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Compliance This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference. • This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Warnings and Cautions WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS It is important for your facility to implement and enforce the following WARNINGS and CAUTIONS in order to keep all equipment functioning properly. Disregarding the information and instructions in this document is considered abnormal use and may result in injury or system failure.
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Warnings and Cautions INSTALLATION AND CONFIGURATION—It is the responsibility of the facility to follow the installation instructions carefully, as outlined in the applicable system guides, and to use the components and supplies specified by RF Technologies, Inc. for all installations. Failure to use the components and supplies specified by RF Technologies, Inc.
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Warnings and Cautions SYSTEM MAINTENANCE AND TESTING—It is the responsibility of the facility to establish and facilitate a regular maintenance schedule for your system, as outlined in the applicable system guides. This includes regular inspection, testing, and cleaning. RF Technologies, Inc. recommends monthly maintenance and testing of your system.
Warnings and Cautions Cautions DISPOSAL—At the end of their service life the products described in this manual, as well as accessories (i.e. lithium batteries, banding material, disposable pads, etc.), must be disposed of in compliance with all applicable federal, state and local guidelines regulating the disposal of products containing potential environmental contaminants.
Preface PREFACE Overview The Mother transmitters are components of the 9450 System which monitors doors, elevators, hallways, and stairwells to assist staff in monitoring patients in a facility. The Mother-Baby Matching System uses transmitters and your existing Safe Place solution to automatically confirm the correct baby is given to the mother when they are brought together by matching the Mother transmitter with the Infant transmitter.
Preface Contact For more information about RF Technologies, Inc. products, go to www.rft.com. Information Technical For technical support, contact the Technical Support Support Team at: (800) 669-9946, option 5 or (262) 790-1771 tech@rft.com Customer For questions on part replacement or for...
General Information GENERAL INFORMATION Introduction This chapter provides general information about the transmitters. It includes: Using the transmitters Warranty dates Testing and care Mother The Mother transmitter is used in conjunction with the Infant transmitter (see Transmitter the Safe Place Transmitter User guide for additional details).
General Information RADIO FREQUENCY: The radio frequency (RF) characteristics of certain metal crib carts may interfere or block the Infant transmitter’s signal during transport, preventing detection by the system’s Exit Receiver or the Mother transmitter. Warranty Each transmitter is stamped with a warranty expiration date.
General Information Transport To prevent excessive drain on the battery, the Mother transmitter is shipped in Mode transport mode where the transmitter’s functionality is suspended and will not communicate with the Infant transmitter. To activate the transmitter, simply band the transmitter using RF Technologies approved banding material (see the Banding section).
General Information 7. The Link mode automatically ends after 2 minutes. 8. If you are linking the Mother transmitter with twins or triplets, band the infants before banding the mother. 9. Tap the Mother transmitter to wake it up and verify that the Red light illuminates. 10.
General Information Discharge NOTE: A Mother / Infant link will be required if “Confirm Discharge” and “Require Mom/Infant match before discharge” are both enabled during configuration (refer to the Software Administrator Guide for your system). To discharge a Mother and Infant transmitter: 1.
LED indicator exhibits no flashes when the transmitter is tapped, the battery voltage is too low for the Mother transmitter to function Discard transmitter and call RFT Tech Support for replacement 1 Red The Mother The red light signals the...
General Information Light Flash Meaning How to Respond 3 Green An Infant transmitter Follow your facility’s established comes into contact procedures to secure and 3 Red with a Mother separate the infant from the transmitter and they mismatched Mother transmitter do not match Clear the alarm at the Client computer (you must select an...
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General Information To band a Mother transmitter: 1. Cut off 6-8” of the banding material from the roll. 2. Verify that the transmitter is unlocked. See the “Unlock a Transmitter” section for further details. 3. Open the clamps of the transmitter by gently pulling them outward, one clamp at a time, from the top of the transmitter.
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General Information 9. Slide the transmitter and banding material onto the wrist of the mother according to your facility’s policies and procedures. 10. Adjust the band so that the transmitter is in a comfortable position on the mother’s wrist. 11. The band must be tight enough to help stop the transmitter from slipping off, and loose enough to avoid discomfort.
General Information Transmitter The Transmitter Clearing Device is lightweight and compact. It is water Clearing resistant; however, complete submersion Device should be avoided. SUBMERSION—Prolonged submersion may result in equipment and/or system failure and voids any and all Product Warranties. The Transmitter Clearing Device is available with a two year life expectancy.
Testing and Care TESTING AND CARE Testing Do not use the transmitter tester on a transmitter or clearing device with an expiration date that has expired as the results may not be accurate (the printed expiration date on the device takes precedence over the transmitter tester results).
Testing and Care 3. Verify that the warranty expiration date stamped on the transmitter has not expired. If the warranty period has expired, discard and replace the transmitter immediately. 4. Your facility must keep records of test and transmitter inspection. Transmitter 1.
Cleaning For an up-to-date list of approved cleaning and Care solutions, visit: www.rft.com/Resources/Manuals & Specs/ Transmitters/Transmitter Approved Cleaning Solutions CAUTION: Use of non-approved cleaners on transmitters can cause permanent damage to the transmitter and the piercing contacts and will void any and all warranties.
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Testing and Care CAUTION: Using an approved cleaner does not confirm the suitability of the cleaner to meet your infection control standard; it only indicates that the transmitter will not be harmed by the cleaner. The transmitters may be wiped, sprayed or rinsed with water or the approved cleaners during cleaning, but must not be soaked.
Testing and Care Replacing In some cases, you need to replace damaged transmitter clamps. This is done the Clamp by opening the existing clamps, snapping them off of the transmitter, and inserting new clamps. To replace a transmitter clamp: 1. Open the clamps all the way and gently remove them from the transmitter.
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Specifications Transmitter Clearing Device 1.6 x 2.0 x 0.70 inches Size 1.28 ounces Weight Off-white Color 32–104° Farenheit (0–40° Celsius) Operating Temperature Polycarbonate / ABS Blend Composition 2 years Battery Life Rated to IP-67 Water Resistance Depending on model: Frequency 66 KHz 262 KHz FCC, Part 15b...
Revision History REVISION HISTORY Revision Change Release Removed tester Updated clearing notes Added Clearing Device Added information on showering and linking Updated LED information table Updated LED information table Added transport device information Added warning information Added caution for metal crib carts Updated format, updated warranty expiration date section, and updated specifications section Fixed minor document bugs...
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0510-1020-O 3125 North 126th Street, Brookfield, WI 53005 Phone 800.669.9946 fax 262.790.1784 Release Date: 11/2018 www.rft.com...
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