On this page
01. Why it matters02. How a patient moves through it03. What to check before you buy04. How we set it up05. Available now at Qyvea06. How to put it to the hospital or clinic07. Get a free survey and quote08. FAQ
Queue and call systems fail most often at the plug and the cable. Plan power, UPS and cable routes before you mount a single screen.
Key takeaways
- Generator circuit
- UPS for the gap
- Clean cable routes
- Labelled and tested
01Why it matters
Equipment that stops during a power cut makes the hospital look unprepared. A short plan for power and cable keeps the system running and the installation tidy.
02How a patient moves through it
03What to check before you buy
| Check | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Generator circuit | Which sockets are on the generator? |
| UPS size | Sized for the kiosk, server, switch and screens |
| Cable type | Network cable to each keypad and screen |
| Cable length | Within the limit for the cable type |
| Trunking and conduit | Keep cable tidy and protected |
| Surge protection | Protects equipment from spikes |
| Labelling | Every cable and socket labelled |
04How we set it up
- 01Survey the socketsWhich are on the generator and which are not.
- 02Size the UPSAdd up the load of every device.
- 03Plan cable routesFrom the server to each keypad and screen.
- 04Install trunking and cableNeat and labelled.
- 05Test with the mains offWe switch off the mains and check the system stays up.
05Available now at Qyvea
These are real products from the Qyvea store with live prices. Delivery is across Kenya, free in Nairobi on orders over KES 5,000.
06How to put it to the hospital or clinic
Pitch to the facilities manager: a short plan prevents embarrassing outages. Quote the UPS, switch, cable and trunking together with the queue equipment.
07Get a free survey and quote
08Frequently asked questions
Do we need a separate UPS?
Yes, a small UPS covers the change-over gap.
Can we use Wi-Fi instead of cable?
Radio systems exist, but cable is the steadiest.
Who does the electrical work?
A qualified electrician; we can arrange it.
How often should we test?
Test the UPS every few months.
