Bed Frame Features
Hillrom Progressa ICU Hospital Bed Instructions for Use (171528 REV 15) 73
WIRELESS CONNECTIVITY
Warning—The wireless module does not communicate nurse call information. The bed’s SideCom
Communication System cable must be connected to the facility network for remote nurse call
communications. Failure to connect the SideCom Communication System cable may result in delay of
critical care to the patient.
The Wireless Connectivity module is not intended as a replacement for your wired Nurse Call
connection.
This module does not provide wireless use of environmental controls such as audio or room lighting.
The module operates only when the bed is connected to AC power; it does not operate on battery
power.
This module is compliant with 2014/53/EU—Radio Equipment Directive (RED).
There are two different wireless modules, an external wireless module or an internal wireless module.
The two modules support different features, see “Module Location Option” on page 73 to determine
which wireless module you have, if applicable.
Module Location Option
External Wireless Module—To determine if the bed has the external wireless module, raise the head of
the bed and look for the wireless box is located on the bed frame.
Internal Wireless Module—To determine if the bed has the internal wireless module installed, look at
the left foot-end lift arm. If there is a wireless antenna mounted on the left foot-end lift arm, the bed has
the internal wireless module installed.
Go to the applicable section for your wireless module:
• “External Wireless Module” on page 74
• “Internal Wireless Module” on page 77
External Wireless Module Internal Wireless Module