How It Works; Architecture And Workflow - Stanley Healthcare WanderGuard BLUE User Manual

How It Works

Each at-risk resident wears a WanderGuard BLUE radio frequency Tag that
contains a unique ID. The Tag is usually worn on the resident's wrist but can also
be worn on the ankle. STANLEY Healthcare provides a standard strap with its
basic kit but offers an optional waterproof and hypoallergenic tear-proof strap
to prevent unsupervised removal.
Door Controllers monitor the facility doors. Typically, one Controller monitors
one door and generates a low frequency (LF) field that defines a coverage area.
When a Tag enters this field, the Tag is identified. An alarm is issued and the
door can be automatically locked. A Loiter Alarm can also be issued if the
resident does not move away from the door within a configurable period of
time.
An Indoor Keypad allows staff to open or close the door or cancel an existing
alarm. The Indoor Keypad screen shows alarms (e.g., resident in area) and
system status messages. The Outdoor Keypad has the same functionality as the
Indoor Keypad, but does not have a screen. Alarms can be cleared at either
Keypad.
In addition, the system supports non-staff visits such as visits by relatives.

Architecture and Workflow

The basic system concept is that an alarm is issued and the door can be locked
when a resident Tag is within the Controller field. A Controller is typically
installed above a door and constantly transmits a signal in a certain frequency; a
resident Tag listens in that same frequency. When the Tag is "excited" by the
Controller signal (the Tag entered the Controller field), it sends a signal back to
the Controller in a different frequency. When the Controller receives the
message from the Tag, it can lock the door. The Controller can also be setup not
to lock/unlock the door when the Tag is in field. The Tag is non-supervised,
which means it transmits only when in range of the EX5700 Controller.
The WanderGuard BLUE Tag has a small form factor. Tags are available with
either a 90-day or 3-year battery life.
The EX5700 Controller controls the door lock via dedicated relay output. It has
additional relay output that is dedicated for siren control. It can be connected
to a Door Sensor from which it receives input on door status (open/closed). The
EX5700 has the following features:
Configurable via the WanderGuard BLUE Manager
Holds users credential information
Switches between night and day modes per configured schedule
Supports Indoor and Outdoor Keypads
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