The SOLT STS-100FM wireless mat sensor system combines a heavy-duty electric contact floor-sensing mat with an SB6-series RF transmitter module to deliver automated, real-time fall detection and egress alerting. Operating over a 434.6500 MHz FSK radio frequency link with an RF output power under 10 mW and transmission range up to 150 meters, the system provides instantaneous event signaling without the tripping hazards or routing constraints of structural field wiring.
Patient Bed Egress and Fall Alerting in Hospital Wards
In acute care, post-surgical, and general hospital wards, unassisted bed egress represents a primary operational risk for patient falls. The STS-100FM pressure-sensitive floor mat is placed flat immediately adjacent to patient beds or low-clearance recovery stretchers. When a patient steps onto the mat or falls from the mattress surface, the integrated foot-operated electric contact switch instantly triggers.
The signal travels along the 1.4-meter connecting cable to the wall-mounted transmitter unit, which dispatches an immediate RF call message across the facility. Because the wall unit features a separate dedicated Cancel button, responding clinical personnel can verify the patient's condition on-site and manually clear the alert at the bedside, ensuring accountable staff attendance before the transmission state is reset.
Patient Washrooms, Toilets, and Wet Room Supervision
Wet environments such as private washrooms, ward toilets, and wet rooms present acute slipping risks where conventional wall-mounted push-buttons may be out of reach after a fall. The STS-100FM is deployed across bathroom thresholds or directly beneath high-risk transition zones to monitor patient footing.
For installations where immediate manual activation is also required alongside foot-stepping detection, the transmitter assembly accommodates a twisted pull cord extended up to 1.0 meter in length. If an individual slips or collapses to the floor, either direct contact with the step-sensing mat or tension applied to the pull cord triggers an immediate high-priority alert to care teams.
Wandering Detection and Egress Control in Memory Care Facilities
Specialized dementia wards, memory care units, and assisted living facilities require discreet, uninhibited monitoring of exits, restricted corridors, and room doorways. The flat sensor mat is positioned at the perimeter of the room or across doorway thresholds to detect wandering behaviors during overnight shifts.
Stepping onto the electric contact mat alerts nursing staff to ambulatory movements before a vulnerable resident reaches stairwells, exterior egress points, or hazardous service zones. The autonomous transmitter battery operates between 1 and 3 years depending on activation volume (they are not included), ensuring sustained perimeter monitoring without continuous hardwired power dependencies.
Centralized Nurse Station Dispatch and Mobile Caregiver Paging
The STS-100FM integrates directly into facility-wide wireless calling infrastructures without requiring custom software integration. When an activation occurs, the transmitter broadcasts FSK data to centralized SOLT receivers and roving teams:
- Central Nurse Displays: Transmits bed and room identification numbers directly to SOLT SM3 series central display receivers and PC-based nurse station consoles.
- Roving Caregiver Pagers: Direct RF transmission delivers immediate text alerts to SOLT SP5, SP7, and SP9 series portable wrist receivers and belt pagers worn by mobile nurses.
- Long-Range Facility Coverage: For multi-story wings or expansive ward layouts, signals route transparently through SOLT SR5 auxiliary signal repeater stations to eliminate RF dead spots.
Application Deployment Summary
| Facility Environment | Placement Point | Activation Mechanism | Operational Function |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospital Inpatient Wards | Bedside floor perimeter | Foot pressure / falling impact | Rapid response to unassisted bed exit and bedside falls |
| Patient Restrooms & Wet Rooms | Toilet approach & threshold | Foot pressure or 1.0 m pull cord | Wet-area slip detection and emergency pull signaling |
| Assisted Living & Memory Care | Doorways and interior corridors | Foot-step threshold contact | Wandering intervention and perimeter boundary logging |
| Roving Staff Coverage Zones | Connected across SR5 repeaters | 434.6500 MHz FSK RF broadcast | Direct paging to SP-series wristbands and SM3 displays |
