77 0700 00 - Page 2 - Tunstall GmbH
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Safety / Security<br />
Flamenco - 08/2010<br />
Preliminary notes: Flamenco<br />
The safety concept for Flamenco is based on a self-sufficient and independent system plat‐<br />
form. There are no moving parts in the servers, and as such the operation is wear-free. In case<br />
of a fault or failure of systems or components which are linked via interfaces, the basic func‐<br />
tions of the nurse call system will be sustained. The functional safety is applicable for the<br />
whole system and not limited to ward-related functions. In case of a failure of individual com‐<br />
ponents, a minimum function is ensured at all times. In a worst case situation, a call will solely<br />
activate the room lamp. All system data are permanently secured against any mains supply<br />
failure, and configuration data are redundantly saved in the system.<br />
System care<br />
The use of plug-and-play technology, particularly in room environments, facilitates system<br />
care - and it is a definite cost-saving factor. No special know-how nor any special tools are<br />
required when replacing individual components or assemblies. The complete system can be<br />
monitored and serviced from a central location. This may be on-location or via remote servi‐<br />
cing. A specially developed (software) tool, the SystemOrganizer, has been provided for sys‐<br />
tem configuration. This software was also used during previous system planning. The user<br />
is in a position to change and modify any setting at the system to adapt the system to the<br />
specific demands of the project. Access to the system is available at different levels using<br />
the appropriate passwords<br />
Compatibility<br />
Special features enable the Flamenco system to be used in the renewal and updating of older<br />
installations. The system does not require extensive cabling, and in many cases, the existing<br />
infrastructure in a building can be used in support of Flamenco. This includes both current<br />
wiring as well as back boxes. Simple contact modules are available for the coupling of other<br />
make systems. A range of mounting elements and special interfaces are provided to link Fla‐<br />
menco with older <strong>Tunstall</strong> installations.<br />
Summary<br />
Flamenco is a modern, flexible communication system with the 'future built in', i.e. it can be<br />
adapted to the ever changing and increasing demands of today's nursing organisations. Even<br />
where a complex integration with other systems is realised, the nurse call system as such will<br />
remain to serve as a self-sufficient and independent instrument for patients and staff. All com‐<br />
ponents of such rather complex system structures can be serviced, updated, modernised and<br />
replaced by other, more advanced solutions. This feature ensures the required high functional<br />
safety and prevents possible negative interactions or interference with or from subordinate<br />
or parallel systems. In case of faults or failures in telecommunication systems, data networks,<br />
TV installations or at other interfaces, the function of the nurse call system will be sustained.<br />
Flamenco provides for maximum freedom in planning, it is a safe capital investment, and its<br />
performance is future-oriented, indeed<br />
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