System Description

TD 93025US
9 May 2019 / Ver. I 2
System Description
teleCARE IP
1 Introduction
1.1 General
The purpose of this document is to give you a general overview of the teleCARE IP system, including
the basic system infrastructure, the most important devices and services, and typical installation
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1.2 teleCARE IP Intended Application Area
The intended application area for teleCARE IP emergency call systems is in assisted living and
independent living facilities.
The primary functions of the teleCARE IP system include the generation, transmission and the
signaling of calls made by residents and staff.
In a teleCARE IP Emergency Call System the maximum number of individual call locations must not
exceed 200.
teleCARE IP components are not to be installed in areas where the air pressure is below 850 millibar
(approximate maximum altitude 2000m/ 6560 ft).
teleCARE IP components, including all handsets, are not intended for use in oxygen enriched
environments.
teleCARE IP components, including all handsets, are not intended for use in rooms where flammable
(anesthetic) gases are used.
Ascom cannot accept any responsibility nor liability for teleCARE IP systems and components used in
situations other than those stated above.
1.3 System Structure
teleCARE IP is a Local Area Network (LAN) system, based on Internet Protocol (IP) built on a 10/100
Mbit/s IP network.
A teleCARE IP system is centrally managed by the teleCARE IP system manager. The system manager
contains an on-board Java based web application which can be remotely accessed over the IP network
using a web browser (The latest version of Microsoft Internet Explorer is recommended, check
www.microsoft.com for more details).
The decentralized nature of a teleCARE IP system makes it fail safe in such a way that in case of IP
network failure the system will continue locally functioning at room level.
teleCARE IP systems are versatile and scalable to any required system layout.