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Bellman Door Contact Switch
Manufactured by Bellman & SymfonDLF's information quality rating:
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DLF's description
Door contact switch which, when triggered, activates a transmitter which operates a Bellman receiver such as an alarm clock, pager or strobe (not supplied).
Features
- battery operated
- a push-button facility to check battery status
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Manufacturer's contact details
Bellman & Symfon
Sweden
www.bellman.se
Manufacturer's description
When the switch is opened (doors, windows etc.), a connected transmitter (included) is activated and will trigger the Bellman Vibrating Pager, Vibrating Pad (included in the Bellman packs on opposite page) and the Bellman Portable Receiver L40393 (sold separately), alerting the hearing impaired user of a possible home intrusion. A button on the transmitter is used for low battery check. Transmitter Power supply: 1 x 9V alkaline battery (included). Battery life approx. 3 years.
Help and advice
There may be concerns about the ethical implications of installing this type of equipment, and how it may affect the privacy of the individual. Advice on ethics and telecare.
These systems do not connect to help / monitoring centres and consequently there are important differences between the safety features of these systems and those which are part of a telecare system. For example:
- They do not connect to 24 hour monitoring service which can provide a response at any time, on any date. However, alerting a nearby relative, friend or carer with a pager can provide a much quicker response than that resulting from a call to a help centre who then have to arrange a response.
- They may not have automatic safety mechanisms in place to alert you if their batteries fail or there is a mains power cut.
- These units' transmissions may not use industry standard radio frequencies and consequently could suffer interference, failing to trigger the alarm / pager. However, interference is unlikely and some systems can make multiple transmissions which helps to ensure the transmission is received.
You may also wish to view telecare enabled fall risk sensors which automatically connect to help centres if you move beyond a specific location or fall over, mobile alarms that work outside of a home environment or personal locators.
To discuss sponsorship please contact DLF's Marketing Department.
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From £6
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supplier for those that qualify (further details)
Last checked: Feb 2013
Action on Hearing Loss
supplier for those that qualify (further details) Last checked: Feb 2013
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Additional info
Head office
1 Haddonbrook Business Centre
Fallodan Road
Orton SouthgatePeterborough
Cambridgeshire
PE2 6YX
UK
Supplier details last checked: 14 February 2013
Next check due: 14 February 2015
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