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Hardwired Floor Mat Alarms and Accessories
Hardwired floor mat alarms are wired pressure mats that trigger an alert when a person steps onto the mat, providing immediate notification without batteries or wireless transmitters. This category sits within the Safe-Life range of falls prevention alarms for the aged and disabled and is designed for aged care, hospitals, disability support and home care settings where reliability matters. Safe-Life Australia supplies hardwired floor mat alarms that connect directly to nurse call systems or monitors, offering a simple, dependable falls-prevention solution.
How do hardwired floor mat alarms work?
What is a hardwired floor mat alarm?
A hardwired floor mat alarm is a pressure-sensitive mat connected by cable to an alarm system or nurse call point. When weight is applied, the internal pressure switch activates and sends a signal instantly. Because the mat is wired, there are no batteries, transmitters or radio signals involved, unlike
wireless floor mat alarms.
How do wired pressure mats operate?
- The floor mat sits beside a bed, chair or doorway.
- Stepping on the mat applies pressure to the internal switch.
- The switch closes or opens the circuit.
- The signal travels through the cable to the alarm or nurse call system.
- Care staff receive an immediate alert.
Who are hardwired floor mat alarms for?
- Aged care facilities wanting zero-maintenance alarms
- Hospitals using nurse call floor mats
- Disability and NDIS environments
- Patients at high risk of bed or chair exit
- Facilities that cannot risk wireless dropouts
Types of hardwired floor mats in this category
- Standard hardwired floor mats – Flat pressure mats for bedside or doorway use.
- Foldable hardwired floor mats – Hinged mats for compact storage and transport.
- Textured or yoga-top mats – Non-slip surfaces for higher foot traffic areas.
Key features and benefits of hardwired floor mat alarms
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Wired connection | Direct cable connection to alarm or nurse call system |
| No batteries | Eliminates battery replacement and battery failure |
| Instant activation | No wireless delay or signal loss |
| Normally open / normally closed | Compatible with different alarm and nurse call requirements |
| Medical-grade reliability | Designed for continuous use in clinical environments |
Why choose Safe-Life hardwired floor mats?
- Designed for Australian aged care and hospital environments
- Compatible with nurse call systems and alarm monitors
- No batteries, no transmitters, fewer failure points
- Support for normally open and normally closed configurations
- Backed by Safe-Life Australia product support
Hardwired floor mat alarm FAQs
What is the difference between a wired and wireless floor mat alarm?
Wired floor mat alarms connect directly to the alarm system and do not rely on batteries or radio signals. Wireless mats use transmitters and batteries, which can fail or require regular maintenance.
Are hardwired floor mats more reliable than wireless?
Yes. Hardwired floor mats remove wireless interference, signal dropouts and battery depletion, making them more reliable for clinical use.
Do hardwired floor mat alarms need batteries?
No. Hardwired floor mat alarms operate entirely through the connected alarm or nurse call system.
Can a hardwired floor mat connect to a nurse call system?
Yes. These mats are commonly used as nurse call floor mats in hospitals and aged care facilities.
What does normally open vs normally closed mean?
It refers to how the pressure switch behaves when not activated. Different alarm systems require different configurations, and Safe-Life mats support both.
Where should a wired floor mat sensor be placed?
Most commonly beside a bed or chair, or across a doorway where early exit detection is required.
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