Proper deployment of the SOLT STS-100FM wireless mat sensor system requires coordinated positioning of both the floor pressure-sensing element and the wall-mounted SB6-series wireless transmitter enclosure. Designed for high-dependency patient care environments, clinical wards, and washroom safety points, the system establishes a rapid-response alerting perimeter when connected to central monitoring infrastructure.
Pre-Installation Floor Mat Positioning
The pressure-sensitive mat component contains an integrated foot-operated electric contact switch assembly designed for direct horizontal placement on indoor floor surfaces. Position the mat completely flat without folding or creasing at targeted monitoring thresholds. Typical deployment areas include the immediate bedside zone to detect unauthorized patient egress, next to recliner chairs, or across the threshold of washrooms and toilets where fall risks are elevated.
Ensure the subfloor beneath the mat is smooth, level, and free of sharp obstructions that could distort or puncture the plastic mat contact layer under foot pressure. The mat must rest flush along the floor surface to prevent edge curling or accidental tripping by patients and clinical personnel.
Transmitter Enclosure Wall Mounting
The SB6-series wireless transmitter module serves as the local communication hub and features integrated Call and Cancel buttons. Mount the transmitter securely to the wall or architectural fixture within strict physical reach of the sensing mat:
- Cable Radius Limits: The foot step-button cable interconnecting the floor mat to the transmitter has a fixed length of 1.4 meters. Secure the transmitter base to the wall surface at a height and lateral offset that avoids mechanical tension or strain on this 1.4-meter lead.
- Cable Pathway Management: Route the 1.4-meter connection wire cleanly against baseboards or along perimeter wall trim using surface raceways or cable clips. This prevents moving equipment, carts, or pedestrian traffic from snagging the interface cable.
- Auxiliary Pull Cord Attachment: If the transmitter is configured with an auxiliary twisted pull cord assembly, ensure the cord hangs unobstructed. The extended length reaches up to 1.0 meter, offering accessible manual activation for seated or fallen occupants.
- Cancel Button Clearance: Mount the transmitter at an accessible service height to allow nursing staff immediate access to the separate dedicated Cancel button to clear active call states upon arrival.
Wireless Integration and Signal Testing
The transmitter operates on a carrier frequency of 434.6500 MHz utilizing FSK modulation with an RF transmission output power under 10 mW, achieving point-to-point wireless transmission ranges up to 150 meters in open areas. Complete the RF commissioning sequence by enrolling the STS-100FM with destination receivers:
- Enroll the transmitter unique identifier into the facility's SOLT SM3 series central display receivers or nurse station monitoring terminals.
- Assign call addresses to portable mobile staff alert units, including SOLT SP5, SP7, and SP9 series wrist and belt pagers.
- In multi-ward layouts, reinforced concrete structures, or expansive corridors, verify RF path margins. If RF attenuation is observed, position SOLT SR5 signal repeater stations (such as SR5-MPR or SR5-BPR) midway along transmission routes to bridge signal coverage to central display units.
Functional Commissioning and Power Verification
Once physically mounted and addressed, conduct functional walk-testing. Apply direct foot pressure to the floor mat to trigger the electric contact switch; observe immediate RF signal generation and logging at the SM3 display receiver and associated mobile pagers. Depress the separate Cancel button on the transmitter unit to confirm that the active alarm condition resets cleanly across the monitoring system.
Confirm transmitter battery installation before sealing the module. Operational battery life is rated between 1 and 3 years depending on alert activation frequency (replacement batteries are not included). Verify that the transmitter housing is fully closed and securely latched to protect internal electronics before releasing the monitoring location for clinical service.
