Overview
The WC cord button TEC71.05 puts a call point where patients are most at risk of falling. It is built in hit and impact resistant ABS plastic and is suitable for use in a humidity environment, so it can be mounted inside bathrooms and wet rooms. The call is started by pulling the cord from floor level and ended with the button on the unit, which means a patient who has fallen can still raise the alarm. The phrase "PULL THE LINE IN EMERGENCY" is printed on the unit with the Braille alphabet underneath, and lithium battery technology gives five years of battery life over a strong range area.
The over door warning lamp TEC71.06 is mounted above the room door and turns a call into something visible along the whole corridor. It uses RGB LEDs with many colour options in different combinations, and functional warning from red, blue, yellow and green lights. Red is shown until the call ends; yellow indicates calls made from WC and bathrooms, so staff know immediately that the call comes from a wet area and may need two people; and blue is used functionally for other situations defined by the ward.
Call cancellation behaviour is configurable: the lamp can be set to keep a green light for a while after the call is cleared, showing that the room has been attended, or a reset button can be added at the door. Both units work with the Wi-Fi nurse call system TEC71.01 and are commonly specified for inpatient wards, private rooms, accessible and disabled WCs, dialysis units, care homes and clinics, either at first fit-out or as an extension to an existing Tecnomed call installation.
Key features
- WC cord button suitable for use in humidity environments
- Hit and impact resistant ABS plastic construction
- Call started by pulling the cord and ended with the button
- "PULL THE LINE IN EMERGENCY" text with Braille alphabet beneath it
- Five years of battery life with lithium battery technology
- Strong range area on the wireless link
- Over door warning lamp with RGB LEDs and many colour combinations
- Red light shown until the call ends, yellow light for calls from WC and bathrooms
- Functional blue light for other defined situations
- Optional green light after call cancellation or an added reset button
Technical specifications
WC cord button and over door warning lamp
| Product Code | Component | Key specifications |
|---|---|---|
| TEC71.05 | WC Cord Button | Humidity-resistant impact-resistant ABS, 5 years lithium battery life, emergency text with Braille alphabet, cord start / button end |
| TEC71.06 | Over Door Warning Lamp | RGB LEDs, red / blue / yellow / green signalling, yellow for WC and bathroom calls, optional green hold or reset button |
Models and product codes
| Product code | Models and product codes |
|---|---|
TEC71.05 | WC Cord Button – Wireless pull-cord call point for bathrooms and wet rooms |
TEC71.06 | Over Door Warning Lamp – RGB LED corridor lamp mounted above the room door |
Options and accessories
- Green light held for a period after call cancellation
- Additional reset button at the door
- Colour combinations configured to ward protocol
Frequently asked questions
Why use a cord button instead of a wall button in the bathroom?
A pull cord reaches the floor, so a patient who has slipped or fallen can still start a call without standing up. The TEC71.05 unit is made of humidity-resistant ABS for wet rooms, and the call is ended deliberately with the button on the unit rather than by releasing the cord.
What do the different lamp colours mean?
Red is shown until the call ends, and yellow indicates calls made from WC and bathrooms so staff know the call comes from a wet area. Blue is available as a functional colour for other situations, and green can be held for a period after a call is cancelled to show the room has been attended.
Is the WC button accessible for visually impaired patients?
The unit carries the phrase "PULL THE LINE IN EMERGENCY" with the Braille alphabet printed underneath, so the function can be read by touch. It pairs well with Signamed patient-centred room signage, which also uses Grade 2 Braille and tactile copy.
Can these be added to an existing Tecnomed nurse call system?
Yes. Both units work with the Wi-Fi nurse call system, so a WC cord button and door lamp can be added to rooms that already have bedside call buttons without rewiring. The button is wireless and battery powered, and the door lamp needs only a local power supply.
