The following are physical connection diagrams of 4 different system architectures of medical intercom systems.
1.Wired connection system. The intercom extension at the bedside, the extension in the bathroom, and the host computer at our nurse station are all connected through a 2×1.0 line. This system architecture is suitable for some small hospitals, and the system is simple and convenient. The advantage of this system is that it is economical. Functionally simpler.
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2.This is a network-based system architecture. It includes the intercom server, bedside extension, door extension, and the information board at the nurse station are all connected through our switch. The bathroom extension and the four-color light at our door are connected to the door extension. The network architecture provides rich information display functions and can be connected with some information systems in our hospital. The wiring needs to be in place in the early stage, including network cables and power cables. The cost will be higher than ours.
3.It’s still our network architecture. In the second network system architecture, the door extension is cancelled, which can reduce the cost of the system. There is not much difference in usage functions.
4.Poe powered network architecture. Because systems based on network architecture require independent power supply. Therefore, in this system, all devices originally connected to the network use Poe switches. The amount of system wiring has been greatly reduced. Although the wire and labor costs have been reduced, the cost of power supply equipment has increased.
4.Poe powered network architecture. Because systems based on network architecture require independent power supply. Therefore, in this system, all devices originally connected to the network use Poe switches. The amount of system wiring has been greatly reduced. Although the wire and labor costs have been reduced, the cost of power supply equipment has increased.
How do hospitals choose between these four medical intercom systems with different system architectures?
Choose based on the following three points.
First, the actual situation of the hospital. It depends on whether it is a newly built hospital or a renovated hospital system. If we build a new one, we can re-build it on the system wiring, using network architecture or our Double Star director. The range of choices is relatively large. Moreover, the network system architecture can also be connected with the hospital’s information system to provide our patients with more transparent communication of information.
Second, system functions. Above we have seen that several medical and nursing intercom systems with the same architecture can meet the intercom function. However, due to the better compatibility and scalability of the network system. This is a more mainstream method in some of our hospitals now. However, using the two-core signal line method, the system structure is simple, the construction and maintenance costs are low, and the failure rate is relatively reduced.
Point 3. System investment costs. In fact, I think this is the most important. Experience in many projects. Users all hope to spend the least amount of money to build more functional features. A better performing system. The weak current intelligent information system is the final component of the construction of our mobile hospital. Therefore, in the investment cost, there may be less and less money in the end. Please give full consideration when designing this area. You can consider building in phases. The first phase will use this two-core signal line structure first, but also lay the Internet cable at the same time. Directly replace equipment and upgrade the system in later projects.
Post time: Nov-21-2024