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Congratulations on your purchase of the GEOCARE® GC5 GEOCARE® is a mobile emergency call system that can trigger an emergency call virtually anywhere and at any time. Pressing the SOS key for three seconds establishes a telephone connection to an emergency contact .
Device description GEOCARE® Device description Active charging cradle On/off key Microphone SOS key Network status Speaker Speaker Service SOS key Day-care-key Microphone Battery status Search-for-GEOCARE-key GEOCARE® GEOCARE®...
Device description Wireless transmitter Brief description GEOCARE® 1. Switch device on and off: SOS key Wristband Keep the on/off key pressed for Status indicator LED Strap closure at least 3 seconds until the on/off key slowly flashes a white light. The device is ready for operation when network status indicator shines 3 Sek...
The Software for the configuration of GEOCARE® the following components: and the appropriate manual are available online at following internet address: • GEOCARE® • Active charging cradle www.libify.com/GEOCARE-GC5 • Wireless transmitter with wristband and necklace • AC adapter with USB-Cable GEOCARE® GEOCARE®...
Charging the battery/battery life Switching on and off Switching on Connect the USB connector of the charging cradle to the supplied charger adapter. Fit the required AC plug (EU or UK)* and connect To switch on GEOCARE®, hold the on/off key pressed for at least 3 it to the power supply.
As soon as the program detects the plugged in GEOCARE®, Download the installation file for GC5. Start the installation with the corresponding field is highlighted in yellow in the de- a double click on the file. After the installation, you will find the vice overview (Device Explorer).
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Emergency contacts/notification points In the field „Owner“ of the configuration menu, you can edit indivi- dual data of the GEOCARE®‘s user – e.g. Name, phone number as well as relevant informations about the person. In the menu „General Settings“, you can edit amongst others de- It is imperative to set an emergency alarm receiver (Notification point).
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Trusted monitor: Gateway forwarding: This is the highest privacy level („Trusted monintor“) – In the event The messages from GEOCARE® are sent to an external gateway (such of an emergency, the set emergency alarm receiver is contacted as a rescue coordination center). by a phone call as well as an SMS.
Permissions for notification profiles GEOCARE®-Gateway Type of the SOS notification SMS notification The emergency alarm receiver (notification point) is informed by text message (SMS). Call notification The emergency alarm receiver (notification point) is informed by In the last assignable phone number position, you have the possibil- a phone call.
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Receive undefined The emergency alarm receiver Allow SOS When this setting is active, the messages (notification point) is allowed to confirmation SOS is confirmed in the event of an receive messages that are for- emergency call when the phone warded by GEOCARE® as undefined call is received.
Notes on „general settings“ Google Maps Map link is optimised for display in Google Maps. (Android, Blackberry, iPhone, Windows Phone 7) This is a standard setting and true SMS map style in most application scenarios. Defines how the position of the emergency caller is displayed in the SMS to the emergency alarm receiver Deviation from UTC standard Text...
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Usage Profile Long runtime (600) Location data are stored every 600 seconds. Highest accuracy (40) GEOCARE® stores location data every 40 seconds. This storage interval Long runtime (1200) Location data are stored every 1200 provides the highest accuracy and seconds. lowest battery lifetime.
Alarm settings SOS alarm transmission Duration of SOS alarm‘s delay in Maximum emergency call How long should the emergency delay in seconds seconds. Enables cancellation of ringing duration call ring at the emergency alarm false alarms before notification of receiver’s end? contact.
Zone Configuration Zones, home zones or hazard zones (NoGo-Zone) can be set by a Using the cursor, select the location you want to edit from the loca- free selectable circular radius around a free selectable position. tions list (left). Enter a concise description in the field „Name“. If you are setting a „zone“, you can now also adjust the radius as well as enable or disable the fence.
SIM card settings: PIN, APN and AGPS GEOCARE® Hardware/status SIM card In this tab, informations about the GEOCARE® are being displayed, for example, the serial number, IMEI number and the telephone Internet access set- number of the GEOCARE® device. tings are automati- cally adopted based These details are automatically shown as soon as GEOCARE®...
Top menu bar Saves the configuration Opens the configuration settings simultaneously to window. the GEOCARE® device and a Save database that is managed Edit device by the software. Prior to clicking on the button „Save“ you must click once outside the edited field.
Wireless transmitter First use of the wireless transmitter You do not have to renounce Connect your GEOCARE® to your PC and start the GEOCARE® soft- to safety while the GEOCARE® ware. device is being charged in the charging cradle. The comfort- As soon as the GEOCARE®...
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cess once again until it shines green. If you do not enter any IEEE address in the dialogue box, the GEO- CARE® automatically connects to the wireless transmitter whose signal is the strongest. Caution: After the connection, it is imperative to run a test to en- sure that the GEOCARE®...
Remodelling instructions for the wireless transmitter / radiobutton To wear the radiobutton, you have two alternatives: • Wear it as a wristwatch • Wear it as a necklace In the following you find – depending on the way you want to wear your wireless transmitter–...
Wearing the radiobutton as a necklace 3. Now plug in the upper end of the pin (Fig. 3) in upper hole in the radiobutton‘s housing. Should it be difficult to plug in the pin in the lower side of the housing, then you must also press down the 1.
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Fig. 5: Plugging the pin of the wearing ring on Fig. 6: Plugging the pin of the wearing ring on the lower side. the upper side. Fig. 9: Radiobutton assembled as a necklace. Note: The lock of the wearing strap is constructed in such a manner that it can automatically be opened in emergency situations when the band is pulled a bit more firmly.
Active charging cradle SOS-Button: Triggering the SOS Left button: Search for GEOCARE® button: By pressing The active charging cradle has a speaker and a microphone installed, this button, GEOCARE® emits an accoustic signal that that have a higher acoustic performance than the components inte- makes it easy to find (Depending on the implementaton).
First use of the Active charging cradle For commissioning, plug the charging cradle‘s USB cable in the provided AC adapter and connect the latter to a power outlet. is placed in it. When an implementation with radio connection is used, this connection still remains even when the GEOCARE® is The charging cradle is furnished with an internal battery, so that taken out of the charging cradle (the illuminated ring only lights it can provide its complete functionality within 24 hours without...
BENUTZUNG Function test Operating GEOCARE® To complete commissioning, a function test of the GEOCARE® must be performed. To do this, you must trigger an emergency call as What do I have to do as a GEOCARE® user? described on page page 7. If the emergency alarm receiver gi- ves a feedback and receives your location data displayed correct- Switching on GEOCARE®...
Ending a GEOCARE® emergency call SMS commands If necessary (e.g. if an emergency call is triggered erroneously), Example you can end the emergency call yourself by keeping the SOS but- Position reports ton pressed for 10 seconds. The termination is confirmed by an commands audible signal.
version GEOCARE® version number version GEOCARE™ mobile App for Android phones SMS language selection - de/gb selects the language in which An optional app is available for mobile phones with an Android SMS should be sent operating system. If needed, the GEOCARE™ mobile app can be in- Siren function - the GEOCARE®...
Setting up the GEOCARE® Portal same software. Registration of the GEOCARE® With a keystroke, you can query (irrespective of an emergency call) the position of the GEOCARE® user and immediately get it displayed on a map. Using the navigation function you can be directed to the In order to use the GEOCARE®...
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„Profile“. The dashboard allows you to see a general overview of the user. When you click on a device in the device overview, the dashboard Afterwards, click on „Add another GEOCARE“ under GEOCARE® De- for the corresponding user is opened. vices.
Room monitoring Cleaning The GEOCARE® device offers you the possibility of a room monito- When GEOCARE®, the charging cradle or the wireless transmitter ring function, so you can monitor what is happening in the envi- get dirty, they should be cleaned. ronment of the GEOCARE®...
Desinfecting the device Troubleshooting For the dampened desinfection of the device, use commercial disinfect- ants. GSM Signalindicator flashes red light Wireless transmitter‘s battery The GEOCARE® can‘t log on to the mobile network. 1. Ensure that the SIM-Card is inserted correctly The wireless transmitter contains a non-rechargeable battery.
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For systems that are distributed by the current position. Depending on the condition of the environment, Libify, following access data apply: this search can last some time because the GEOCARE® tries to find the most accurate position.
1. Ensure that you are using the latest version of the GEOCARE® Maintenance Enterprise(At least Version 1.2.9-State 09/16) Each time the user of the emergency system changes, a technici- an must perform following maintenance. To ensure that GEOCARE® 2. Check if the connection cable of the charging cradle and/or the provides the maximum security even after beeing in use for a lon- GEOCARE®...
Technical data - GEOCARE® GC5 (1/3) Reuse GEOCARE® is appropriate for reuse by other users. For reuse, a tech- Dimensions Height 3.1 inch, width 1.7 inch, depth 1.05 inch nician must prepare GEOCARE® as follows: With Clip: Height 3.1 inch, width 1.7 inch, depth 1.25 inch...
Technical data - GEOCARE® GC5 (2/3) Technical data - GEOCARE® GC5 (3/3) Sensors motion detector, temperature sensor Active charging cradle To charge the battery, for connection with a compu- ter using USB, as well as as a hands-free module. AC/DC adapter...
LiPo 3.7 V, 1000mAh Wristband material Battery lifetime approx. 2 Years Battery type CR3032: 3 V, 500 mAh (Battery exchange only by Libify GmbH) Charging time 12 hours Battery lifetime - approx. 2 Years (Wireless transmitter coupled to GEOCARE®) with 1 emergency call per day and an...
Warning notices For Safety Do not use a wet cloth to clean the GEOCARE® or charging cradle. Do Read this instruction manual carefully before you start using GEO- not use any window cleaners, household cleaners, aerosol sprays, CARE®. GEOCARE® was developed and produced according to the solvents, alcohol-based cleaners, ammonia solutions or abrasives highest safety standards.
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The charging cradle should not come in contact Prohibited areas for mobile phones with moisture GEOCARE® must not be used in areas where the use of mobile Should the charging cradle ever become wet, unplug it from the phones is prohibited, such as on aeroplanes, in hospitals or in the mains socket and notify the emergency contact.
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Other medical devices Temperature range Using the GEOCARE® may interfere with the operation of inade- Only use GEOCARE® in a temperature range of -20 ºC to +50 ºC quately shielded medical devices. Contact a doctor or the manu- facturer of the medical device to find out whether the device is suf- Store GEOCARE®...
Operation – Overview Emergency call key Meaning (SOS key) Switch on GEOCARE® Press on/off key for 3 seconds Flashes red light SOS is active Switch off GEOCARE® Press on/off key for 3 seconds Lights up red Phone conversation is active Trigger EMERGENCY CALL Press SOS key for 3 seconds Cancel EMERGENCY CALL...
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Configuration-symbol Meaning Charging cradle Meaning Pulsates green GEOCARE® is being updated via Pulsates in red SOS is active. internet Pulsates 2x in red Button has been pressed-However, function is not possible. Battery-symbol Battery capacity Pulsates in green for 3 SOS has been ended or confirmati- seconds on of a function after button press 2 LEDs light up green...
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(1) this device may not cause harmful inter- GC5, complies with the regulations of the telecommunications directive ference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, 1999/5/EC. It also declares compliance with further directives/regula- including interference that may cause undesired operation.
EMC (Art. 3.2) EN 301 489-1 (V 1.9.2) EN 301 489-17 (V 2.1.1) LIBIFY Technologies GmbH hereby declares that the active charging cra- EN 61000-4-2:2009 EN 61000-4-3: 2006 dle product, designation: emergency call system type AC3, complies + A1: 2008 + A2: 2010 with the regulations of the telecommunications directive 1999/5/EC.
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