Fanvil Y501/ Y501-Y SIP Healthcare Intercom

The Fanvil Y501 Series Intercom is a SIP-based healthcare communication endpoint designed for home care, nursing homes, aged care facilities and other indoor healthcare environments. Combining HD two-way audio, configurable call buttons, security interfaces and optional wireless emergency calling, the Y501 Series provides an accessible communication solution for patients, residents and care staff.

The Y501 and Y501-Y feature a clear, high-contrast design intended to make controls easier to identify, while the Y501-Y adds additional handset buttons for frequently required healthcare functions.

Designed for Healthcare and Aged Care

The Y501 Series is designed to provide straightforward communication for users who may require quick access to staff or assistance.

The main unit includes three function buttons, with detachable button components that can be customised according to the requirements of the installation.

The contrasting design and prominent heart symbol help make the communication controls easy to recognise.

Suitable environments include:

• Nursing homes
• Aged care facilities
• Patient rooms
• Assisted-living environments
• Home-care applications
• Healthcare facilities
• Community care environments

Y501-Y Healthcare Handset Functions

The Y501-Y variant provides three additional handset buttons for dedicated healthcare functions:

• Call
• Dressing Change
• Infusion

These dedicated controls can give patients or staff convenient access to frequently required communication functions without navigating through a complex interface.

Fanvil Y501 Series Intercom Healthcare Functions

The range supports HD two-way voice communication using technologies including:

• G.722 wideband audio
• Opus codec
• Full-duplex communication
• Acoustic Echo Cancellation
• Noise reduction

These technologies help maintain clear conversations between patients, residents, staff and compatible SIP endpoints.

Optional 433MHz Wireless Emergency Button

The system supports an optional 433MHz wireless pendant button, allowing users to initiate a call without needing to physically reach the main intercom.

Its compact and lightweight design makes it particularly useful for:

• Elderly users
• Patients with restricted mobility
• Residents moving around a room
• Emergency assistance applications

The 433MHz wireless button is an optional accessory and must be purchased separately.

Security and Alarm Integration

A built-in short-circuit input and output allow the intercom to integrate with compatible external security and notification equipment.

Interfaces include:

• One alarm/short-circuit input
• One short-circuit output

Depending on system configuration, these connections can support equipment such as:

• Emergency buttons
• Sensors
• Alarm lights
• External notification devices

This allows the unit to become part of a broader healthcare communication and safety system.

Ethernet and PoE Connectivity

The Y501/Y501-Y provides a 10/100Mbps Ethernet connection for SIP communications and network management.

Power can be supplied using:

• Power over Ethernet
• Compatible external power supply

PoE can simplify installation by providing network connectivity and power through the Ethernet infrastructure.

Dual-Band Wi-Fi Variants

The standard Y501/Y501-Y specification provided here lists Wi-Fi: No.

However, related wireless variants — including Y501W, Y501W-E, Y501W-Y and Y501W-Y-E — support built-in 2.4GHz and 5GHz Wi-Fi.

It is therefore important to distinguish the wired Y501 models from the Wi-Fi-enabled Y501W variants when specifying a system.

Wall-Mounted Indoor Design

The standard model is designed for wall-mounted installation and uses a white enclosure suitable for healthcare and residential interiors.

Its compact design helps keep the unit accessible without taking up unnecessary space around patient or resident areas.

Fanvil Y501 Series Intercom Features

• SIP healthcare intercom
• Designed for aged care and healthcare environments
• Linux operating system
• HD two-way audio
• G.722 wideband codec
• Opus codec support
• Full-duplex communication
• Acoustic Echo Cancellation
• Noise reduction
• Three main function buttons
• Additional healthcare handset buttons on Y501-Y
• Call, Dressing Change and Infusion functions on Y501-Y
• Optional 433MHz wireless pendant support
• One alarm input
• One short-circuit output
• 10/100Mbps Ethernet
• Power over Ethernet support
• External PSU support
• Wall-mounted installation
• White finish
• Integration with compatible emergency buttons and sensors
• Suitable for nursing homes and assisted-care environments

Fanvil Y501/ Y501-Y SIP Healthcare Intercom Datasheet