MICROSENS micro switches in a hospital network

A reliable and secure tele-transmission network is of key importance for the efficient functioning of a modern hospital. The Grudziądz hospital’s network is based on copper cabling. With the growing amount of data and increasing network requirements, it has become necessary to expand it. The hospital was looking for an economic solution which would enable it to increase the number of copper ports without the need to expand the cabling.

APIUS proposed an expansion concept which, contrary to supplementary or even brand new cabling, allows for gradually increasing the number of connections. This concept is based on MICROSENS miniature switches enabling access to 4 end devices, cascade with a further miniature switch and connection via an existing copper cable to the central switch. In this way, the expansion of particular building parts or floors may be divided into several budgets. Gradual expansion also minimizes disruptions and outages, which is of vital importance for a hospital. Micro switches in copper technology enable the provision of additional network connectors without the need of disassembly and costly works related to assembling additional cabling. The devices’ great advantage is their compact design and the possibility of tool-less assembly in different options (cable ducts, floor cabinets and tables, installation boards). The devices meet the required safety standards while offering effective network management.