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Companion Mini H A N D B O O K L E S S S T R E S S C A R I N G...
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Pairing Instructions Maintenance Instructions for the mini Routine Testing How to Clean the Device Changing Battery’s in the Companinon Mini Opening in Situ Routine Testing Sheet Profile Editor Software Changing Settings on the Companion Mini Using Profile Editor Specifications Important Information...
Product Information The Companion mini provides peace of mind for carers and individuals who have epilepsy. This product has been designed to discreetly monitor the user with high performance sensors which identify movements that could indicate a seizure. The monitor can help to indicate the following seizure types:...
In The Box The Companion Mini Pack Contains: 1 x Companion Mini - P176A (C0) Includes 2 x AAA Non-rechargeable Batteries 1 x P168 Plesio Pager 1 x 12v Power Supply - P153 1 x Companion Mini Mounting Kit 2x Cable ties & Velcro Pads 1 x Foam Block 1 x USB 2.0...
Turning off the Companion Mini (Monitor) The mini will run for over a year in continuous use, however if the companion mini is no longer needed it can be turned off by press and holding the “test” button for 8 seconds. The red light will flash rapidly for 1 second upon shutting down.
Turning on the Pager To turn the Pager on, press and hold the ON/OFF button for 3 seconds. PLEASE NOTE: The pager will beep and all three LEDs will flash. The green Pager LED will blip every 8 seconds to show that the pager is awake and listening While the pager is shipped with for alarm signals.
This is used to enhance the sensitivity of the 3 settings available if you require the Companion Mini to detect small tremors associated with the seizure. Please use the sticky pads provided and secure the foam block to the bottom of the Companion mini, place the unit under the mattress in a central location and test by simulating the seizure.
Companion mini Function System Operation You should now have the monitor installed in the bed, and the Connect-iT turned on and receiving the Safelink ® signal every 8 seconds. Indicated by the red “Monitor” LED flashing on the Connect-iT flashing every 8 seconds.
The Tables below are to give an indication of the status of the Alert-it devices based on LED, Sound and Vibration condition(s). Operational Modes of the Plesio Pager Beeping/ Pager LED Monitor LED Alarm LED STATUS Vibration Tone (Green) (Red)
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Pager LED Monitor LED Alarm LED STATUS Tone (Green) (Red) (Red) (Red) Test Button pressed on Solid Companion Mini (Permanently lit) Simulated seizure Du-Di-Du Solid Blips On Long Flash movements Tone (Permanently lit) Pairing/Clearing a Monitor to the Plesio Pager...
Pager Charging The pager’s battery should last approximately 3 days depending on how many alarm cycles it goes through during this period. When the pager’s battery starts to get low the green Pager LED (Figure 2) will start to flash every second indicating the pager should be plugged into the provided charger.
Maintenance Instructions for the mini Routine Testing It is recommended to test the system weekly by simulating spasm movements on the bed for 15 seconds (the default time unless changed by a user via programming) & ensure the “Alarm” call is sent to the pager. Routine Testing chart is provided on page 15.
Figure 8 Warranty Information For 3 years from the date of purchase of the initial equipment, Alert-iT will offer you; Access to support between the hours of 9.00am and 5.00pm each weekday (excluding Public Holidays) via the telephone help-line for the purposes of fault diagnosis and the provision of advice.
All the Companion Mini’s are supplied with a default setting; Medium sensitivity (3) 15 Seconds delay (The Companion Mini with detects 15 seconds of continuous movement before alarming). If required, these setting can be adjusted using the Alert-iT profile Editing software which is available to down load free from our Support page www.alert-it.co.uk/support...
Specifications Plesio Pager Companion Mini Power: Connections: 1.3mm 9V DC B-Micro USB 2.0 Weight: 144g Weight: Material: White ABS Anti-microbial Material: White ABS Anti-microbial Dimensions (mm): Dimensions (mm): 120 x 70 x 20 (HxWxD) 100 x 45 x 15 (HxWxD)
The Alert-it system has been designed with due regard to reliability and integrity. While it offers a highly vigilant monitoring method, it is always possible that a distress condition can go undetected for a variety of reasons (including malfunction) and in life threatening situations it is advisable to use the Alert-it system in conjunction with additional monitoring techniques (e.g.
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Address: Alert-iT Care Alarms Fernie House, Unit 3 Jackson Street Coalville Business Park Leicester. LE67 3NR Call: +44 (0) 1530 239 900 Visit: www.alert-it.co.uk Social: AlertitCareAlarms Alert_iT_Care Alert-iT or join our supportive Epilepsy Forum UH1462A v7 April 2020 L E S S S T R E S S C A R I N G DESIGNED &...
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