Data sheet

This description summarizes the functional specifications of the NOVA-C fall, presence and vital data sensor. It is designed for presence detection and automatic identification of falls and vital data collection.

Benefit

  • Privacy – The device is radar based (no optics), so there is no privacy issue.
  • No wearables – The device eliminates the need to wear a pendant or bracelet.
  • Easy installation – The device can be mounted on the wall or ceiling.
  • Robust – The device works in steam and moisture and in all lighting conditions.
  • Penetration – The device covers the entire room and penetrates non-metallic obstacles.

Technical characteristics

Communication technology

2.4GHz, 802.11 b/g/n

Diameter

8 cm

Height

?? cm

Weight

76 grams

Input voltage

5 volts from an AC2DC power supply

Power consumption (average)

< 4 watts

Power consumption (maximum)

10 watts

Frequency band

60.5 - 62.5 GHz (exact frequency range according to regulation)

Field of view

+/- 70°-80°

Detection range

up to 6 meters

Temperature range

-10°C to 45°C

Product features

Fall detection

  • Detects a fall of one person when they are alone in a room
  • Detects a fall of two people when they are at least 1.5 meters apart
  • Detects all types of falls: fast falls, falls from bed, slow falls, controlled falls, falls in the shower, hidden falls (behind furniture, etc.)
  • Insensitive to different lighting conditions
  • Monitoring area: 4 x 6 m

Presence detection

  • Detects the presence of several people in a room
  • Not sensitive to lighting conditions
  • Monitoring area: 4 x 6 m

Presence detection in regions

  • Detecting the presence of a person in a defined region within the room
  • Minimum region size: 1 x 1 m in a 4 x 6 m room (for reliable detection)
  • Maximum number of regions: 16

recording of vital data

  • Recording of vital data in a defined region of a person
  • Minimum size of the region: 1 x 1 m in a 1.5 x 1.5 m detection area
  • Maximum number of regions: 16

Product overview

The NOVA-C sensor connects to the cloud or local server via WiFi. The data from the sensor is sent via a proprietary protocol. The OTA software upgrades can be performed via HTTP. The sensor sends fall, presence and vital data events.