NICB)
The NICB extends the system with external inputs on switch modules that are not capable of handling
those external inputs directly.
This Connection Board (NICB) filters and protects the switch modules from ESD (Electrostatic
Discharges) and EFT (Electric Fast Transients).