NEXUS CALL SYSTEM by Rondish PRODUCT OVERVIEW Nexus is a wireless nurse call system designed for ease of programming, installation and use. This allows rapid deployment of a call system during influenza season when hospital resources are stretched, or permanent installation for a long-term care facility or hospital ward looking for a reliable wireless call solution.
NEXUS CALL SYSTEM by Rondish 1.2 System Layout with Repeaters...
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NEXUS CALL SYSTEM by Rondish 1.2 Compatible Equipment Model Description Image NDP-11 10” Android Tablet with dongle (shown) DON-40 Touch screen user interface • Call, Bath, and Emergency priority levels • Customizable displays • Event log with location, call type and response •...
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NEXUS CALL SYSTEM by Rondish WCP-21C Bedhead call/reset point (shown) WCP-21C Call and reset buttons • NEC-12 Double press sends Emergency call • RJ10 input for NEC-12 handset (shown) • Handset remove alert • Includes mounting screws • Replaceable CR2477 lithium batteries •...
NEXUS CALL SYSTEM by Rondish 1.3 General Operation Nexus follows generally accepted principles of a nurse call system as described in the UL and HTM-08 standards. Patient calls should be reset at location by the nurse or caregiver as soon as can reasonably be achieved.
NEXUS CALL SYSTEM by Rondish Red flashing LED – successfully connected • Green flashing LED – when receiving data • An error message will display if the master repeater is removed or loses connection while Nexus is active. Your system cannot function without this receiver connected, so Nexus will prompt you to resolve this before any further action can be taken.
NEXUS CALL SYSTEM by Rondish 2. INSTALLING NEXUS Nexus has been designed for a straightforward installation process that minimizes your time spent on site. Following these steps will have your system up and running in just a few hours: 1. Switch on the tablet and connect the receiver dongle or Master ZP-01(M) repeater – the...
Nexus will automatically launch when you connect a DON-40 or ZP-01(M) into the USB port of an Android device with the app installed. If you have purchased a device from Rondish it will come with Nexus pre-installed with a registered software license for your organization. If you are loading Nexus onto a device not purchased from Rondish you will be prompted to enter a registration key the first time Nexus is launched.
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• Bluetooth keyboard or mouse is recommended • Insert Rondish dongle to launch Nexus • If using a DON-40 receiver dongle, skip to Section 3.3 to configure Call Points. For facilities that require use of a Repeater Network, the setup is covered in the next section.
NEXUS CALL SYSTEM by Rondish 2.2 Configuring a Repeater Network If repeaters are needed for the site, start by connecting the ZP-01(M) into the Nexus controller and configure the network settings (refer to Section 3.5.4). The repeater units installed around the facility must match the Network ID and Frequency Channel selected for the Master.
NEXUS CALL SYSTEM by Rondish 0-4 (factory default = “0”) Press the T-SW button once and the Tx/Rx LED will flash once to accept the input. 2.2.2 Wireless Channel The Wireless Channel must be the same as that chosen on the ZP-01(M). This can be adjusted using the rotary switch at “Address”...
NEXUS CALL SYSTEM by Rondish 2.2.5 Repeater Address This tells the ZP-01(M) where to find this particular repeater. The ZP-01(S) address (01-47) must be unique within the system so it can be individually called by the Master and Call Points.
“sleep mode” to preserve battery life until they are used. To wake the call point, hold Call until the LED stops flashing. Step 2: Program Settings – Use Rondish computer programmer to upload network settings onto call points. This is only required if using a Repeater Network –...
NEXUS CALL SYSTEM by Rondish 2.4 Indication Lights Nexus Indication Lights can be located over a Room or Ward entrance, used as a corridor display, or set to only respond to Emergency alarms on the premises. Light and sound indications follow the HTM08 standard, as described in the chart shown in 2.4.1.
Emergency calls only without requiring any pairing. 2.4.2 Programming If default settings require adjusting, a Rondish System Programmer WPG-01 unit is required to change the behavior of the light. The programming port is accessed by removing the lens cover of the light.
NEXUS CALL SYSTEM by Rondish 2.4.3 Call Forward The Call Forward switch may be set for basic and signal extending: (a) Mode 1: Light Indicator only – it will not forward any calls to the ZP-01 network. This is important when operated as a light indicator only; e.g. outside a toilet area and to avoid interference from other local light units.
NEXUS CALL SYSTEM by Rondish 2.5 Messaging Options Paging Pagers • Remote display • Mobile phone Turn Mobile Phone messaging ON Tap on Mobile Phone Provisioning Scan the QR code using your Android mobile phone *Requires online connection...
NEXUS CALL SYSTEM by Rondish 3. USER INTERFACE Nexus was designed with a streamlined user interface for ease of use. The app is navigated similar to how you use a smartphone, using taps and swipes for general option. A virtual keyboard will pop up when entering text or an access PIN is required.
NEXUS CALL SYSTEM by Rondish 3.2 Alarm Screen The alarm screen will pop up when any event requires a response. If you tap on this icon when no alarms are present, the screen will be greyed out, and automatically return to the Home tab after several seconds.
NEXUS CALL SYSTEM by Rondish 3.3 Device Management This tab is where you add/delete devices from Nexus, and define how each should display when an alarm is triggered. Entering this tab requires inputting a 6-digit Admin PIN to access. If you have not set a PIN the default is 123456.
NEXUS CALL SYSTEM by Rondish 3.3.2 Device Location Tapping on the Device you have just added will bring up the screen below, prompting you to enter a Primary and Secondary location. The text you enter here will display when this device is in alarm state.
NEXUS CALL SYSTEM by Rondish Nexus will prompt you to confirm or cancel the device removal 3.4 Event Log The Event Log will show the location, event type, time of initiation and duration of all events from the previous 24 hours. Alarms prior to the previous 24 hours will be stored in a data file that can be accessed by exporting and opening using Excel, or the complete log can be accessed by tapping the screen seven times.
NEXUS CALL SYSTEM by Rondish 3.5.1 Change Settings This will allow you to add a company name to display on the Home Screen or update the Admin PIN. Press the Update button to make any changes take effect. Company Name – displays on Home Screen Admin PIN –...
Android/data/Nexus/com.kelly.pit/file/nexus/events_date. 3.5.4 Network Settings These settings will only be visible if a ZP-01(M) is connected with Nexus, and allows the Network settings to be configured. If there are multiple networks operating on the same site Rondish...
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NEXUS CALL SYSTEM by Rondish recommends using different Network and Channel settings on each to ensure the systems do not affect the performance of each other. Network ID – Select 0-3 Channel ID – Select 1-4 Gateway ID – Recommend keeping the default of “48” for most applications The settings selected here must be matched by ZP-01(S) network repeaters used at your facility.
Regular maintenance will prevent an unexpected loss of functionality in your equipment. 4.1 Battery Life Rondish recommends changing batteries on a regular schedule to ensure that Nexus operates at an optimum level. The expected battery life of each component will depend on actual usage – the below table is given below for reference only, assuming each call lasts 1min before reset.
Nexus may have received a signal from a 3rd party device while the system in Management tab was being programmed. Just remove this device from memory Forgotten PIN Contact your distributor for assistance Other Visit YouTube/Rondish to view a product tutorial • Contact your local distributor for assistance •...
Rondish Appendix A: Computer-programming Call Points Rondish Computer programmers allow settings to be wirelessly uploaded onto call points. Connect a ZP-01(P) into a PC using the serial port and open “PII_Easy_Prog.exe” to run the software. This will allow call points to be directed to a specific ZP-01(S), or changed to a different device type if necessary.
Hereby, Rondish Company Ltd declares that the above radio equipment types are in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: www.rondish.com .
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